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Artist Exhibition – Owls

MARCH 1 - MAY 31 - Visit the VINS Nature Center and experience the beauty of owls through the artwork of painters Betsy Smith and Diana Clegg Brown. Both artists are inspired by the natural world and wild creatures, including the owls they paint!

Event Series Raptors Up Close

Raptors Up Close

Take flight with us on an unforgettable experience! We’ll show you the unique nature of some of the world’s most highly skilled predators – raptors! In this live bird demonstration you’ll gain an up-close view and an in-depth understanding of these majestic birds.

Event Series Songbird Aviary Tour

Songbird Aviary Tour

Spend some time in our newest exhibit – the Songbird Aviary! Our docents will familiarize you with this special group of birds and point out the ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard.

Event Series Animal Encounter

Animal Encounter

Meet an ambassador animal and hear their story while we learn about the adaptations they have that help their species survive in the wild. Join us for a reptile ambassador on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, or a raptor ambassador on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday!

The Rough-legged Hawk Project

MAY 4 - Join us for a virtual talk with Neil Paprocki, a former Conservation Biologist for HawkWatch International and current PhD candidate at the University of Idaho, for a presentation of his work on Rough-legged Hawks. Rough-legged Hawks may be declining as well as shifting winter distributions northwards. Interpreting these trends is crucial to help understand the species’ migratory behavior and external factors that may be influencing their migration patterns.