• Pride Hikes: Snowshoeing with NBNC and Audubon Vermont

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

    We will snowshoe around the trail! Hiking is our backup plan in the event that there isn't snow or too little to snowshoe. After snowshoeing or hiking, we will gather for some hot drinks to warm back up!

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    Monthly Birding Outing (Downtown Montpelier)

    Hunger Mountain Co-op 623 Stone Cutters Way, Montpelier, VT

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

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    Natural Selections — an evening of poetry, prose, music, and photography

    North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States
    $20 – $50

    An evening featuring poets Scudder Parker (The Poem of the World) and Angela Patten (Feeding the Wild Rabbit), short readings from essayist and field naturalist Bryan Pfeiffer, and music by D. Davis and Marc Gwinn.

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    A Dark and Starry Night: Why and How to Preserve Dark Skies in Vermont

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

    What is light pollution, how does it impact organisms (including humans), and what are the principles of responsible outdoor lighting? Astronomer George Springston will discuss steps for reducing light pollution and protecting our remaining dark skies. A stargazing event follows the presentation.