Help us reach our goal!
The current season is a time to hold tightly to VINS, as if your life depends on it. Our mere existence within a fragmented world makes the VINS Nature Center a place worth cherishing. The need for our mission – inspiring people to care for nature – has never been more urgent.
Now through December 31
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WAYS YOU CAN BE PART OF THE VINS MISSION
Donate
Today
Your contribution helps us provide exceptional education for all ages, rehabilitate hundreds of birds each year, and advance environmental research that transforms our perspective on the world.
Become a
Member
As a VINS member, enjoy unlimited Nature Center visits, 10% off Nature Store purchases, discounted Nature Camp rates, and access to over 120 other nature centers through ANCA for your family.
Adopt an Ambassador
Our adopt program is a great way to support your favorite VINS Ambassador! Your adoption contribution goes a long way towards helping the wild birds, and reptiles in our care.
Become a
Volunteer
Turn your enthusiasm for nature into action. From environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation, to gardening and office support, volunteers make a lasting impact on our mission.
FALL 2025
Nature Center News
This season, VINS educators traveled across Vermont sharing wildlife wonders and connecting communities to the magic of the natural world.
ESSENTIALS FOR VINS
Amazon Wishlist
Help VINS thrive by fulfilling wishlist needs that support our staff, animal ambassadors, and daily operations at the Nature Center.
MEET OUR AMBASSADORS
VINS Adopt Program
Adopt your favorite VINS Ambassador! Your adoption contribution directly supports the ambassadors in our care at the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation.
Behind the scenes
Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation
American Kestrels
Center for Field Research