Great Backyard Bird Count
FEBRUARY 18 - Enjoy watching birds at your feeders? Want to learn more about helping the birds in your community? Then put your bird watching skills to work at VINS as we celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count. Visit us and learn to count birds for science!
Raptors Up Close
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.
Songbird Aviary Tour
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.
Animal Encounter
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!
Raptor Feeding Time
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.
A Forest of Lights
FEB 16, 17, 18 & 23, 24, 25 - 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.
The Dating Game
VINS Nature Center 149 Natures Way, Quechee, United StatesFEBRUARY 11 & 19 - What is a red-tailed hawk's ideal first date? Would a barn owl bring you a bouquet? Learn all about the natural history and courtship rituals of three bachelor birds as they compete for the hand of our lovely bachelorette contestant in VINS' very own version of The Dating Game! Three lucky members of our ambassador raptors will field questions from a mysterious bachelorette as they attempt to woo her. Who will get the girl?
Songbird Aviary Tour
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.
Animal Encounter
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!
Raptor Feeding Time
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.