NBNC Mission Statement

We are a small preserve with a big heart at a gentle bend in the North Branch of the Winooski River. For more than a decade, North Branch Nature Center has put people in touch with the sights, sounds and sensations of the wild within our capital. We seek to impart a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world and share dynamic educational experiences with early learners.

Forest Preschool at NBNC

Our Forest Preschool is guided by the idea that children need nature and learn with a sense of wonder and enthusiasm when they spend ample time in natural spaces. Our program is modeled around the German style Waldkindergarten. At Forest Preschool, children spend