Artist Exhibition – Jessica Fligg
JUNE 5 - JULY 31 - Through her paintings Jessica Fligg strives to convey the liveliness of the world around her to highlight the amazing strength and beauty of natural places. She loves to capture the impression of her subject matter, as she is reacting to it, capturing a moment in time. Plein air painting gives Jessica the opportunity to immerse herself in nature.
Drawing from Nature Class: Flowers and their Pollinators
JULY 8 - In this Drawing from Nature class, the focus will be on flowers and their pollinators. Learn tips and tricks for drawing as well as for creating vivid pages that depict personal natural history experiences. Drawing/sketching experience not necessary, all skill levels welcome.
Incredible Insect Festival
JULY 8 - Welcome to the fascinating world of insects at the Incredible Insect Festival! Renowned insect expert Sam Jaffe will showcase a multitude of live caterpillars at The Caterpillar Lab. Have a fun day discovering the insects we share our planet with through demonstrations, exhibits, games and crafts.
Turtle Time
Meet Turt and Jersey, VINS Ambassador Turtles, as they have their morning stroll. Chat with an educator about these cool creatures.
Predators of the Sky
Join us as we explore the natural world through the eyes of raptors. Be amazed by these efficient predators in an engaging presentation featuring VINS’ feathered ambassadors.
Frankfurters for Lunch
JULY 8 - Frankfurters Family Catering will be on campus serving hot dogs (vegan option) with fresh homemade condiments and fresh squeezed lemonade starting at 11:30 AM. Cash and Venmo available for payment.
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.
Reptile Rendezvous
Join a VINS Educator to learn all about our resident reptiles! We’ll listen to stories about how these creatures got their awesome adaptations, and meet a turtle or a snake.
Raptor Feeding Time
Join our raptor care-givers for feeding time! Learn about the habits and history of each of the resident raptors at VINS as you watch them enjoy their daily meal.
Predators of the Sky
Join us as we explore the natural world through the eyes of raptors. Be amazed by these efficient predators in an engaging presentation featuring VINS’ feathered ambassadors.
Hawk on the Walk
What's that shadow moving between the trees? Keep your eye to the sky on the Forest Canopy Walk while our Harris's Hawk is out for a free-flight adventure!