News & Press Releases
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.
VINS Announces the Science Symposium
Through guided, collaborative teaching, the Science Symposium gets students engaged in authentic, real-world science projects. This year’s themes include Life and the Lithosphere, Life and the Hydrosphere, Life and the Atmosphere, and Community Problem Solvers.
VINS Appoints Next Executive Director Alden Smith
The VINS Board of Trustees named Alden Smith the next Executive Director of the Quechee-based environmental education nonprofit. Smith will serve as chief strategist, fundraiser, educational leader, and operational manager of the organization.
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!