What's Happening

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.

NOVEMBER 24 - JANUARY 3 - Experience the magic of VINS Forest Canopy Walk as you take in the lights of the season. Stroll through an immersive forest of lights and be transported into an enchanting, illuminated winter wonderland, and experience the sounds of the wildlife that surrounds you.

NOVEMBER 1 - JANUARY 8 - Visit our artist exhibition at the VINS Nature Center featuring Jon and Deborah Meyer, a combination of artwork and poetry. Deborah loves to watch and listen to birds and learn about their lives. Her drawn bird images married with Jon's poetry are from their upcoming book, Quest of the Birds, a parable of a mixed flock of birds seeking their true Self.

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.

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.

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!

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.

NOVEMBER 24 - JANUARY 3 - Experience the magic of VINS Forest Canopy Walk as you take in the lights of the season. Stroll through an immersive forest of lights and be transported into an enchanting, illuminated winter wonderland, and experience the sounds of the wildlife that surrounds you.

NOVEMBER 1 - JANUARY 8 - Visit our artist exhibition at the VINS Nature Center featuring Jon and Deborah Meyer, a combination of artwork and poetry. Deborah loves to watch and listen to birds and learn about their lives. Her drawn bird images married with Jon's poetry are from their upcoming book, Quest of the Birds, a parable of a mixed flock of birds seeking their true Self.

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.