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SUMMARY:Predators of the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Predators of the Sky\n3 PM – 3:30 PM \nTake 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. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/predators-of-the-sky-jun25-oct25-3pm/2025-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T113000
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SUMMARY:Predators of the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Predators of the Sky\n11 AM – 11:30 AM \nTake 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. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/predators-of-the-sky-jun25-oct25-11am/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Predators-Sky-1080x810-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250417T195202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T202511Z
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SUMMARY:Rotating Education Station
DESCRIPTION:Rotating Education Station\n1 PM – 1:30 PM \nSomething 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. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/rotating-education-station-jun25-oct25-1pm/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ed-Station-1080x810-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T142000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250417T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184246Z
UID:11015997-1761832800-1761834000@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Songbird Aviary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Songbird Aviary Tour\n2 PM – 2:20 PM \nSpend 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.  \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/songbird-aviary-tour-jun25-oct25-2pm/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SongbirdExhibit-1080x810-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250417T184812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184812Z
UID:11016138-1761834600-1761836400@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Raptor Feeding Time
DESCRIPTION:Raptor Feeding Time\n2:30 PM – 3 PM \nJoin 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. \nHeld in the Raptor Exhibits. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/raptor-feeding-time-jun25-oct25-230pm/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/006-Event-Feeding-Times-1080x810.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T153000
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CREATED:20250417T183353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183353Z
UID:11015856-1761836400-1761838200@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Predators of the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Predators of the Sky\n3 PM – 3:30 PM \nTake 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. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/predators-of-the-sky-jun25-oct25-3pm/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Predators-Sky-330-1080x810-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
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CREATED:20250903T202601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T132649Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Fall
DESCRIPTION:Fall Poems: Thursday\, October 30\nWinter Poems: Dates TBD\n3:30 – 5 PM \nCost: $12 General Public ($2 discount per session if sign up for multiple sessions – Use code MULTI25 in Shopping Cart)\nVINS Members – free \nAdvanced registration required as space is limited. Register today. \nJoin VINS Executive Director Alden Smith to explore the poetry of Robert Frost.  Each session will be dedicated to reading and interpreting poems relevant to the season. \nThese workshops will involve gentle trail walking through the woods and meadow of the VINS Nature Center\, visiting natural spaces reminiscent of locations Frost wrote about. Poems will be sent to participants in advance of each session for those who want to read the poems ahead of time. The workshops will include walking\, presentation\, and discussion. \nEach session will be unique; come for all of them or just one! \nDetails for Participants: \nClasses will be held outdoors.  Participants should dress for the weather.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/robert-frost-through-the-seasons-11/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250910T152434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T203412Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\n10:30 AM – 11 AM \nJoin 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.* \nMeet a VINS Educator outside the Forest Exhibit. \n*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders-3/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Natural-Wonders-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250416T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183641Z
UID:11015716-1761908400-1761910200@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Predators of the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Predators of the Sky\n11 AM – 11:30 AM \nTake 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. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/predators-of-the-sky-jun25-oct25-11am/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Predators-Sky-1080x810-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250417T195202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T202511Z
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SUMMARY:Rotating Education Station
DESCRIPTION:Rotating Education Station\n1 PM – 1:30 PM \nSomething 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. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/rotating-education-station-jun25-oct25-1pm/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ed-Station-1080x810-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T142000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250417T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184246Z
UID:11015998-1761919200-1761920400@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Songbird Aviary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Songbird Aviary Tour\n2 PM – 2:20 PM \nSpend 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.  \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/songbird-aviary-tour-jun25-oct25-2pm/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SongbirdExhibit-1080x810-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250417T184812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184812Z
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SUMMARY:Raptor Feeding Time
DESCRIPTION:Raptor Feeding Time\n2:30 PM – 3 PM \nJoin 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. \nHeld in the Raptor Exhibits. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/raptor-feeding-time-jun25-oct25-230pm/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/006-Event-Feeding-Times-1080x810.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250417T183353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183353Z
UID:11015857-1761922800-1761924600@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Predators of the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Predators of the Sky\n3 PM – 3:30 PM \nTake 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. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/predators-of-the-sky-jun25-oct25-3pm/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Predators-Sky-330-1080x810-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250417T191653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T165009Z
UID:11017805-1761926400-1761926400@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Hawk on the Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hawk on the Walk\nFRI / SAT / SUN\n4 PM – 4:15 PM \nKeep 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! \nHeld on the Forest Canopy Walk. This program is weather dependent. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/hawk-on-the-walk-jun25-oct25-345pm/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hawk-walk-1080x810-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T171530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T134051Z
UID:11016790-1761993000-1761994800@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\n10:30 AM – 11 AM \nJoin 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.* \nLocation changes daily – inquire at the Nature Store. \n*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders-4/2025-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Natural-Wonders-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133922Z
UID:11016861-1761994800-1761996600@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Raptors Up Close
DESCRIPTION:Raptors Up Close\n11 AM – 11:30 AM \nTake 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. \nHeld in the Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/raptors-up-close/2025-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/005-Event-Raptors-Up-Close-1080x810.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T172840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133945Z
UID:11013456-1762000200-1762001400@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Songbird Aviary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Songbird Aviary Tour\n12:30 PM – 12:50 PM \nSpend 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. \nHeld in the Songbird Aviary. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/songbird-aviary-tour-nov24-mar25-1230pm-2/2025-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SongbirdExhibit-1080x810-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T134002Z
UID:11017158-1762005600-1762007400@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Raptor Feeding Time
DESCRIPTION:Raptor Feeding Time\n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM \nJoin 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. \nHeld in the Raptor Exhibits. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/raptor-feeding-time/2025-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/006-Event-Feeding-Times-1080x810.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T171530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T134051Z
UID:11017807-1762079400-1762081200@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\n10:30 AM – 11 AM \nJoin 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.* \nLocation changes daily – inquire at the Nature Store. \n*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders-4/2025-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Natural-Wonders-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133922Z
UID:11017159-1762081200-1762083000@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Raptors Up Close
DESCRIPTION:Raptors Up Close\n11 AM – 11:30 AM \nTake 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. \nHeld in the Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/raptors-up-close/2025-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/005-Event-Raptors-Up-Close-1080x810.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T172840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133945Z
UID:11017457-1762086600-1762087800@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Songbird Aviary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Songbird Aviary Tour\n12:30 PM – 12:50 PM \nSpend 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. \nHeld in the Songbird Aviary. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/songbird-aviary-tour-nov24-mar25-1230pm-2/2025-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SongbirdExhibit-1080x810-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T134002Z
UID:11017309-1762092000-1762093800@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Raptor Feeding Time
DESCRIPTION:Raptor Feeding Time\n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM \nJoin 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. \nHeld in the Raptor Exhibits. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/raptor-feeding-time/2025-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/006-Event-Feeding-Times-1080x810.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250923T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T131051Z
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SUMMARY:The Feather Detective: Mystery\, Mayhem\, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne Book Talk and Signing
DESCRIPTION:The Feather Detective: Mystery\, Mayhem\, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne\nBook Talk and Signing featuring Author Chris Sweeney\nSunday\, November 2\, 2025 / 3 – 4:30 PM\nCopies of The Feather Detective will be available for sale – Preorder your book today! \nFree\, Register today to reserve your seat \nWalk-ins Welcome \n$10 Donation Suggested \nAmbassador Adopt Special Opportunity: Make a $25 donation at this talk and adopt our Snowy Owl\, LaGuardia\, a lucky survivor of an encounter with an airplane at LaGuardia Airport. Adopt LaGuardia for $25 ($30 value) and receive an Adoption Certificate\, Species Fact Sheet\, Color Photo\, Window Cling Decal\, and 1 Guest Pass. \nThe Feather Detective takes readers deep within the vaunted backrooms of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to tell the fascinating story of the world’s first forensic ornithologist – Roxie Laybourne. Using nothing more than her microscope and bits of feathers\, Roxie helped prosecute murderers\, investigate deadly airplane crashes\, and break up poaching rings. \nIn this talk\, author and award-winning journalist Chris Sweeney will discuss the astonishing life and work of Roxie\, a woman who overcame cultural and scientific obstacles and forever changed our understanding of birds—and the feathers they leave behind. With a focus on the legacy of Roxie’s work to identify birds struck by airplanes\, Sweeney will highlight the challenges still posed by birds at airports and the work to make air travel safer for both planes and birds. \nSweeney will be available after the talk to answer questions and sign books. \nReviews \n\nAn NPR Book We Love\nAn ELLE Best Book of Summer 2025\n“A timely story about the benefits of government-funded science\, the invisibility of public safety’s most important workers\, and a fascinating—and peculiar—ecosystem: one woman\, and lots and lots of birds.” —NPR\n“True crime meets birding in this biography. . . . A captivating tribute to Roxie’s remarkable life.” —Audubon magazine\n“A biography that reads like a novel . . . The book moves at a brisk and enjoyable clip\, with smart writing and an affectionate\, warts-and-all view of a gifted scientist and sometimes struggling human being—flawed\, as are we all\, but with her intellectual and investigative powers in perfect alignment with the work to be done.” —Wall Street Journal\n\nAbout the Author\nChris Sweeney is an award-winning journalist whose reporting has appeared in Audubon\, The Guardian\, Popular Science\, Men’s Journal\, and WIRED\, among many others.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/the-feather-detective-mystery-mayhem-and-the-magnificent-life-of-roxie-laybourne-book-talk-and-signing/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T110000
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\n10:30 AM – 11 AM \nJoin 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.* \nLocation changes daily – inquire at the Nature Store. \n*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders-4/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133922Z
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SUMMARY:Raptors Up Close
DESCRIPTION:Raptors Up Close\n11 AM – 11:30 AM \nTake 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. \nHeld in the Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/raptors-up-close/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T172840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133945Z
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SUMMARY:Songbird Aviary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Songbird Aviary Tour\n12:30 PM – 12:50 PM \nSpend 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. \nHeld in the Songbird Aviary. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/songbird-aviary-tour-nov24-mar25-1230pm-2/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T134002Z
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SUMMARY:Raptor Feeding Time
DESCRIPTION:Raptor Feeding Time\n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM \nJoin 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. \nHeld in the Raptor Exhibits. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/raptor-feeding-time/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T171530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T134051Z
UID:11017809-1762252200-1762254000@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\n10:30 AM – 11 AM \nJoin 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.* \nLocation changes daily – inquire at the Nature Store. \n*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders-4/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133922Z
UID:11017161-1762254000-1762255800@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Raptors Up Close
DESCRIPTION:Raptors Up Close\n11 AM – 11:30 AM \nTake 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. \nHeld in the Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/raptors-up-close/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172224
CREATED:20250911T172840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T133945Z
UID:11017459-1762259400-1762260600@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Songbird Aviary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Songbird Aviary Tour\n12:30 PM – 12:50 PM \nSpend 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. \nHeld in the Songbird Aviary. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/songbird-aviary-tour-nov24-mar25-1230pm-2/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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