Courtesy of VINS A loon floats serenely on glassy water. Paddlers will be looking for the elusive divers with VINS on Sunday. Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites adventure-seeking adults, 21 […]
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43rd annual Quechee Scottish Festival blankets polo fields
Saturday, Aug. 22 at 8 a.m. — QUECHEE — The 43rd Annual Scottish Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the polo fields in Quechee. Sponsored by the Saint Andrew’s Society of Vermont, it […]
Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents August’s Incredible Insect Festival
Courtesy of VINS Encounter live caterpillars at VINS’ Incredible Insect Festival. Saturday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) in celebration of the fascinating world of insects on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to […]
11 New York City children will experience Vermont this summer, thanks to host families
CASTLETON — On Wednesday, July 1, 11 New York City children arrived in Castleton to spend one or two weeks with volunteer host families in South Pomfret, Middletown Springs, Poultney, Killington, Mount Holly, West Rutland, Rutland, Quechee, and Ferrisburgh. Volunteer host […]
VINS honors bald eagles on national holiday
Courtesy of VINS This eagle sculpture created by artist Wendy Klemperer will be dedicated to VINS in memory of Ernest “Babe” Ciardelli, on July 4. Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will celebrate […]
VINS expands “Birds are Dinosaurs” exhibit
Submitted “Anchiornis” was created specifically for VINS’ exhibit “Birds are Dinosaurs,” by paleo-artist Todd Marshall. QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science has expanded its exciting, new exhibit, “Birds are Dinosaurs,” by adding a Pteranodon model with a ten-foot wing span, […]
Balloon festival paints the Quechee sky in 36th year
By Paul Holmes Cloudy skies and colorful balloons make for quintessential photo opportunities. June 19-21 — QUECHEE — Once again, the skies over Quechee and the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire will be filled with hot air balloons ushering in […]
VINS celebrates National Trails Day with ADA- and ABA-standard McNight Trail
Courtesy of VINS A group of young adventurers is led on a guided hike by VINS staff. Saturday, June 6 — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will hold a special event on Saturday, June 6, National Trails Day, to […]
VINS offers “Discovery Sundays” for inquisitive minds
Courtesy of VINS Kids get hands-on experience with science experiments and investigations that engage the mind. Sunday, June 7 — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents “Discovery Sundays” from 12-4 p.m. every Sunday through the end of October. Join […]
Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents a foraging walk
Courtesy of VINS Many wild plants in our local forests are edible; learn which ones in VINS talk. Sunday, May 31 — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents “Foraging for Wild Plants with Arthur Haines” on Sunday, May […]