Residents and visitors to New Hampshire regularly enjoy the natural beauty of our state. But have you ever wondered what New Hampshire looks like through the eyes of an ecologist? What makes our state’s nature unique?On Saturday, June 9th, Barbara Fales, a volunteer from the Speaking for Wildlife Program will present “The Nature of New Hampshire: Natural Communities of the Granite State," from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at the Hopkinton Town Library, Contoocook, NH.  Library directions: …See More

PRESS RELEASE      The Little Nature Museum will sponsor the first program of its 2012 season on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 1:30 - 2:30 PM at the Community Room, Hopkinton Town Library, Contoocook.  "Who Goes There?  Identifying Animal Tracks and Signs" will be presented by award-winning environmental educator, Ruth Smith. Ruth has worked as an environmental educator for over 25 years, reaching a wide range of audiences from children to adults.  She has served as Program and Camp Director…See More

     The Little Nature Museum is sponsoring a "Map and Compass Workshop," for  teens through adults on Saturday, October 15; raindate, October 16 at Gould Hill Farm, Contoocook.  It will be taught by outdoor survival expert, Rudy Bourget.  The cost is $7 for museum members; $10 for non-members.  All proceeds benefit the Museum.     The program for grades 6 – 8 will be held from 9 AM – Noon;  grades 9 - Adult will meet from 1 PM - 5 PM.  [We need a few adults in grades 6-8; no charge for…See More

 The Little Nature Museum, located at Gould Hill Farm, presents its annual FREE two-day event, NatureFest, 2011, on September 10 and 11 from 11 AM  -  5 PM, rain or shine, at The Little Nature Museum, 656 Gould Hill Road, Contoocook. Saturday and Sunday visitor activities:Museum is open - exhibits, collections, and activities for children and adultsExhibit/Activities by the Merrimack County Conservation DistrictLocal beekeepers will be bringing an observation beehiveSpecial nature activities…See More

The Museum includes collections of rocks, minerals, fossils, mounted mammals, mounted birds, insects, galls, Indian artifacts, cones, lichens, fungi, and fluorescent minerals; interactive exhibits, interpretive trails, and hands-on nature activities for all ages. See website for special events and workshops. The Museum features three new exhibits and several new hands-on activities for the 2010 season. Hours for the Season: June 26 - July 25: 1 PM - 4 PM; July 31 - Sept. 12: 11 AM - 4 PM; Sept.…See More

"Ben Kilham on Bears" will be presented on Saturday, April 24th, from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM at the Community Room, Hopkinton Town Library, Contoocook. Ben Kilham has been featured in numerous national TV programs and newspapers. He has researched bear behavior for years by raising orphaned or starving cubs and releasing them back to the wild. Ben's illustrated program will help us learn more about bears and about the research methods that he's used to help us learn to live with bears.The program is…See More

                  Volunteer Opportunity at The Little Nature Museum       Do you enjoy helping people and bringing smiles to visitors?  The Little Nature Museum, Inc., a small nonprofit nature center located at Gould Hill Orchards, Contoocook, is looking for volunteers for 2010, its 55th  season.  The Museum will be open on weekends and holidays, beginning June 26th through October 31st.  It is open for groups on weekdays by appointment.       Students, 16 years old and older, looking for…See More