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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.
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LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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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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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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Drawing from Nature Class 1: Feathers and Nests
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from Nature Class 1: Feathers and Nests\nA Workshop with Watercolor and Ink\nSaturday\, June 14 / 9 AM – 12 PM\nGeneral public: $52\, VINS Members: $48 \nRegistration required as space is limited. Register Today \nOther Drawing from Nature class dates: \n\nSaturday\, July 19 – Pollinators and Good Garden Bugs\nSaturday\, August 16 – Predators of the Sky\nSaturday\, September 20 – Fall Botanicals\n\nIn this year’s first Drawing from Nature class\, get up close and personal with feathers and nests to appreciate their wonderful textures and intricate details. We will use this class to practice capturing those textures and details using VINS’ collection of artifacts. \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 first 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. \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-1-feathers-and-nests-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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SUMMARY:Birding Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Birding Meetup\nSaturday\, June 14 / 8 AM – 8:45 AM\nFree – no registration required. \nLooking to connect with a community of birders in our area?  Want to hone your ID skills with the help of VINS staff? Join us for a Birding Meetup as we observe and track the changes in bird populations. \nMeet at the VINS Nature Center for these informal gatherings with fellow birders.  The Meetup may take place at VINS or travel as a group to nearby locations such as Dewey’s Pond or the Quechee Gorge to visit the varied habitats of our area. \nGet practice with your birding ID\, and start building your eBird or life lists.  This Meetup is designed for the intermediate to advanced birder who want to hone their ID skills with the help of VINS staff\, but all skill levels are welcome. \nHeld outdoors\, rain or shine.  Participants should dress appropriately.  Field guides and binoculars are recommended.  Binoculars will be available to borrow. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/birding-meet-ups-3-5/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Evening Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Member Appreciation Evening Picnic\nFriday\, June 13 / 5:30 – 7:30 PM\nFREE for VINS Members\, Registration required \nRegister today \nYour support makes everything we do possible! To express our gratitude\, we invite you to join us for a special after-hours event for members-only. Help us kick-off the summer season at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nExclusive “Behind the Scenes” programming from our Wildlife Ambassador Team\nRelaxed evening atmosphere in our beautiful natural setting\nLive music and the Pizza Chef beer truck\nOpen access to the entire Nature Center\, including the Forest Canopy Walk and Adventure Playscape for kids\n\nPicnic Options: \n\nBring your own picnic from home\nPurchase sandwiches and ice cream from our Nature Store (with your member discount!)\nPick up a delicious pizza from our event sponsor\, Quechee Pizza Chef\, on your way in\n\nThis event is FREE for members* but please RSVP if you’re planning to attend and include if you’re hoping to purchase a Vermont Snack Shack sandwich from the Nature Store. \nSpecial thanks to our Title Sponsor: Quechee Pizza Chef\nSupporting Sponsor: Farrell Distributing Corp. \n*Note: This event is for household members only. You may not use a Library Membership to get in.\nNeed to renew your membership? Click here to renew your membership online before the event to get in for free! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/member-picnic2025/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Spring Poems: Thursday\, June 12\nSummer Poems: Thursday\, 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 \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-2/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Ambassador Photo Contest
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Ambassador Photo Contest\nSubmissions accepted May 18 – June 12 \nSubmissions period is now closed. \nCalling 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 passion for wildlife photography. \nAnimal Ambassadors Included in the Photo Contest\nArizona\, Golden Eagle – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nLaGuardia\, Snowy Owl – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nAddison\, Northern Harrier – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nQuechee\, Blue Jay – Found at the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Ambassador Care\nTurt\, Wood Turtle – Found during Live Reptile Programs*\nRandolph\, Turkey Vulture – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nWyoming\, Bald Eagle – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nMinnesota\, Bald Eagle – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nNorthfield\, Broad-Winged Hawk – Found during Live Bird Programs*\nOrange\, American Crow – Found during Live Bird Programs*\nHartland\, Barred Owl – Found during Live Bird Programs*\nBloomfield\, Red-Tailed Hawk – Found during Live Bird Programs*\nWest Virginia & Fairchance\, Eastern Screech Owls – Found in the Bird Enclosures \n*We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see every VINS Ambassador during Live Animal Programs at the VINS Nature Center. Our Ambassadors may be unavailable due to outreach programs\, their health and wellness\, or inclement weather. \nContest Specifications: \n\nUp to 3 submission per person\nPhotos must be at least 1600×1200 pixels at 300 DPI\nSubmission deadline: June 12\nFile Format: JPEG\, PNG\nBasic photo adjustments allowed\nWinners notified by July 1\n\nQuestions? Contact Emily Beach at ebeach@vinsweb.org
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/wildlife-ambassador-photo-contest/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Spring Poems: Thursdays\, May 29 & June 12\nSummer 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 \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-3/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Day
DESCRIPTION:Clean Water Day: A Celebration of VINS Founder\, David Laughlin\nMay 17\, 2025 / 10 AM – 5 PM\nGeneral Admission \nJoin us for a day-long celebration on May 17 honoring the environmental legacy of VINS Founder David Laughlin (February 17\, 1940 – September 6\, 2024). This family-friendly event celebrates all things clean water\, beginning with the pivotal water quality efforts\, led by Laughlin in the early 1970s\, that transformed the Ottauquechee River and set new standards for environmental protection. From interactive wildlife programs and guided nature walks to hands-on water-themed activities\, visitors of all ages will discover the incredible impact one person can have on preserving our natural world. Explore raptor programs\, engage with stream ecology\, and participate in fun games that bring environmental education to life. Come celebrate clean water\, local wildlife\, and the vision of a true environmental pioneer! \nEvent Schedule:\n\nAll-day activities (10:00AM – 4:00PM) \nVINS History Photo Gallery (Neale Pavilion)\nA self-guided tour through the history of VINS! Enjoy the stories and photographs posted near the entrance to the Neale Pavilion and learn more about how founder David Laughlin and others helped build the environmental organization we are today.  \nResearch at VINS (Neale Overhang)\nJoin VINS Researchers at an activity table with Rudi from the White River Partnership to learn about invasive rusty crayfish and participate in hands-on research. \nWater Droplets Game (Hawkfly Lawn)\nJourney through the water cycle as a water droplet. Follow the flow of water downhill using our outdoor ramps! \nAquatic Wildlife (Canopy Walk)\nCan you collect all the pieces of a healthy stream habitat so that your brook trout can survive? \nPop-up Play with Water! (Pop-up Corner)\nExperiment with water\, funnels and tubes with our mobile magnet wall.  What path can you design for the water to follow? \nLife in the Pond (August Pavilion)\nOur youngest visitors will love to get up close with real red-winged blackbird nests\, turtle shells\, and beaver-chewed sticks! Help complete our pond picture by adding animals to their habitats\, then create your own mini pond habitat with natural materials. Learn where pond animals live – in the water or along the edges? Little ones will love our special puppet show and songs about pond friends! \nTrout Station (Outside the Forest Exhibit)\nJoin members of the VINS Research Team to learn about our Trout In the Classroom program. We’ve been raising our own trout here at VINS all year long and will be releasing them at 12:30pm and 3:30pm today! \nFamily Fishing (outside the August Pavilion)\nTest your fishing skills with magnets. Visit our mobile pond to see how many fish you can catch. \n  \nTimed Programs: \n10:30AM – 11:00AM: Puppet Show (August Pavilion)\nFor our youngest visitors\, start your day with a beloved puppet show from VINS Educators!  \n10:00AM – 2:30PM: Crayfish with Rudi (Neale Overhang)\nJoin Rudi from the White River Partnership to learn about invasive rusty crayfish and participate in hands-on research. \n10:30AM – 12:00PM: Guided Gorge Walk (Meet at the Nature Store)\nJoin watershed scientists with Dan “Rudi” Ruddell on a guided walk of the beautiful Ottaquechee Gorge whose waters helped inspire the founding of VINS. Learn all about water and the wildlife that depend on it as well as how we can keep it healthy and clean for generations to come. \n11:00AM – 11:30AM: Predators of the Sky (Hawkfly)\nJoin us as we explore the natural world through the eyes of raptors.  \n11:30AM – 12:30PM: Evaporation Station (August Pavilion)\nImagine water vapor dissolving into the air by playing with our windtube and scarves. \n11:45AM – 12:45PM: Stories of David Laughlin (Neale Pavilion)\nJoin VINS Executive Director\, Alden Smith\, former Executive Director Charlie Rattigan\, and other special guests to hear inspiring stories about David Laughlin (February 17\, 1940 – September 6\, 2024)\, including his conservation achievement and the founding of VINS. \n12:00PM – 3:00PM: Black River Action Team (Neale Overhang)\nMeet Kelly Stettner from the Black River Action Team and learn about river macroinvertebrates. \n12:00PM – 1PM: Trout Release (Outside the Forest Exhibit)\nLearn from the VINS research team about the process of hatching and raising Trout in the Classroom and why a healthy ecosystem is critical for trout. \n12:30PM – 12:50PM: Songbird Aviary Tour (Songbird Aviary)\nMeet the resident songbirds that call the aviary home. Learn all about these backyard species and how you can help their wild counterparts. \n1:00PM – 3:00PM: Exploring River Ecology with our Stream Table (August Pavilion)\nUse the VINS Stream Table to model stream ecology and erosion on a fast time-scale. Experiment with water flow and sediment deposition\, the safest places for human and animal habitats\, where to build roads and culverts\, and how to prevent erosion with the strategic planting of trees and sod. \n2:00PM – 2:30PM: Predators of the Sky (Hawkfly)\nJoin us as we explore the natural world through the eyes of raptors. \n2:30PM – 3:30PM: Guided Nature Walk (Meet by the Snowy Owl enclosures)\nJoin watershed scientist Dan “Rudi” Ruddell on a guided walk along the VINS trails. View the Ottauquechee River and Dewey’s pond from the observation platform\, and learn all about how the land affects water and what ways we can protect our waterways. ADA accessible. \n2:30PM – 3:00PM: Raptor Feeding Time (Raptor Exhibits)\nThere is always a lot to learn from our resident avian ambassadors! Follow along as our resident raptors are given their dinner. Ask about their wild counterparts\, their conservation\, or their individual stories. \n3:00PM – 4:00PM: Water Droplet Roll (Hawkfly)\nSend a water droplet ball tumbling down ramps and curves to mimic water’s journey through the water cycle. \n3:30PM – 3:45PM: Hawk on the Walk (Canopy Walk)\nFollow along as our VINS Staff guide our resident Harris Hawk as they fly between the branches above the canopy walk! (Weather dependent.) \n3:30PM – 4:30PM: Trout Release (Outside the Forest Exhibit)\nLearn from the VINS research team about the process of hatching and raising Trout in the Classroom and why a healthy ecosystem is critical for trout. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/clean-water-day-a-celebration-of-vins-founder-david-laughlin/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Spring Poems: Thursday\, May 15\, 29\, June 12\, 2025\nSummer Poems: Thursday\, July 17\, 31\, August 14\, 2025\nFall Poems: Dates TBD\nWinter Poems: Dates TBD\n3:30 – 5 PM \nCost: $12 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-4/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Spring Poems: May 15\, May 29\, June 12\nSummer Poems: July 17\, July 31\, August 14\nFall Poems: Dates TBD\nWinter Poems: Dates TBD\n3:30 – 5 PM \nCost: $12 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.
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LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:VINS Night Owls
DESCRIPTION:VINS Night Owls\nSaturday\, May 10 / 5 – 7:30 PM\nEvent Ticket: $37 general public\, $32 VINS Members – Ticket includes meal provided by Trail Break*\nEvent Ticket + Drink Deal: $45 general public\, $40 VINS Members – Ticket includes meal provided by Trail Break*\, and choice of a margarita or beer \n*Meal includes choice of burrito or two tacos & one side (taxes included) \nTickets must be purchased in advance as space is limited. Only those who purchase tickets before 4 PM on May 8\, 2025 are guaranteed food and drinks at the event. \nGet tickets today. \nJoin 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. \nTRAIL BREAK’s taco trailer will be on site for their first event of the season! Come enjoy their food & beverage offerings at the event and then plan to head to their Quechee restaurant once they reopen for the season the following week! \nHow is it exactly that the Peregrine Falcon was brought back from the brink of extinction? What is an evolutionary arms race and why are ducks in the running to win it all? Well\, the answers to these and many other nature questions you may have aren’t necessarily PG. At the VINS Night Owls event\, you’ll have a chance to get answers to all the questions you can’t ask during the day! \nAttend a live raptor program where we hold nothing back and let it all fly. Listen in a series of Ted-style talks with VINS educators to take a deep dive into topics such as raptor anatomy\, courtship and mating\, and conservation history. VINS’ exhibits\, Canopy Walk\, and spider web will all be open to the young at heart during this event. Finally\, wrap up the evening with some friendly competition in a VINS inspired game of trivia. \nDetails: \n\nNo outside food or drink permitted during this event.\nFinal admission for this event is 7 PM.\nThis event is entirely outdoors and attendees should plan to dress for the weather.\nTickets for this event are non-refundable and non-transferable.\n\n \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/vins-night-owls/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day with Tropicos Colombia & VINS
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day with Tropicos Colombia & VINS\nSaturday\, May 10 / 10 AM – 5 PM\nIncluded with General Admission \nCelebrate World Migratory Bird Day with our amigos in Colombia! Tropicos Colombia is a conservation organization dedicated to scientific research and education about tropical and migratory bird species. Located along the Pan-American flyway\, millions of migratory birds from all over North America find winter homes in Colombia’s diverse tropical forests.  \nWe’re celebrating our connection via raptors (or rapaces) like the Broad-winged Hawk\, (or Busardo Aliancho) who lives in the temperate forests of Vermont from April – September\, and in the tropical forests of Colombia from October – March.  \nCome visit VINS on World Migratory Bird Day to see some of the art Tropicos Colombia’s students have created as they learn about what makes raptors an important part of the environment\, and feel inspired to make some art of your own! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day-with-tropicos-colombia-vins/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Fiddlehead Foray
DESCRIPTION:Fiddlehead Foray\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 / 10 – 11:30 AM\nThursday\, May 8\, 2025 / 4:30 – 6 PM\nGeneral Public: $12\, VINS Members: Free \nPurchase tickets here. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. \nFiddleheads have a very narrow season\, only lasting from late April to early May. During that time\, foragers fan out across Vermont’s woodlands in search of these culinary treasures.\nThe workshop will explore the trails of the VINS Nature Center\, ending in an Ostrich Fern glade\, where participants can harvest fiddleheads to take home along with a suggested recipe for cooking them. Participants will be introduced to foraging safety as well as the sustainability and ethics of harvesting wild edibles. \nDetails for Participants:\nParticipants should bring water and a bag for carrying their harvest. This workshop will be held outdoors; participants should dress for the weather. All ages welcome. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Fiddlehead Foray
DESCRIPTION:Fiddlehead Foray\nSaturday\, May 3\, 2025 / 10 – 11:30 AM.  Registration is full! Join the Waitlist.\nThursday\, May 8\, 2025 / 4:30 – 6 PM — Register Today\nGeneral Public: $12\, VINS Members: Free \nAdvanced registration is required as space is limited. \nFiddleheads have a very narrow season\, only lasting from late April to early May. During that time\, foragers fan out across Vermont’s woodlands in search of these culinary treasures.\nThe workshop will explore the trails of the VINS Nature Center\, ending in an Ostrich Fern glade\, where participants can harvest fiddleheads to take home along with a suggested recipe for cooking them. Participants will be introduced to foraging safety as well as the sustainability and ethics of harvesting wild edibles. \nDetails for Participants:\nParticipants should bring water and a bag for carrying their harvest. This workshop will be held outdoors; participants should dress for the weather. All ages welcome. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/fiddlehead-foray-2/
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:20250425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T110000
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\nMonday – Friday /10:30 AM – 11 AM\nIncluded with General Admission \nJoin 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. \nMeet a VINS Educator outside the Forest Exhibit. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders-2/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165735
CREATED:20250422T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T134628Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\nMonday – Friday /10:30 AM – 11 AM\nIncluded with General Admission \nJoin 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. \nMeet a VINS Educator outside the Forest Exhibit. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders-2/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T165735
CREATED:20250422T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T134628Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\nMonday – Friday /10:30 AM – 11 AM\nIncluded with General Admission \nJoin 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. \nMeet a VINS Educator outside the Forest Exhibit. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders-2/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T103000
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\nMonday – Friday /10:30 AM – 11 AM\nIncluded with General Admission \nJoin 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. \nMeet a VINS Educator outside the Forest Exhibit. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T110000
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CREATED:20250409T153308Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\nMonday – Friday /10:30 AM – 11 AM\nIncluded with General Admission \nJoin 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. \nMeet a VINS Educator outside the Forest Exhibit. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\nMonday – Friday /10:30 AM – 11 AM\nIncluded with General Admission \nJoin 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. \nMeet a VINS Educator outside the Forest Exhibit. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T110000
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\nMonday – Friday /10:30 AM – 11 AM\nIncluded with General Admission \nJoin 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. \nMeet a VINS Educator outside the Forest Exhibit. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/natural-wonders/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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