UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS!
december
OPEn vacation week!
at the pool nature center
dec 30th - JAn 2nd 10-2:00
We will open the doors to the nature center for casual drop ins and scheduled programs. Come say hi and check out the trails!
DEC 30th BEGINNER TRACKING @ 1:00pm
Jan 1st FIRST DAY HIKE @ 10:00am
HIBERNATORS AND HOT COCOA @ 11:00am
Jan 2nd BUILD A BURROW @ 12:00pm
january
annual first day hike
at the pool nature center
jan 1st 10:00am
Join us for an informal ramble around the property at this annual hike. The direction and topics will vary bu group so be ready for some interesting and engaging conversation! This hike often wanders a bit so wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a moderate difficulty walk through the woods. Snowshoes may be available to borrow on a first-come-first served basis.
Stick around afterwards to enjoy some hot cocoa and meet some live animals at Hibernators and Hot Cocoa!
​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.
vermont raptors
@the Equinox hotel- manchester, vt
jan 3rd @ 1:00
Meet the birds of prey in this interactive and engaging presentation. Hosted by the Equinox Hotel and Resort this is a popular program for all ages. Contact the resort for more information!
OPEn hours at the pool nature center
jan 3rd 11-1:00
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. 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: Meet the ectotherms!
at the pool nature center
jan 4th 11-1:00
Mammals and Birds are among the warm-blooded animals, or endotherms. Today we will get up close with the ECTOTHERMS. Often considered "cold blooded" many of these creatures are surprisingly aware and charismatic. Get up close with our educations insects, arachnids, snakes, frogs, toads and turtles!
​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.
a scientist walks into a distillery:
the three superpowers of coyote
Jan 8th 6:00pm at Vermont Distillers
We will kick off the winter/spring speaker series with our own Michael Clough sharing his experience with and interest in the Eastern Coyote. This interactive conversation will focus on the natural history of the eastern coyote and the cultural clash, mythology and biology that define this adaptable wild dog. Often controversial, we are excited to have a conversation surrounding the coyote's origins and the realities of living with this animal today. Check out the facebook event page for more information!
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.
vermont wildlife display
jan 10th 3:00pm @ stratton mountain resort
Hop off the slopes a little early and get up close with some of our live education animals.
Hands on artifacts and plenty of time for question and answer make this a recurring favorite for all ages!
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.
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.