The Pember Museum of Natural History is seeking a part-time NATURALIST to create and run educational programs at the Pember Nature Preserve in Hebron, for children and adults. Programs will consist of classes, presentations, seminars, demonstrations, workshops, nature walks or … Continue reading →
July 17 – 1-2pm Birds & Bees Pollinators Did you know that there are over 4,000 species of native bees in the U.S.? Come discover bees and their roles. What human impacts are there relating to bees? What do bees … Continue reading →
Program packets with crafts are available at the Pember Nature Preserve schoolhouse. Educator Bernie is on vacation but will be there on 6/30, 7/7 & 7/8 from 9-1. Packets available are Nature Journaling with a premade 7-day journal (4), Bird … Continue reading →
The Library and Museum will be closed on Saturday, May 28 for Memorial Day weekend.
Continue reading →Sunday, March 20; 1-2pm – Welcome Spring! Stop by the Pember Nature Center, also known as the Porter Schoolhouse to pick up a Spring kit and take a self-guided walk. We have 7 kits available. There is information regarding the … Continue reading →
The South Loop and South Marsh trails at the Pember Nature Preserve are CLOSED due to multiple trees down and flooding from the most recent winter storm. We will post when they are assessable. Thank you for your patience.
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Continue reading →The Library and Museum will be closed on Saturday, September 4th for Labor Day weekend. We will be back to normal hours on Tuesday – Library 10-5 and Museum 1-5. Also, the Nature Center/Schoolhouse at the Pember Nature Preserve will … Continue reading →
Nature Preserve programs and walks have been scheduled. For more information visit the Nature Programs page.
Continue reading →Join us at the Nature Preserve for a Spring Bird Count/Walk. Our guides will be Joel Tilley and Cyd Groff. People are encourage to bring whatever binoculars, cameras, and field guides they have, as well as water and a snack. … Continue reading →
Our hours this week 3/2-3/6: Tues 1-5, Wed 1-3, Thurs 2-5, Fri 1-5 & Sat 10-1.
Continue reading →The library and museum will be closed today due to another winter storm. We should have the parking area and sidewalks cleared of ice by tomorrow, Wednesday Feb. 17 when we open from 1:00-5:00pm.
Continue reading →AND yet another snow storm is upon us. The museum will not be open today, February 9. Our hours will resume tomorrow from 1:00-5:00. Please note that on Thursday, February 11, the museum will open at 2:00pm. We apologize for … Continue reading →
The Museum will be closed today due to the weather forecast of heavy snow. Stay in, stay safe. We should be back open tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 27 from 1-5.
Continue reading →As of Jan. 19th the Museum will back open with our hours being Tues-Fri. 1-5pm and Sat. 10-1. As before, face coverings will be required. You may pop-in for a visit as we are not that busy OR if you … Continue reading →
The Museum is set to reopen on July 14 (1-5pm) after being closed for four months during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, things will not be back to normal. Before coming to visit the museum, please make sure you do not … Continue reading →
Want to create a clay mushroom but don’t want to sit through the entire Fungus Among Us program? Here’s instructions in under three minutes.
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Continue reading →We weren’t able to have a sit-down program at the Pember Nature Preserve today, so instead we created a video on nature journals. You can create your own journal, walk the trails and make observations, or draw, or paste photos … Continue reading →
The Library & Museum now has a YouTube Channel. It will take time but we hope to post videos of the museum’s exhibits, programs, featured artifacts and trails at the Pember Nature Preserve. In addition, the library will be able … Continue reading →
Statue of Liberty Virtual Tour by Heritage Documentation Programs
Continue reading →Here’s a link to information on where to get free music, theater, and more during the coronavirus isolation. https://www.cashay.com/coronavirus-freebies-where-to-get-free-music-theater-125359939.html
Continue reading →The Library and Museum will be closed until March 31st as a precaution in light of the coronavirus. Patrons can still order books and those guidelines will be forthcoming. The Museum’s After-School program on March 25th is cancelled, as is … Continue reading →
March First Friday Featuring Vermont Artist Christopher Smith 6-8 PM, Friday, March 6 March First Friday at the Pember Library and Museum is pleased to present Vermont painter and illustrator, Christopher Smith. This will be Chris’ third show at the Pember and … Continue reading →
Pember to Host 60’s Coffee House Calling all singers, poets, and coffee hounds! The Pember Library and Museum in Granville, NY is holding its fourth annual “Coffee House Java and Jive on Tap” on Friday, February 7, from 6 – … Continue reading →
Animal Tracking – Sunday, January 19 – 11:30am to 1:00pm Join Beth Moser-Duquette for a walk around the Nature Preserve identifying its animals by their tracks. Meet at the Porter Schoolhouse (6937 NY 22, Hebron) for this free program open … Continue reading →
This workshop has been cancelled due to lack of registrations. It’s been rescheduled during Spring School Break on April 13, 2020. Join us in the Library for an active moving, looking and creating activity with the Hyde Collection. Participants will … Continue reading →
At their annual meeting on Saturday, October 26, the Washington County Historical Society presented the Pember with the 2019 President’s Award. The award is in recognition of the Pember writing a grant that was awarded and for successfully installing an … Continue reading →
The Library will be closing at 5:00pm today, Wednesday August 21. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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