North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier VT
Part of the Naturalist Journeys 2024 Winter Presentation Series
In-person presentations require free tickets. In-person events will also be live-streamed on the North Branch Nature Center YouTube page.
Tickets Required – Register Here
Every day we have opportunities to create experiences that help us connect with the natural world. From the bus stop to the mountaintops, nature invites us to wonder about patterns and seasonal rhythms that are constantly unfolding around us. These simple moments out of doors can cultivate stories of curiosity and awe that help us to rediscover our deep love for the world. In a time of compounded stress and anxiety about our current climate crisis, nature is our guide to restoring a healthy and balanced dynamic between ourselves, one another, and the earth.
About Amy Butler: Amy is the author of Educating Children Outdoors – Lessons in Nature-Based Learning and was the former Director of Education at North Branch Nature Center (NBNC) for fifteen years. Amy has committed to connecting with nature in her role as teacher, ski lift operator, gardener, mother, and backcountry explorer. Through metaphors, storytelling, photographs, and selected readings from her book, Amy will share nourishing practices that help turn us towards regenerating connection in our communities.
About NBNC’s Naturalist Journeys 2024: This year’s series focuses on climate change — but not in the ways you might expect. From beavers to sheep, forestry to fires, and music to mental health, we’ll explore unconventional approaches to safeguarding our planet, our landscapes, and ourselves in this climate crisis. The series runs January through March, with a mix of virtual and in-person presentations.