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An Evening of Owls
APRIL 10 – Owls are charismatic nighttime birds that have captured the hearts and attention of so many. But whoo are they really? Get an insider look at these nocturnal raptors from the perspective of the educators that work alongside our VINS Ambassadors. We’ll dive into what makes owls unique, revealing a surprising side of these birds no one usually talks about.
Read MoreVirtual Talk: Snags and the Owls Who Rely on Them
APRIL 30 – Whether inside a small cavity in the trunk, nestled between two central branches, or in a hollowed out top, owls need nesting habitats in order to survive. Join researcher Denver Holt of the Owl Research Institute to learn how to protect their habitats.
Read MoreVirtual Talk: Burrowing Owls
APRIL 30 – Wild At Heart educators have been rehabilitating and assisting with Burrowing Owl conservation in the western U.S. for decades, and will be chatting with us about their work and the amazing lives of this unique owl species.
Read MoreSuperb Owls
FEBRUARY 7 – Learn about the stats of “owl” of your favorite players at Superb Owls! Meet our ambassador owls and discover what makes them such tough competition in the fields. Play games to learn what it’s like to hunt as an owl and take a closer look inside the food chain through an owl pellet dissection. Round off the evening with an owl prowl on the VINS nature trails in search of wild owls. After the prowl, treat yourself to some Superb Owl snacks!
Read MoreHoots & Howls
OCTOBER 25 – Hoots & Howls is a family friendly event – designed to be educational, nature-based, non-frightening, and fun! Together we will conduct science experiments, rediscover the magic of storytelling, and get up close to snakes, owls, skulls and bones.
Read MoreVINS Announces Night Owls: An Exclusive After-Hours Adult-only Event Following Successful Owl Festival
May 2, 2025 – The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to announce Night Owls, a special adults-only evening event on Saturday, May 10th from 5:00 PM to 7:30…
Read MoreVINS Night Owls
MAY 10 – Join VINS and Trail Break for an evening of good food, cold brews, and a chance to explore the Nature Center after hours. This event is designed for an adult audience, ages 21 and older only. Dinner and drinks provided by Trail Break. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase from Trail Break’s Taco Trailer.
Read MoreSuperb Owls
FEBRUARY 8 – Meet our ambassador owls and learn about what makes them such tough competition in the fields. Play owl games to learn what it’s like to hunt as an owl, and take a closer look inside the food chain through an owl pellet dissection.
Read MoreOwls & Their Calls
Animal Outreach Owls & Their Calls 60 Minute Program 3 Live Birds of Prey, including 2 Owls Class Size: 75 Max Ages: 4th Grade & Up $400, $375 non-profit; $275…
Read MoreFacebook Live: Owls in Myth and Legend
Meet an owl and hear their stories while we learn about the adaptations they have that help them survive.
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