Welcome to VINS
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 5pm. All outdoor exhibits are open: Raptors, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk. Our indoor exhibits are open: Birds Are Dinosaurs and the Forest Exhibit.
Note: the Songbird Aviary is currently closed to the public. We are building a new and improved exhibit opening soon!
We highly recommend prepurchasing your admission tickets to avoid long lines at the welcome center. We welcome all walk-ins.
Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Contact Us
Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10am to 5pm Daily
Wild Bird Rehab is Open
Accepting Calls Only
802.359.5000 x212
8am to 5pm
Artist Exhibition – Margaret Lampe Kannenstine
APRIL 2 – AUGUST 31 – View artwork by Margaret (Peggy) Lampe Kannenstine in the Neale Pavilion at the VINS Nature Center. Peggy is a local artist whose acrylic paintings and works on paper have been shown widely for decades and can be seen in many collections around the country.
Homeschool Day: Force and Motion
AUGUST 18 – Join us at the VINS Nature Center for a Homeschool Day at VINS! Each lesson takes place in our Outdoor Classroom or August Pavilion which provide the perfect settings for outdoor exploration and nature play in the company of other families. This three-hour program will include opportunities to apply different amounts of force, build ramps to learn about gravity, and test weight and friction with pulleys. There will also be time for the public raptor show, lunch, and a hike.
Yoga in the Canopy
AUGUST 21 – Welcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on the VINS Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the early summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations, standing poses, balance poses, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome.
