News & Press Releases
VINS Celebrates a Forest of Lights
Quechee, VT – November 14, 2024 – The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is excited to announce the return of A Forest of Lights, the third annual holiday tradition that transforms…
Meet Alden Smith
When Tennessee native Alden Smith graduated from Davidson College, he took an unexpected journey north. “Unexpected” because he planned to return south after a few years. Instead, he discovered a rewarding career, fell in love with Vermont, and now, three decades later, has become the new executive director of VINS, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, in Quechee.
VINS Celebrates 20 Years in Quechee
The VINS Nature Center celebrates 20 years in Quechee! Please join VINS on Saturday, June 8 to celebrate this milestone, National Great Outdoors Day, and Membership Appreciation Day. The day will be filled with live animal programs, scavenger hunts, guided nature walks, and multiple raffles.
VT Nature Newsletter
VT Nature
Fall/Winter 2024-25
Learn about the legacy of VINS, wild bird rehabilitation, baby bird volunteers, a migratory journey, and more!
VT Nature
Spring/Summer 2024
VINS strives to be a leading voice in conservation, preservation and environmental education.
VT Nature
Fall/Winter 2023-24
A VINS publication including articles on American Kestrel Monitoring, VINS School Spotlight, and more!