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 – JUNE 30 – 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.
Guided Bird Walk
MAY 25 – Ever wake to the dawn chorus of songbirds and ask what are they doing this early in the morning? Want to get better at identifying birds by sight and sound? Join VINS for an early morning birding adventure through the forest habitats at the VINS Nature Center. During this workshop, VINS staff will open your eyes and ears to the avian life around you and help you build the skills to start birding wherever you go.
National Trails Day
JUNE 4 – On National Trails Day, trek through the VINS forest while hunting for fairies, a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world and to nurture respect for the environment. As you enjoy the VINS Nature Trails, keep an eye out for guest artist Kathleen H Peters. Observe as she creates a piece inspired by the beauty of our campus.
