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VINS Presents Magnificent Mammals

Discover the specialties of our furred cousins and find out how important they are to the natural world. Magnificent Mammals will feature a variety of fascinating mammals introduced to you by wildlife presenters from around the region.

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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.

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VINS 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.

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VINS 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. 

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Earth 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.

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VINS 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.

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VINS Presents Annual Winter Wildlife Celebration

Celebrate the tenacity of winter wildlife at the VINS Nature Center with a fun-filled day of family activities.

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VINS 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.

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Meet 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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