Welcome to VINS
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 4pm.
All outdoor exhibits are open: Raptors, Songbird Aviary, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk. Our indoor exhibits are open: Birds Are Dinosaurs, Forest Exhibit, and Reptile Room.
We highly recommend prepurchasing your admission tickets. We welcome all walk-ins.
Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Contact Us
Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10am to 4pm Daily
Wild Bird Rehab is Open
Accepting Calls Only
802.359.5000 x212
8am to 4pm
Visitor Programs
Artist Exhibition – Katie Roberts
DECEMBER 1 – FEBRUARY 28 – Artist Katie Roberts believes in raising awareness to the plight of specific species in need, and the dwindling global biodiversity and hopes to contribute to creating a better future for both through her art. She is in constant watch of the animals, plants and weather that made up the rugged landscape of Vermont.
Great Backyard Bird Count
FEBRUARY 18 – Enjoy watching birds at your feeders? Want to learn more about helping the birds in your community? Then put your bird watching skills to work at VINS as we celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count. Visit us and learn to count birds for science!
Winter Wildlife Celebration
FEBRUARY 25 – Celebrate the wildlife of winter with a fun-filled day of family activities. The day includes forest fairy hunts, Forest Canopy Walk tours, and outdoor winter games. You’ll also have a chance to learn about moose and visit with live reindeer!
