Welcome to VINS
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is a nonprofit, member-supported, environmental education, research, and avian rehabilitation organization headquartered at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee, Vermont. Open year-round, the 47-acre campus features state-of-the-art raptor enclosures, exhibit spaces, classrooms, and interpretive nature trails. VINS places a priority on bringing high-quality, compelling, and engaging education programs to people at the Nature Center, in the community, and in schools throughout the region.
Winter Storytime: Tales for the Season
JANUARY 18 – Children and their families are encouraged to join VINS for a read-aloud story series. Programs will feature a picture book read aloud by one of our educators, a craft and a live animal encounter.
Winter Wildlife Celebration
JANUARY 19 – Celebrate the wildlife of winter at the VINS Nature Center with a fun-filled day of family activities! The day includes interactive guided tours, games, activities, crafts, and a campfire with refreshments.
Supermoon Snowshoe
JANUARY 21 – Come join us as we hit the trails for an evening of snowshoeing under the supermoon. Start the night in our StarLab, where you will be immersed under the night sky with the stars projected all around you
