Peabody Mill Environmental Center
Facility Information
66 Brook Road
Amherst, NH 03031
Phone: (603) 673-1141
| 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. |
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Current Activities
Click on an activity name for details or the date for the activity schedule.
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Creepy Crawly Science at PMEC
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Creepy Science: Ages 3-5
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Tuesday October 27, 2020
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Spooktacular Full Moon Hike
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Spooktacular Full Moon Hike
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Friday October 30, 2020
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06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
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Safe Sitter® Babysitting Training Course (Ages 11-15)
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Safe Sitter®- 1 Day Workshop Nov 3,2020
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Tuesday November 3, 2020
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09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
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"I Love Nature!" Series for ages 3-6
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I Love Nature Class - November - Superhero Bug Powers
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Thursday November 5, 2020
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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"I Love Nature!" Series for ages 3-6
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I Love Nature Class - November - Superhero Bug Powers
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Thursday November 5, 2020
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01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
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Nature's Quilts Monthly Meetings 2020
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Sunday November 8, 2020
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08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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"I Love Nature!" Series for ages 3-6
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I Love Nature Class - November - Superhero Bug Powers
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Thursday November 12, 2020
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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"I Love Nature!" Series for ages 3-6
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I Love Nature Class - November - Superhero Bug Powers
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Thursday November 12, 2020
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01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
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NH Modern Quilters - 2020
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Sunday November 15, 2020
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08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
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Homeschool Science Classes - Fall Session
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Homeschool Science Class- 2020 - Ages 5-7yrs- November
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Tuesday November 17, 2020
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01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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Homeschool Science Classes - Fall Session
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Homeschool Science Class 2020- ages 8-10yrs old - November
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Tuesday November 17, 2020
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01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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"I Love Nature!" Series for ages 3-6
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I Love Nature Class - November - Superhero Bug Powers
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Thursday November 19, 2020
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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"I Love Nature!" Series for ages 3-6
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I Love Nature Class - November - Superhero Bug Powers
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Thursday November 19, 2020
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01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
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