Young Explorers

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Beginning Thursday, September 24. 3:30-4:30pm.

Registration required. In the LIBRARY for children age 6 and older. Participants need to be able to read and write for this program to learn about the flora and fauna of the Pember Nature Preserve. Each week we will learn something different, play educational games and/or create nature art. We have a limited number of supplies and spacing for this program. Registration is required by the end of day on Wednesday prior to each class.
Call Bernie or Maria at the museum 518-642-1515 to register.
The 1st class on 9/24 will be an introductory class. The program will run through December 10 with no program on Thanksgiving.

Museum is open!

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Our new carpet has been installed and we are back in business starting Friday, June 26, 1-5pm. We’ll be open Saturday 10-1. Our regular hours will follow.

However, please note that special hours are for Friday, July 3. We will be open from 10-3 and closed on July 4th. Have a safe and happy 250th!

Summer Nature Programs

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Summer programs are lined up for the Pember Nature Preserve featuring journaling, reptiles, rain, birds, wildflowers, butterflies, moths, geology and mushrooms. Check them out on the Nature Programs 2026 page. Please note that most require preregistration to insure we have enough supplies for everyone to enjoy. Registration entails calling the museum at 518-642-1515. We look forward to seeing you!

Last Call!

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Last call for viewing the exhibit Eggscentricity 2. This Saturday, May 16 will be the final day. Come see the 146 year old egg from Scotland that traveled over 4,000 miles before reaching the Pember in 1996.

Curator’s Corner

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The Curator’s Corner is a new page designed to spark curiosity and engagement. We will bring together a mix of collection highlights on objects, artifacts, or images paired with prompts that encourage visitors to observe closely, guess their purpose or origin, and investigate further. Photos may be used as visual clues, inviting users to identify details or solve small “mysteries” about the items.

Alongside these interactive elements, the page will include short, engaging tidbits, unusual facts, historical context, or behind-the-scenes insights from the curator that make the content feel lively rather than academic. Search features or guided questions help users dig deeper into the collection, turning passive viewing into active discovery.

Overall, our goal is to create a playful, educational experience that blends storytelling, inquiry and exploration, making our museum content more accessible and memorable for a broad audience.

Preserve Programs

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Upcoming Preserve Programs:

Bird Walk
Sunday, April 12
8:00-9:30am

Join us for an early morning bird walk beginning at the nature center (old Porter Schoolhouse) for a walk down Schoolhouse Trail and the South Loop. We will listen to birds and determine which ones have migrated back to this area. Expertise is not required. All ages welcome. If it’s snowing or raining hard, the walk will be cancelled but if it’s just drizzling rain, we are on! Registration is not necessary. Dress accordingly and spray for ticks.

 

Bird Nests Walk
Sunday, May 3
9:00-10:30am

We’ll walk the trails to look high and low for bird nests. How many do you think we’ll find? Join us as we begin our walk at the nature center (Porter Schoolhouse). All ages welcome. Registration is not required. If it’s raining hard, the walk will be cancelled but if it’s just drizzling rain, we are on! Dress accordingly and spray for ticks.

New Exhibit!

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On November 8, Kathye McCarthy donated an oil painting of a snowshoe hare to the museum. It’s not just any painting, but one that Roy Egg created of a mount we loan to educators and artists! We are excited to showcase this exquisite piece sitting next to the varying hare.

For those who don’t know Roy Egg (Leroy Horne), you can read an article the Rutland Herald wrote about him (2006/2018) – But is it art?  Please note that his shop is no longer open.

President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush hosted Roy at the White House to award his prize-winning painted egg that is archived in the White House Gallery. You can view Roy’s egg here – George W. Bush Whitehouse Archives

Building a Healthier Community

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Comfort Food Community (CFC) will host an engaging program at the Pember Library on Thursday, October 30 beginning at 5:00 pm to introduce attendees to the organization’s mission and services that support local families.The presentation will highlight how CFC addresses food insecurity, strengthens the local food system, and connects neighbors to resources.

Following the overview, staff will lead a healthy food demonstration, showcasing a simple, nutritious recipe that can be easily recreated at home. Participants will leave with practical tips, new food knowledge, and a stronger understanding of how CFC works to build a healthier community.

Young Explorers

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This Thursday, September 25, Young Explorers will be returning. Join us for our after-school study featuring the plants & animals of the Pember Nature Preserve. Participants, 1st grade and up will enjoy hands-on learning, playing educational games and creating nature-inspired art. The first class is an introduction to what we are all about.

We will meet in the library from 3:30-4:30.

We are full and not taking any more registrations. If you’d like to be put on the waiting list in case of a drop out, please call the museum at 518-642-1515 or use Facebook messaging.