Posts by Emily Johnson
The Return of Escaped Harris’s Hawk Paige
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is excited and relieved to announce that Paige, a Harris’s Hawk who flew off during a training session last month, is back home at the VINS Nature Center. Paige came to VINS in November of 2019 from a licensed falconer in Texas.
Read MoreWinter Outdoor Learning Resources
Outdoor actives for learning at home this winter.
Read MoreVINS Nature Center Virtual Visit
Are you unable to visit VINS due to COVID-19 restrictions? Get an up-close VINS experience – virtually!
Read MoreHibernation
A hibernation activity for learning at home
Read MoreHalloween Raptor Encounter
Join VINS for a Halloween Raptor Encounter.
Read MoreFacebook Live: Fall Migratory Raptor Encounter
Live encounter with migratory raptors.
Read MoreFall Foliage: Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Learn about the changes in fall foliage and an activity to show you the hidden colors in leaves.
Read MoreOutdoor Learning Resources
Education resources for outdoor learning this fall.
Read MoreBackyard Safari
Go on a safari to explore a nearby habitat while looking for signs of animal life!
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Bird
What can you learn about a bird from observing them for a day?
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