Plan Your Day
Week of Events
VINS Annual Online Auction
VINS Annual Online Auction
OCTOBER 17 - NOVEMBER 9 - The VINS annual auction will raise funds to support our work across the entire organization: our environmental education programs, research, and wildlife rehabilitation efforts. Our goal is $18,000. Your participation in the auction helps us reach thousands of children, educators, adult learners and bird patients each year. Whether you’re looking for something special for yourself or a loved one, this is a wonderful way to support VINS and local businesses this holiday season.
Sunday, October 12, 2025
-
October 12, 2025 -Natural Wonders
-
October 12, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 12, 2025 -Rotating Education Station
-
October 12, 2025 -Songbird Aviary Tour
-
October 12, 2025 -Raptor Feeding Time
-
October 12, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 12, 2025Hawk on the Walk
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
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
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.
Songbird Aviary Tour
Spend some time in our Songbird Aviary! Learn ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard.
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.
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
Keep an eye out while exploring the VINS Canopy Walk at this time. You might get the chance to watch a Harris’s Hawk diving and weaving among the trees!
Monday, October 13, 2025
-
October 13, 2025 -Natural Wonders
-
October 13, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 13, 2025 -Rotating Education Station
-
October 13, 2025 -Songbird Aviary Tour
-
October 13, 2025 -Raptor Feeding Time
-
October 13, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
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
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
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.
Songbird Aviary Tour
Spend some time in our Songbird Aviary! Learn ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard.
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.
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!
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
-
October 14, 2025 -Natural Wonders
-
October 14, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 14, 2025 -Rotating Education Station
-
October 14, 2025 -Songbird Aviary Tour
-
October 14, 2025 -Raptor Feeding Time
-
October 14, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
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
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
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.
Songbird Aviary Tour
Spend some time in our Songbird Aviary! Learn ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard.
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.
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!
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
-
October 15, 2025 -Natural Wonders
-
October 15, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 15, 2025 -Rotating Education Station
-
October 15, 2025 -Songbird Aviary Tour
-
October 15, 2025 -Raptor Feeding Time
-
October 15, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
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
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
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.
Songbird Aviary Tour
Spend some time in our Songbird Aviary! Learn ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard.
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.
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!
Thursday, October 16, 2025
-
October 16, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 16, 2025 -Rotating Education Station
-
October 16, 2025 -Songbird Aviary Tour
-
October 16, 2025 -Raptor Feeding Time
-
October 16, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 16, 2025 -Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Fall
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
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.
Songbird Aviary Tour
Spend some time in our Songbird Aviary! Learn ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard.
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.
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!
Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Fall
OCTOBER 16 & 30 - Join VINS Executive Director Alden Smith to explore the poetry of Robert Frost. Each session will be dedicated to reading and interpreting poems relevant to the season. These workshops will involve gentle trail walking through the woods and meadow of the VINS Nature Center, visiting natural spaces reminiscent of locations Frost wrote about.
Friday, October 17, 2025
-
October 17, 2025 -Natural Wonders
-
October 17, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 17, 2025 -Rotating Education Station
-
October 17, 2025 -Songbird Aviary Tour
-
October 17, 2025 -Raptor Feeding Time
-
October 17, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 17, 2025Hawk on the Walk
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
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
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.
Songbird Aviary Tour
Spend some time in our Songbird Aviary! Learn ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard.
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.
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
Keep an eye out while exploring the VINS Canopy Walk at this time. You might get the chance to watch a Harris’s Hawk diving and weaving among the trees!
Saturday, October 18, 2025
-
October 18, 2025 -Natural Wonders
-
October 18, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 18, 2025 -Rotating Education Station
-
October 18, 2025 -Songbird Aviary Tour
-
October 18, 2025 -Raptor Feeding Time
-
October 18, 2025 -Predators of the Sky
-
October 18, 2025Hawk on the Walk
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
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
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.
Songbird Aviary Tour
Spend some time in our Songbird Aviary! Learn ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard.
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.
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
Keep an eye out while exploring the VINS Canopy Walk at this time. You might get the chance to watch a Harris’s Hawk diving and weaving among the trees!