• adults chatting at the nature center

    Why Do We Give?: An Honest Conversation About Generosity

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

    Learn from a panel of local supporters of NBNC and other organizations about their motivations, giving strategies, and decision-making processes (with tea, pastries, and an optional garden tour!)

    Bedrock Geology of Northern Vermont with Stephen Wright

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States
    $295

    This course will introduce participants to the bedrock geology of northern Vermont. Two day-long field trips will visit areas where key aspects of the area’s geology can be observed and understood. Part of NBNC's Biodiversity University series.

  • morel mushroom growing amongst wildflowers

    Foraging Club walk and nibble

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

    Learn, sample, and snack on seasonal wild foods with expert NBNC naturalists.

    Art Gallery Reception – Nikolas Kotovich

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

    Join us to celebrate our fall art exhibit – Nikolas Kotovich: Natural History & Contemporary Painting! Tour the gallery, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments.

    garden party in the conservation nursery

    Garden Potluck and Tree Planting

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

    Gather in the fall garden for tasty potluck dinner, then help plant maple trees grown in the NBNC nursery for ecological restoration.

    Beaver Camp! – a two-day retreat

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

    A two-day immersion in beaver ecology and river science, with a focus on the relationship between beavers, watershed health, and flood resilience (for adults).

    kids around fire in evening light in woods

    ECO Homeschool Late Fall Session

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

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

  • hide tanning demonstration furs and antlers

    Hide Tanning Demonstration

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

    Learn about the art, science, history, and practice of hide tanning. This program is designed to demonstrate each step of the bark tanning process, including fresh hide storage and preservation, fleshing, dehairing, preparing tanning solution from natural materials, and working the tanned hide into finished leather.