Natural Wonders
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-16 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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
2026-02-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-15 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
2026-02-09 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-10 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-11 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-12 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-13 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-14 12:30 - 12:50, 2026-02-15 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.

Raptor Feeding Time
2026-02-09 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-10 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-11 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-12 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-13 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-14 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-15 14:00 - 14:30
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.

Forest Storytime
2026-02-12 10:30 - 11:00
Forest Storytime
Winter Sessions: JAN 8, 15, 22, 29, 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.

Pokémon Go Birding!
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00
Pokémon Go Birding!
Saturday, February 14 / 10 AM – 2 PM
Included with General Admission
Professor Oak needs your help! VINS is teeming with real-life Pokémon, frolicking about feeders and chattering in the trees. It’s the perfect opportunity to study them and he needs your help to catch them all, not with a Poké Ball but with your smartphone camera!
In participation with the Great Backyard Bird Count, learn to count and identify these real life Pokémon. Once you capture as many different Pokémon as you can on camera, head back to the lab to report your numbers and show your photos to our team of Pokémon scientists who will help you to identify them and teach you all about them.
As a gift from Professor Oak, for each different Pokémon you find, you can bring one home in the form of a playable and collectable card! Not only will you help to advance Pokémon research, but by participating in the backyard bird count you can help out real-life scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
