Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Raptor Feeding Time
2024-05-18 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-17 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-16 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-15 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-14 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-13 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-12 14:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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
2024-05-18 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-17 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-16 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-15 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-14 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-13 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-05-12 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
2024-05-18 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-17 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-16 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-15 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-14 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-13 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-05-12 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.

Raptors Up Close
2024-05-18 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-17 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-16 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-15 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-14 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-13 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-05-12 11:00 - 11:45
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.

Raptors in Focus: Photography Workshop
2024-05-12 13:00 - 15:00
Raptors in Focus: Photography Workshop
Sunday, May 12 / 1 PM – 3 PM
$54 General Public, $48 VINS Member
Join Our Waitlist
Join local photojournalist Rob Strong for an exclusive photo shoot with our resident raptors that will leave you with stunning pictures and great memories. With a focus on capturing movement, our raptor models will be flying for the camera, allowing you to get amazing action shots.
Designed for the intermediate level photographer, Rob will go over essential techniques help you get the most out of your camera, maximizing results and improving wildlife photography skills.
Program Activities:
Slideshow in the Neale Pavilion on camera settings and photography techniques, followed by flight and portrait session with several different raptors, setting and backdrop weather dependent.
Details for Registrant:
Participants should bring a camera and plenty of storage (be it digital or film).
Instructor Bio:
www.robstrong.com
Registration is required. For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

An Uncommon Look at the Common Loon
2024-05-11 15:00 - 16:00
Artist Talk with Ian Clark & Reception
An Uncommon Look at the Common Loon
Saturday, May 11 / 3 PM – 4 PM
FREE and open to the public*
With their haunting cries and beautiful plumage, common loons are an iconic symbol of the northern wilderness. With stunning photographs of these captivating birds, An Uncommon Look at the Common Loon will explore the natural history of loons in the North Country. West Newbury, VT-based photographer Ian Clark spent approximately
2,200 hours kayaking with loons over the last 11 years and has taken over 300,000 photos of them and their behaviors.
Join VINS for this artist talk and reception to follow. Light refreshments will be provided. Ian Clark’s photographs will be on exhibit at the VINS Nature Center’s Neale Pavilion, May 1 – July 31, 2024. Learn more
Artist Bio:
Ian spent many years operating commercial photo labs and tackling technical photographic problems, including a stint as the Manager of the Photographic Section at NASA’s Langley Research Center. He has a B.S. from the Rochester Institute of Technology and did his master’s work at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He has been a news stringer off and on since 1975.
Ian is a Juried Member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, the New Hampshire Art Association and the 802 Arts House. More information about Ian is available on his website at www.IanClark.com.
*A $10 donation is suggested. A portion of proceeds from the purchase of artwork from this exhibition will benefit VINS.
Photo by Ian Clark.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
