News & Press Releases
Winter Wildlife Celebration Returns to VINS with Reindeer, Raptors, Wildlife Tracking Walks and More
QUECHEE, VT — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites families and nature enthusiasts to discover how wildlife thrives during Vermont’s coldest season at the Winter Wildlife Celebration on Saturday,…
VINS Celebrates a Remarkable 2025
QUECHEE, VT – The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to announce an exceptional year of conservation achievements, wildlife rehabilitation, and public engagement in 2025. The VINS Nature…
A Forest of Lights returns to the VINS Nature Center
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is pleased to announce the return of A Forest of Lights, an annual holiday lights exhibit that runs on select evenings at the…
VINS Newsletters
Fall 2025
VINS educators traveled across Vermont sharing wildlife wonders and connecting communities to the the natural world.
Spring/Summer 2025
We highlight the interconnectedness of nature and the adaptations of wildlife, and also share stories of the animals we meet.
Fall/Winter 2024-25
Learn about the legacy of VINS, wild bird rehabilitation, baby bird volunteers, a migratory journey, and more!