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Vermont Institute of Natural Science Celebrates a Remarkable 2025

By Emily Boren | January 15, 2026 | 0
Photos from 2025 at the VINS Nature Center

QUECHEE, VT – The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to announce an exceptional year of conservation achievements, wildlife rehabilitation, and public engagement in 2025. The VINS Nature…

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A Forest of Lights returns to the VINS Nature Center

By Emily Boren | October 23, 2025
A Forest of Lights

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…

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Corey Brown

By Emily Boren | October 9, 2025

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VINS Hosts a full day of Halloween events on Saturday, October 25th

By Emily Boren | October 3, 2025
Halloween activities at VINS

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…

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VINS Launches New Education Series on Digital Wellness: Screen Time & Growing Minds

By Emily Boren | October 1, 2025
Teenager on cell phone

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…

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VINS hosts the Autumn Wildlife Celebration at the Nature Center

By Emily Boren | September 12, 2025
Images of autumn at the Nature Center

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will host an Autumn Wildlife Celebration on Saturday, September 13, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The event invites families and nature enthusiasts…

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VINS Hosts Incredible Insect Festival on July 12

By Emily Boren | July 10, 2025

Educational event celebrates the fascinating world of insects with hands-on activities, expert presentations, and live demonstrations QUECHEE, VT: The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Nature Center will host its…

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VINS Partners with Upper Valley Nighthawks for Summer Baseball Season

By Emily Boren | July 1, 2025
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VINS is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Upper Valley Nighthawks for the 2025 summer baseball season. As part of this exciting partnership, VINS will be giving away free…

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Deane Rossi

By Emily Boren | June 27, 2025

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Audrey Park

By Emily Boren | June 24, 2025

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apark@vinsweb.org

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