Welcome to VINS
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 5pm.
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.
Contact Us
Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10 AM to 5 PM Daily
Wild Bird Rehab
802.359.5000 x212
8 AM to 4:30 PM Daily
Visitor Programs
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Natural Wonders
Daily 10:30 AM
A journey of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. -
Raptors Up Close
Daily 11 AM
Explore the natural world through the eyes of raptors. -
Songbird Aviary Tour
Daily 12:30 PM
Spend some time with our songbirds as they fly around you. -
Raptor Feeding Time
Daily 2 PM
Join our raptor care-givers for feeding time.
Ambassador Birthday Bash
MAY 23 – Join us in celebrating the birthdays of our Ambassador animals! Do you know how old our Snowy Owls are? What about our Wood Turtle? How old is the oldest Northern Cardinal? We’re excited to share the stories of our ambassadors and how they continue to inspire people to care about nature.
Spring Wild Greens and Mushrooms
MAY 24 – Are you intrigued by the wild world of mushroom and plant foraging? Join Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager on a guided tour of spring’s wild edibles as we search for tender new greens and early-season mushrooms. The workshop will feature a guided foray of the woods around the VINS Nature Center with an eye towards the early culinary treasures of springtime.
Introduction to Birding: Beginner Bird Walk
MAY 28 & 30 – Join us for a birding adventure through the varied 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. This workshop is designed for the beginner to intermediate birder.
