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VINS Presents Fifth Annual Incredible Insect Festival

Fill the day with adventure as you encounter live caterpillars – more than 50 species from New England – and other insects up close and discover their importance to our world.

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VINS Celebrates Father’s Day with Free Admission for Dads

For Father’s Day – attend a live bird program, explore our Nature Trails with scenic views of the Ottauquechee River, or visit our fresh, unique exhibits.

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VINS Presents Migratory Birds – Why Conservation in Panama Matters in Vermont

Migratory birds spend most of their lives not with us in Vermont but in the new world tropics (“Neo-tropics”) including Mexico, Central and South America. 

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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!