Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Predators of the Sky
2025-09-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-27 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Rotating Education Station
2025-09-23 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-24 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-25 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-26 13:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-27 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.

Songbird Aviary Tour
2025-09-23 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-09-24 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-09-25 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-09-26 14:00 - 14:20, 2025-09-27 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.

Raptor Feeding Time
2025-09-23 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-09-24 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-09-25 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-09-26 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.

Predators of the Sky
2025-09-23 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-24 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-25 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-26 15:00 - 15:30
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.

Coffee on the Canopy: Celebrate the Fall Equinox
2025-09-24 08:30 - 22:00 | VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, 05059, United States
Coffee on the Canopy: Celebrate the Fall Equinox
Wednesday, September 24 | 8:30 – 10 AM
Adults only; Registration appreciated, but not required

Greet the day high among the treetops on the VINS Canopy Walk at this free, adults-only cultivation series. Before our opening hours, sip coffee and savor fresh pastries as the morning sun lights up the Ottauquechee River and the first colors of autumn. Enjoy conversation with our Executive Director and staff in a peaceful forest setting. Can’t make it this time around? Our next Coffee on the Canopy event will be on Tuesday, October 21.
Refreshments provided by King Arthur Baking Company.
Generously sponsored by Kate & Co. Real Estate.
For more information contact us at development@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

Natural Wonders
2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-25 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-27 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.

Hawk on the Walk
2025-09-26 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.

VINS on Target: Introduction to Archery
2025-09-27 08:30 - 16:30 | VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, 05059, United States
VINS on Target: Introduction to Archery
Saturday, September 27 (Rain date: Saturday, October 4)
1 – 4:30 PM
General Public: $38, VINS Members: $35
Register Today
Bring your family to VINS for a fall afternoon on the archery range!
Learn to safely use a bow and arrow and get your family enjoying this outdoor hobby all together. Our USA Archery-certified instructor will introduce range rules and safety, and familiarize archers with proper shooting form with our recurve bows. This program will focus on getting archers of all ages hitting the target and incorporate archery-themed games throughout the session.
This program is designed for beginner archers, ages 8 and up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Supervising adults do not need to register for this program unless they also plan to participate in the workshop.
VINS will provide all necessary archery equipment for this program.
Rain Date: Weather can be unpredictable. If rainy weather forces us to postpone this event, VINS will notify participants to confirm attendance for the rain date.
Spend a full day at VINS: Purchase discounted admission to the VINS Nature Center for $5. Discount available only to registered participants on the day of the program.
For more information contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
