Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Raptors Up Close
2024-06-09 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-08 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-07 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-06 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-05 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-04 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-06-02 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York)
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
2024-06-08 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-07 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-06 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-05 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-04 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-03 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-02 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
2024-06-08 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-07 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-06 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-05 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-04 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-03 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-06-02 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.

Songbird Aviary Tour
2024-06-08 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-06-07 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-06-06 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-06-05 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-06-04 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-06-03 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-06-02 12:30 - 12:50
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.

Celebrating 20 Years in Quechee
2024-06-08 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrating 20 Years in Quechee
Saturday, June 8 / 10 AM – 5 PM
Special Admission – $5 Per Person!*
Get Your Tickets
Twenty years ago, VINS moved from Woodstock to Quechee, Vermont and opened the doors of the Nature Center. The move provided us with ample space to the VINS we know and love today – with the capacity to accommodate our thousands of annual guests and facilities to expand our education, research, and rehabilitation efforts.
Saturday, June 8 is also National Get Outdoors Day! Join us at the VINS Nature Center for a day filled with live animal programs, scavenger hunts, and guided nature walks. Trail Break Tacos will be on campus during the event starting at noon.
VINS is incredibly grateful for the support of our Members, and we want to show our appreciation. Please visit our booth during the day to participate in some activities and enter into a special raffle. We look forward to seeing you!
Schedule of Events:
10 AM – 5 PM / All Day

20 Years in Quechee Scavenger Hunt
Raffle: Quechee the Blue Jay
Pop Up Play (Next to Hawkfly)
Crafts (August Pavilion)

10 AM – 5 PM / Membership Appreciation Station
Next to Neale Pavilion

Member Photo Station
Member Raffle
Leave Your Testimonial
Coloring: Feather Headbands (Children’s Activity)

12 PM – 5 PM / Trail Break Tacos
Grab some lunch with Trail Break Tacos! View the menu.
10:30 AM / Forest Canopy Walk Tour
Learn how our Forest Canopy Walk was made and explore the beauty of the changing seasons in our forest! Forest Canopy Walk Entrance
10:30 AM / Nature Trails – Guided Walk
Take in the full beauty of our 47 acre Quechee campus as you follow our ABA trails to the observation platform with views of the Ottauquechee River. Forest Exhibit Entrance
10:30 AM / Owl and Friends: Young Learners Bird Program
Meet Barn Owl and their friends in a program filled with songs, puppets and movement as you help Barn Owl count to twenty. Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion
11 AM / Raptors Up Close
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. Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion
12:30 PM / Owl and Friends: Young Learners Bird Program
Meet Barn Owl and their friends in a program filled with songs, puppets and movement as you help Barn Owl count to twenty. Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion
12:30 PM / Songbird Aviary Tour
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. Songbird Aviary
1 PM / Turtle Time
Meet the turtle that moved with us to our Quechee campus!
2 PM / Live Bird Program
Meet some of the birds that were with us when we moved to Quechee, while learning about the adaptations that help their species survive in the wild. Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion
2:30 PM / Raptor Feeding Time
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. Bald Eagle Enclosure
3 PM / Forest Canopy Walk Tour
Learn how our Forest Canopy Walk was made and explore the beauty of the changing seasons in our forest! Forest Canopy Walk Entrance
3:30 PM / Nature Trails – Guided Walk
Take in the full beauty of our 47 acre Quechee campus as you follow our ABA trails to the observation platform with views of the Ottauquechee River. Forest Exhibit Entrance
*Free for VINS Members. Walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
