Owls and Their Calls

Owls and Their Calls Owls and Their Calls – Outreach Program 45 Minute Program 3 Live Owls Class Size: 75 Max All Ages $300; $275 Non-Profit $1/Mile Added For Travel…

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Owls in Winter

Owls in Winter Owls in Winter From the frozen tundra to the snow covered forests of Vermont, owls have amazing adaptations for survival in the winter. The eight species of…

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Virtual Talk: Respectful Owl Observation

Great Horned Owl

APRIL 29 – Everyone wants to see an owl in the wild, but owls are really good at not being seen. This presentation with the International Owl Center illustrates the behaviors of relaxed owls and stressed owls as well as laying out a list of things to do and not to do when observing or photographing owls.

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Owl Festival

Owl Festival

APRIL 25 – Join us for a day of all things owl! Meet live owls that range from Vermont’s forests to habitats all over the world and discover their life stories. Join in a craft inspired by owls, and play games to test your own owl skills. Learn all about the amazing world of owls and how you can help the ones in your backyard.

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VINS Celebrates a Remarkable 2025

Photos from 2025 at the VINS Nature Center

QUECHEE, VT – The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to announce an exceptional year of conservation achievements, wildlife rehabilitation, and public engagement in 2025. The VINS Nature…

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Owl Prowl

Owl Prowl

MARCH 6 – Celebrate Winter in Vermont! Explore the natural world as we hike the beautiful trails at the VINS Nature Center and prowl for owls. Find out “Whooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and discover the secret life of New England’s nocturnal residents. Weather permitting, we will explore this wintry world on snowshoes.

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Owl Prowl

Owl Prowl

JANUARY 23 & MARCH 6 – Celebrate Winter in Vermont! Explore the natural world as we hike the beautiful trails at the VINS Nature Center and prowl for owls. Find out “Whooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and discover the secret life of New England’s nocturnal residents. Weather permitting, we will explore this wintry world on snowshoes.

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Winter Wildlife Celebration

Winter Wildlife Celebration

FEBRUARY 21 – Vermont’s wildlife endure even in the coldest season! Discover how creatures like songbirds, raptors, reptiles, and reindeer survive the snow with activities like winter games in the Hawkfly or an up-close visit from the Vermont Reindeer Farm. Meet the resident VINS wildlife and uncover the wonders of winter!

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Nocturnal Explorers

Great Horned Owl

JANUARY 17 – Experience the night through your senses and learn how our local wildlife experience the night-time a little bit differently. Play games, test your color vision, learn about different types of light after dark, and meet one of our education owls!

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z-Home Test

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