Halloween at VINS

By Emily Johnson | August 19, 2025
Halloween

OCTOBER 25 – Join us for a full day of Halloween fun. A campus decorated with jack-o-lanterns and activities all day will be sure to delight guests of all ages. Costumes encouraged!

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Troll Quest

By jbird24 | April 22, 2025

Troll Quest Troll Quest A Creation of the Kinderguardians of the Forest Venture down the McKnight Trail to discover the Kinderguardians of the Forest. Follow the quest poem, search for…

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Wildlife Ambassador Photo Contest

By Emily Johnson | March 20, 2025 |

MAY 18 – JUNE 12 – Calling all wildlife photographers! Showcase your stunning Ambassador Animal photos in our annual Wildlife Ambassador Photo Contest. Your winning image could be featured in the VINS Ambassador Adopt Calendar and help inspire conservation efforts across our community. Selected photographers will receive a FREE calendar featuring their work, while retaining copyright to their images. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to share your wildlife photography passion!

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An Introduction to Raptor ID

By jbird24 | February 27, 2025 |
Red-tailed Hawk

MARCH 27 – Learn to identify Vermont’s native raptor species with insights from the VINS Research Team, who study these birds every day. Join us for a course focused on diurnal raptors that breed, migrate through, or overwinter in Vermont. We’ll wrap up with a quick photo ID quiz and a discussion of helpful resources, including field guides and apps, to support your raptor identification skills.

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Owl Festival

By jbird24 | January 14, 2025 |
Owl Festival

APRIL 26 – 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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Owl Prowl

By jbird24 | December 31, 2024 |
Owl Prowl

MARCH 14 – Explore the natural world as we hike the beautiful trails at the VINS Nature Center and prowl for owls. Find out “Hooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and discover the secret life of New England’s nocturnal residents.

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