UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS!
january
OPEn hours at the pool nature center
jan 31st 11-1:00
hikes and hot chocolate @ 11:00
Let's get outside on this last day of January! We'll explore the surrounding forest and get a little exercise before coming back inside for some hot chocolate and a live animal encounter.
​Donations are appreciated to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. Snowshoes are available to borrow if necessary. It is best to approach 117 Adams Crossroad from the East and avoid the western end of the road.
february
OPEn hours at the pool nature center
Meet the hawks and falcons!
Feb 1st 11-1:00
Look around, ask questions and enjoy the trails during an informal open hours from 11-1:00
​As a special treat, Nature Center educators will have some of our live raptors out for an up close meet and greet. Lean about these amazing animals with plenty of time for questions and answers!
Donations are appreciated to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. Snowshoes are available to borrow if necessary. It is best to approach 117 Adams Crossroad from the East and avoid the western end of the road.
OPEn hours at the pool nature center
art and invertebrates!
Feb 7th 11-1:00
Bring your own sketchbook and art supplies or share ours for an intimate look at some of our insects and arachnids. All abilities are welcome for this relaxed and informal art class. Take time to ask questions and enjoy the trails during an informal open hours from 11-1:00
​Donations are appreciated to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. Snowshoes are available to borrow if necessary. It is best to approach 117 Adams Crossroad from the East and avoid the western end of the road.
new hampshire wildlife at Keene Ice and snow festival- Keene, nh
Feb 7th
Join us for a fun day of live animals, ice sculpture and winter fun in Keene, NH! We will bring live animals to Good Fortune Jewelry on main street from 12-3pm so make sure to drop in and get up close with some native NH wildlife! For more information visit the event page here!
OPEn hours at the pool nature center
Feb 8th 11-1:00
superb owl sunday!
Come to the Pool Nature Center and tailgate with some of natures most amazing birds of prey. Get up close and learn about our non-releasable owls and their wild relatives. Then feel free to look around, ask questions and enjoy the trails during an informal open hours from 11-1:00
​Donations are appreciated to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. It is best to approach 117 Adams Crossroad from the East and avoid the western end of the road.
a scientist walks into a distillery:
in nature, queer is everywhere
Feb 12th 6:00pm at Vermont Distillers
The second installment of the "Scientist Walks into a Distillery" series features Nik Katrick, Executive Director of the Nature Museum at Grafton. They will explore the amazing diversity of sexuality in nature. BEautiful, amazing and Queer examples from around the world will help us ponder the question "Why isn't this taught in biology class?"
This program series will be held on the second Thursday of every month (Jan-June) in partnership with Vermont Distillers. Light snacks and cash bar available.
New york Wildlife display
albany pine bush preserve- albany ny
feb 13th 4pm-7:30pm
It's that time of year again! We will travel to Albany, New York to join our friends at the Pine Bush Preserve for their Night at the Discovery Center. There's a lot to do at this event, but make sure to find us and get up close with live New York wildlife in a friendly and informal atmosphere. We'll also bring touchable artifacts and plenty of time for questions and conversation. Learn more about the event here.
happy vowlentine's day
at the pool nature center
Feb 14th 10-11
February is the time for love, not only for you and your sweetheart, but also for owls! Come by the nature center and learn about these amazing birds of prey! Getting up close with our education owls is a great way to start your day.
​Donations are appreciated to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. It is best to approach 117 Adams Crossroad from the East and avoid the western end of the road.
OPEn hours at the pool nature center
Feb 14th 11-1:00
After you meet the owls, visit the nature center for our informal open hours and look around, ask questions and enjoy the trails!
​Donations are appreciated to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. It is best to approach 117 Adams Crossroad from the East and avoid the western end of the road.
a scientist walks into a distillery:
migrating marshlands
march 12th 6:00pm at Vermont Distillers
Third time is the charm! Join us for the March installmenet of "A Scientist Walks into a Distillery" speaker series. Anna Caputo, formerly of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve will bring us to the coast for an in depth look at modern changes in coastal wetlands. What is impacting them, how are they responding and what are scientists doing to help mitigate the damage to these essential ecosystems.
This program series will be held on the second Thursday of every month (Jan-June) in partnership with Vermont Distillers. Light snacks and cash bar available.
In addition to our public programs we also do private events.
Email Programs@vermontmuseum.org
to schedule a private program for your group.
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In an effort to keep connected with our friends and patrons, the VMNH offers remote programming via the platform of your choice. If you would like to sponsor a public livestream
or schedule a private remote program contact us! .
Thank you for your continued support.