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Predators of the Sky

Predators of the Sky

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!

Rotating Education Station

Rotating Education Station

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.

Predators of the Sky

Predators of the Sky

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!

Hawk on the Walk

Hawk on the Walk

Keep an eye out while exploring the VINS Canopy Walk at this time. You might get the chance to watch a Harris’ Hawk diving and weaving among the trees!

Drawing from Nature: Pollinators and Good Garden Bugs

VINS Nature Center 149 Natures Way, Quechee, United States

JULY 19 - We 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.

Forest Fairy Hunts

Forest Fairy Hunts

JULY 19 - Where 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.

Natural Wonders

Natural Wonders

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.

Predators of the Sky

Predators of the Sky

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!