Vermont Institute of Natural Science

Raptor Feeding Time
2024-04-23 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-22 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-21 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-20 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-19 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-18 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-17 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
2024-04-23 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-22 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-21 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-20 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-19 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-18 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-17 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
2024-04-23 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-22 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-21 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-20 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-19 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-18 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-17 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
2024-04-23 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-22 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-21 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-20 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-19 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-18 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-17 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.

Wildlife ER
2024-04-21 11:00 - 13:30 | VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, 05059, United States
In Celebration of Earth Day!
Wildlife ER**
Sunday, April 21 / 11 AM – 1:30 PM
Included with general admission*

Join Our Waitlist
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a wild bird rehabilitator? What does it take to care for and treat the injured birds at VINS? This program will give you a window into daily life at the VINS Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation & Ambassador Care. You’ll learn how patients are admitted, diagnosed, treated, and released, and even meet some of our former patients, who are now education ambassadors! Hear the stories of how we get these amazing creatures back on their wings in the wild and learn how you can be a wildlife superhero by identifying when animals need your help and what to do to help them!
*Pre-registration is required, while registration for the event is free, general admission is due upon arrival.
**The first part of this program will be attending the public program, Bird ER, after the program, registrants will continue on their rehabilitation journey with an educator.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

Birds and Climate Change
2024-04-20 13:00 - 14:00
In Celebration of Earth Day!
Birds and Climate Change
Saturday, April 20 / 1 PM – 2 PM
Included with general admission
In Vermont, the effects of climate change are already being felt by more than just humans. Birds, scientists know, are indicator species whose populations fluctuate with the health of the ecosystem as a whole.
Come learn what birds can teach us about coping with these dramatic shifts and how important it is for all species that we move towards clean energy and sustainable practices.
Speaker Bio:
Anna Morris is the Director of Wildlife Ambassador Programs at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. She received a Master’s degree in Raptor Biology from Boise State University in 2016 and earned her certification as a Professional Bird Trainer from the International Avian Trainers Certification Board in 2019.
A recording of this in-person event will be released to the public on Earth Day, Monday, April 22.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
