Posts by jbird24
VINS Presents Fifth Annual Incredible Insect Festival
Fill the day with adventure as you encounter live caterpillars – more than 50 species from New England – and other insects up close and discover their importance to our world.
Read MoreVINS Celebrates Father’s Day with Free Admission for Dads
For Father’s Day – attend a live bird program, explore our Nature Trails with scenic views of the Ottauquechee River, or visit our fresh, unique exhibits.
Read MoreVINS Presents Migratory Birds – Why Conservation in Panama Matters in Vermont
Migratory birds spend most of their lives not with us in Vermont but in the new world tropics (“Neo-tropics”) including Mexico, Central and South America.
Read MoreEarth Day Celebration
In conjunction with Earth Day we are celebrate the Year of the Bird, to mark the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Visitors to the VINS Nature Center learn how you can be “bird-friendly & planet-friendly” in their daily life.
Read MoreVINS Presents Why Ice Storms Are Not Cool
During the winter of 2015/16, Hubbard Brook researchers succeeded in creating one of Mother Nature’s most extreme winter events: an ice storm.
Read MoreVINS Presents Annual Winter Wildlife Celebration
Celebrate the tenacity of winter wildlife at the VINS Nature Center with a fun-filled day of family activities.
Read MoreVINS Celebrates Snowy Owl Appreciation Day
Join VINS for a special day dedicated to the majesty of the Snowy Owl. Snowy Owls naturally stand out for their beauty, intelligence, and charm.
Read MoreMeet the New Trustees at VINS
In October, three new trustees joined the Board of Trustees at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science: Richard Ferrell, Ronald Paprocki and Thomas Weschler.
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