UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS!
* Note that the Pool Nature Center will be closed to the public August 6-8.
Upcoming Nature Center Activities
Bustling Beavers: a DAM Good Program
August 15, 1pm
Ever held your breath for 15 minutes straight or chopped down a tree with nothing but your teeth? These may seem like amazing feats to us, but it's just another day in the life of our largest native rodents. Join us at the Pool Nature Center for a tail slappin’, water splashin’ fun talk about North American Beavers. We'll explore their natural history, adaptations, and lifecycle, before taking a hike along our Beaver Pond Trail to look for recent signs of our aquatic neighbors.
Wild Edibles Foraging Walk
August 9, 1-2:30pm
Join naturalist and foraging guide Dara Carleton of Feral by Nature for a beginner-friendly exploration of the edible plants growing along the grounds of the Pool Nature Center. This guided walk will introduce participants to common wild edible species, basic plant identification, ethical harvesting practices, and important safety considerations for responsible foraging. Along the way, you'll discover how wild plants can supplement your meals while gaining a deeper appreciation for the natural world around you. Participants will also enjoy pre-prepared wild foods and beverages at the end of the walk.
This walk offers a fun and engaging introduction to the abundance growing all around us. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Pre-registration is required for this workshop.
Evening Owl Prowl
August 29, 6pm
Whooo-all is coming to the Owl Prowl? Glide on over to the Pool Nature Center for a program on the natural history of owls. We'll sink our talons into the adaptations of native species, have a chance to meet an owl ambassador up close, and take a guided hike through the trails to listen to & identify our local nocturnal hunters.
Off-Site Programs
We are presenting this summer's reading library program, Among Dinosaurs, at many libraries across the northeast! See below for the schedule.
August 18, 6pm: RCS Community Library in Ravena, NY
August 21, 1pm: Holyoke Public Library , MA
August 22, 10 am: Chesterfield Library, NH
August 22, 1pm: Rockingham Library, Bellows Falls, VT
In addition to our public programs we also do private events.
Email Programs@vermontmuseum.org
to schedule a private program for your group.
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.