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Motivating individuals and communities to care for the environment through education, research, and avian wildlife rehabilitation.

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.

We highly recommend prepurchasing your admission tickets. We welcome all walk-ins.

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802.359.5000
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VINS Nature Center
10am to 5pm Daily

Wild Bird Rehab is Open
Accepting Calls Only
802.359.5000 x212
8am to 5pm

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"My daughter and I enjoyed our visit yesterday very much. You continue to do outstanding work to preserve the natural world and educate people about your mission. I was very inspired by all that I saw and experienced. I wanted to share a photo of the volunteer that inspired me with her kindness, wealth of knowledge, and expertise in the care and handling of the amazing birds currently on site."

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"A must-visit! Perfect for social distancing - very safe and still so much to explore! The bald eagles were the highlight...and

the birds-are-dinosaurs exhibit is extremely well done, and the canopy walk is gorgeous (and easy even with little children)."

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"Fun place to go to and take your kids, close encounters with some of the most iconic birds - bald and golden eagles, snow owls etc., canopy trail is really cool."

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"Wonderful place for a day trip! Educational and amazing! Great staff that are helpful and very knowledgeable."

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"Awesome place to visit! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the birds are beautiful. The new treetop walk offers spectacular views of the surrounding pond, and the tall tower is a little scary! Come prepared to wear a mask and follow the safety guidelines set by the institute. Staff is very dedicated to making your visit a safe one!"

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Artist Exhibition – Jessica Fligg

JUNE 5 – JULY 31 – Through her paintings Jessica Fligg strives to convey the liveliness of the world around her to highlight the amazing strength and beauty of natural places. She loves to capture the impression of her subject matter, as she is reacting to it, capturing a moment in time. Plein air painting gives Jessica the opportunity to immerse herself in nature.

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Yoga in the Canopy

JUNE 11 – 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 summer foliage. All levels of experience are welcome.

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Father’s Day – Free Admission for Dads

JUNE 18 – Happy Father’s Day from VINS! We are happy to offer free admission to VINS for Dads. Free admission can be claimed at the Admission Window of the Welcome Center upon arrival. 

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Forest Canopy Walk

Forest Canopy Walk

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VINS offers quality environmental education experiences to all.

Environmental Education

We deliver specialized education and training programs to schools and communities.

School Programs

VINS School Programs are focused on science inquiry and place-based education. 

Wild Bird Rehab

Our highly-trained rehabilitators treat injured and orphaned birds from throughout New England.

Nature Camp

Each day of camp is an exciting journey, revealing the wonders of the natural world.

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Your contribution enables us to offer outstanding educational experiences to all ages.