UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS!
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.
open hours: Snakesgiving!
@pool nature center- marlboro, vt
NOv 22 & 23
11am-1pm
After a week of fun snake facts on-line, come by the Pool Nature Center and meet them up close! We'll present a formal "Meet the Snakes" presentation at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Our winter weekend open hours continue 11:00-1:00.
​Donations are accepted to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. 117 Adams Crossroad is best reached from the East and by avoiding the western end of Adams Crossroad.
Black Friday TRail Day
@Pool Nature Center- marlboro, vt
Nov 28
10-1pm
The idea of standing in lines and stressing out for the sake of consumer culture got you down? Come join us for a few hours of Black Friday (light) trail work.
We'll be finishing up the Beaver Loop and doing a little landscaping around the accessible trail. Hand tools (especially rakes, clippers or loppers) and a pair of gloves are all you'll need.
We'll supply additional tools, warm drinks and snacks to see us through.
Donations are accepted to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. 117 Adams Crossroad is best reached from the East and by avoiding the western end of Adams Crossroad.
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OPEN HOURS: night hunters
pool nature center- marlboro, vt
nov 29th
11Am-1pm
In addition to our 11-1:00 open hours we will introduce you all to some of our non-releasable owls at 12:00. In addition to getting up close with the birds we will discuss owl houses and owl calls.
​Donations are accepted to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. 117 Adams Crossroad is best reached from the East and by avoiding the western end of Adams Crossroad.
open hours: animal run-around!
pool nature center- marlboro, vt
nov 30th
11am-1pm
Our educational animals need some exercise! As it gets colder, it grows harder and harder to give our educational animals the exercise and enrichment they need. Join us to help give the animals a good run-around! This relaxed program will be great for kids, allowing hands on interaction with animals such as our non-releasable turtles and snakes, or Chantilly the rabbit! Please wear closed toed shoes if you’d like to interact with Mert, the bitey wood turtle! (We also have plenty of other, non-bitey animals for you to meet)
​Donations are accepted to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. 117 Adams Crossroad is best reached from the East and by avoiding the western end of Adams Crossroad.
full moon walk
@pool nature center- marlboro, vt
dec 5th
6:00 pm
Join Museum educators on a moonlit stroll around the nature center and our wheelchair accessible trail. We'll listen for creatures of the night and explore the untested limits of our senses. Then we will gather for a cup of hot chocolate and meet one of our education owls to see up close the adaptations that make them perfectly adapted to a nocturnal lifestyle. This program consists of a gentle walk, discussion and activities.
Donations are accepted to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. 117 Adams Crossroad is best reached from the East and by avoiding the western end of Adams Crossroad.
open hours:up close with invertebrates
pool nature center- marlboro, vt
dec 6th
1am1-1pm
Get up close with some of our education invertebrates (spiders and insects) and take a guided tour of our native insect collection at this 12:00 presentation. We'll meet our tarantula, cuddle with some cockroaches and watch crickets under the magnifier. Great chance to address some irrational fears or just meet some often misunderstood creatures that are vital to keeping the world running.
​Donations are accepted to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. 117 Adams Crossroad is best reached from the East and by avoiding the western end of Adams Crossroad.
open hours:beaver pond exploration
pool nature center- marlboro, vt
dec 7th
1am1-1pm
This Sunday, we will be open for our regular winter weekend hours from 11-1 with a guided walk planned for 12:00. Museum Director, Michael Clough will lead a walk around our Beaver Loop trail (1 mile) and examine the recent and past activities of our beaver neighbors. Beaver biology, role in the ecosystem and human interaction will all be discussed. Bring your stories and questions and be sure to dress for the weather as we will walk rain or shine (or snow). Snowshoes are available to loan if needed.
​Donations are accepte d to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. 117 Adams Crossroad is best reached from the East and by avoiding the western end of Adams Crossroad.
first day hike
@pool nature center- marlboro, vt
jan 1st
10:00am
Dress for the weather and be prepared for a lively walk in the woods. We will gather at the Pool Nature Center lot and then pick a direction to roam. This annual event is always a great day of lively discussion and exploration. It often ends up being off trail so keep an eye on snow conditions. The Center has snowshoes to lend if needed.
Donations are accepted to help support the cost of animal care and education programs. 117 Adams Crossroad is best reached from the East and by avoiding the western end of Adams Crossroad.