News & Press Releases
New Outdoor Classroom
This fall, the “classroom” for many Vermont and New Hampshire children will be in the middle of the woods. A $52,000 grant from Boston-based Jane’s Trust is allowing the Vermont Institute of Natural Science to build an outdoor classroom at its Quechee, VT Nature Center.
VINS Presents Owl Prowl
Join VINS staff on February 1st and March 1st as we discover the secret life of New England’s nocturnal residents. Explore the natural world as we hike the beautiful wooded trails at the VINS Nature Center and prowl for owls.
VINS Presents Watercolor Artist Amy Hook-Therrien
Amy Hook-Therrien’s artwork will be on display at the VINS Nature Center through March 31, 2019. Amy is a native Vermonter and loves to paint things from nature including waterfalls, trees, plants and stones.
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!