Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Predators of the Sky
2025-07-05 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-04 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-03 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-02 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-01 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Predators of the Sky
3 PM – 3:30 PM
Take flight with us for 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. What makes a bird a raptor? How sharp are those talons? What does an owl’s wing sound like as it moves through the air? Join a VINS Educator and explore these adaptations and meet some of these birds up close.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Raptor Feeding Time
2025-07-05 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-07-04 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-07-03 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-07-02 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-07-01 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.

Songbird Aviary Tour
2025-07-05 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-07-04 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-07-03 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-07-02 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-07-01 14:00 - 14:20
Songbird Aviary Tour
2 PM – 2:20 PM
Spend some time in our 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.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Rotating Education Station
2025-07-05 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-04 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-03 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-02 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-01 13:00 - 13:30
Rotating Education Station
1 PM – 1:30 PM
Something new every day! Take a stroll with one of our experienced educators through the woods or the meadow, learn about what’s going on behind the scenes in the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Ambassador Care, or what the research team is working on in the field. We’re excited to highlight the most interesting things happening in the natural world in an interactive and engaging activity each day.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Predators of the Sky
2025-07-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-04 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-02 11:00 - 11:30
Predators of the Sky
11 AM – 11:30 AM
Take flight with us for 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. What makes a bird a raptor? How sharp are those talons? What does an owl’s wing sound like as it moves through the air? Join a VINS Educator and explore these adaptations and meet some of these birds up close.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Natural Wonders
2025-07-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-02 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.*
Meet a VINS Educator outside the Forest Exhibit.
*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS
2025-07-05 09:00 - 10:00 | VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, 05059, United States
Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS
July 5, October 4, 2025, & January 3, 2026 / 9 – 10 AM
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS, a special morning experience designed for visitors who prefer a quieter, less crowded environment. From 9:00-10:00 AM, we minimize noise, crowds, and other sensory stimuli throughout our exhibits and trails. Guests are welcome to stay and explore at their own pace until our regular closing time (5:00 PM April-October, 4:00 PM November-March). Regular admission applies.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

Hawk on the Walk
2025-07-04 16:00
Hawk on the Walk
FRI / SAT / SUN
4 PM – 4:15 PM
Keep an eye out while exploring the VINS Canopy Walk at this time. You might get the chance to watch a Harris’s Hawk diving and weaving among the trees!
Held on the Forest Canopy Walk. This program is weather dependent.
For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
