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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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Reservations & Activities

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Homeschool Science Classes Homeschool Science Class- October Tuesday October 15, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Homeschool Science Classes Homeschool Science Classes (3 months - Sept.- Nov.) Tuesday October 15, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Unavailable Unavailable Tuesday October 15, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Trail Trekkers Trail Trekkers Wednesday October 16, 2024 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Nature's Playground Nature's Playground-October: Bugs With Super Powers Thursday October 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Youth Orienteering Club Youth Orienteering Club - October Session Monday October 21, 2024 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Unavailable Unavailable Tuesday October 22, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Trail Trekkers Trail Trekkers Wednesday October 23, 2024 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Pumpkin Fairy Home Creation Pumpkin Fairy House Creation Saturday October 26, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Youth Orienteering Club Youth Orienteering Club - October Session Monday October 28, 2024 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Unavailable Unavailable Tuesday October 29, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Trail Trekkers Trail Trekkers Wednesday October 30, 2024 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Trails and Tales Trails and Tales - November Friday November 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Safe SitterĀ® Babysitting Training Course (Ages 11-15) Safe SitterĀ®- 1 Day Workshop November 5th, 2024 Tuesday November 5, 2024 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Unavailable Unavailable Tuesday November 5, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Nature's Playground Nature's Playground-November: Beautiful Birds Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Afterschool Lego Adventures w/ Right Brain Curriculum Nov/Dec Session - Lego Future House Thursday November 7, 2024 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Trails and Tales Trails and Tales - November Friday November 8, 2024 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Unavailable Unavailable Tuesday November 12, 2024 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Nature's Playground Nature's Playground-November: Beautiful Birds Thursday November 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Afterschool Lego Adventures w/ Right Brain Curriculum Nov/Dec Session - Lego Future House Thursday November 14, 2024 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Trails and Tales Trails and Tales - November Friday November 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM