Closed
The Library and Museum will be closed today, April 4 due to the weather.
March Basket
The March Pember Basket celebrates the holidays of two cultures: St. Patrick’s Day for the Irish among us (and aren’t we all Irish on St. Paddy’s Day?), and also St. David’s Day for the substantial Welsh community in the Slate Valley! On the Irish side of the Basket we have a book, “Angela’s Ashes,” the highly acclaimed memoir by Frank McCourt, who also won the Pulitzer Prize for it in 1997; a wooden self-standing sign, “Let the Shenanigans Begin,” which features three leprechauns or elves on top; a green scarf with shamrocks for the woman who remembers to wear something green only as she’s going out the door! And on the Welsh side we have a red dragon (okay, he’s Chinese, but a dragon, and for a thousand years there wasn’t a defined image in Wales for their dragon — so he works!); the daffodil being the flower of Wales we have an engaging activity — Lego daffodils; and a handcrafted folklorically dressed lady doll sporting the traditional Welsh hat! The basket will also contain a printed explanation of many Welsh symbols, what is known about St. David, and a some things about Wales itself. We invite you to come look at the basket, and help the Pember by participating in the raffle. The drawing will be March 29, 2pm.
“PEMBER BASKET OF THE MONTH”
The Pember Board is pleased to announce their “PEMBER BASKET OF THE MONTH”
It will be an ongoing fundraiser for the rest of this year, and perhaps beyond, if it proves to be popular. The basket contents will be thematic, always contain at least one book, and we will endeavor to make them unusual, surprising, and compelling!
We may treat well-known themes in unique ways — the February Valentine Basket does not show the usual colors and motifs, however, we believe we hit another note with the use of silver!
The February Basket also contains a bottle of Spumante, which requires that an adult pick up the winning basket. The contents of the February Basket are:
– All tucked into a special white basket with sparkling silver burlap, and set off with silver ribbons.
Raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets and are available in the library. The drawing will be on February 14th. Please place your phone number or email address on each ticket that you place in the jar.
The Board of the Pember hopes you will always be able to find something of interest that will spark your imagination. Why not come down and take a look at the Basket of the Month? And if you have any ideas for other ones, we encourage you to share them with us!
Holiday Hours
We will be close during normal hours but open for the lights
The Pember will be closed Saturday
Fundraisers!
We need your help!
Please check out our page featuring two upcoming fundraisers for November and December!
Nature Programs
Please view the Nature Preserve’s page for November and December programs!
Closed Saturday October 7
Nature Programs!
Don’t forget that we offer nature programs at the Pember Nature Preserve – 6937 State Route 22 in Hebron at the historic Porter Schoolhouse. There are hands-on studies, readings, crafts and nature walks. See page – Nature Programs 2023.
what’s happening at the Pember in September
Closed Saturday
Museum will be closed Friday 8/18 Library will be closing early
Museum will be closed Friday 8/18
Library will be closing early open hours 10am-1pm
Museum Hours
Typically, our hours are Tues-Fri 1-5 and Sat 10-1. However, we will be closed on Wednesday, July 12. If you plan on visiting, please call to verify our hours. We will update any changes here on our website, Facebook page and on the answering machine. We are short on staff and volunteers and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
What’s happening in July
Closed July 1 and July 4
New Exhibit!
Forgotten Relics is our newest exhibit which will run until mid-May of next year. It’s a must see, BUT if you can’t make it here in person, here are some photos and information on the items. See page – Forgotten Relics.
Nature Preserve West Trail
We are experiencing destruction on the West Trail. People are entering the trail from Clark Way on four-wheelers which is strictly forbidden and have also noticed the cutting and removal of trees. If you hear of anyone doing this, please report them. We are contemplating setting up cameras and a barrier as posted signs are being ignored. We are asking that our hikers go only to the Observation Deck and not into the old forest part of the West Trail (see marked map) until we are able to clean it up. Thank you.
Museum Closed
We apologize for any inconvenience but the Museum will be closed Thursday (6/8).
Museum Closed
We apologize for any inconvenience but the Museum will be closed tomorrow (5/30).
CANCELLED – Live Raptors Program
The Adirondack Raptors program for today has been cancelled due to illness. We apologize for any inconvenience.
See What’s Happening at the Pember in May
Volunteers Needed
The museum is need of a few Saturday volunteers to work one Saturday a month from 10am to 1pm. This is an easy but important position. If you want to make a difference, please stop by to fill out a form. Our hours are Tues-Fri 1-5 and Sat 10-1. Thank you.
Foxes Program Cancelled
We apologize but the Red & Gray Foxes program at the Pember Nature Preserve today has been cancelled. Our naturalist, Katie is feeling under the weather. Let’s send her some healing thoughts!
April Nature Programs
We have added new programs for April at the Pember Nature Preserve. See Nature Programs 2023
Program canceled
The Mad scientist program is canceled today
Museum closed 3/15
We apologize for any inconvenience but the Museum will be closed today.
Pember is Closed 3/14
Weather Forecast
It’s becoming a weekly event here in the northeast! They are predicting another snow storm beginning tonight and running into Wednesday (3/15) with heavy snow tomorrow. So, we’ve made the decision not to open the Museum tomorrow (3/14). Stay home and safe. See you on the other side.