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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Thank you to everyone who voted for the Pember making us the #1 museum in Washington County, NY!
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 →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 →
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 →
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 →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.
Continue reading →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 →
Birds of Spring at The Pember Pigeons on the grass at last…Calling all bluebirds, doves, hawks, chickadees and snowbirds. Spring is here and birds of the Northern Hemisphere are gathering for April First Friday at the Pember. New and historical … Continue reading →
