Friday, Feb. 6 at 5:15 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites winter-loving adults (21 and above) to join the Winter Wine and Dine on Friday, Feb. 6 from 5:15 – 9 p.m. This event is the perfect way to celebrate a winter night in Vermont: a beautiful, evening hike in the woods followed by a savory, candle-lit meal at the historic Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm.
Led by a VINS educator, participants will snowshoe (depending upon conditions) or hike the trails at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee from 5:30 – 7 p.m., while learning how plants and animals survive the cold and discovering some of the hidden secrets of the landscape. Hikers will then make their way inside for a delicious three-course meal in the Quechee Inn’s Porter Library from 7:30 – 9 p.m.
The Winter Wine & Dine event is presented in partnership with the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm. The event is $50 for members and $60 for the general public. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 4 by calling 802-359-5000, ext. 223. Participants should dress warmly and bring a headlamp if possible. Please indicate whether you will need to rent snowshoes from the VINS Nature Store for this event as there is an additional $3 rental fee from our store the day of the event. Supplies and sizes are limited, so participants are encouraged to bring their own snowshoes.
For more info, visit www.vinsweb.org, call 802-359-5000. In case of inclement weather, the event will be re-scheduled for Feb. 8.
