Animal Encounter
2025-03-09 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-03-10 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-03-11 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-03-12 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-03-13 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-03-14 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-03-15 14:00 - 14:20 (America/New_York)
Animal Encounter
2 PM – 2:20 PM
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!
Held in the Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Raptor Feeding Time
2025-03-09 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-10 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-11 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-12 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-13 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-14 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-03-15 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.

Raptors Up Close
2025-03-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-11 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-16 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
2025-03-10 12:30 - 12:50, 2025-03-11 12:30 - 12:50, 2025-03-12 12:30 - 12:50, 2025-03-13 12:30 - 12:50, 2025-03-14 12:30 - 12:50, 2025-03-15 12:30 - 12:50, 2025-03-16 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.

Owl Prowl
2025-03-14 17:30 - 19:00
Owl Prowl / 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Friday, March 14
$20 General Public; $17.50 VINS Members
This class is now full! Join the waitlist
Celebrate winter in Vermont! Explore the natural world as we hike the beautiful trails at the VINS Nature Center and prowl for owls. Find out “Hooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and discover the secret life of New England’s nocturnal residents.
Weather permitting, we will explore this wintry world on snowshoes at the VINS Nature Center. We encourage participants to bring a flashlight/headlamp and dress in layers.
Reservations and pre-payment required as space is limited. Ages 13+ only please.
Complimentary snowshoes available. Please let us know your size at checkout.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are discouraged. If, however, you must cancel your registration, please be aware of our refund policy:

Cancellations made at least one week prior to 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 info@vinsweb.org.

Birding Meet-ups
2025-03-15 08:00 - 08:45 | VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, 05059, United States
Birding Meet-ups
Saturday, March 15, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM
Saturday, May 10, 2025* / 7 – 9:30 AM
Saturday, June 14, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM
Free – no registration required. Join us for one meet-up or all of them.
Looking to connect with a community of birders in our area? Want to hone your ID skills with the help of VINS staff? Join us for a season of Birding Meet-ups. Starting in February and running monthly into early summer, we will observe and track the changes in bird populations as the seasons progress.
Meet at the VINS Nature Center for these informal gatherings with fellow birders. The Meet-up may take place at VINS or travel as a group to nearby locations such as Dewey’s Pond or the Quechee Gorge to visit the varied habitats of our area.
Get practice with your birding ID, and start building your eBird or life lists. These Meet-ups are designed for the intermediate to advanced birder who want to hone their ID skills with the help of VINS staff but all skill levels are welcome.
* May 10, 2025, is Global Big Day – an annual worldwide birdwatching event that is part of World Migratory Bird Day. The May 10 Birding Meet-up will begin at 7 AM and run through 9:30 AM and will travel to several locations to maximize the number of birds we can count on this very special day.
These Meet-Ups will be held outdoors, rain or shine. Participants should dress appropriately. Field guides and binoculars are recommended. Binoculars will be available to borrow.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
