Thank you for helping us surpass our goal!
At VINS, education and conservation go hand in hand. Our dedicated research team also serves as educators, inviting the public to join in banding hawks, monitoring eagle nests, or checking on kestrel boxes. Some of our most impactful teachers are the birds themselves – like Chesterland the Harris’s Hawk, soaring above visitors along the Forest Canopy Walk.
Even our Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation is a place of learning. When you bring us an injured bird, our expert rehab team not only provides care but also shares insight into the bird’s recovery – and may even invite you to witness its return to the wild.
These unforgettable experiences are made possible by your support.
SPRING/SUMMER 2025
Spring Newsletter
We highlight the interconnectedness of nature and the incredible adaptations of wildlife, and also share the personal stories of the animals we meet.
SPRING/SUMMER 2025
Learning by Surprise
Our environmental education programs put children and families in the pathway of surprise – to inspire them to care
for and protect nature.
VINS Bald Eagle Ambassadors
Visit the VINS Nature Center this spring or summer to see our majestic eagle ambassadors up close.
