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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.

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VINS Presents Bird Feeding 101

Feeding birds is a great way to attract color and life to your yard during the winter while helping wildlife at the same time. But how does one get started, what is the best type of food and how do you identify your backyard visitors?

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Join VINS For a Halloween Family Celebration

Hoots & Howls is a full day, family friendly event. Each portion of the day is designed to be educational, nature-based, non-frightening, and fun!

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VINS Newsletters

Fall Newsletter

Fall 2025

VINS educators traveled across Vermont sharing wildlife wonders and connecting communities to the the natural world.

Spring Newsletter

Spring/Summer 2025

We highlight the interconnectedness of nature and the adaptations of wildlife, and also share stories of the animals we meet.

Bird Migration

Fall/Winter 2024-25

Learn about the legacy of VINS, wild bird rehabilitation, baby bird volunteers, a migratory journey, and more!