Peabody Mill Environmental Center - PMEC

10/09/2026

🌿🥾 Join us for a Free Nature Hike at PMEC! 🐾

Enjoy the fall weather with an easy paced hike at Peabody Mill Environmental Center! We’ll explore trails, visit some of our animal habitats, and discover the wildlife that calls PMEC home.

📆 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10:00 am
📍PMEC 66 Brook Road, Amherst
💚 Free program

🔗 Please register using the link in our bio so we know how many people to expect!

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10/07/2026

🎃 A little pumpkin magic at PMEC! 🎃

Our October Magic in the Months class was all about pumpkins! Our little scientists explored, experimented, created through hands on activities.

Join us next month as we explore fall leaves and acorns!

👉 Register at link in bio

10/05/2026

A big THANK YOU to Susanna Hargreaves for joining us for an evening of Twilight Hike & Ghostly Tales! 👻🌲🍂

We loved hearing your spooky stories, exploring the trails, and gathering around the campfire for s’mores.

We’re so grateful for our amazing community and everyone who continues to support PMEC. We hope to see you all at another adventure soon! 🍂🔥

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09/30/2026

🍂 October at PMEC 🍂

Fall is here, and we have a full month of exploring, learning, creating and family events!

🍃 Little Explorers
🚌 Afterschool Programs
🔬 Homeschool Science
🍁 Family Adventures

Swipe through to see our October calendar and individual programs for more details!

📲 Registration is open! Visit link in our bio to reserve your spot!

We hope to see you at PMEC this October! 🍂🍃

09/28/2026

🌙👻 Twilight Hike & Ghostly Tales 👻🌙

As the sun goes down, join us for an evening adventure on the trails!

🥾 Take a twilight hike
👻 Listen to spooky tales shared by local author Susan Hargreaves
🔥 Gather around the campfire
🍫 Enjoy some delicious s’mores

📆 Oct 3
⏰ 4:00-5:30 pm
📍Peabody Mill Environmental Center
🔗 Register In Bio

09/25/2026

Our homeschool science group had such a fun day at Kimball Fruit Farm From exploring the farm and learning about apples and pumpkins to breaking apples in half with bare hands 💪🍎 there was plenty of hands-on learning and fall fun!

A huge thank you to Kimball Farm for welcoming our group and helping us make some great fall memories. We had a fantastic time and appreciate you hosting our homeschool science class! 🍎🎃🍂

09/22/2026

🌿🔬 Getting to Know PMEC: Homeschool Science

What happens when science leaves the textbook and heads outdoors?

Our homeschool science program introduces a new area of science each month, from biology and chemistry to weather, food science, environmental science and more.

Classes give kids the opportunity to work with peers, share ideas, and learn together in a fun, welcoming environment.

09/21/2026

What's Happening at PMEC?
We have a great lineup of programs at Peabody Mill Environmental Center over the next few weeks!

🌿 Nature Explorers: Bugs with Superpowers
Our youngest explorers will discover nature through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and outdoor adventures.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=293

🍎 Early Release
No school? Come spend the afternoon exploring, playing, and having fun at PMEC!
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=310

🌙 Twilight Hike & Ghostly Tales
Join us for a special evening adventure on the PMEC trails! Local author Susan Hargraves will lead the hike and share stories from her book along the way. After exploring the trails, we’ll gather around the fire and enjoy s’mores! 🔥
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=303

🎃 Magic in the Months: Pumpkins
Celebrate fall with pumpkin-themed stories, hands-on activities, games, and a fun pumpkin craft to take home.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=305

🧑‍🚒 Safe Sitter
A hands-on course designed to help young babysitters build the skills and confidence they need to safely care for children.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=315

🥾 Trail Trekkers
Get outside and explore! Young hikers will discover PMEC’s trails while learning about nature and the world around them.
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=302

09/21/2026

09/17/2026

🥾 Grab your walking shoes— we’re going on an adventure! 🌿

Come explore the trails, spot some wildlife, and say hello to our animal habitats with a PMEC educator!

FREE• All ages welcome• Registration required• Link below
https://amherstnh.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=355