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    ECO Homeschool Late Spring Session

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States
    $510

    Inspired by ECO, our full-day ECO Homeschool program provides a meaningful and fun learning environment based in environmental education and a mentorship model.

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    Vermont Wild Kitchen – Smoked Turkey and Spring Wild Edibles Meal

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

    Learn about wild spring edibles, turkey hunting, and turkey farming in this educational food and cooking experience with NBNC, Rural Vermont, and Vermont Fish and Wildlife. Bring your own cutting board for hands-on skills, and come hungry for our shared meal!

    Nature Poetry Two-Part Workshop with Toussaint St. Negritude

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

    A paired workshop series that allows participants to build on their writing within a small group cohort of 12 nature writers and poetry lovers. Explore and connect with the natural world, find inspiration, be guided through the poetry process, and workshop nature-based poems together over two exclusive workshops with Toussaint. Meets April 28 AND April 30 from 10 am to noon.

    Spring Afterschool Program

    Spring Afterschool Program
    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States
    $540

    Let your kids be kids at NBNC. Our "Treksplorers" program offers kids a program fully immersed in nature, exploring the woods, fields and streams near NBNC. Play stealth and awareness games, learn outdoor skills and develop a sense of community with peers.

    An Evening of Poetry with Toussaint St. Negritude: Poems for Collective Liberation

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

    Toussaint will read several poems and share his writing process, followed by a deep dive into how the poet finds inspiration for poetry and music in nature, in Vermont, and across the seasons. Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry, music, and reflection on collective liberation. Part of NBNC's spring Visiting Teacher-Naturalist Program.

    Marine Ecology Fundraising Dinner

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States
    $25

    Join our Marine Ecology class for an evening of student science and great food at this fundraising dinner. Hosted by our passionate high school Marine Ecology students, this special event raises the money they need for their upcoming summer research trip to Bermuda.

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    Monthly Birding Outing (at NBNC)

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

    A casual morning of birding for all interests and experience levels facilitated by NBNC staff and guest leaders.

    Nature Poetry Affinity Group Program for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Community Members

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

    Join Toussaint out on the land as we build community, connect with nature and each other, and find inspiration in nature to write poems together. In an open-discussion format, we’ll share our experiences in nature and explore ways to express ourselves while fostering collective liberation.

    Nature Poetry Two-Part Workshop with Toussaint St. Negritude

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

    A paired workshop series that allows participants to build on their writing within a small group cohort of 12 nature writers and poetry lovers. Explore and connect with the natural world, find inspiration, be guided through the poetry process, and workshop nature-based poems together over two exclusive workshops with Toussaint. Meets May 5 AND May 7 from 10 am to noon.

    Spring Afterschool Program

    Spring Afterschool Program
    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States
    $540

    Let your kids be kids at NBNC. Our "Treksplorers" program offers kids a program fully immersed in nature, exploring the woods, fields and streams near NBNC. Play stealth and awareness games, learn outdoor skills and develop a sense of community with peers.

    Birding Workshop @ Farm & Forest School

    Vermont Farm & Forest School 324 Webster Rd, Roxbury,, VT

    A 2-hour workshop learning bird language and birdsong ID at Vermont Farm & Forest School. Register with VFFS.

    Nature Poetry Program (For Teens) with Toussaint St. Negritude

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

    A casual space for teens to learn how to closely observe and engage with nature as inspiration for poetry writing. In an open-ended discussion format, we will explore to find the paths we want to follow in life through investigating our relationship with nature.

    Nature Poetry Drop-in Program (for Adults) with Toussaint St. Negritude

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

    A casual space to learn how to closely observe and engage with nature as inspiration for poetry writing. In an open-ended discussion format, we will explore to find the paths we want to follow in life through analyzing our relationship with nature. Open to the public.

    Spring Afterschool Program

    Spring Afterschool Program
    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States
    $540

    Let your kids be kids at NBNC. Our "Treksplorers" program offers kids a program fully immersed in nature, exploring the woods, fields and streams near NBNC. Play stealth and awareness games, learn outdoor skills and develop a sense of community with peers.