Raptor Feeding Time
2026-02-03 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-04 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-05 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-06 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-07 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-09 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Raptor Feeding Time
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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.
Held in the Raptor Exhibits.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Natural Wonders
2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-10 10:30 - 11:00
Natural Wonders
10:30 AM – 11 AM
Join us on a journey of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. Designed for families with young children, this short interactive program explores a range of engaging topics including animals of New England, animal engineers, and local habitats.*
Location changes daily – inquire at the Nature Store.
*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Raptors Up Close
2026-02-04 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-06 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-10 11:00 - 11:30
Raptors Up Close
11 AM – 11:30 AM
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.
Held in the Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Songbird Aviary Tour
2026-02-04 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-05 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-06 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-07 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-08 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-09 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-10 12:30 - 12:50
Songbird Aviary Tour
12:30 PM – 12:50 PM
Spend some time in 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.
Held in the Songbird Aviary.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Forest Storytime
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:00
Forest Storytime
Winter Sessions: FEB 5, 12
Spring Sessions: MAR 19, 26, APR 2, 9, 16, 23
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Join an Educator for our early learner’s storytime sessions. We’ll read stories, play games, sing songs, and laugh with puppets. Each session will focus on a different topic to learn about animals, plants, or other wonders of nature. This experience is designed to help promote connection, exploration, curiosity, and joy for the outdoors.
This program is for children 5 and younger. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to purchase admission tickets at the Nature Store – you’ll be directed to the location on campus.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Winter
2026-02-05 15:30 - 17:00
Winter Poems:
Thursdays, February 5, 26, March 5
3:30 PM – 5 PM
$12 General Public*
VINS Members FREE
*$2 discount per session if sign up for multiple sessions – Use code MULTI25 at checkout.
Register Today
Join VINS Executive Director Alden Smith to explore the poetry of Robert Frost. Each session will be dedicated to reading and interpreting poems relevant to the season.
These workshops will involve gentle trail walking through the woods and meadow of the VINS Nature Center, visiting natural spaces reminiscent of locations Frost wrote about. Poems will be sent to participants in advance of each session for those who want to read the poems ahead of time. The workshops will include walking, presentation, and discussion.
Each session will be unique; come for all of them or just one!
Details for Participants:
Spend a full day at VINS. Purchase discounted admission to the VINS Nature Center for $10. Discount available only to registered participants on the day of the workshop.
Advanced registration required as space is limited.
Classes will be held outdoors. Participants should dress for the weather.

Superb Owls
2026-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, 05059, United States
Superb Owls
Saturday, February 7 / 5 PM – 7 PM
$20 General Public / $17.50 VINS Members
This program is great for families but open to participants of all ages.
Register Today
Learn about the stats of “owl” of your favorite players at Superb Owls! Meet our ambassador owls and discover what makes them such tough competition in the fields. Play games to learn what it’s like to hunt as an owl and take a closer look inside the food chain through an owl pellet dissection. Round off the evening with an owl prowl on the VINS nature trails in search of wild owls. After the prowl, treat yourself to some Superb Owl snacks!
Details for Participants:
Participants should be prepared to be outside for the duration of this event.
We encourage participants to bring a flashlight/headlamp and dress in layers.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are discouraged. If you must cancel your registration, please be aware of our refund policy:

Cancellations made at least one week before the program date are eligible for a full refund, less a $3 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made the week of the program date are not eligible for a refund.
VINS reserves the right to cancel programs due to low enrollment or during inclement weather.

For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or events@vinsweb.org.
