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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.
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LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250319T150240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T200029Z
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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.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/fiddlehead-foray/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
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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
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
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-2/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250422T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T134628Z
UID:11016483-1745490600-1745492400@vinsweb.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250409T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T211409Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250409T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T211409Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250409T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T211409Z
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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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250409T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T211409Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250409T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T211409Z
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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/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250409T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T211409Z
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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/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250409T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T211409Z
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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/2025-04-14/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250320T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T124841Z
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SUMMARY:OBSERVER Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:OBSERVER Film Screening\nApril 13 / 3 PM\nRuntime: 94 minutes\nTicket holders for OBSERVER will be invited to stay after the film and experience the Nature Center after hours\, until 6:00.\n$13 General Admission\, Free for VINS members* \nGet Tickets \nOBSERVER embarks on an experiment in which a series of keen-eyed observers – scientists\, artists\, a hunter – are brought to a range of locations around the world\, and asked to simply describe what they see. What unfolds is a deep exploration and celebration of the power of observation: what happens when you find new ways to sense & perceive the world around you? \nAttend the film screening of OBSERVER at the VINS Nature Center on April 13. This award-winning documentary challenges viewers to slow down and rediscover the art of seeing\, revealing how different perspectives can transform our understanding of both natural and human environments. Ticket holders for Observer will be invited to stay after the film and experience the Nature Center after hours\, until 6:00 pm.  \n \nDirector Biography:\nIan Cheney is a documentary filmmaker. He received bachelor’s & master’s degrees from Yale and a MFA in filmmaking from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. His twelve feature-length films prior to Observer (2025) include King Corn (2007)\, The City Dark (2010)\, The Search for General Tso (2014)\, The Most Unknown (2018)\, Picture a Scientist (2020)\, The Arc of Oblivion (2023) and Shelf Life (2024). He has helmed Wicked Delicate Films since 2003. A former MacDowell Fellow & Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT\, he has taught at Yale College & the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. You can read his blatherings on Subtack but don’t bother. He lives in Maine. \n*Tickets must be reserved in advance: Get Tickets \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/observer-film-screening/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T204025
CREATED:20250313T133723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T121615Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife ER
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife ER\nSaturday\, April 12 / 11 AM – 1:30 PM\n$5 per person* (Free for VINS Members) \nThis class is now full. Join the waitlist. \n*The program fee does not include admission to the VNS Nature Center. Participants must pay admission fee upon arrival.  Purchase your admission tickets now. \nEver wonder what it’s like to be a wild bird rehabilitator? What does it take to care for and treat the injured birds at VINS? This program will give you a window in daily life at the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Ambassador Care (CWBRAC). You’ll learn how patients are admitted\, diagnosed\, treated\, and released\, and even meet some of our former patients\, who are now education ambassadors! Hear the stories of how we get these amazing creatures back on their wings in the wild and learn how you can be a wildlife superhero by identifying when animals need your help and what to do to help them! \nDetails for Participants \nThis workshop is designed for families with children ages 6 and up. All family programs require that an adult 18 years and up is present with their child. \nRegistration is required as space is limited. \nThe first part of this program will be attending the public presentation\, Wildlife ER. Afterwards participants will continue on their rehabilitation journey with a VINS Educator. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/wildlife-er-2/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Raptor ID
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Raptor ID\nVirtual Workshop\nThursday\, March 27 / 5:30 PM – 7 PM\n$15 General Public; VINS Members FREE \nRegister Today \nRegister to receive the Zoom link for this event. \nLearn to identify Vermont’s native raptor species with insights from the VINS Research Team\, who study these birds every day. Join us for a course focused on diurnal raptors that breed\, migrate through\, or overwinter in Vermont (note: owls are not included in this presentation). \nThis workshop will introduce key tools for raptor identification\, both up close and at a distance\, including body shape\, size\, flight style\, behavior\, habitat\, season\, and field markings. Using these methods\, we’ll focus on species profiles for Vermont’s 16 raptor species\, with in-depth notes on distinguishing males from females in select species and identifying juveniles versus adults. \nWe’ll wrap up with a quick photo ID quiz and a discussion of helpful resources\, including field guides and apps\, to support your raptor identification skills. \nThis course is open to birders of all ages and experience levels. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/an-introduction-to-raptor-id/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Beginning Watercolor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Watercolor Workshop\nSaturday\, March 22\, 2025 / 9 – 11 AM\nGeneral public: $28\, VINS Members: $18 – materials included\n \nThis class is now full! Join the waitlist. \nLearn to use watercolor paints to capture the beauty of VINS’ resident raptors. \nThis class will explore the fundamentals of watercolor using raptors as models. Artist and VINS educator\, Kelly Gadouas\, has been painting with watercolor for over 25 years and will share tips and tricks for using this medium. This class will introduce several watercolor techniques including wash\, wet brush\, and dry brush to help students produce realistic-looking paintings and develop a color palette inspired by the beauty of nature. \nLearn to control the paint while creating dynamic artwork. \nMaterials will be provided\, however students may bring any supplies that they would like to use. \nAfter the workshop\, 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. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/beginning-watercolor-workshop/
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:20250315T080000
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SUMMARY:Birding Meet-ups
DESCRIPTION:Birding Meet-ups\nSaturday\, March 15\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025* / 7 – 9:30 AM\nSaturday\, June 14\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nFree – no registration required.  Join us for one meet-up or all of them. \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 season of Birding Meet-ups.  Starting in February and running monthly into early summer\, we will observe and track the changes in bird populations as the seasons progress. \nMeet at the VINS Nature Center for these informal gatherings with fellow birders.  The Meet-up 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.  These Meet-ups are 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. \n* May 10\, 2025\, is Global Big Day – an annual worldwide birdwatching event that is part of World Migratory Bird Day. The May 10 Birding Meet-up will begin at 7 AM and run through 9:30 AM and will travel to several locations to maximize the number of birds we can count on this very special day. \nThese Meet-Ups will be held 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.
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LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Birding Meet-ups
DESCRIPTION:Birding Meet-ups\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nSaturday\, March 15\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025* / 7 – 9:30 AM\nSaturday\, June 14\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nFree – no registration required.  Join us for one meet-up or all of them. \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 season of Birding Meet-ups.  Starting in February and running monthly into early summer\, we will observe and track the changes in bird populations as the seasons progress. \nMeet at the VINS Nature Center for these informal gatherings with fellow birders.  The Meet-up 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.  These Meet-ups are 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. \n* May 10\, 2025\, is Global Big Day – an annual worldwide birdwatching event that is part of World Migratory Bird Day. The May 10 Birding Meet-up will begin at 7 AM and run through 9:30 AM and will travel to several locations to maximize the number of birds we can count on this very special day. \nThese Meet-Ups will be held 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.
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LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Hawkwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
DESCRIPTION:Hawkwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry\nSunday\, September 15 / 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM\n$20 per person \n20 person limit \nRegister today! \nWe are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hawkwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Join a VINS educator for this magical event where you can choose your classes and learn all about the real world magic of science! \n\nThe Sorting Hat (Hawkfly): This Predators of the Sky themed program will feature four raptor species\, find out which one suits your house best and learn which bird will make the best messenger for you!\nCare of Magical Creatures (Neale Pavilion): Learn how the educators care for the magical creatures at VINS\, and help create enrichment from some provided supplies. Make sure to brush up on your parseltongue for a scaly animal encounter!\nCrafts and lunch in the Great Hall (August Pavilion): Butterbeer\, Bertie Botts beans\, and chocolate frogs galore! enjoy some tasty treats made by our educators while you craft your very own magic wand!\nHerbology (The Meadow): Search for magical plants to use in your spells in a scavenger hunt\, learn about the magical and medicinal uses of these plants as well as how to ID them in the wild\nPotions (August Pavilion): Mix up a little magic and participate in some hands-on science experiments\, prepare to get messy!\nAstronomy (Neale): Gaze upon galaxies far far away inside of our very own magic crystal ball\, the VINS starlab. learn the mythology behind the constellations and how to identify them for yourself in the night sky!\n\nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
URL:https://vinsweb.org/event/hawkwarts-school-of-witchcraft-and-wizardry/
LOCATION:VINS Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States
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