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The Museum is OPEN

Fri, Sat, and Sun from 10-4

The Magic Forest Playscape is OPEN.

Designed with elements from nature creating a whimsical trail that leads through the woods, all ages are welcome.

Open from dawn to dusk every day.

 

Upcoming Events Calendar

 
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Spring Meadow & Playscape Work Party
May 3
Spring Meadow & Playscape Work Party

Many hands make light work! Join us as spring emerges to continue important work in the Chapman Meadow and the Magic Forest Playscape.

Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival
May 4
Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival

Celebrate the wonder of wildlife at the Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival through live animal programs, exhibits, and activities for children. Find us there as an exhibitor!

Preschool Programs In May
May 9
Preschool Programs In May

Who Uses A Tree program and playgroup runs May 9th

Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitors Center
May 23
Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitors Center

Open House Weekend is May 23rd and 24th. Step under the waves and see migrating shad, eel, and lamprey.

Hand Printing Leaves Workshop with Stephanie Sullivan
May 31
Hand Printing Leaves Workshop with Stephanie Sullivan

Join local artist Stephanie Sullivan for an afternoon of creative expression through leaf collection and art making.

June BioBlitz
Jun 7
June BioBlitz

Whether you’re a casual observer or a seasoned scientist, join us for a day of discovery and species inventorying using iNaturalist!

Summer Camp Meet & Greet
Jun 7
Summer Camp Meet & Greet

Meet Camp Leads Jay DeGregorio and Sam McGonigle

Summer Camps for Ages 4 -11
Jun 9
Summer Camps for Ages 4 -11

Sessions for ages 4- 11 for summer 2025

Nature at Night: Caterpillars & Moths with The Caterpillar Lab
Jun 13
Nature at Night: Caterpillars & Moths with The Caterpillar Lab

Join The Caterpillar Lat at The Nature Museum for some late-night learning and observation of the amazing world of caterpillars and moths!

Climate-Smart Native Plant Gardening
Jun 28
Climate-Smart Native Plant Gardening

Join us for a guide to gardening with native alternatives to common invasive ornamental plants, and tips for being a climate-smart gardener!

Native Seed Collection & Propagation with The Native Plant Trust
Jul 19
Native Seed Collection & Propagation with The Native Plant Trust

Join Alexis Doshas from the Native Plant Trust to discuss techniques for how to identify various common native plants, how to sustainably collect seeds of these common native species, and tips for growing native plants from seed.

Dragonfly Discovery: Dragonfly ID & Inventorying with Black River Action Team
Aug 16
Dragonfly Discovery: Dragonfly ID & Inventorying with Black River Action Team

Join the Nature Museum and Kelly Stettner of the Black River Action Team (BRAT) as we learn about one of the world’s most amazing miniature fliers, dragonflies!

 
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Museum News and Resources

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Paintings from the Forest Floor by Stephanie Sullivan
Paintings from the Forest Floor by Stephanie Sullivan

Come see the installation of nature-based artwork by local artist Stephanie Sullivan in the museum.

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Native Gardens, Part Two: How to Spot a Cultivar
Native Gardens, Part Two: How to Spot a Cultivar

A cultivar may be a garden superstar, but an ecological dud. Native gardens are designed to be eaten!

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Native Gardens, Part One: A Local Plant Resource List
Native Gardens, Part One: A Local Plant Resource List

Ready to plant more native species in your garden? Here’s a robust list of resources to get you started!

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Welcome Vanessa Bogosian-Kellogg to the Board of Directors
Welcome Vanessa Bogosian-Kellogg to the Board of Directors

Join us in welcoming the newest member of our Board of Directors.

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The Pavilion Project Enters the Final Phase
The Pavilion Project Enters the Final Phase

Your support will help us complete the gardens and pathways that will welcome visitors to the new Teaching Pavilion.

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The Pavilion Project: Our Capital Campaign
The Pavilion Project: Our Capital Campaign

Announcing our Capital Campaign for a new outdoor teaching space!

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