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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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Program Event Teams Date Time
Winter Solstice Lantern Walk Winter Solstice Lantern Walk Saturday December 21, 2024 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Nature's Playground Nature's Playground- January: Snow Much Fun Thursday January 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Early Release - PMEC Explorers Early Release - PMEC Explorers (January) Wednesday January 8, 2025 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Nature's Playground Nature's Playground- January: Snow Much Fun Thursday January 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Animal Detectives Afterschool Program Animal Detectives - Afterschool Program Wednesday January 15, 2025 02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Nature's Playground Nature's Playground- January: Snow Much Fun Thursday January 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Homeschool Science Classes Homeschool Science Class - January Tuesday January 21, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Homeschool Science Classes Homeschool Science Class - 3 months (Dec-February) Tuesday January 21, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM