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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/2025-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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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/2025-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T113000
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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/2025-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
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/2025-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T142000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
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/2025-07-17/
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:20250717T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
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/2025-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T153000
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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/2025-07-17/
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:20250717T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Summer
DESCRIPTION:Summer Poems: Thursdays\, July 17 & 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 \nRegister today. Advanced registration required as space is limited. \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-8/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T110000
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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/2025-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T113000
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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/2025-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Predators-Sky-1080x810-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
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/2025-07-18/
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:20250718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T142000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184246Z
UID:11015893-1752847200-1752848400@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/2025-07-18/
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:20250718T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T184812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184812Z
UID:11016034-1752849000-1752850800@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/2025-07-18/
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:20250718T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
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/2025-07-18/
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:20250718T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
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/2025-07-18/
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:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250610T192004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T154429Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing from Nature: Pollinators and Good Garden Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from Nature: Pollinators and Good Garden Bugs\nA Workshop with Watercolor and Ink\nSaturday\, July 19 / 9 AM – 12 PM\nGeneral Public: $52\, VINS Members: $47\nRegistration required as space is limited. Register Today \nOther Drawing from Nature class dates \n\nSaturday\, August 16 – Predators of the Sky\nSaturday\, September 20 – Fall Botanicals\n\nWe will begin this second class of our Drawing from Nature Series by exploring the summer wildflowers blooming in the VINS meadow. While outside\, we’ll look closely at the diversity of pollinators visiting these blossoms and discuss identification techniques. Then\, we’ll bring our references (both photos and specimens) indoors to experiment with brushstrokes and color. We will spend the rest of the workshop creating images in our nature journals. \nLearn tips and tricks for drawing as well as for creating vivid pages that depict personal natural history experiences. Drawing\, sketching\, and watercolor\, experience not necessary\, all skill levels welcome. \nThis is the second class in our Drawing from Nature 2025 workshops. Join us for one class or the whole series. Sign up for multiple sessions and get a $5 discount on all classes. Use discount code MULTI25 in your cart. \nParticipant Details:\nSpend 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 workshop. \nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 10 and up may participate with an adult. No registration fee required for an adult accompanying a youth participant unless the adult also plans to participate in the workshop. \nSuggested Materials: \n\nA water bottle\nA high-quality journal with heavyweight\, mixed media\, or watercolor paper\nHB pencil or mechanical pencil\,\nAn eraser\nMicron pen size 01 and/or 005\nOptional: your preferred art medium such as watercolor\, gouache\, or colored pencils\n\nInstructor Bios:\nCynthia Moulton\nCynthia finds that observing and recording in a field journal enhances our engagement with the natural world. Teaching courses in ecology\, animal diversity and biological illustration at Castleton University for the last 25 years has allowed her and her students to explore science through pen and ink\, graphite and colored pencil. \nLois Moulton\nLois has been passionate about science illustration for years\, creating numerous personal nature journals from her travels and time outdoors. As an educator at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, she has been incorporating art as a tool for observation into her science classes since 1995. Lois specializes in watercolor and pen & ink. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/drawing-from-nature-class-class-2-pollinators-and-good-garden-bugs-a-workshop-with-watercolor-and-ink/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250528T202907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T150921Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Fairy Hunts
DESCRIPTION:Forest Fairy Hunts\nSaturday\, July 19\n10 AM – 3 PM\nIncluded with general admission \nWhere do milkweed pods become bathtubs and beds\, and acorn caps become dinnerware? In Fairy Town at VINS\, of course! Join the Fairy Court to help search the forest for our hidden fairy friends in a scavenger hunt adventure! Forest Fairy hunts offer children and their families a unique opportunity to learn about and connect with the natural world and to nurture respect for the environment. \nAfter the hunt get hands on in nature by using natural materials to build your very own fairy house at VINS Fairy Town.  \nWearing wings is encouraged! Recommended for ages 4 and up. \nFor more information contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/forest-fairy-hunts-5/2025-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Forest-Fairy-Hunts-June15-1080x810-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T193237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T152319Z
UID:11016237-1752921000-1752922800@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/2025-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
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/2025-07-19/
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:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
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/2025-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T142000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184246Z
UID:11015894-1752933600-1752934800@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/2025-07-19/
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:20250719T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T184812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184812Z
UID:11016035-1752935400-1752937200@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/2025-07-19/
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:20250719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T183353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183353Z
UID:11015753-1752937200-1752939000@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/2025-07-19/
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:20250719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T191653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T165009Z
UID:11016513-1752940800-1752940800@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/2025-07-19/
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:20250720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T101500
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250429T163728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T164154Z
UID:11016486-1753002000-1753006500@vinsweb.org
SUMMARY:Yoga in the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Canopy\nSundays\, July 20\, August 3 & 24 / 9 – 10:15 AM\nSunday\, September 7 / 4 – 5:15 PM\nGeneral Public: $26\, VINS Members: $22; Registration is required as space is limited.\n$2 off each additional registration if you sign up for multiple sessions. Enter Discount Code: MULTI25 at checkout. \nRegister today \nWelcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on VINS’ Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations\, standing poses\, balance poses\, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome. \nDetails For Participants:\nParticipants should dress in layers for being outdoors and bring a yoga mat.\nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 13 and up may participate with an adult.\nIn the event of rain\, this event will be relocated to a covered outdoor area. \nAbout the Instructor:\nSharon Comeau has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2005. She started as an apprentice under Leslie Carleton’s fine tutelage\, and received certification from Yoga Alliance in 2010\, after studying with Deb Neubauer and Todd Norian. Sharon came to yoga from her interest in movement\, as an athlete and dancer for most of her life. She started with Bikram Yoga\, moved to the Upper Valley and in her yoga practice into vinyasa yoga\, and her teacher training was in Hatha Yoga\, focused on the Anusara School of Yoga. Known for her attention to detail\, kind teaching\, and heart-centered themes\, Sharon is pleased to welcome yogis of all traditions and levels into her classes. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/yoga-in-the-canopy-5/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
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/2025-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Natural-Wonders-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250416T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T183641Z
UID:11015613-1753009200-1753011000@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/2025-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Predators-Sky-1080x810-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T195202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T202511Z
UID:11016379-1753016400-1753018200@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/2025-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vinsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ed-Station-1080x810-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T142000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T184246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184246Z
UID:11015895-1753020000-1753021200@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/2025-07-20/
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:20250720T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152511
CREATED:20250417T184812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T184812Z
UID:11016036-1753021800-1753023600@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/2025-07-20/
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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