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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/2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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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/2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SongbirdExhibit-1080x810-1.jpg
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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/2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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CREATED:20250417T183353Z
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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/2025-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T110000
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CREATED:20250417T193237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T152319Z
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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-jun25-oct25-1030am/2025-07-30/
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:20250730T110000
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CREATED:20250416T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183641Z
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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/2025-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Predators-Sky-1080x810-2.jpg
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T195202Z
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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/2025-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ed-Station-1080x810-1.jpg
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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/2025-07-30/
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:20250730T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T150000
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CREATED: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/2025-07-30/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T153000
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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/2025-07-30/
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:20250731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T113000
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CREATED:20250416T205334Z
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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/2025-07-31/
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:20250731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T133000
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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/2025-07-31/
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:20250731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T142000
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CREATED:20250417T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184246Z
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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/2025-07-31/
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:20250731T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T184812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184812Z
UID:11016047-1753972200-1753974000@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/2025-07-31/
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:20250731T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T183353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183353Z
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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/2025-07-31/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000
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CREATED:20250401T194112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T162555Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Summer
DESCRIPTION:Summer Poems: Thursdays\, July 31 & August 14\nFall Poems: Dates TBD\nWinter Poems: Dates TBD\n3:30 – 5 PM \nCost: $14 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-7/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T110000
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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-jun25-oct25-1030am/2025-08-01/
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:20250801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250416T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183641Z
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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/2025-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Predators-Sky-1080x810-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
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/2025-08-01/
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:20250801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T142000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184246Z
UID:11015907-1754056800-1754058000@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/2025-08-01/
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:20250801T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T150000
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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/2025-08-01/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
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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/2025-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T191653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T165009Z
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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/2025-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250626T162238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T211220Z
UID:11016585-1754128800-1754154000@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Magnificent Mammals Day
DESCRIPTION:Magnificent Mammals Day\nSaturday\, August 2 / 10 AM – 5 PM\nIncluded with General Admission \nJoin us for a day exploring the amazing diversity of mammals. Discover the specialties of our furred cousins and find out how important they are to our ecosystems. Meet a few live mammals that could live in your backyard with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center\, and explore the wonderful world of goats with Five Rooster Farm. Hear tales of the mystical world of mammals with the Vermont Museum of Natural History\, be amazed to learn about the only group of mammals that can fly with experts from the Vermont Bat Center\, and learn all about your aquatic mammal neighbors documented by James Heltz. With live mammals\, pelts and skulls\, and hands-on activities and crafts\, it’s sure to be a magnificent day! \nEvent Schedule \n10 AM – 4:30 PM\nVermont Museum of Natural History – Explore pelts and skulls of mammals across the world and meet a live mammal! (Neale Pavilion overhang) \n10 AM – 4:30 PM\nMeet the Goats of Five Rooster Farm – Discover the world of keeping goats! Learn all about their development and what it takes to care for goats with the wonderful folks at Five Rooster Farm. (Path to Songbird Aviary) \n10 AM – 4:30 PM\nMammals of the Canopy Walk – Explore the mammals of VINS with images and videos from our trail cameras! (Forest Canopy Walk). \n10 AM – 4:30 PM\nTracks and Scats – Who’s been in your backyard? Learn about what clues mammals leave behind as they pass by! (Forest Exhibit overhang) \n10 AM – 4:30 PM\nSkull Matching – Test your knowledge and match the mammal with its skull! Learn how to identify mammal skulls and what you can learn about their diet just from their teeth. (Next to the Forest Exhibit) \n10 AM – 4:30 PM\nMammal Crafts – Let your creativity free and be inspired by the wonderful world of mammals. (August Pavilion) \n10:30 AM – 11 AM\nNature in Action\, Story and Song – Sing along to stories about the wild and wonderful animals around us with “Stand-up Chameleon” Jackson Gilman! (Neale Pavilion) \n10:30 AM – 10:45 AM\nRaptor Encounter – What’s the difference between a bird and a mammal? Meet one of our avian education ambassadors up close and ask an educator! (HawkFly) \n11 AM – 12 PM\nMammals of New England with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center – Meet some of the magnificent mammals that live in the forests around us and learn how they survive in the wild. (HawkFly) \n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM\nBats are Mammals Too! – Learn all about the only flighted mammal with local expert\, Berry Genzlinger from the Vermont Bat Center. How do bats fly? Where do they live? What do they eat? Which ones live in your backyard and how can you help them? All this and more! (Neale Pavilion) \n2 PM – 3 PM\nMammal Tales with the Vermont Museum of Natural History – Take a journey around the world as a Storytelling Naturalist shares tales of animals and magic from around the world. (HawkFly) \n3 PM – 3:30 PM\nGoats with Five Rooster Farm – What do you call a baby goat? How long does it take for them to grow their horns? What do their headbutts mean? Can you train a goat? Learn all about goats and how they are cared for with the wonderful folks from Five Rooster Farm! (HawkFly) \n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM\nNew Neighbors – Meet your new neighbors\, the beavers! Enjoy a wonderful documentary about learning to live alongside these fascinating animals in this film by James Heltz. Stick around for questions and behind the scenes details of the film. (Neale Pavilion) \n4 PM – 4:15 PM \nRaptor Encounter – What’s the difference between a bird and a mammal? Meet one of our avian education ambassadors up close and ask an educator! (HawkFly) \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/magnificent-mammals-day-25/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T193237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T152319Z
UID:11016251-1754130600-1754132400@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.* \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-jun25-oct25-1030am/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250416T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183641Z
UID:11015626-1754132400-1754134200@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/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T195202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T202511Z
UID:11016392-1754139600-1754141400@vinsweb.org
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/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T142000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184246Z
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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/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T184812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184812Z
UID:11016049-1754145000-1754146800@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/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T110613
CREATED:20250417T183353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183353Z
UID:11015767-1754146800-1754148600@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/2025-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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