Time to Think about Spring!
Now enrolling for spring Afterschool and Homeschool programs, with Summer Camp lottery season right around the corner.
North Branch Nature Center
Connecting People with the Natural World
Featured Programs
Biodiversity University
Field Courses for Naturalists
In-depth nature study taught by the region’s finest experts and educators. 2026 courses now open for registration. One-to-five day long classes in drawing, journaling, writing, bees, geology, mosses, botany, moths, birds, forestry, fungi, and rivers!
Spring Afterschool Program
March - June 2026
NBNC brings children out into the forests and fields for experiential play and education where we learn by activating all of the senses. Age-appropriate adventures might include tracking, foraging, cooking, building fire and shelters, telling stories, and playing games.
Adventures Afar with NBNC
Travel the World in 2026
Life-changing encounters with the world's most enchanting creatures and places. Adventures support NBNC's work by reinvesting proceeds into educating children about the natural world right here in Vermont. Brazil, Canyonlands, Africa, and Beyond!
Upcoming Events
Winter Wildlife Tracking 101
Sat, Feb 7 |
9:00AM
Wildlife Tracking Club
Sun, Feb 8 |
10:00AM
Robin’s Nest Nature Playgroup
Wed, Feb 11 |
10:00AM
The Power of Water: Film Screening and Discussion with Bob King & Charlie Wanzer
Thu, Feb 12 |
6:30PM
Bird-Inspired Creative Drawing with Rachel Mirus
Sat, Feb 14 |
10:00AM
A Vital Hub of Learning and Nature Exploration in Vermont
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.