News & Press Releases
VINS Reopens to the Public
The VINS Nature Center is excited to announce that we reopened to the public on Monday, June 15, 2020. We are welcoming guests once again to our outdoor spaces and exhibits, including the Forest Canopy Walk, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, Raptor Enclosures and Songbird Aviary.
VINS Presents Virtual Science Symposium
During the week of May 18-22, 2020, we invite the community to join students and teachers to our Virtual Science Symposium, as we present “Meet a Scientist or Engineer” on our YouTube channel.
VINS Announces FourScienceVT
FourScienceVT, a museum consortium led by ECHO, Fairbanks, Montshire, and VINS, band together to address the disparity of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education of Vermont’s communities during the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
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!