December 2018
Trekkers and Explorers Afterschool Program
Let your kids be kids on Wednesday afternoons at NBNC. Explorers and Trekkers offer kids time to explore the woods, play stealth and awareness games, and learn outdoor skills with their peers.
Find out more »Plainfield Christmas Bird Count
Spend a day birding in the 119th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, and the 58th annual Plainfield-area CBC.
Find out more »January 2019
ECO Institute – Winter Series
By popular demand, NBNC's acclaimed ECO Institute is now offering a weekly winter sessions for educators from January - March.
Find out more »Art Gallery Opening and Reception – Dianne Shullenberger and John Snell
Art Gallery Opening and Reception - Dianne Shullenberger and John Snell Wednesday, January 9 | North Branch Nature Center Gallery Opens at 6 pm | Artists' remarks at 7 pm This fabric collage and photography show reflects John Snell and Dianne Shullenberger's fascination with rocks. They focus on patterns, details, textures and pay tribute to the adjoining vegetation in a rock’s environment. For the past three years, John and Dianne have collaborated by hiking together, looking at rocks, and supporting…
Find out more »Naturalist Journeys Lecture Series – “Wolves: Ecology, Conservation, and Conflict in the Rockies”
Join us for NBNC’s annual winter event series featuring expert naturalists and teachers sharing their studies from the wildest corners of the world. Friday evenings. at NBNC.
Find out more »Full Moon Snowshoe Hikes (for families)
Under a full moon and surrounded by sparkling snow, let’s snowshoe by lunar light! These family-friendly programs will involve many fun nighttime activities for kids and parents alike. Programs led by NBNC's teacher/naturalist staff. Snowshoes and hot chocolate provided.
Find out more »Naturalist Journeys Lecture Series – “Nibbling on Natives in your Backyard and Beyond”
Join us for NBNC’s annual winter event series featuring expert naturalists and teachers sharing their studies from the wildest corners of the world. Friday evenings. at NBNC.
Find out more »February 2019
Winter Wild Edibles
Bundle up and join NBNC teacher naturalist Ken Benton to sustainably forage and cook a variety of delicious wild foods from the surrounding landscape.
Find out more »Naturalist Journeys Lecture Series – “Naked in the Lake: A Superior Adventure”
Join us for NBNC’s annual winter event series featuring expert naturalists and teachers sharing their studies from the wildest corners of the world. Friday evenings. at NBNC.
Find out more »Winter Birding in the Champlain Valley
Join expert birder and NBNC Teacher Naturalist Zac Cota on a trip to one of New England’s premier winter birding destinations. Eagles, waterfowl, raptors, owls, snow buntings, winter finches, and more.
Find out more »Full Moon Snowshoe Hikes (for families)
Under a full moon and surrounded by sparkling snow, let’s snowshoe by lunar light! These family-friendly programs will involve many fun nighttime activities for kids and parents alike. Programs led by NBNC's teacher/naturalist staff. Snowshoes and hot chocolate provided.
Find out more »Naturalist Journeys Lecture Series – “The Secret Lives of Vermont’s Reptiles and Amphibians”
Join us for NBNC’s annual winter event series featuring expert naturalists and teachers sharing their studies from the wildest corners of the world. Friday evenings. at NBNC.
Find out more »March 2019
Seabirding and Pelagic Boat Trip in Cape Ann, Mass.
A weekend of unforgettable coastal birdwatching at a national destination for winter birds and birders. By sea and by land, we’ll explore Cape Ann for amazing seabirds and winter waterfowl.
Find out more »Naturalist Journeys Lecture Series – “Uapishka Botany”
Join us for NBNC’s annual winter event series featuring expert naturalists and teachers sharing their studies from the wildest corners of the world. Friday evenings. at NBNC.
Find out more »Intermediate Wildlife Tracking
Join field naturalist and certified wildlife tracker Sophie Mazowita for a full day of tracking and trailing wildlife. For participants already holding some basic knowledge of track and sign identification.
Find out more »Full Moon Snowshoe Hikes (for families)
Under a full moon and surrounded by sparkling snow, let’s snowshoe by lunar light! These family-friendly programs will involve many fun nighttime activities for kids and parents alike. Programs led by NBNC's teacher/naturalist staff. Snowshoes and hot chocolate provided.
Find out more »Naturalist Journeys Lecture Series – “The Flipside of Falconry”
Join us for NBNC’s annual winter event series featuring expert naturalists and teachers sharing their studies from the wildest corners of the world. Friday evenings. at NBNC.
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