Southern Vermont Natural History Museum

The mission of the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is to foster an interest in nature,
the environment, and the natural sciences through exhibition, research, and educational activities.
Our goal is to provide an unforgettable experience to our visitors.

The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum was founded in 1996

A small, but fast growing organization, the Museum has over 200 members.
The staff consists of the executive director, Edward Metcalfe, and volunteers Michael Clough and Jason Saltman.

	Our natural history collection includes over 600 native New England birds and mammals in 150 small dioramas, one of the largest collections of its type in the Northeast. These wild animal specimens were collected by Luman Ranger Nelson between 1900 and 1962 with most of the collection obtained during the 1920's and 1930's.

We offer an exciting display of non-releasable live hawks and owls.

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The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum is
located on the top of Hogback Mountain in Marlboro,
Vermont, the southern foothills of the scenic
Green Mountains.

Perched on an overlook with views
into Massachusetts and New Hampshire,
on a clear day the horizon is 100 miles away.

100-mile views of Massachusettes and New Hampshire

Enjoy our wildflower exhibit summer and fall.

Enjoy a hike up nearby Mt. Olga for a breathtaking
view of the northern New England Mountains.

The Hogback Mountain Gift Shop and the
Skyline Restaurant are located next door.

Learn about Vermont wetland inhabitants
through our amphibian and reptile exhibit

See unusual specimens including albino
mammals and extinct birds.

The museum publishes a natural history
newsletter and offers various free
programs to community members.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Edward Metcalfe of Whitingham, Vermont, is the former owner of North River Winery. Ed has extensive business experience and is a longtime advocate of environmental education. He served for 8 years on the Whitingham Planning Commission, 5 as it’s chairman. He now serves on the board of the non-profit Trust for Wildlife and is chairman of the Twin Valley School Board.

Marshal T. Case is the President and CEO of The American Chestnut Foundation in Bennington and is a former Senior Vice-President of the National Audubon Society.

John North is a retired Hartford, Connecticut, advertising executive,who has has lived in Brattleboro, Vermont for many years. John served on the board of the non-profit Camp Wampanong in southern Vermont, and was President of Easter Seals of Connecticut. John is an active volunteer at the museum.

Michael Clough owns Rockhopper Outdoor Education which promotes experiential learning to encourage awareness of peoples' connection to the natural world and responsible participation in the environment.

Irwin Fuller Irwin is also an active museum vlounteer. His profile is coming soon. br>

Jason Saltman teaches science at Mount Snow Academy, and recently completed a masters of environmental studies with a conservation biology concentration at Green Mountain College. He also performs GIS (geographic infromation systems) work for various organizations.

BECOME A MEMBER

The museum is very thankful to every member who provides so much to making the museum what it is. Your involvement and support will help the museum reach its full potential and provide an opportunity to share the splendor of the natural world with residents of Vermont and visitors who find this state so desirable.

Please send an email to request more information about becoming a member
or click here for a membership PDF form.
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