Artist Exhibition – Jeanette Fournier
2024-01-10 10:00 - 2024-04-30 17:00 (America/New_York)
Artist Exhibition – Jeanette Fournier
January 10 to April 30
Neale Pavilion / VINS Nature Center
About Jeanette Fournier:
Jeanette is a self-taught artist whose watercolor paintings are inspired by her passion for and love of the natural world. She specializes in illustrative drawings and paintings of animals, birds and nature, which reflect a distinct and original style. She is drawn to create art of the creatures in our world so we will remember them and our innate connection to nature. In the same ways in which we are drawn to be in nature, she wants you to be drawn into the nature of her art.
Jeanette’s work has been accepted in numerous regional and national watercolor exhibitions and twice been a finalist in the Artist Magazine Annual Competition. In addition to the Society of Animal Artists, she is a member of the Copley Society of Art, a Signature Member of the New England Watercolor Society, North East Watercolor Society and the Vermont Watercolor Society. She is an Associate member of the American Watercolor Society.
For more about Jeanette’s work, visit her website at: www.jfournierart.com.
Proceeds from the purchase of artwork from Jeanette Fournier will benefit VINS.
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

Raptors Up Close
2024-03-31 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-01 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-02 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-04 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-05 11:00 - 11:45, 2024-04-06 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.

Songbird Aviary Tour
2024-03-31 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-01 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-02 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-03 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-04 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-05 12:30 - 12:50, 2024-04-06 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.

Animal Encounter
2024-03-31 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-01 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-02 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-03 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-04 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-05 14:00 - 14:20, 2024-04-06 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.

Raptor Feeding Time
2024-03-31 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-01 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-02 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-03 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-04 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-05 14:30 - 15:00, 2024-04-06 14:30 - 15:00
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.

Eyeing the Night Sky
2024-04-05 18:30 - 19:15
This event is cancelled.
Eyeing the Night Sky
Friday, April 5 / 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
$15.50 General public; $13.50 VINS Members
Join VINS for an event that is out of this world!
Journey into the VINS StarLab for an immersive experience to learn about moon phases and features. Then, dive into an explanation of eclipses and explore the mythology of eclipses from cultures throughout history.
This is your chance to get ready for the total Solar Eclipse that is coming to Vermont on Monday, April 8.
*Reservations for seating in the StarLab are required as space is limited.
Seating for the StarLab will be at 6:30 PM. This is a family-friendly event. Be aware that the dark environment and close proximity of the StarLab may not be suitable for all.
Please contact VINS in advance if you have mobility limitations so that we may best serve you during your StarLab experience.
Available at the VINS Nature Store:
Vermont’s Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 Event Guide & Souvenir
For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
