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SUMMARY:Riding with Researchers
DESCRIPTION:Riding with Researchers\nThursday\, January 8\, 2026 (Make-up date: Friday\, January 9)\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026 (Make-up date: Friday\, January 30)\n8 AM – 4 PM\n$128 General Public; $115 VINS Members \nRegister today* \nRide along with the VINS Research Team in the field this winter! \nAddison County is known as a hotspot in Vermont for wintering raptors. Red-tailed Hawks\, Rough-legged Hawks\, and Northern Harriers are all often observed and some years even yield Snowy Owl sightings. \nDuring our day-long outing\, we will crisscross Addison County searching for raptors and attempting to trap and band hawks as part of our long-term winter raptor survey. Learn about raptor ecology\, behavior\, and field identification from VINS staff and get a firsthand glimpse at the equipment and process used to humanely trap and band raptors. If we get birds in hand\, we will demonstrate proper handling techniques that allow researchers to safely gather the information needed for ongoing projects. \nDetails for Participants: \n\nDress in layers and be prepared for the weather. The majority of the time will be spent in a heated vehicle but any banding work will occur outdoors in the elements.\nLunch will be eaten in the field so participants should bring their own snacks\, lunch\, and beverages.\nBinoculars are recommended. VINS has a limited supply of binoculars that can be provided if needed.\nTransportation will be provided by VINS. Due to logistical constraints and bird safety\, the entire group must travel together in one vehicle.\n\nInclement Weather Policy:\nWinter weather can be unpredictable. In the event that inclement weather forces us to cancel a trip\, VINS will contact you to reschedule the trip to the make-up date. \nParticipants should make themselves available for both the day of the trip and the make-up date. No refunds will be issued if a participantis unable to attend the make-up date. \n*Registration is required for this event. Refunds will only be issued if both the regularly scheduled trip and make-up date have to be canceled. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or events@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Program + Forest of Lights (for families with young children)
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun Program + Forest of Lights (for families with young children)\nNovember 28\, 29\, December 20\, 27 / 3:30 – 4:30 PM\nAdult: $21 / Youth: $19 / Children 3 and under: FREE\nTicket price INCLUDES our hour-long Family Fun program plus access to A Forest of Lights afterward\n \nSold out \nJoin us for a special family-friendly evening to celebrate the wonders of winter. This hour-long program is inspired by winter snow and animals that thrive in the cold. Enjoy a puppet show and story\, practice hunting like an owl in winter\, create your own Forest of Lights lantern and bird feeder\, find all the hidden winter animals\, and experiment with ice treasures. Buy your tickets now\, as space is limited. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or events@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:A Forest of Lights
DESCRIPTION:A Forest of Lights\nSelect Evenings November – January\n4:30 PM – 7 PM \nExperience winter magic as thousands of lights transform the VINS Nature Center into an enchanted wonderland. Stroll through spectacular displays featuring this year’s new attractions: the Sparkle Dome\, Fiery Tower\, Dancing Lights Pavilion\, and Under the Black Light Sea. \nOur captivating holiday experience expands each year with fresh exhibits and activities\, creating joy for visitors of all ages. Whether you’re a returning guest or first-time visitor\, this seasonal celebration offers the perfect chance to make cherished holiday memories with family and friends. \nAfter exploring the illuminated trails\, warm up by our cozy campfire while enjoying hot chocolate\, cider\, and snacks available for purchase. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience VINS like never before! \nEvent Disclaimers: \n\nAdvance ticket purchase is required. Tickets will not be available to purchase upon arrival.\nTickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.\n\nIf the event is canceled by VINS\, ticket holders will be notified via text message and email as soon as possible and can choose to have their ticket cost donated\, refunded\, or transferred to another available date.\n\n\nTickets must be presented upon arrival\, either printed or on a phone.\nA Forest of Lights is an outdoor event and includes risks associated with potential snowy or icy weather. A small area of the Forest Canopy Walk\, the Tree House\, is not accessible by wheelchair.\n\nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or events@vinsweb.org
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SUMMARY:The Feather Detective: Mystery\, Mayhem\, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne Book Talk and Signing
DESCRIPTION:The Feather Detective: Mystery\, Mayhem\, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne\nBook Talk and Signing featuring Author Chris Sweeney\nSunday\, November 2\, 2025 / 3 – 4:30 PM\nCopies of The Feather Detective will be available for sale – Preorder your book today! \nFree\, Register today to reserve your seat \nWalk-ins Welcome \n$10 Donation Suggested \nAmbassador Adopt Special Opportunity: Make a $25 donation at this talk and adopt our Snowy Owl\, LaGuardia\, a lucky survivor of an encounter with an airplane at LaGuardia Airport. Adopt LaGuardia for $25 ($30 value) and receive an Adoption Certificate\, Species Fact Sheet\, Color Photo\, Window Cling Decal\, and 1 Guest Pass. \nThe Feather Detective takes readers deep within the vaunted backrooms of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to tell the fascinating story of the world’s first forensic ornithologist – Roxie Laybourne. Using nothing more than her microscope and bits of feathers\, Roxie helped prosecute murderers\, investigate deadly airplane crashes\, and break up poaching rings. \nIn this talk\, author and award-winning journalist Chris Sweeney will discuss the astonishing life and work of Roxie\, a woman who overcame cultural and scientific obstacles and forever changed our understanding of birds—and the feathers they leave behind. With a focus on the legacy of Roxie’s work to identify birds struck by airplanes\, Sweeney will highlight the challenges still posed by birds at airports and the work to make air travel safer for both planes and birds. \nSweeney will be available after the talk to answer questions and sign books. \nReviews \n\nAn NPR Book We Love\nAn ELLE Best Book of Summer 2025\n“A timely story about the benefits of government-funded science\, the invisibility of public safety’s most important workers\, and a fascinating—and peculiar—ecosystem: one woman\, and lots and lots of birds.” —NPR\n“True crime meets birding in this biography. . . . A captivating tribute to Roxie’s remarkable life.” —Audubon magazine\n“A biography that reads like a novel . . . The book moves at a brisk and enjoyable clip\, with smart writing and an affectionate\, warts-and-all view of a gifted scientist and sometimes struggling human being—flawed\, as are we all\, but with her intellectual and investigative powers in perfect alignment with the work to be done.” —Wall Street Journal\n\nAbout the Author\nChris Sweeney is an award-winning journalist whose reporting has appeared in Audubon\, The Guardian\, Popular Science\, Men’s Journal\, and WIRED\, among many others.
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SUMMARY:Lens on the Wild: Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Lens on the Wild: Photography Workshop\nSunday\, October 26\, 2025 / 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \n$52 General public\, $45 VINS Member\nThis class is full. Join the waitlist here. \nAlways one of our most popular offerings\, VINS is excited to host our Lens on the Wild: Photography Workshop this fall. \nJoin VINS and local photojournalist Rob Strong for an exclusive photo shoot with several of our resident raptors that will leave you with stunning pictures and great memories. This workshop will focus on capturing portraits of VINS’ feathered team members. \nDesigned for the beginner to intermediate-level photographer\, the workshop will begin with a review of camera settings and photography techniques\, followed by a portrait session with several different raptors. Rob will be on hand to review camera functions and settings and assist participants in applying techniques to get the most out of their camera\, maximizing results and improving wildlife photography skills. \nDetails for Participants: Spend a full day at VINS. Purchase discounted admission to the VINS Nature Center for $5. Discount available only to registered participants on the day of the workshop. \nParticipants should dress to be outdoors and bring a camera and plenty of storage (be it digital or film). In the event of rain\, this workshop will be moved to an indoor area. \nInstructor Bio: Rob Strong is a freelance photographer in the Upper Valley. His primary areas of expertise are portraiture\, performance\, documentary\, and education\, but living in a rural area has afforded him a wonderful variety of assignments\, including architecture\, fine-art reproduction\, and time-lapse.\nwww.robstrong.com \nFor more information contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/lens-on-the-wild-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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SUMMARY:VINS Annual Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:VINS Annual Online Auction\nFriday\, October 17 – Sunday\, November 9 \nSupport with a bid and get a little something in return! \nThe VINS annual auction will raise funds to support our work across the entire organization: our environmental education programs\, research\, and wildlife rehabilitation efforts. Our goal is $18\,000. Your participation in the auction helps us reach thousands of children\, educators\, adult learners and bird patients each year. Whether you’re looking for something special for yourself or a loved one\, this is a wonderful way to support VINS and local businesses this holiday season. \nJUST IN: A generous donor will match every dollar from the highest bids—up to $18\,000—placed by Halloween (October 31!). That means your bid has double the impact. No tricks\, just treats! \nView the auction and bid here \nThank you for your support!
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/vins-annual-online-auction/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Escape from VINS!
DESCRIPTION:Escape from VINS!\nSaturday\, October 11 / 5 PM – 6 PM\n$25 per person\, $22 Members\, Children under 3 Free \nEvent Full – Join our Waitlist \nEscape from VINS! Solve an escape room like no other at the VINS Nature Center – put your puzzle-solving skills to the test\, all while learning new facts in our three different themed escape rooms. \nForest Forager: Play as a crafty red squirrel as you learn about the forest and solve puzzles to gather nuts before winter. How many nuts can you find before time runs out?\nDifficulty: Easy / Time Limit: 15 min \nMigration Mania: Get a real bird’s eye view in this escape room as you play a migrating broad-winged hawk on the Forest Canopy Walk and look for clues to find your way south – just be sure not to make any wrong turns!\nDifficulty: Medium / Time Limit: 20 min  \nPrehistoric Predators: Strange things happen at the VINS Nature Center\, statues and skeletons aren’t where we left them\, dino sized footprints on the path\, and sometimes we hear strange sounds. Work together to solve puzzles and riddles and tap into the natural history of our feathered friends’ ancestors while investigating the strange occurrences of the Birds Are Dinosaurs exhibit – just make sure you’re out by sundown!\nDifficulty: Hard / Time Limit: 25 min \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org. \n 
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LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS\nOctober 4\, 2025\, & January 3\, 2026 / 9 – 10 AM \nJoin us for Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS\, a special morning experience designed for visitors who prefer a quieter\, less crowded environment. From 9:00-10:00 AM\, we minimize noise\, crowds\, and other sensory stimuli throughout our exhibits and trails. Guests are welcome to stay and explore at their own pace until our regular closing time (5:00 PM April-October\, 4:00 PM November-March). Regular admission applies. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Visitor Programs
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SUMMARY:VINS on Target: Introduction to Archery
DESCRIPTION:VINS on Target: Introduction to Archery\nSaturday\, September 27 (Rain date: Saturday\, October 4)\n1 – 4:30 PM\nGeneral Public: $38\, VINS Members: $35 \nRegister Today \nBring your family to VINS for a fall afternoon on the archery range! \nLearn to safely use a bow and arrow and get your family enjoying this outdoor hobby all together. Our USA Archery-certified instructor will introduce range rules and safety\, and familiarize archers with proper shooting form with our recurve bows. This program will focus on getting archers of all ages hitting the target and incorporate archery-themed games throughout the session. \nThis program is designed for beginner archers\, ages 8 and up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Supervising adults do not need to register for this program unless they also plan to participate in the workshop. \nVINS will provide all necessary archery equipment for this program. \nRain Date: Weather can be unpredictable. If rainy weather forces us to postpone this event\, VINS will notify participants to confirm attendance for the rain date. \nSpend a full day at VINS: Purchase discounted admission to the VINS Nature Center for $5. Discount available only to registered participants on the day of the program. \nFor more information contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
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LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee on the Canopy: Celebrate the Fall Equinox
DESCRIPTION:Coffee on the Canopy: Celebrate the Fall Equinox\nWednesday\, September 24 | 8:30 – 10 AM\nAdults only; Registration appreciated\, but not required\n \nGreet the day high among the treetops on the VINS Canopy Walk at this free\, adults-only cultivation series. Before our opening hours\, sip coffee and savor fresh pastries as the morning sun lights up the Ottauquechee River and the first colors of autumn. Enjoy conversation with our Executive Director and staff in a peaceful forest setting. Can’t make it this time around? Our next Coffee on the Canopy event will be on Tuesday\, October 21. \nRefreshments provided by King Arthur Baking Company. \nGenerously sponsored by Kate & Co. Real Estate. \nFor more information contact us at development@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/coffee-on-the-canopy-celebrate-the-fall-equinox/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chang Memorial Fly Fishing Event
DESCRIPTION:23rd Annual David Chang Memorial Fly Fishing Event\nSeptember 20 / 10 AM – 2 PM\nHeld at the home of VINS Advisor Judy Callens\, White River Junction\, Vermont*\nThis family-friendly event is designed to teach children the sport of fly fishing and the importance of a healthy ecosystem. Fly fishing and fly tying is geared for children 8+ and additional activities are available for younger ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free but registration is required in advance. \nRegistration is now closed. \nWe look forward to enjoying a beautiful fall day at the Annual David P.C. Chang Memorial Fly Fishing Event. \nInspired by his dedication and love for this catch-and-release sport – and with the knowledge that fly fishing can be enjoyed when rivers\, streams\, and local water ecosystems are clean and healthy – we take pride in continuing to pass on the sport about which Mr. Chang was so passionate. \nWe hope you are able to join us at the home of long-time VINS Advisor Judy Callens. In partnership with Trout Unlimited\, this free event is an engaging experience for families and friends to tie and cast flies\, and explore the fish habitat in the Callens’ pond. Afterwards\, enjoy a cookout supported by the Chang family\, Trout Unlimited\, and VINS. Please register by September 12th so that we have an accurate count for the cookout. \n*Directions to the location provided upon registration. \nFor more information\, contact Hannah Gelroth at 802.359.5000 x228 or hgelroth@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Autumn Mushroom Foray
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Mushroom Foray\nSaturday\, September 20 / 10 AM – 12 PM\nGeneral Public: $45\, VINS Members: $40 \nThis class is fully enrolled! Join our waitlist here. \nAre you intrigued by the wild world of mushrooms? \nJoin Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager on a guided tour of September’s wild mushrooms. The workshop will feature a guided foray of the woods around the VINS Nature Center with an eye towards the early culinary treasures of autumn. During the foray\, attendees will be introduced to foraging safety\, strategy\, sustainability\, and ethics. Attendees will receive a ForageCast™ handout highlighting distinctive and gourmet seasonal wild mushrooms. \nDetails for Participants:\nParticipants should dress for walking in the woods and bring water. \nFor ages 15+. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nPresenter Bio: www.themushroomforager.com/our-team
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LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Drawing from Nature: Fall Botanicals
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from Nature: Fall Botanicals\nA Workshop with Watercolor and Ink\nSaturday\, September 20 / 9 AM – 12 PM\nGeneral public: $52\, VINS Members: $47 \nThis class is full! Join our waitlist here. \nWe will begin this final class of our 2025 Drawing from Nature Series by exploring the beautiful hues of fall botanicals. Early Autumn is awash in color\, from the purple asters\, yellow goldenrods\, orange pumpkins\, and the changing greens and reds of the trees.  We will spend our first hour exploring the VINS fields and woods\, photographing and collecting inspiration along the way.  Then\, we’ll bring our references (both photos and botanical specimens) indoors and spend the rest of the workshop creating color-filled art in our nature journals. \nLearn tips and tricks for drawing as well as for creating vivid pages that depict personal natural history experiences.  Drawing\, sketching\, and watercolor experience are not necessary\, all skill levels welcome. \nParticipant Details:\nSpend a full day at VINS. Purchase discounted admission to the VINS Nature Center for $5. Discount available only to registered participants on the day of the workshop. \nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 10 and up may participate with an adult. No registration fee required for an adult accompanying a youth participant unless the adult also plans to participate in the workshop. \nSuggested Materials: \n\nA water bottle\nA high-quality journal with heavyweight\, mixed media\, or watercolor paper\nHB pencil or mechanical pencil\,\nAn eraser\nMicron pen size 01 and/or 005\nOptional: your preferred art medium such as watercolor\, gouache\, or colored pencils\n\nInstructor Bios:\nCynthia Moulton\nCynthia finds that observing and recording in a field journal enhances our engagement with the natural world. Teaching courses in ecology\, animal diversity and biological illustration at Castleton University for the last 25 years has allowed her and her students to explore science through pen and ink\, graphite and colored pencil. \nLois Moulton\nLois has been passionate about science illustration for years\, creating numerous personal nature journals from her travels and time outdoors. As an educator at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, she has been incorporating art as a tool for observation into her science classes since 1995. Lois specializes in watercolor and pen & ink.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/drawing-from-nature-fall-botanicals-a-workshop-with-watercolor-and-ink/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T170000
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SUMMARY:Autumn Wildlife Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Wildlife Celebration\nSaturday\, September 13 / 10 AM – 5 PM \nCelebrate the start of fall at VINS! Admire the changing foliage with a stroll along our canopy walk or learn all about what wildlife is up to during this season of change at a program in the HawkFly. Join us for fall crafts\, test your tree identification skills in a fun game\, learn about migration with a local biologist from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies\, or explore ways to help protect our beautiful home. Immerse yourself in nature and have some fall fun! \nAll day activities: \n10:00 AM – 4:30 PM\nExploring Energy – How can we harness the wind to create electricity? How hard is it to light a lightbulb? The Vermont Energy Education Program has many fun hands-on activities to explore how energy works and where it comes from. (August Pavilion) \n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nEvery Contact Leaves a Trace – Join water scientist Brooke Winslow for an activity station exploring the fibers we leave behind from our favorite shirts\, sweaters\, and socks\, as well as what we can do to minimize our impact on the environment. (August Pavilion) \nTimed events: \n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nFall Crafts – Be inspired by the beauty all around us with nature crafts like leaf-rubs and migrating birds! (August Pavilion) \n10:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nNatural Wonders – Join us on a journey of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. Designed for families with young children\, this short interactive program explores a range of engaging topics including animals of New England\, animal engineers\, and local habitats. (Neale Pavilion) \n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nRaptor Migration – Which raptors stay here all winter long and how far do others go during their annual journeys? Learn about the amazing migratory species that call VINS home. (Hawkfly) \n12:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nTree Games – Test your knowledge and learn how to tell the difference between some common species\, from maples and oaks to hemlocks and pines! (August Pavilion) \n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM\nForest Walk – Learn to identify the plants that support our diverse fauna while keeping your eyes out for signs of animal activity. If we’re lucky\, perhaps we’ll spot some critters too! (Meet at the Canopy Walk entrance) \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\nForest Walk – Come wander through the woods with us! Our trails are teeming with a variety of plants and wildlife. Learn to identify the plants that support our diverse fauna while keeping your eyes out for signs of animal activity and if we’re lucky\, perhaps we’ll spot some critters too! (Meet at the Canopy Walk entrance) \n1:00PM – 1:45PM\nBird Migration Research – Migration is a spectacular natural phenomenon that researchers have just scratched the surface of. Advancements in technology now permit for formerly impossible questions to be asked and answered. Learn about where the birds go\, and how they get there\, in this presentation by the Vermont Center for Ecostudies’ Kevin Tolan. (Neale Pavilion) \n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM\nForest Walk – Come wander through the woods with us! Our trails are teeming with a variety of plants and wildlife. Learn to identify the plants that support our diverse fauna while keeping your eyes out for signs of animal activity and if we’re lucky\, perhaps we’ll spot some critters too! (Meet at the Canopy Walk entrance) \n2:00 PM – 2:25 PM\nSongbird Aviary Tour – Visit VINS resident songbirds and learn how you can help the birds in your backyard. (Songbird Aviary) \n2:30 PM – 3:00 PM\nRaptor Feeding Time – Ask VINS staff and volunteers your questions about our resident raptors on exhibit while they get their dinner. \n3:00 PM – 3:30 PM\nRaptor Migration – Which raptors stay here all winter long and how far do others go during their annual journeys? Learn about the amazing migratory species that call VINS home. (Hawkfly) \n4:00 PM – 4:15 PM:\nHawk on the Walk – Enjoy the forest from the treetops as our Harris’ Hawk glides between the branches around our Forest Canopy Walk. (Canopy Walk) \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/autumn-wildlife-celebration-2/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T171500
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Canopy\nSunday\, September 7 / 4 – 5:15 PM\nGeneral Public: $26\, VINS Members: $22; Registration is required as space is limited. \nThis class is fully enrolled – Join the waitlist \nWelcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on VINS’ Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the fall foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations\, standing poses\, balance poses\, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome. \nDetails For Participants:\nParticipants should dress in layers for being outdoors and bring a yoga mat.\nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 13 and up may participate with an adult.\nIn the event of rain\, this event will be relocated to a covered outdoor area. \nAbout the Instructor:\nSharon Comeau has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2005. She started as an apprentice under Leslie Carleton’s fine tutelage\, and received certification from Yoga Alliance in 2010\, after studying with Deb Neubauer and Todd Norian. Sharon came to yoga from her interest in movement\, as an athlete and dancer for most of her life. She started with Bikram Yoga\, moved to the Upper Valley and in her yoga practice into vinyasa yoga\, and her teacher training was in Hatha Yoga\, focused on the Anusara School of Yoga. Known for her attention to detail\, kind teaching\, and heart-centered themes\, Sharon is pleased to welcome yogis of all traditions and levels into her classes. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/yoga-in-the-canopy-14/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T150000
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SUMMARY:Animal Crossing: VINS!
DESCRIPTION:Animal Crossing: VINS!\nSaturday\, September 6 / 10 AM- 3 PM\nFREE\, no registration required \nTom Nook needs your help! There’s a whole new village spanning the habitats here at VINS and the animal villagers have plenty of chores for you to do; cleaning up their environment\, restoring habitat\, and completing surveys for community science\, and of course\, no chores go without compensation! Earn prizes completing activities such as catching insects\, to add to your critter-pedia (iNaturalist)\, building homes for our village’s tiniest residents\, planting native wildflowers in the meadow and pulling out invasives\, digging for and identifying fossils\, collecting things on a woodland scavenger hunt\, and making crafts! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/animal-crossing-vins/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T101500
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Canopy\nSunday\, August 24 / 9 – 10:15 AM\nSunday\, September 7 / 4 – 5:15 PM\nGeneral Public: $26\, VINS Members: $22; Registration is required as space is limited.\n$2 off each additional registration if you sign up for multiple sessions. Enter Discount Code: MULTI25 at checkout. \nRegistration full. Join the waitlist. \nWelcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on VINS’ Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations\, standing poses\, balance poses\, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome. \nDetails For Participants:\nParticipants should dress in layers for being outdoors and bring a yoga mat.\nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 13 and up may participate with an adult.\nIn the event of rain\, this event will be relocated to a covered outdoor area. \nAbout the Instructor:\nSharon Comeau has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2005. She started as an apprentice under Leslie Carleton’s fine tutelage\, and received certification from Yoga Alliance in 2010\, after studying with Deb Neubauer and Todd Norian. Sharon came to yoga from her interest in movement\, as an athlete and dancer for most of her life. She started with Bikram Yoga\, moved to the Upper Valley and in her yoga practice into vinyasa yoga\, and her teacher training was in Hatha Yoga\, focused on the Anusara School of Yoga. Known for her attention to detail\, kind teaching\, and heart-centered themes\, Sharon is pleased to welcome yogis of all traditions and levels into her classes. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/yoga-in-the-canopy-13/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T170000
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Summer
DESCRIPTION:Summer Poems: Thursday\, August 14\nFall Poems: Dates TBD\nWinter Poems: Dates TBD\n3:30 – 5 PM \nCost: $14 General Public ($2 discount per session if sign up for multiple sessions – Use code MULTI25 in Shopping Cart)\nVINS Members – free \nAdvanced registration required as space is limited. Register today. \nJoin VINS Executive Director Alden Smith to explore the poetry of Robert Frost.  Each session will be dedicated to reading and interpreting poems relevant to the season. \nThese workshops will involve gentle trail walking through the woods and meadow of the VINS Nature Center\, visiting natural spaces reminiscent of locations Frost wrote about. Poems will be sent to participants in advance of each session for those who want to read the poems ahead of time. The workshops will include walking\, presentation\, and discussion. \nEach session will be unique; come for all of them or just one! \nDetails for Participants: \nClasses will be held outdoors.  Participants should dress for the weather.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/robert-frost-through-the-seasons-6/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T120000
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SUMMARY:Tracking Pollinators: Conservation at Home
DESCRIPTION:Tracking Pollinators: Conservation at Home\nSaturday\, August 9 / 10:30 AM – 12 PM\nRain date: Saturday\, August 23\nGeneral Public: $8\, VINS Members: Free \nAdvanced registration is required as space is limited. Register Today \nPollinators are in your garden\, along your hiking trails\, and even along the side of the road\, but many species are declining across the globe. To save them\, we first need to learn more about them. \nJoin the Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) at VINS for a walk and talk through the meadow and pollinator gardens.  Become more familiar with our local pollinators and efforts in the Upper Valley to conserve them\, and discover ways to get involved in conservation right in your backyard. \nDetails for Participants:\nThis program will be held outside and include a short walk through the pollinator gardens and meadow. Please wear weather-appropriate\, tick-conscious clothing. \nBring a smartphone to join VCE’s community science projects on iNaturalist during the walk.\nThis walk and talk is designed for an adult audience\, but all ages are welcome. \nRain Date:\nWeather can be unpredictable.  If rainy weather forces us to postpone this event\, VINS will notify participants to confirm attendance for the rain date. \nPresenter Bios:\nThis event will be co-led by Dana Williams\, Community Science Coordinator for VCE\, and by members of VCE’s Plant Provenance team.  Learn more about Vermont Center for Ecostudies at vtecostudies.org. \n 
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/tracking-pollinators-conservation-at-home/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T101500
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Canopy\nSundays\, August 3 & 24 / 9 – 10:15 AM\nSunday\, September 7 / 4 – 5:15 PM\nGeneral Public: $26\, VINS Members: $22; Registration is required as space is limited.\n$2 off each additional registration if you sign up for multiple sessions. Enter Discount Code: MULTI25 at checkout. \nRegister Today \nWelcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on the Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations\, standing poses\, balance poses\, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome. \nDetails For Participants:\nParticipants should dress in layers for being outdoors and bring a yoga mat.\nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 13 and up may participate with an adult.\nIn the event of rain\, this event will be relocated to a covered outdoor area. \nAbout the Instructor:\nSharon Comeau has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2005. She started as an apprentice under Leslie Carleton’s fine tutelage\, and received certification from Yoga Alliance in 2010\, after studying with Deb Neubauer and Todd Norian. Sharon came to yoga from her interest in movement\, as an athlete and dancer for most of her life. She started with Bikram Yoga\, moved to the Upper Valley and in her yoga practice into vinyasa yoga\, and her teacher training was in Hatha Yoga\, focused on the Anusara School of Yoga. Known for her attention to detail\, kind teaching\, and heart-centered themes\, Sharon is pleased to welcome yogis of all traditions and levels into her classes. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/yoga-in-the-canopy-12/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Summer
DESCRIPTION:Summer Poems: Thursdays\, July 31 & August 14\nFall Poems: Dates TBD\nWinter Poems: Dates TBD\n3:30 – 5 PM \nCost: $14 General Public ($2 discount per session if sign up for multiple sessions – Use code MULTI25 in Shopping Cart)\nVINS Members – free \nAdvanced registration required as space is limited. Register today. \nJoin VINS Executive Director Alden Smith to explore the poetry of Robert Frost.  Each session will be dedicated to reading and interpreting poems relevant to the season. \nThese workshops will involve gentle trail walking through the woods and meadow of the VINS Nature Center\, visiting natural spaces reminiscent of locations Frost wrote about. Poems will be sent to participants in advance of each session for those who want to read the poems ahead of time. The workshops will include walking\, presentation\, and discussion. \nEach session will be unique; come for all of them or just one! \nDetails for Participants: \nClasses will be held outdoors.  Participants should dress for the weather.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/robert-frost-through-the-seasons-7/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T155851Z
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SUMMARY:Moth Ball
DESCRIPTION:Moth Ball\nSaturday\, July 26 / 9 PM – 10 PM\n$15 Per Person; $12 VINS Members \nRegister today \nEver wonder what that bug is fluttering around your porch light at night? Join a VINS educator on the Forest Canopy Walk at night for the chance to observe\, ID\, and learn all about the moths and nocturnal insects of Vermont through the simple and fun technique of moth fishing! While waiting for our fluttering friends\, meet one of our Owl Ambassadors who depend on these insects for food and learn how to help out insects near you! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/moth-ball-2/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131039
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SUMMARY:The Art of Flight: A Fundraiser for VINS
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Flight: A Fundraiser for VINS\nThursday\, July 24 / 5:30 – 7:30 PM\n$100 per person \nOnline ticket sales are now closed. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. \nExperience an enchanting evening where the beauty of birds meets the power of art in support of VINS’ mission. This special fundraising celebration offers guests the unique opportunity to explore VINS through exclusive behind-the-scenes programming while enjoying craft beer from Lawson’s Finest Liquids\, light appetizers\, live acoustic music by the Chad Hollister Trio\, a silent auction and inspiring presentations. Whether you’re passionate about wildlife conservation or simply love connecting with your community for a great cause\, this memorable gathering promises to be an evening of discovery\, music\, and philanthropy that directly benefits the important work of protecting wildlife and their habitats. \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors! \n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/the-birds-of-vins-artistry-fundraiser/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T101500
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CREATED:20250429T163728Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Canopy\nSundays\, July 20\, August 3 & 24 / 9 – 10:15 AM\nSunday\, September 7 / 4 – 5:15 PM\nGeneral Public: $26\, VINS Members: $22; Registration is required as space is limited.\n$2 off each additional registration if you sign up for multiple sessions. Enter Discount Code: MULTI25 at checkout. \nRegister today \nWelcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on VINS’ Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations\, standing poses\, balance poses\, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome. \nDetails For Participants:\nParticipants should dress in layers for being outdoors and bring a yoga mat.\nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 13 and up may participate with an adult.\nIn the event of rain\, this event will be relocated to a covered outdoor area. \nAbout the Instructor:\nSharon Comeau has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2005. She started as an apprentice under Leslie Carleton’s fine tutelage\, and received certification from Yoga Alliance in 2010\, after studying with Deb Neubauer and Todd Norian. Sharon came to yoga from her interest in movement\, as an athlete and dancer for most of her life. She started with Bikram Yoga\, moved to the Upper Valley and in her yoga practice into vinyasa yoga\, and her teacher training was in Hatha Yoga\, focused on the Anusara School of Yoga. Known for her attention to detail\, kind teaching\, and heart-centered themes\, Sharon is pleased to welcome yogis of all traditions and levels into her classes. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/yoga-in-the-canopy-5/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Drawing from Nature: Pollinators and Good Garden Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from Nature: Pollinators and Good Garden Bugs\nA Workshop with Watercolor and Ink\nSaturday\, July 19 / 9 AM – 12 PM\nGeneral Public: $52\, VINS Members: $47\nRegistration required as space is limited. Register Today \nOther Drawing from Nature class dates \n\nSaturday\, August 16 – Predators of the Sky\nSaturday\, September 20 – Fall Botanicals\n\nWe will begin this second class of our Drawing from Nature Series by exploring the summer wildflowers blooming in the VINS meadow. While outside\, we’ll look closely at the diversity of pollinators visiting these blossoms and discuss identification techniques. Then\, we’ll bring our references (both photos and specimens) indoors to experiment with brushstrokes and color. We will spend the rest of the workshop creating images in our nature journals. \nLearn tips and tricks for drawing as well as for creating vivid pages that depict personal natural history experiences. Drawing\, sketching\, and watercolor\, experience not necessary\, all skill levels welcome. \nThis is the second class in our Drawing from Nature 2025 workshops. Join us for one class or the whole series. Sign up for multiple sessions and get a $5 discount on all classes. Use discount code MULTI25 in your cart. \nParticipant Details:\nSpend a full day at VINS. Purchase discounted admission to the VINS Nature Center for $5. Discount available only to registered participants on the day of the workshop. \nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 10 and up may participate with an adult. No registration fee required for an adult accompanying a youth participant unless the adult also plans to participate in the workshop. \nSuggested Materials: \n\nA water bottle\nA high-quality journal with heavyweight\, mixed media\, or watercolor paper\nHB pencil or mechanical pencil\,\nAn eraser\nMicron pen size 01 and/or 005\nOptional: your preferred art medium such as watercolor\, gouache\, or colored pencils\n\nInstructor Bios:\nCynthia Moulton\nCynthia finds that observing and recording in a field journal enhances our engagement with the natural world. Teaching courses in ecology\, animal diversity and biological illustration at Castleton University for the last 25 years has allowed her and her students to explore science through pen and ink\, graphite and colored pencil. \nLois Moulton\nLois has been passionate about science illustration for years\, creating numerous personal nature journals from her travels and time outdoors. As an educator at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, she has been incorporating art as a tool for observation into her science classes since 1995. Lois specializes in watercolor and pen & ink. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/drawing-from-nature-class-class-2-pollinators-and-good-garden-bugs-a-workshop-with-watercolor-and-ink/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T153000
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Summer
DESCRIPTION:Summer Poems: Thursdays\, July 17 & 31\, August 14\nFall Poems: Dates TBD\nWinter Poems: Dates TBD\n3:30 – 5 PM \nCost: $14 General Public ($2 discount per session if sign up for multiple sessions – Use code MULTI25 in Shopping Cart)\nVINS Members – free \nRegister today. Advanced registration required as space is limited. \nJoin VINS Executive Director Alden Smith to explore the poetry of Robert Frost.  Each session will be dedicated to reading and interpreting poems relevant to the season. \nThese workshops will involve gentle trail walking through the woods and meadow of the VINS Nature Center\, visiting natural spaces reminiscent of locations Frost wrote about. Poems will be sent to participants in advance of each session for those who want to read the poems ahead of time. The workshops will include walking\, presentation\, and discussion. \nEach session will be unique; come for all of them or just one! \nDetails for Participants: \nClasses will be held outdoors.  Participants should dress for the weather.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/robert-frost-through-the-seasons-8/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T101500
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Canopy\nSundays\, July 13 & 20\, August 3 & 24 / 9 – 10:15 AM\nSunday\, September 7 / 4 – 5:15 PM\nGeneral Public: $26\, VINS Members: $22; Registration is required as space is limited.\n$2 off each additional registration if you sign up for multiple sessions. Enter Discount Code: MULTI25 at checkout. \nRegister today \nWelcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on the Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations\, standing poses\, balance poses\, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome. \nDetails For Participants:\nParticipants should dress in layers for being outdoors and bring a yoga mat.\nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 13 and up may participate with an adult.\nIn the event of rain\, this event will be relocated to a covered outdoor area. \nAbout the Instructor:\nSharon Comeau has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2005. She started as an apprentice under Leslie Carleton’s fine tutelage\, and received certification from Yoga Alliance in 2010\, after studying with Deb Neubauer and Todd Norian. Sharon came to yoga from her interest in movement\, as an athlete and dancer for most of her life. She started with Bikram Yoga\, moved to the Upper Valley and in her yoga practice into vinyasa yoga\, and her teacher training was in Hatha Yoga\, focused on the Anusara School of Yoga. Known for her attention to detail\, kind teaching\, and heart-centered themes\, Sharon is pleased to welcome yogis of all traditions and levels into her classes. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/yoga-in-the-canopy-4/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS\nJuly 5\, October 4\, 2025\, & January 3\, 2026 / 9 – 10 AM \nJoin us for Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS\, a special morning experience designed for visitors who prefer a quieter\, less crowded environment. From 9:00-10:00 AM\, we minimize noise\, crowds\, and other sensory stimuli throughout our exhibits and trails. Guests are welcome to stay and explore at their own pace until our regular closing time (5:00 PM April-October\, 4:00 PM November-March). Regular admission applies. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/sensory-friendly-hour-at-vins/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Visitor Programs
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS\nJuly 5\, October 4\, 2025\, & January 3\, 2026 / 9 – 10 AM \nJoin us for Sensory Friendly Hour at VINS\, a special morning experience designed for visitors who prefer a quieter\, less crowded environment. From 9:00-10:00 AM\, we minimize noise\, crowds\, and other sensory stimuli throughout our exhibits and trails. Guests are welcome to stay and explore at their own pace until our regular closing time (5:00 PM April-October\, 4:00 PM November-March). Regular admission applies. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/sensory-friendly-hour-at-vins-apr5/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T171500
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Canopy\n\nSunday\, June 29 / 4 – 5:15 PM. Class full. Register for the waitlist here.\nSunday\, July 13 & Sunday\, July 20 / 9 – 10:15 AM\nSunday\, August 3 & Sunday\, August 24 / 9 – 10:15 AM\nSunday\, September 7 / 4 – 5:15 PM \nGeneral Public: $26\, VINS Members: $22; Registration is required as space is limited.\n$2 off each additional registration if you sign up for multiple sessions. Enter Discount Code: MULTI25 at checkout. \nRegister today \nWelcome to a yoga class like you’ve never experienced before. Ascend into the treetops on VINS’ Forest Canopy Walk and immerse yourself in the beauty of the summer foliage. Expect a slow-flow class that will incorporate sun salutations\, standing poses\, balance poses\, and brief meditation. All levels of experience are welcome. \nDetails For Participants:\nParticipants should dress in layers for being outdoors and bring a yoga mat.\nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 13 and up may participate with an adult.\nIn the event of rain\, this event will be relocated to a covered outdoor area. \nAbout the Instructor:\nSharon Comeau has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2005. She started as an apprentice under Leslie Carleton’s fine tutelage\, and received certification from Yoga Alliance in 2010\, after studying with Deb Neubauer and Todd Norian. Sharon came to yoga from her interest in movement\, as an athlete and dancer for most of her life. She started with Bikram Yoga\, moved to the Upper Valley and in her yoga practice into vinyasa yoga\, and her teacher training was in Hatha Yoga\, focused on the Anusara School of Yoga. Known for her attention to detail\, kind teaching\, and heart-centered themes\, Sharon is pleased to welcome yogis of all traditions and levels into her classes. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/yoga-in-the-canopy-3/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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