Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Songbird Aviary Tour
2024-05-19 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-18 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-17 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-16 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-15 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-14 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-13 12:30 - 12:50 (America/New_York)
Songbird Aviary Tour
12:30 PM – 12:50 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.

Dinosaur Discoveries
2024-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 | VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, 05059, United States
Dinosaur Discoveries
Sunday, May 19 / 11 AM – 1 PM

Registration is full. Join the waitlist.
Join a VINS educator as we explore dinosaur discoveries! Meet some of T. Rex’s great-great grandchildren, and get a chance to touch a living fossil in a program featuring VINS live animal ambassadors. Next brush up on your paleontology skills and join a scavenger hunt for dinosaur bones. Follow clues and learn facts to put together pieces of a dinosaur mystery. Lastly, join in for some Jurassic crafts, learn how fossils are made, and design your very own dino!
*Pre-registration is required, while registration for the event is free, general admission is due upon arrival.
**The first part of this program will be attending the public program, Birds are Dinosaurs, after the program, registrants will continue on their jurassic journey with an educator.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

Raptors Up Close
2024-05-19 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-18 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-17 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-16 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-15 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-14 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-13 11:00 - 11:45
Raptors Up Close
11 AM – 11:45 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.

Raptor Feeding Time
2024-05-18 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-17 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-16 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-15 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-14 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-13 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-12 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.

Animal Encounter
2024-05-18 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-17 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-16 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-15 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-14 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-13 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-12 14:00 - 14:20
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.

Raptors in Focus: Photography Workshop
2024-05-12 13:00 - 15:00
Raptors in Focus: Photography Workshop
Sunday, May 12 / 1 PM – 3 PM
$54 General Public, $48 VINS Member
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Join local photojournalist Rob Strong for an exclusive photo shoot with our resident raptors that will leave you with stunning pictures and great memories. With a focus on capturing movement, our raptor models will be flying for the camera, allowing you to get amazing action shots.
Designed for the intermediate level photographer, Rob will go over essential techniques help you get the most out of your camera, maximizing results and improving wildlife photography skills.
Program Activities:
Slideshow in the Neale Pavilion on camera settings and photography techniques, followed by flight and portrait session with several different raptors, setting and backdrop weather dependent.
Details for Registrant:
Participants should bring a camera and plenty of storage (be it digital or film).
Instructor Bio:
www.robstrong.com
Registration is required. For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
