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Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10 AM to 5 PM Daily
Wild Bird Rehab
802.359.5000 x212
8 AM to 4:30 PM Daily
Explore the VINS Nature Center
Forest Canopy Walk
Elevate your Perspective on a walkway through the treetops
Live Bird Programs
Featuring our amazing Avian Ambassadors.
Bird Enclosures
Get up close to eagles, falcons, owls and more!
Private Experience
Get a unique, guided VINS experience.
Artist Exhibition
Photographer Kyle Tansley displays wildlife photography.
Wild Bald Eagles
View wild Bald Eagles from the Forest Canopy Walk.
Nature Trails
Explore our nature trails that
wind through the forest.
Songbird Aviary
View several species of native, wild songbirds.
Adventure Playscape
A natural place for kids with elements for creative play.
Birds Are Dinosaurs
Journey through 250 million years of avian evolution.
Forest Exhibit
Experience the sights and sounds of a natural forest.
Remarkable Reptiles
Discover the amazing adaptations of our reptiles.
Troll Quest
Discover the Kinderguardians of the Forest
Pop Up Play
Hands-on discovery, exploration, and fun.
Scavenger Hunts
Search for answers and explore the marvels of Mother Nature.