Peabody Mill Environmental Center

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Peabody Mill Environmental Center
Area 1 - Large Upstairs Room off of Ramp Entrance
Area 2 - Lab Upstairs
Area 3 - Large Upstairs Room at Top of Indoor Staircase
Area 4 - Small Upstairs Classroom
Area 5 - Large Downstairs Room
Area 6 - Book Nook Downstairs
Area 7 - Small Downstairs Classroom
Area 8 - Screen Porch
Area 9 - Sawyer Cottage
Area 10 - Outdoors


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PMEC pond

Facility Information

66 Brook Road
Amherst, NH 03031
Phone: (603) 673-1141
Status: Open

General Information
The Peabody Mill Environmental Center (PMEC) is an environmental and science education center which abuts almost 600 acres of Joe English conservation land. Located at the end of Brook Road in Amherst, New Hampshire, the PMEC is directed by the Amherst Recreation Department.

Mission Statement:  The mission of PMEC is to foster an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the natural world, by offering environmental, conservation, and science programs to all ages. PMEC strives to foster diligent stewardship of our environment so that future generations may inherit and continue to be inspired by the wonders of a protected and natural world.

There are many uses for PMEC including: 
Summer Day programs
Birthday Celebrations
Classroom nature programs
Monthly classes for home schoolers
Educational workshops for children and adults
Science and nature weekend programs
Provider of resources and programs that can be taken into area schools
Use by groups for educational purposes ie. seniors, art classes
Limited use for small meetings for supporting organizations
Assistance with scout troop badges

Please be advised: PMEC is a peanut & tree nut (cashews, walnuts, almonds and pecans) free facility.

Fee Schedule
PRICING:
 
Indoor Facility Rentals (hourly rates)  Resident Non-Resident 501(c)(3)
Whole Building   $100 $125 $100
Single Room  $30 $45 $30

  • 2-hour minimum for all rentals. 
  • 50% deposit due upon reservation approval. The full fee must be paid before the start of the reservation. Reservations are not finalized until the deposit is collected. 
  • No Fee for Town of Amherst Department use including commission meetings and board meetings.
  • Contact the Amherst Recreation Department for special pricing on recurring rentals.

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Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Monday December 15, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Magic In Months Magic In Months- December: Holiday Fun Monday December 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Tuesday December 16, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Homeschool Science Classes Homeschool Science Class: December Tuesday December 16, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Homeschool Science Classes Homeschool Science Class: 3 months (December - February) Tuesday December 16, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Wednesday December 17, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Thursday December 18, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Nature Explorers Nature Explorers - December: Tracking Thursday December 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Friday December 19, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Saturday December 20, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Sunday December 21, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Monday December 22, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Tuesday December 23, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Wednesday December 24, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Thursday December 25, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Friday December 26, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Saturday December 27, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Sunday December 28, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Monday December 29, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Tuesday December 30, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Wednesday December 31, 2025 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Thursday January 1, 2026 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec' The Trails! Deck The Trails Friday January 2, 2026 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Magic In Months Magic In Months- January: New Beginnings Monday January 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Animal Detectives Animal Detectives Wednesday January 7, 2026 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Nature Explorers Nature Explorers- January: Snow Much Fun Thursday January 8, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Afterschool: Snap, Swoosh, Boing with Right Brain Curriculum Snap, Swoosh, Boing Thursday January 8, 2026 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Older Adult Craft & Chat Older Adult Craft & Chat Monday January 12, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Early Release: PMEC Explorers Early Release: PMEC Explorers (3 month bundle) Wednesday January 14, 2026 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Early Release: PMEC Explorers Early Release: PMEC Explorers (January) Wednesday January 14, 2026 11:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Nature Explorers Nature Explorers- January: Snow Much Fun Thursday January 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Afterschool: Snap, Swoosh, Boing with Right Brain Curriculum Snap, Swoosh, Boing Thursday January 15, 2026 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

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