Young Explorers starts Thursday, September 25, 2025

We are full and not taking any more reservations. If you’d like to be put on the waiting list in case of a drop out, please call the museum.

Young Explorers is the museum’s and nature preserve’s after-school study group beginning on Thursday, September 25, 2025 and will run through December 11. We’ll meet in the library from 3:30-4:30pm to explore the plants and animals at the nature preserve. No program on Thanksgiving.

This is a no-cost program for 1st graders and older who are interested in learning. We’ll discover animals of all sorts, ferns, fungus, flowers and trees. We’ll play educational games and create nature-inspired art. It’s educational and fun!

Registration will be necessary no later than the Tuesday before each class to insure we have enough supplies for all. Participants can come to one or come to all. Please call the museum at 518-642-1515.

PAST PROGRAMS:

LIVE OWLS PROGRAM – Saturday, January 25 in the Pember Library from 11am to 12pm by Trish Marki with Silent Wings Raptors Rehab and Education, a program of the Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York.  Come learn about the owls of our area and some that may not be residents. This is a free program open to everyone. Space is limited and we’ll start promptly at 11am. Registration is not necessary for the live program.

PELLET DISSECTING – Following the program, Museum Educator Bernie will hold a pellet dissecting class from 12-12:45. Registration is required for the class as space is limited to 15. Call 518-642-1515 to reserve your spot in the class. As of 1/8/25, there are only 3 spots left.

OWL WALK – If you would like to possibly listen to owls in the night, join John Hess, the Pember Director at the South Grimes Hill Road entrance to the Pember Nature Preserve from 6:00-7:30pm. Weather-permitting. Bring a flashlight or wear a head lamp. Dress accordingly. Registration is not required.