Explore the Birds and Wildlife of Brazil (9/30 - 10/11, 2026) and one of Earth’s greatest biodiversity hotspots in Ecuador (2/17 – 2/27, 2027) with expert naturalists. 100% of proceeds support nature education right here in Vermont!
ECO Homeschool provides a learning environment in which we cultivate children’s social development, innate curiosity, and meaningful connection with nature. Sign up for our six-week Early Fall or Late Fall sessions, or register for the full twelve weeks for a 10% discount!
Get ready for unparalleled tropical birding in one of Earth’s greatest biodiversity hotspots. From the Andes to the Amazon, 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, encountering a huge range of ecosystems along the way. We’ll stay at a renowned rainforest birding lodge—accessible only by boat—nestled along a tributary of the Amazon River. Toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds, and antbirds are the order of the day on this fantastic itinerary, and this is just the warm-up!
Exciting opportunity to join our Forest Preschool! Our program supports the development of the whole child, sparks curiosity and a sense of wonder, and instills a love of learning and connection to place. At the end of each day, parents and caregivers are met by children who have been making sense of their world by delightfully following their curiosity in natural spaces using eager hands, wide eyes, and listening ears. Don't delay, these slots will get snatched up quickly!
North Branch Nature Center envisions a world where people learn, teach, and play together in nature, supporting healthy, resilient communities and ecosystems. We encourage people of all ages to engage with the natural world, and to foster powerful connections that inspire a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship.
