Barre Snowshoe Walk with Friends of the Winooski River
Join Friends of the Winooski River and NBNC at Rotary Park in Barre for a snowshoe walk to a beautiful waterfall and recreation area on the Stevens Branch.
Community Events
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Community Events
Events
Pride Hikes: Snowshoeing with NBNC and Audubon Vermont
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!
Weekly Community Maple Sugaring
North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United StatesIt’s a community sap boil! Every Thursday in March BYO sap, or just enjoy some samples, sap-to-syrup science, and good company.
Monthly Birding Outing (Downtown Montpelier)
A casual morning of birding for all interests and experience levels facilitated by NBNC staff and guest leaders.
The Flood Safety Act and Beyond: Addressing Flooding in the Winooski Watershed (Webinar)
Join regional organizations for a virtual conversation to hear about actions the state and local organizations are taking to reduce flood risk, improve water quality, and protect our communities.
Amphibian Road Crossing Program – Ecology & Training Night (Virtual)
Join NBNC scientists to learn about our Amphibian Road Crossing program, and find out how you can help Vermont’s frogs and salamanders safely cross the road during their annual spring movements. This community science project accommodates volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
Natural Selections — an evening of poetry, prose, music, and photography
$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.
Monthly Birding Outing (at Berlin Pond)
A casual morning of birding for all interests and experience levels facilitated by NBNC staff and guest leaders.
Art Gallery Reception: A Critical Balance
From huge flamingos, eagles, vultures, and cranes to tiny warblers and shrikes, A Critical Balance features birds from Kenya's Amboseli National Park, chosen from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, and are portrayed life size in striking detail. These portraits reach beyond data and policy to show both the beauty and vulnerability of these birds as well as the urgent need to protect them.
A Dark and Starry Night: Why and How to Preserve Dark Skies in Vermont
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.
Earth Day Tree Planting
Our third annual Earth Day tree planting event! We will spend time together giving back to the earth by planting trees and shrubs to restore our riparian floodplain. Our efforts will improve habitat for the many species who frequent this area and buffer against flood damage and erosion.
Vermont Wild Kitchen – Smoked Turkey and Spring Wild Edibles Meal
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
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.
An Evening of Poetry with Toussaint St. Negritude: Poems for Collective Liberation
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
$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.
Friday Morning Spring Birding (Locations Vary)
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
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
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.
Nature Poetry Program (For Teens) with Toussaint St. Negritude
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
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.