Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Songbird Aviary Tour
2024-06-19 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-18 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-17 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-16 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-15 14:00 - 14:20 (America/New_York)
Songbird Aviary Tour
2 PM – 2:20 PM
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.
Held in the Songbird Aviary.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Reptile Rendezvous
2024-06-19 13:00 - 13:30, 2024-06-18 13:00 - 13:30, 2024-06-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2024-06-16 13:00 - 13:30, 2024-06-15 13:00 - 13:30
Reptile Rendezvous*
1 PM – 1:30 PM
Want to meet some totally “cool” creatures? 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.
*This program is dependent on the weather – our reptiles require warm temperatures.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Predators of the Sky
2024-06-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-16 11:00 - 11:30
Predators of the Sky
11 AM – 11:30 AM
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. Bird programs cover topics ranging from the mechanics of flight, seasonal migration and avian conservation issues to the extraordinary abilities of raptors. Through these in-depth and interactive programs, visitors gain newfound understanding and appreciation for what it takes to survive in the wild.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Turtle Time
2024-06-19 10:30 - 10:50, 2024-06-18 10:30 - 10:50, 2024-06-17 10:30 - 10:50, 2024-06-16 10:30 - 10:50
Turtle Time
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Meet Turt and Jersey, VINS Ambassador Turtles, as they have their morning stroll and breakfast. Chat with an educator about these cool creatures.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Animals in Summer: Babies and Life Cycles
2024-06-19 09:30 - 11:00
Homeschool Program
Animals in Summer: Babies and Life Cycles
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Small Wonders (ages 4-6)
Little Explorer (ages 7-9)
$25 per adult/child pair
Register today
Small Wonders: 9:30 – 10:15 AM
Peek into a den and see what babies are hiding inside, and help to feed the baby eagles in their nest. Turn yourself into a duckling as you waddle in a duck parade. Imagine you are a fawn as you try to lie still and hide in the grass. Can you match all of the baby animals with their parents? Meet Turt, our wood turtle. How old do you think she is? And what would her babies look like?
Little Explorers: 10:15 – 11:00 AM
Learn about how baby animals are like, but not exactly like their parents. Peek into a den and see what babies are hiding inside, and help to feed the baby eagles in their nest. Hide in the grass like a quiet, camouflaged fawn. Play a Transformation Game and make a Life Cycle of a Butterfly craft. Meet Turt, our wood turtle. How old do you think she is? And what would her babies look like?
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or education@vinsweb.org.

Predators of the Sky
2024-06-18 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-06-17 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-06-16 15:00 - 15:30, 2024-06-15 15:00 - 15:30
Predators of the Sky
3 PM – 3:30 PM
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. Bird programs cover topics ranging from the mechanics of flight, seasonal migration and avian conservation issues to the extraordinary abilities of raptors. Through these in-depth and interactive programs, visitors gain newfound understanding and appreciation for what it takes to survive in the wild.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Raptor Feeding Time
2024-06-18 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-17 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-16 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-15 14:30 - 15:00
Raptor Feeding Time
2:30 PM – 3 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.

Crafts with Critters
2024-06-16 17:00 - 18:00 | VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, 05059, United States
Crafts with Critters
Sunday, June 16 / 5 PM – 6 PM
$15 per person (15 person limit)
Register today!
Have you ever wanted to make art alongside a bird of prey? Artists of all ages are invited to meet an ambassador bird and learn all about raptors while exploring your artistic side. New and younger artists can enjoy crafting along a live step by step demo, while more experienced artists can draw inspiration from our live avian model and create a work of art from life; all this, while learning about the fascinating natural history of North America’s birds of prey! Participants can craft from provided materials or bring their own supplies for some feather-tastic fun, then take home a special souvenir of the experience!
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

Hawk on the Walk
2024-06-16 16:00 - 16:15, 2024-06-15 16:00 - 16:15
Hawk on the Walk
FRI / SAT / SUN
4 PM – 4:15 PM
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!
Held on the Forest Canopy Walk. This program is weather dependent.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
