News & Press Releases
A Forest of Lights returns to the VINS Nature Center
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is pleased to announce the return of A Forest of Lights, an annual holiday lights exhibit that runs on select evenings at the…
VINS Hosts a full day of Halloween events on Saturday, October 25th
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites families to celebrate Halloween with a full day of educational activities and wildlife encounters on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 AM…
VINS Launches New Education Series on Digital Wellness: Screen Time & Growing Minds
VINS Nature Center announces the launch of Screen Time & Growing Minds, a new educational series addressing one of today’s most pressing parenting challenges. The series will kick off on…
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!