March Programs at the Nature Preserve
We’ve just added programs for March at the Pember Nature Preserve. They are free and registrations are not required for Katie’s programs. See our page Nature Programs 2023
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Hibernation vs Torpor
Who’s really sleeping and who’s not? Think you know? Come find out the difference between hibernation and torpor. Test your knowledge of our resident mammals and reptiles. Share an afternoon program on November 29 from 3:30-4:30pm at the Pember Museum … Continue reading →
Young Zombie Walk
To culminate a month of open house activities at its nature preserve, The Pember Museum of Natural History in Granville, NY will host a Halloween “Young Zombie Nature Walk” for children at it’s 125 acre Nature Preserve in Hebron, NY … Continue reading →
October Open House
There will be October Open House at the Pember Nature Preserve (6937 State Route 22, Hebron) with our new part-time Naturalist, Katie. Come meet her and explore the preserve. There will be activities, games, refreshments and prizes. Dates and times … Continue reading →
Volunteers needed!
By definition, volunteering means “to freely offer to do something.” The Pember could really use your help! Volunteering can take many forms. We have opportunities for you to volunteer in many ways. We are hoping one of these opportunities will … Continue reading →
Saturday Museum Volunteers
We are looking for a volunteer (16 & older) to cover the museum on Saturday, August 27 from 10am to 1pm. Duties include answering the phone, greeting visitors, and managing the gift shop. Stop in Tues-Fri 1-5 or Sat 10-1 … Continue reading →
Naturalist position open
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 →
Preserve Programs – July
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 →
Nature Preserve Program Packets
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 →
Nature Programs 2022
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 →
#1 Museum
Thank you to everyone who voted for the Pember making us the #1 museum in Washington County, NY!
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Nature Preserve programs and walks have been scheduled. For more information visit the Nature Programs page.
Continue reading →Bird Count Walk
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 →
Museum Hours
Our hours this week 3/2-3/6: Tues 1-5, Wed 1-3, Thurs 2-5, Fri 1-5 & Sat 10-1.
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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 →
Museum opens 1/19
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 →
Clay Mushroom Mini Tutorial
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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Program video from the Pember Nature Preserve.
Continue reading →Virtual Exhibit for Path Thru History Weekend
#PTHWeekend
Continue reading →Pember Nature Journaling
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 →
New YouTube Channel
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
Statue of Liberty Virtual Tour by Heritage Documentation Programs
Continue reading →Staying Home?
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 →March First Friday
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 →
Java & Jive on Tap!
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 →
Nature Preserve Programs – January
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 →
Printmaking Art with the Hyde – Cancelled
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 →
WCHS President’s Award
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 →
Library Closing
The Library will be closing at 5:00pm today, Wednesday August 21. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Continue reading →PEEPS Diorama Contest @ First Friday
What would you call a roomful of art dioramas made of dressed up marshmallows and cardboard? We’re calling it the First Annual Pember Peeps Contest and it’s happening on Friday, May 3 for First Friday at The Pember Library and … Continue reading →