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SUMMARY:Early Access for Members
DESCRIPTION:Early Access for Members\n9:30 – 10 AM\nSaturday\, August 31 \nWe invite our Members to enjoy early access to the Nature Center! Arrive at 9:30 AM for a quieter experience with fewer crowds. Take a peaceful walk through the meadow\, hike on our scenic trails\, explore our exhibits\, or enjoy a quiet moment with one of our exhibit Ambassadors. We look forward to welcoming you! \nPlease present a photo ID with your digital Membership card for entry to the Nature Center. Contact members@vinsweb.org with any questions. \nNot a member? Join us today to get this benefit! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Early Access for Members
DESCRIPTION:Early Access for Members\n9:30 – 10 AM\nSaturday\, July 27\nSunday\, August 4\nSaturday\, August 10\nSunday\, August 11\nSaturday\, August 17\nSaturday\, August 31 \nWe invite our Members to enjoy early access to the Nature Center! Arrive at 9:30 AM for a quieter experience with fewer crowds. Take a peaceful walk through the meadow\, hike on our scenic trails\, explore our exhibits\, or enjoy a quiet moment with one of our exhibit Ambassadors. We look forward to welcoming you! \nPlease present a photo ID with your digital Membership card for entry to the Nature Center. Contact members@vinsweb.org with any questions. \nNot a member? Join us today to get this benefit! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Bat Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Bat Bonanza\nSaturday\, August 17 / 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM\n$5 per person\n20 person limit \nRegister today! \nWant to know what creatures go bump in the night? Join a VINS educator for a night hike to learn all about bats and bat detection. Using an echo-`meter\, get the chance to hear the calls of different bats and identify them as they echo- locate the world around them. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Early Access for Members
DESCRIPTION:Early Access for Members\n9:30 – 10 AM\nSaturday\, August 17\nSaturday\, August 31 \nWe invite our Members to enjoy early access to the Nature Center! Arrive at 9:30 AM for a quieter experience with fewer crowds. Take a peaceful walk through the meadow\, hike on our scenic trails\, explore our exhibits\, or enjoy a quiet moment with one of our exhibit Ambassadors. We look forward to welcoming you! \nPlease present a photo ID with your digital Membership card for entry to the Nature Center. Contact members@vinsweb.org with any questions. \nNot a member? Join us today to get this benefit! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Early Access for Members
DESCRIPTION:Early Access for Members\n9:30 – 10 AM\nSunday\, August 11\nSaturday\, August 17\nSaturday\, August 31 \nWe invite our Members to enjoy early access to the Nature Center! Arrive at 9:30 AM for a quieter experience with fewer crowds. Take a peaceful walk through the meadow\, hike on our scenic trails\, explore our exhibits\, or enjoy a quiet moment with one of our exhibit Ambassadors. We look forward to welcoming you! \nPlease present a photo ID with your digital Membership card for entry to the Nature Center. Contact members@vinsweb.org with any questions. \nNot a member? Join us today to get this benefit! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Early Access for Members
DESCRIPTION:Early Access for Members\n9:30 – 10 AM\nSaturday\, August 10\nSunday\, August 11\nSaturday\, August 17\nSaturday\, August 31 \nWe invite our Members to enjoy early access to the Nature Center! Arrive at 9:30 AM for a quieter experience with fewer crowds. Take a peaceful walk through the meadow\, hike on our scenic trails\, explore our exhibits\, or enjoy a quiet moment with one of our exhibit Ambassadors. We look forward to welcoming you! \nPlease present a photo ID with your digital Membership card for entry to the Nature Center. Contact members@vinsweb.org with any questions. \nNot a member? Join us today to get this benefit! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Early Access for Members
DESCRIPTION:Early Access for Members\n9:30 – 10 AM\nSaturday\, July 27\nSunday\, August 4\nSaturday\, August 10\nSunday\, August 11\nSaturday\, August 17\nSaturday\, August 31 \nWe invite our Members to enjoy early access to the Nature Center! Arrive at 9:30 AM for a quieter experience with fewer crowds. Take a peaceful walk through the meadow\, hike on our scenic trails\, explore our exhibits\, or enjoy a quiet moment with one of our exhibit Ambassadors. We look forward to welcoming you! \nPlease present a photo ID with your digital Membership card for entry to the Nature Center. Contact members@vinsweb.org with any questions. \nNot a member? Join us today to get this benefit! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Early Access for Members
DESCRIPTION:Early Access for Members\n9:30 – 10 AM\nSaturday\, July 27\nSunday\, August 4\nSaturday\, August 10\nSunday\, August 11\nSaturday\, August 17\nSaturday\, August 31 \nWe invite our Members to enjoy early access to the Nature Center! Arrive at 9:30 AM for a quieter experience with fewer crowds. Take a peaceful walk through the meadow\, hike on our scenic trails\, explore our exhibits\, or enjoy a quiet moment with one of our exhibit Ambassadors. We look forward to welcoming you! \nPlease present a photo ID with your digital Membership card for entry to the Nature Center. Contact members@vinsweb.org with any questions. \nNot a member? Join us today to get this benefit! \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:Remarkable Reptile Day
DESCRIPTION:Remarkable Reptile Day\nSaturday\, June 22 / 10 AM – 5 PM\nIncluded with General Admission \nJoin us for a day celebrating all things reptiles! From turtle shells to snake smells\, you will discover the amazing world of reptile adaptations. Enjoy close encounters\, hands-on activities\, crafts and more! Recount the history and current status of the iconic Timber Rattlesnake here in New England with naturalist Thomas Tyning. Meet live reptile ambassadors with the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum and Uncharted Wild to learn all about these Remarkable Reptiles! \nALL DAY \n\nCold-blooded Crafts\nGet inspired by the beauty of reptiles and create something fun to take home! (August Pavilion)\nReptile Games\nGet stompin’ and slitherin’ as you explore the world of reptiles. Includes water games. (Next to August Pavilion)\nReptiles on the Forest Canopy Walk\nThink you can identify Vermont’s reptiles? Come visit the Forest Canopy Walk to test your knowledge and learn more about the reptiles that might call your backyard home. (Forest Canopy Walk)\n\n10:30 AM – 10:50 AM / Turtle Breakfast\nHow did the turtle fly south for the winter? In this storytime program\, meet Turt and Jersey\, VINS Ambassador Turtles\, as they have their morning stroll and breakfast. (Hawkfly) \n11 AM – 12 PM / Reptiles of the World\nUncharted Wild will delight folks of all ages as they present reptiles from around the world. (Hawkfly) \n12 PM – 1 PM / Timber Rattlesnakes of New England\nOf all the animals with backbones found in New England\, none are more endangered than the timber rattlesnake. Famous for its uniqueness to the new world\, impressively rattled tail\, remarkable ability to survive New England winters\, and complex behaviors that are just beginning to be understood\, the timber rattlesnake is more than just fascinating. Take a journey through history to understand how rattlesnakes once fascinated early settlers before nearly being hunted to extinction\, to today where many people are coming to recognize that all wildlife has a place in our environment. Thanks to the work of dedicated researchers and advances in technology\, we can now better appreciate the captivating lives of New England timber rattlesnakes. (Neale Pavilion) \n1 PM – 2 PM / Reptiles of the World\nUncharted Wild will delight folks of all ages as they present reptiles from around the world. (Hawkfly) \n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM / Reptiles of New England\nMeet reptiles that call New England home with the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. (Hawkfly) \n3:30 PM – 4 PM / Reptile Mythbusting\nAre snakes really deaf? Can a turtle change shells? Let’s bust some common myths surrounding our cold-blooded friends! (Hawkfly) \n4 PM – 4:30 PM / Raptor Encounter\nMeet one of our avian education ambassadors up close! (Hawkfly) \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Crafts with Critters
DESCRIPTION:Crafts with Critters\nSunday\, June 16 / 5 PM – 6 PM\n$15 per person (15 person limit) \nRegister today! \nHave you ever wanted to make art alongside a bird of prey? Artists of all ages are invited to meet an ambassador bird and learn all about raptors while exploring your artistic side. New and younger artists can enjoy crafting along a live step by step demo\, while more experienced artists can draw inspiration from our live avian model and create a work of art from life; all this\, while learning about the fascinating natural history of North America’s birds of prey! Participants can craft from provided materials or bring their own supplies for some feather-tastic fun\, then take home a special souvenir of the experience! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Dinosaur Discoveries
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaur Discoveries\nSunday\, May 19 / 11 AM – 1 PM\n \nRegistration is full. Join the waitlist. \nJoin a VINS educator as we explore dinosaur discoveries! Meet some of T. Rex’s great-great grandchildren\, and get a chance to touch a living fossil in a program featuring VINS live animal ambassadors. Next brush up on your paleontology skills and join a scavenger hunt for dinosaur bones. Follow clues and learn facts to put together pieces of a dinosaur mystery. Lastly\, join in for some Jurassic crafts\, learn how fossils are made\, and design your very own dino! \n*Pre-registration is required\, while registration for the event is free\, general admission is due upon arrival. \n**The first part of this program will be attending the public program\, Birds are Dinosaurs\, after the program\, registrants will continue on their jurassic journey with an educator. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day\nSaturday\, May 11\n10 AM to 5 PM\n Included with General Admission \nCome celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at VINS to learn all about the spectacular seasonal movement of wild birds. Why do some birds migrate? How can they make such incredible long-distance journeys? Learn how raptors like the ones that call VINS home migrate\, and join two guest speakers as they dive into the importance of wetland habitats like bogs for migratory birds and the life of one of Vermont’s iconic migratory birds – the Common Loon! And this year’s theme is the important role of insects in the survival and migration of so many birds.  \nProgram Schedule:  \n11 AM – 11:30 AM / Raptor Migration\nJoin VINS as we delve into the amazing journey of migration! We’ll meet migratory raptors as well as residents\, and learn about the benefits and challenges of making a thousand-mile journey every single year of your life. (Hawkfly) \n12:30 PM – 12:50 PM / Songbird Aviary Tour\nSpend some time in our newest exhibit – the Songbird Aviary! An educator will familiarize you with this special group of birds and point out the ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard. (Songbird Aviary) \n1 PM – 2 PM / Seasons at a New England Bog with Bob Fleck\nNew England is home to many fresh and saltwater wetlands\, among them bogs and fens. Each of these vital and sensitive habitats is a living\, breathing entity that changes every time you stop by. Join photographer Bob Fleck on a photographic journey to witness the dramatic seasonal changes that occur throughout the year; the transitions in the plant and animal communities that call these special environments home. In particular\, focusing on bird migration\, to highlight the diverse array of birds that depend on bogs for safety and refuge during their annual migrations. Afterward\, Bob Fleck will be available to sign copies of his book\, Seasons at a New England Bog. (Neale Pavilion)  \n2 PM – 2:30 PM / Insect Migration\nJoin VINS as we discuss the vast array of insects that also migrate huge distances every year\, and why they are so important for the birds that depend on them. (Neale Pavilion)  \n2:30 PM – 3 PM / Raptor Feeding Time\nFollow along as our resident raptors are given their dinners. Ask about their wild counterparts\, their conservation\, or their individual stories. There is always lots to learn from our resident avian ambassadors! (Raptor Enclosures – Bald Eagle) \n3 PM – 4 PM / A Look at Loons with Ian Clark\nWith their haunting cries and beautiful plumage\, common loons are an iconic symbol of the northern wilderness. Join photographer Ian Clark to follow the journey of a Common Loon family during the breeding season here in Vermont. Stick around for a reception to ask questions and enjoy some light refreshments. (Neale Pavilion) \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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SUMMARY:Wildlife ER
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of Earth Day! \nWildlife ER**\nSunday\, April 21 / 11 AM – 1:30 PM\nIncluded with general admission*\n \nJoin Our Waitlist \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 into daily life at the VINS Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation & Ambassador Care. 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! \n*Pre-registration is required\, while registration for the event is free\, general admission is due upon arrival. \n**The first part of this program will be attending the public program\, Bird ER\, after the program\, registrants will continue on their rehabilitation journey with an educator. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.
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