Peabody Mill Environmental Center - PMEC

Peabody Mill Environmental Center - PMEC Please contact the Amherst Parks and Recreation Department at (603)673-6248 with questions.

The Peabody Mill Environmental Center (PMEC) is an environmental and science education center

Environmental Center Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am - 2pm

Hiking Trails:
Everyday Dawn until Dusk The Peabody Mill Environmental Center offers educational programs, a variety of youth and adult exercise programs, seasonal rentals of snow shoes and fishing poles and space reservations for individuals, groups and schools.

06/02/2026

Creative Skill Builders Camp & CIT program with Holly and Traci are back!

Aug 17-20 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

A unique opportunity for kids to develop valuable life skills while having fun!

🎨 Art therapy inspired activities
🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness based strategies
🌱 Nature based experiences
🎲 Therapeutic games and team building activities

👉 Spaces are limited— register today!

CSB Camp: https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=216

CSB CIT: https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=217

To Our Homeschool Families, We just wrapped up a wonderful homeschool year at PMEC. We would love your feedback as we ar...
05/15/2026

To Our Homeschool Families,
We just wrapped up a wonderful homeschool year at PMEC. We would love your feedback as we are planning for next fall!

We are exploring ideas such as additional homeschool science classes, expanded age groups, and more field trip opportunities. If you have a few minutes, we would greatly appreciate it if you could fill out our short survey.

Thank you to all of our homeschool families for such a fun and memorable school year! See you in the fall!

https://forms.gle/CjL8JYdsb9BaZ4WG7

04/17/2026

🌎✨ PMEC Earth Day Celebration is just one day away! ✨🌎

🗺️ Start your adventure:
Be sure to grab a scavenger hunt when you arrive and complete it as you explore each station!

Activities & Stations
🐛 Macroinvertebrates & Bug Hotels (bring your own recyclables)
💧 Soil Filtration Exploration
🐾 Animal Adaptations
🌱 Make Your Own Greenhouse

🚶‍♀️ Guided Hikes
Join one of our educator-led hikes:
12:30 PM
2:00 PM

🔥 Don’t forget to end your day around the fire with s’mores!

Come celebrate the Earth, learn something new, and enjoy nature with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌳💚

FREE event, please register to save your spot:
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=112

We’re getting excited for our Earth Day celebration! Join us for a fun filled afternoon of hands on activities. 🐞 Explor...
04/14/2026

We’re getting excited for our Earth Day celebration! Join us for a fun filled afternoon of hands on activities.

🐞 Explore Macroinvertebrates
🪵 Build your own bug hotel
💧 Discover how soil filters water
🐾 Learn about animal adaptations

♻️ Don’t forget to bring your recyclables for bug hotel station! Plastic Gallon jugs or cardboard juice milk cartons work best.

👉 Register at link in bio!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌎💚

04/09/2026

🌸🌿 Upcoming Programs at PMEC! 🌿🌸

We have some exciting programs coming up, perfect for getting outside, exploring, and having fun this spring!

🧸 Open Play | April 13 & 22, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for relaxed, drop-in style playtime!
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=179

🌎 Earth Day Celebration | April 18, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Celebrate with us through hands-on activities, nature exploration, and fun for the whole family! FREE, please register to reserve your spot.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=112

🎨☕ Art & Cocoa with Local Artist Brandy Patterson | April 18 10:00 - 11:15 am
Enjoy open-ended creative time with guidance and inspiration from a local artist—perfect for kids who love to create!
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=158

🔬🌱 Homeschool Science: Dive Into Spring! | April 21, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Explore all things spring as we investigate seasonal changes, plants, and more through hands-on activities.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=69

Bring your curiosity, your sense of adventure, and your love for the outdoors—we can’t wait to see you there! 🌱✨

🌸 April Vacation Programs are here! 🌸Looking for fun ways to keep kids and teens active during break? We’ve got somethin...
04/02/2026

🌸 April Vacation Programs are here! 🌸

Looking for fun ways to keep kids and teens active during break? We’ve got something for everyone:

🌲 Woodland Warriors- Explore the outdoors and take in nature challenges.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=90
🏙️ LEGO Future Cities- Design, build, and imagine the cities of tomorrow.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=190
🎯 Gelly Ball & Laser Tag (Teens)- High energy action and friendly competition
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=204

Spots are limited- don’t miss out on fun adventures!

03/25/2026

🌱 WHAT’S COMING UP AT PMEC! 🌱
Hands-on nature, art, and outdoor learning over the next two weeks! 🐾

👇 Check out what’s coming up 👇

🌿 Spring Explorers (K–4)
Wednesdays | April 1, 8, 15, 22
3:00–4:30 pm
🌱 Spring nature adventures + outdoor exploration
👉 Register: https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=20

🌼 Nature Explorers: Life Cycles (Ages 3–6)
April 2, 9, 16
10:00–10:45 am
🐛 Discover how plants & animals grow and change

🎨 Magic in Months (Ages 3–6)
April 6 | 10:00–10:45 am
🌎 Earth Day + April Fools themed exploration
👉 Register: https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=68

🖌️ The Porch (Ages 6–10)
Mondays | April 6 & 13
2:45–4:00 pm
🎨 3D art making with local artist Brandy Patterson
👉 Register: https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=134

✨ Spots fill quickly—register today! ✨

Find us at the Fair this Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm!
03/23/2026

Find us at the Fair this Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm!

Did you see the northern lights tonight? 🌌The earths magnetic field at work solar particles are colliding with our atmos...
11/12/2025

Did you see the northern lights tonight? 🌌
The earths magnetic field at work solar particles are colliding with our atmosphere! 🔥💚

Address

66 Brook Road
Amherst, NH
03031

Telephone

+16036731141

Website

https://linktr.ee/PMEC_peabodymill

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