Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # North Branch Nature Center Connecting People with the Natural World ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [A Week in the Maine Woods](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/a-week-in-the-maine-woods) - A Penobscot River canoeing travelogue from Adventures Afar participant Will Clarke - [The Nature of Camera Trapping with Kids](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/the-nature-of-camera-trapping-with-kids) - ECO students in Barre deepen their relationships with their wild neighbors through camera trapping. - [Monsters on the Landscape](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/monsters-on-the-landscape) - Visiting Teacher-Naturalist Justin Cifello reflects on humanity's fascination with mythical beasts and the inspiration for the serpent sculptures at NBNC. - [History on the Land – Part Three](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/history-on-the-land-part-three) - [Planting Keystones](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/planting-keystones) - [The Nature Of: Wild Houseguests](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/the-nature-of-wild-houseguests) - [In a Beaver Bind](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/in-a-beaver-bind) - [Falling in Love with Nature Journaling](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/falling-in-love-with-nature-journaling) - [History on the Land at NBNC — Part 1](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/history-on-the-land-at-nbnc-part-1) - [Lessons from a Floodplain Forest](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/lessons-from-a-floodplain-forest) - [The Nature of Snowshoes Hares and Climate Change](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/the-nature-of-snowshoes-hares-and-climate-change) - [Lessons in Nature-Based Learning](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/lessons-in-nature-based-learning) - [The Ecotourism Dilemma](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/the-ecotourism-dilemma) - [Thinking Like a Shrub Willow](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/thinking-like-a-shrub-willow) - [The Nature of Loons: An Afternoon on the Pond](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/the-nature-of-loons-an-afternoon-on-the-pond) - [Dot’s Place](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/dots-place) - [The Nature of Bogs](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/the-nature-of-bogs) - [Planting Tomorrow’s Forest](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/planting-tomorrows-forest) - [History on the Land – Part Two](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/history-on-the-land-part-two) - [Hunting for Connections](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/hunting-for-connections) - [The Nature of Christmas Trees](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/the-nature-of-christmas-trees) - [Time Travel on the Winooski](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/time-travel-on-the-winooski) - [Herbicides for Invasive Species](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/herbicides-for-invasive-species) - [Diving Into Marine Ecology](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/diving-into-marine-ecology) - [Volunteerism at NBNC](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/news/volunteerism-at-nbnc) ## Pages - [Home](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/) - We encourage people of all ages to engage with the natural world, fostering powerful connections that inspire lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. - [Adventures Afar](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar) - Adventures Afar, North Branch Nature Center's small-group birding and wildlife safari travel trip to see the world's most enchanting creatures and places. - [High School Marine Ecology](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs/marine) - A semester-long course and research trip to Bermuda for Vermont high school students. - [Business Support](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/support/business-support) - Appreciating the many businesses and organizations that support NBNC. Join us! - [Art Gallery](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/visit-and-explore/art-gallery) - Visit our rotating exhibit featuring nature-inspired works by local artists. - [Careers](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/about/careers) - Join the team and check out employment opportunities with North Branch Nature Center - [30 Years of Stories](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/stories) - Stories about experiences with NBNC from community members, in celebration of our thirtieth birthday! - [Homeschool](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs/homeschool) - A weekly, full-day experience using standards-based lessons to engage students in the fields and forests as an extension of the homeschool "classroom." - [Staff & Board](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/about/staff-board) - Get to know the talented staff and dedicated board of North Branch Nature Center - [Visiting Teacher-Naturalist Program](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/vtnp) - The Visiting Teacher-Naturalist Program at NBNC spotlights the expertise, knowledge, & skills of naturalists representing historically marginalized identities. - [Jewels of Alaska: Birds, Wildlife, and Scenery](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/alaska-2028) - [Oregon 2027](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/oregon-2027) - Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Flyway, Oregon is an inspiring landscape drawn from a rugged fairytale. Its dramatic coastlines, iconic mountain rainforests, and endless sagebrush deserts comprise some of the most astonishing birdwatching in North America. - [Maine 2027](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/maine-2027) - [Ecuador 2027](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/ecuador-2027) - Ecuador is home to more than 1,600 bird species—nearly 15% of Earth's avian biodiversity! Our eleven-day trip journeys from high-elevation cloud forests to the tropical lowlands and back up. - [Cape May & Delmarva Peninsula Birding](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/cape-may-2027) - [Summer Camps](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs/camps) - Summer Camp is a safe place where children observe, explore, and follow their curiosity in nature, under the guidance of NBNC's Teacher-Naturalists. - [Robin's Nest Nature Playgroup](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs/robins-nest-nature-playgroup) - A weekly gathering of families with young children to play together in nature and in community. - [Foraging Club](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/science-stewardship/foraging-club) - [Biodiversity University](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university) - Biodiversity University Field Courses for Naturalists, one-day-to-week-long seminars in natural history skills and topics taught by regional experts. - [Forest Preschool](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs/forest-preschool) - A five-day, nature-based, fully licensed Forest Preschool embedded within North Branch Nature Center. - [Educator Institutes](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/educator-institutes) - Week-long, nature-based accredited Educator Institutes for teachers and administrators PreK through 12th grade. - [Forestry for Naturalists 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/forestry-2026) - [Stewardship](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/science-stewardship/stewardship) - Land management and ecological restoration work happening at NBNC to improve biodiversity, resilience, and community connection with nature. - [Winter Bird Count](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/science-stewardship/winter-bird-count) - The annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count is the world's longest-running Community Science program. Our local count has been happening in late-December for over 60 years. - [Mosses in the Field 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/mosses-2026) - Biodiversity University: Field Courses for Naturalists 2026 course page about mosses and other bryophytes - [Botany from the Beginning 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/botany-2026) - Biodiversity University: Field Courses for Naturalists 2026 course page about a 5-day botany class for beginners - [Moths 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/moths-2026) - Biodiversity University: Field Courses for Naturalists 2026 course page about moth identification and taxonomy - [Amphibian Conservation](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/science-stewardship/amphibian-conservation) - Our Amphibian Road Crossing Program invites volunteers to get out during rainy spring nights to rescue frogs and salamanders while collecting important conservation data. - [Field Marks Newsletter](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/about/field-marks) - Field Marks is NBNC's semi-annual newsletter featuring the organization's latest news and ideas. - [Our Values](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/about/our-values) - The commitments, values, and philosophies that underpin all our work. - [Rentals](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/visit-and-explore/rentals) - NBNC indoor facilities and outdoor spaces are available for rent for your next wedding, conference, party, or gathering. - [LIT - Leader in Training Program](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs/camps/lit) - A service experience for teenagers looking to grow their leadership skills and nature connection through assisting NBNC summer camps as Leaders in Training. - [Visit & Explore](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/visit-and-explore) - There are many ways to explore NBNC. Walk the trails, tour the art gallery, visit our lending library, rent the facilities, or sign up for an event. - [Vermont Master Naturalist](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/vermont-master-naturalist) - Vermont Master Naturalist Winooski Headwaters Chapter is a year-long, place-based training in the pieces, patterns, and processes of our natural landscape. - [Field Trips to NBNC](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs/fieldtrips) - Guided field trips at NBNC for schools and other groups looking for a standards-based, hands-on exploration with our experienced education team. - [ECO - Educating Children Outdoors](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs/eco) - ECO (Educating Children Outdoors) embeds NBNC staff in public schools, bringing students outside to use nature as a teaching partner and extension of the classroom. - [Presentations](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/presentations) - Presentations by ecologists, teachers, authors, photographers, travelers, scientists, and more. Featuring our Naturalist Journeys annual winter presentation series and more. - [About](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/about) - Visit, explore, learn who we are, stay in touch, and find out more about North Branch Nature Center. - [Library](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/visit-and-explore/library) - The Syz Family Nature Lending Library is a beautiful place to explore over 2,000 titles, and where NBNC members can check out books. - [Trails](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/visit-and-explore/trails) - Learn about the trail system at NBNC, including our accessible trail, interpretive trails, and connections with Montpelier's wider trail network. - [Strategic Plan & Impact Report](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/about/strategic-plan) - Our vision, goals, priorities and actions for the next five years of nature connection in Central Vermont. - [Owl Research](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/science-stewardship/owls) - The pint-sized Northern Saw-whet Owl is one of the most charismatic yet elusive creatures of the northern forest. North Branch Nature Center's autumn migration research invites the public to witness these birds up close and personal. - [Science & Stewardship](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/science-stewardship) - The Community Science programs and Land Stewardship practices taking place on our teaching landscape (and beyond), showcasing ways that our community can take care of our natural world. - [Youth Programs](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs) - Youth programs to connect children with the natural world, from early childhood all the way through high school and beyond. - [Nature Connection Trail](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/nature-connection-trail) - Mobile-friendly online content designed to be explored as an extension of our on-the-ground interpretive trail at NBNC in Montpelier, VT. - [Support](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/support) - Donate, become a member, and many other ways to support nature by supporting NBNC. - [Contact Us](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/about/contact) - Get in touch! Contact us to share your questions and comments. - [Nature Writing](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/nature-writing-2026) - [Planned Giving](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/support/plannedgiving) - Consider a planned legacy gift to support nature into the future. - [Afterschool](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/youth-programs/afterschool) - Playful experiential education after school, where children activate all of their senses in nature and build community with like-minded peers. - [Natural History Fundamentals for Educators](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/educator-institutes/natural-history-fundamentals-for-educators) - [Leveling Up Nature-Based Learning Through Play](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/educator-institutes/ece-nature-based-play) - [Brazil 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/brazil-2026) - North Branch Nature Center's Adventures Afar small-group birding and wildlife travel trip to the Pantanal and Atlantic Rainforests of Brazil in 2026. - [Champlain Hills Botany 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/champlain-hills-2026) - [River and Watershed Science in the Wild](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/educator-institutes/river-and-watershed-science) - [Place-Based Geology & Earth Science](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/educator-institutes/earthscience2026) - [News](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/about/news) - A blog featuring articles and updates about the work and interests of North Branch Nature Center staff and friends. - [Financial Support](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/financialsupport) - Closing the "Nature Equity Gap" by making sure that finances are never a barrier to building a nature connection. - [ACH Payments](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/ach) - [Nature Journaling and Drawing 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/nature-journaling-2026) - [Illness Policies](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/illness) - Expectations for supporting a safe and healthy community at NBNC programs. - [Privacy Policy](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/privacy-policy) - Keeping your data and personal information safe. - [Subscribe](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/subscribe) - Join our email list to stay informed about upcoming events and interesting news. - [Membership](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/support/membership) - Become a member to support NBNC, strengthen our community, and enjoy some great member benefits. - [Wishlist](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/support/wishlist) - Items and services that NBNC seeks to enhance our work. - [Events](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/events) - Upcoming programs and opportunities to learn and explore in nature. - [Adult Programs](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs) - Programs for adults and families, from presentations and nature walks to educator institutes and worldwide wildlife safaris—and everything in-between. - [The North Branch River](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/science-stewardship/the-north-branch-river) - Resources and information about how rivers function, and what you can do to be a more "stream smart" member of your local watershed. - [Fungi of Vermont](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/science-stewardship/fungi-of-vermont) - An initiative to increase our knowledge of Vermont's fungal diversity by teaching people how to carefully document and submit mushroom observations. - [Southwest 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/southwest-2026) - North Branch Nature Center's Adventures Afar small-group birding and wildlife travel trip to the desert southwest, including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, and Grand Canyon National Parks. - [Yellowstone & Grand Teton 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/yellowstone-2026) - North Branch Nature Center's Adventures Afar small-group birding and wildlife travel trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - [South Africa 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/south-africa-2026) - North Branch Nature Center's Adventures Afar small-group birding and wildlife travel trip to Kruger National Park and Cape Town in South Africa, 2026 - [Winter with the Cree 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/cree-2026) - North Branch Nature Center's Adventures Afar small-group birding and wildlife travel trip to northern Quebec in 2026 - [Costa Rica 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/adventures-afar/costa-rica-2026) - North Branch Nature Center's Adventures Afar small-group birding and wildlife travel trip to Costa Rica in 2026 - [Field Ornithology 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/ornithology-2026) - Biodiversity University: Field Courses for Naturalists 2026 course page about field ornithology and birdwatching - [Drawing Vermont's Wild Plants 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/drawing-plants-2026) - Biodiversity University: Field Courses for Naturalists 2026 course page about drawing wild plants of Vermont - [Bedrock Geology 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/bedrock-2026) - Biodiversity University: Field Courses for Naturalists 2026 course page about the bedrock geology of northern Vermont - [Wild Bees of the Northeast 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/bees-2026) - Biodiversity University: Field Courses for Naturalists 2026 course page about the wild bees of Vermont - [Mushrooms 2026](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/adult-programs/biodiversity-university/mushrooms-2026) - [Working Together](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/nature-connection-trail/orchard) - [A Changing Landscape](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/nature-connection-trail/history) - [Below the Surface](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/nature-connection-trail/underwater) - [Tuning into Sounds](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/nature-connection-trail/sounds) - [Winooski Watershed](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/nature-connection-trail/watershed) - [Habitats & Sit Spots](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/nature-connection-trail/habitat) - [Artistic Inspiration](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/nature-connection-trail/hillside) ## Venues - [Turtlehead Pond (Groton State Forest, Marshfield)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/turtlehead-pond) - [North Montpelier Pond Access](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/north-montpelier-pond-access) - [Vermont Farm & Forest School](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/vermont-farm-forest-school) - [Vermont Commons School](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/vermont-commons-school) - [White Creek Field School](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/white-creek-field-school) - [Online](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/online) - [Hunger Mountain Co-op](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/hunger-mountain-co-op) - [Gloucester, MA](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/gloucester-ma) - [North Branch Nature Center](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/north-branch-nature-center) - [Rotary Park, Barre](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/rotary-park-barre) - [The Creative Campus @ Goddard](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/the-creative-campus-goddard) - [Wrightsville Reservoir Boat Launch](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/venue/wrightsville-reservoir-boat-launch) ## Organizers - [North Branch Nature Center](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/organizer/north-branch-nature-center) ## Events - [Foraging Club walk and nibble](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/foraging-club-walk-and-nibble-2) - [The Summer Fish Tour: an art exhibit](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/summer-fish-art) - [Nature Paddle - North Montpelier Pond](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/paddlenmontpelier) - [ECO Homeschool Info Session for Prospective Parents](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/ecoh-info-session) - [ECO Homeschool Late Fall Session](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/ecoh-2026-late-fall) - [ECO Homeschool Early Fall Session](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/ecoh-fall-2026-early) - [Nature Paddle - Turtlehead Pond (Marshfield)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/paddle-turtlehead) - [Nature Paddle - Wrightsville Reservoir](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/paddle-wrightsville) - [Robin's Nest Nature Playgroup - Summer Meetups](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/robins-nest-nature-playgroup-summer-meetups/2026-06-21) - [The Biodiversity Jamboree](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/biojam2026) - [Foraging Club walk and nibble](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/foraging-club-walk-and-nibble) - [Monthly Birding Outing (at Berlin Pond)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/monthly-birding-june2026) - [Monthly Birding Outing (at Horn of the Moon Road)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/monthly-birding-july2026) - [Foraging Club walk and nibble](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/foraging-club-nibble) - [Nature Poetry Two-Part Workshop with Toussaint St. Negritude](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/vtn-poetry-workshop-a) - [An Evening of Poetry with Toussaint St. Negritude: Poems for Collective Liberation](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/vtn-toussaint-evening) - [NBNC's 30th Birthday Party](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/30th-birthday-party) - [Monthly Birding Outing (at NBNC)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/monthly-birding-may-2026) - [Vermont Wild Kitchen - Smoked Turkey and Spring Wild Edibles Meal](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/vermont-wild-kitchen-smoked-turkey-and-spring-wild-edibles-meal) - [Birding Workshop @ Farm & Forest School](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/birding-workshop-vffs) - [Wildlife Tracking Club Outing](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/wildlife-tracking-club-outing) - [A Dark and Starry Night: Why and How to Preserve Dark Skies in Vermont](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/dark-and-starry-night-2026) - [Art Gallery Reception: A Critical Balance](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/artreception-acriticalbalance-2026) - [Marine Ecology Fundraising Dinner](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/marine-ecology-dinner-2026) - [Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/robins-nest-nature-playgroup-spring-sessions/2026-04-01) - [Friday Morning Spring Birding (Locations Vary)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/spring-birding-2026/2026-05-01) - [Wildlife Tracking Club](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/wildlife-tracking-club-2/2026-02-08) - [Monthly Birding Outing (at Berlin Pond)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/monthly-birding-apr-2026) - [Nature Poetry Affinity Group Program for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Community Members](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/vtn-nature-poetry-affinity-groups) - [Nature Poetry Program (For Teens) with Toussaint St. Negritude](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/nature-poetry-teens-a) - [Earth Day Tree Planting](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/earth-day-2026) - [Natural Selections — an evening of poetry, prose, music, and photography](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/natural-selections-2026) - [Bedrock Geology of Northern Vermont with Stephen Wright](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/biougeology2026) - [Amphibian Road Crossing Program – Ecology & Training Night (Virtual)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/arc-training-2026) - [Nature Poetry Drop-in Program (for Adults) with Toussaint St. Negritude](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/vtn-2026-adult-drop-in) - [Nature Poetry Two-Part Workshop with Toussaint St. Negritude](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/vtn-poetry-workshop-b) - [Robin's Nest Nature Playgroup](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/robins-nest-nature-playgroup/2026-02-04) - [Spring Afterschool Program](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/spring-2026-afterschool/2026-03-10) - [ECO Homeschool Late Spring Session](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/eco-homeschool-latespring) - [ECO Homeschool Early Spring Session](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/eco-homeschool-earlyspring) - [Riverside Wildlife of the North Branch: The Hidden Lives of Our Wild Residents](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/nj-2026-arroyo) - [Natural History Fundamentals for Educators](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/2026-ecoi-natural-history-fundamentals) - [Leveling Up Nature Based Learning Through Play](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/leveling-up-nature-based-learning-through-play) - [River and Watershed Science in the Wild](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/river-watershed-ecoi-2026) - [Place-Based Geology & Earth Science](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/ecoi-geology-2026) - [Mosses in the Field with Jerry Jenkins & Sue Williams](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/biou2026mosses) - [Moth Taxonomy and Identification with Hugh McGuinness & JoAnne Russo](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/mothbiou2026) - [Botany From the Beginning with Jerry Jenkins](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/biou2026botany) - [Field Ornithology with Chip Darmstadt](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/biou2026ornithology) - [Mushrooms Identification and Ecology with Dave Muska](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/bioumushrooms2026) - [Nature Journaling and Drawing with Clare Walker Leslie](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/bioucwl2026) - [Wild Bees of the Northeast with Spencer Hardy](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/biouspencerhardy2026) - [Drawing Vermont’s Wild Plants with Susan Sawyer](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/bioususansawyer2026) - [Forestry for Naturalists with Ethan Tapper & Sean Beckett](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/biouforestryfornaturalists2026) - [Nature Writing with Dave Mance III](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/biounaturewriting2026) - [Weekly Community Maple Sugaring](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/community-maple-sugaring/2026-03-05) - [The Flood Safety Act and Beyond: Addressing Flooding in the Winooski Watershed (Webinar)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/fsa-and-beyond) - [Monthly Birding Outing (Downtown Montpelier)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/monthlybirdingmarch2026) - [The Power of Water: Film Screening and Discussion with Bob King & Charlie Wanzer](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/kingwanzer) - [Performance by TURNmusic: Music of Place and Planet](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/turnmusic) - [River Conservation in a Floodier Future with Kassia Randzio & Erin De Vries](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/river-conservation-in-a-floodier-future-with-kassia-randzio-erin-de-vries) - [Barre Snowshoe Walk with Friends of the Winooski River](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/barre-snowshow-fwr) - [Seabirding Along the Atlantic Coast – Winter Birding in Cape Ann, MA](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/capeann2026) - [Pride Hikes: Snowshoeing with NBNC and Audubon Vermont](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/winter-pride-hike-nbnc) - [Friction Fire Skills Circle for Teens](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/teen-friction-fire) - [Drawing the Unseen: drawing with microscopes—with Rachel Mirus](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/mirus-microscopes-2026) - [Winter Wildlife Tracking 101](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/winter-wildlife-tracking-101-feb21) - [Bird-Inspired Creative Drawing with Rachel Mirus](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/mirus-bird-inspired) - [Winter Wildlife Tracking 101](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/tracking-101-feb72026) - [April Break Camp](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/april-break-camp-2026) - [Lorem Ipsum Dolor Sit Amet](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/event/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet) ## Series - [Robin's Nest Nature Playgroup - Summer Meetups](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/series/robins-nest-nature-playgroup-summer-meetups) - [Friday Morning Spring Birding (Locations Vary)](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/series/friday-morning-spring-birding-locations-vary) - [Spring Afterschool Program](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/series/spring-afterschool-program) - [Community Maple Sugaring](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/series/community-maple-sugaring) - [Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup Spring Sessions](https://northbranchnaturecenter.org/series/robins-nest-nature-playgroup-spring-sessions) - 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