VINS Celebrates 50 Years
Press Releases
A festive year for VINS, with a series of fun events throughout the year.
Valley News
After 50 years, VINS continues to be a mainstay for tourists and residents alike.
The Quechee Times
The origin of VINS lies in a case to clean up the Ottauquechee River.
Woodstock Magazine
VINS has a long and successful history focused on environmental education.
News & Press Releases
VINS Presents Artist Jennifer MaHarry
Fine art photographer Jennifer MaHarry channels her love of wildlife into images that capture the spirit of each subject. Jennifer’s work has appeared in major newspapers, magazines, museums, art galleries and international art fairs with notable celebrities collecting her work. Photographs are printed on archival papers — either 100% natural handmade or cotton rag, using archival inks, framed in solid wood frames.
VINS Announces New Exhibit – Songbird Aviary
The new Songbird Aviary exhibit replaces the existing aviary with a larger space, with greater visibility, and includes enhanced interpretation to educate our visitors. The new space safely houses non-releasable songbirds native to Vermont. Small trees and shrubs planted for food and cover fill the space, along with a water area. Visitors may quietly observe the birds as they go about their lives.
VINS Presents Artist Margaret Lampe Kannenstine
In celebration of VINS 50 Year Anniversary we are pleased to announce local artist Margaret (Peggy) Lampe Kannenstine’s art exhibit, open April 2 to June 30 in the Neale Pavilion at the VINS Nature Center. Peggy is an artist whose acrylic paintings and works on paper have been shown widely for decades, and are held in many permanent collections around the country.
VT Nature Newsletter
VT Nature
Fall/Winter 2022-23
VINS renews its commitment to the mission of environmental education for the next 50 years and beyond.
VT Nature
Spring/Summer 2022
VINS remembers its past as it celebrates 50 years, and introduces a new afterschool program for outdoor learning.
VT Nature
Fall/Winter 2021-22
At VINS, climate change compels us to educate our communities, and commit to reducing our carbon footprint.