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Field Trip Rate
$10.50 per Youth
Free for School Staff
$10.50 per Parent Chaperone
Reservations required.
Nature Center Hours
Open 7 days a week
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Field Trips to the Nature Center
At the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, your students will be immersed in a rich learning experience. Our field trips are designed to work with and enhance your curriculum, making every visit to VINS a valuable experience for your students. All of our field trips are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
VINS has been a leader in environmental education for over 46 years. Our staff have a wealth of experience and knowledge in outdoor education, the natural sciences and teaching methods. We’ll work with you to deepen the connections between your learning goals in the classroom and your outdoor exploration at VINS. Classes are able to explore the VINS campus before and after their lesson and enjoy on-site educational programs at no additional cost.
To schedule a field trip, contact our Lead Experience Navigator at 802.359.5000 x221 or fill out the Field Trip Form.
Choose from a variety of topics and work with our educators to personalize the educational experience to meet your students’ needs.
FALL/SPRING FIELD TRIP
Forest Canopy
Explore an ecosystem in the forest treetops.
FALL/SPRING FIELD TRIP
Animal Adaptations
Explore how animals have adapted to their ecosystem.
FALL/SPRING FIELD TRIP
Geology Hike
Examine our changing earth at the Quechee Gorge.
FALL/SPRING FIELD TRIP
Home Sweet Habitat
Discover where animals make their homes in the forest.
WINTER FIELD TRIP
Owls in Winter
Owls have amazing adaptations for survival in the winter.
WINTER FIELD TRIP
Animals in Winter
Delve into the winter adaptations of animals.
WINTER FIELD TRIP
Snug in the Snow
Discover where animals make their homes in the forest.
YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIP
PreK Lessons
Excitement through nature play and discovery.
YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIP
Falcon Focus
Examine the fastest, most agile predators in the world.
YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIP
Birds Are Dinosaurs
Journey through 250 million years of avian evolution.
YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIP
Energy In Ecosystems
Learn the importance of an interconnected community.
YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIP
StarLab
Students are lead on a journey through the stars.
YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIP
Stream Ecology
Experience the power of moving water with our Stream Table.
YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIP
Climate Change and Bird Migration
See how climate change affects all organisms -- including birds.
YEAR-ROUND FIELD TRIP
Raptor Biology
Dive into the diverse adaptions of raptors.
SELF-GUIDED FIELD TRIP
Explore VINS
Explore the trails, exhibits, and enclosures on your own.
Enhancing Classroom Curriculum with On-Site, Place-Based Education
Explore the natural world with hands-on lessons aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.