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VINS to Host 2025 Science Symposium for Young Researchers

Three-day event empowers students to tackle real-world environmental challenges April 10, 2025 — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to announce its 2025 Science Symposium, a celebration…

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VINS Celebrates 10th Annual Owl Festival

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to attend the 10th Annual Owl Festival on Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at…

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VINS to Host Special Screening of Documentary Film OBSERVER

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will host a special screening of the award-winning documentary film OBSERVER on Sunday, April 13th 2025, at 3:00 PM at the VINS Nature…

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Vermont Institute of Natural Science Welcomes Two Distinguished Leaders to Board of Directors

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) announces the addition of two exceptional leaders to its Board of Trustees. Mike Farber, co-founder of GreenStory, and Stuart Mathews, President of Metapoint…

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VINS Welcomes New Raptor Ambassadors: Two Bald Eagles & A Northern Harrier

QUECHEE, VT – The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) announces the addition of three new wild birds as permanent residents: two Bald Eagles and a Northern Harrier. All three are…

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VINS Maintains Rigorous Safety Protocols Amid Ongoing Avian Influenza

QUECHEE, VT – The Vermont Institute of Nature Science (VINS) has recently received more questions and concerns regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The health and safety of our guests, staff,…

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VINS Achieves Record-Breaking Year in Public Engagement and Wild Bird Care

QUECHEE, VT — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) announces an unprecedented year of growth and achievement in 2024, setting multiple records in both public engagement and wildlife rehabilitation. Public…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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