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!

๐ŸŽจ Art therapy inspired activities
๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Mindfulness based strategies
๐ŸŒฑ Nature based experiences
๐ŸŽฒ Therapeutic games and team building activities

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spaces are limitedโ€” 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

๐ŸŒŽโœจ PMEC Earth Day Celebration is just one day away! โœจ๐ŸŒŽ

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Start your adventure:
Be sure to grab a scavenger hunt when you arrive and complete it as you explore each station!

Activities & Stations
๐Ÿ› Macroinvertebrates & Bug Hotels (bring your own recyclables)
๐Ÿ’ง Soil Filtration Exploration
๐Ÿพ Animal Adaptations
๐ŸŒฑ Make Your Own Greenhouse

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Guided Hikes
Join one of our educator-led hikes:
12:30 PM
2:00 PM

๐Ÿ”ฅ Donโ€™t forget to end your day around the fire with sโ€™mores!

Come celebrate the Earth, learn something new, and enjoy nature with us. We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ’š

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

Weโ€™re getting excited for our Earth Day celebration! Join us for a fun filled afternoon of hands on activities. ๐Ÿž Explor...
04/14/2026

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

๐Ÿž Explore Macroinvertebrates
๐Ÿชต Build your own bug hotel
๐Ÿ’ง Discover how soil filters water
๐Ÿพ Learn about animal adaptations

โ™ป๏ธ Donโ€™t forget to bring your recyclables for bug hotel station! Plastic Gallon jugs or cardboard juice milk cartons work best.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register at link in bio!

We canโ€™t wait to celebrate with you! ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’š

04/09/2026

๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒฟ Upcoming Programs at PMEC! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒธ

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

๐Ÿงธ 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

๐ŸŒŽ 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

๐ŸŽจโ˜• 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 artistโ€”perfect for kids who love to create!
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=158

๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒฑ 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 outdoorsโ€”we canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

๐ŸŒธ April Vacation Programs are here! ๐ŸŒธLooking for fun ways to keep kids and teens active during break? Weโ€™ve got somethin...
04/02/2026

๐ŸŒธ April Vacation Programs are here! ๐ŸŒธ

Looking for fun ways to keep kids and teens active during break? Weโ€™ve got something for everyone:

๐ŸŒฒ Woodland Warriors- Explore the outdoors and take in nature challenges.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=90
๐Ÿ™๏ธ LEGO Future Cities- Design, build, and imagine the cities of tomorrow.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=190
๐ŸŽฏ Gelly Ball & Laser Tag (Teens)- High energy action and friendly competition
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=204

Spots are limited- donโ€™t miss out on fun adventures!

03/25/2026

๐ŸŒฑ WHATโ€™S COMING UP AT PMEC! ๐ŸŒฑ
Hands-on nature, art, and outdoor learning over the next two weeks! ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ‘‡ Check out whatโ€™s coming up ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŒฟ Spring Explorers (Kโ€“4)
Wednesdays | April 1, 8, 15, 22
3:00โ€“4:30 pm
๐ŸŒฑ Spring nature adventures + outdoor exploration
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=20

๐ŸŒผ Nature Explorers: Life Cycles (Ages 3โ€“6)
April 2, 9, 16
10:00โ€“10:45 am
๐Ÿ› Discover how plants & animals grow and change

๐ŸŽจ Magic in Months (Ages 3โ€“6)
April 6 | 10:00โ€“10:45 am
๐ŸŒŽ Earth Day + April Fools themed exploration
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=68

๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ The Porch (Ages 6โ€“10)
Mondays | April 6 & 13
2:45โ€“4:00 pm
๐ŸŽจ 3D art making with local artist Brandy Patterson
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=134

โœจ Spots fill quicklyโ€”register today! โœจ

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? ๐ŸŒŒThe earths magnetic field at work solar particles are colliding with our atmos...
11/12/2025

Did you see the northern lights tonight? ๐ŸŒŒ
The earths magnetic field at work solar particles are colliding with our atmosphere! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’š

Address

66 Brook Road
Amherst, NH
03031

Telephone

+16036731141

Website

https://linktr.ee/PMEC_peabodymill

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