Saturday, Oct. 15 — QUECHEE — A festive year of appreciation for volunteers, members, visitors, sponsors, supporters, and neighbors will culminate with a celebration of Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) history and co-founders. A deep understanding of the VINS […]
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Falconry, the ‘Sport of Kings’ celebrated Saturday, Sept. 3 at VINS Nature Center
Saturday, Sept. 3 — QUECHEE — Lords and Ladies all are invited to celebrate the Sport of Kings—falconry. Experience the history, language, and traditions of this 3,000-year-old practice of hunting alongside a trained raptor. Join us for our flighted raptor […]
The Skinny Pancake announces Free Crepe Day, April 20
Wednesday, April 20, all day — QUECHEE— The Skinny Pancake will be serving up Choco Nutty & Sugarshack crepes for free at its six locations across the region. The closest option in central Vermont is in Quechee (7161 Woodstock Road/Route […]
Quechee renters forced out of at least 18 apartments
By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger Without leases for protection, dozens of renters in Quechee will soon need to find new places to live. On Friday, Jan. 28, residents of at least 18 units in two Quechee apartment buildings received notice that they […]
Halloween at VINS
Saturday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — Join VINS for the day to celebrate Halloween. Our programs have a “Halloweeny” theme and includes Scales and Serpents and Owls in Myth and Legend. Schedule Animal artifacts 10 […]
Global Village Foods moves into former Singleton’s space
By Victoria Gaither QUECHEE — The lights are back on at the former Singleton’s General Store in Quechee. Global Village Foods, which now operates in the space, has been busy turning the inside into a food manufacturing facility for […]
VINS announces owl festival events
Saturday, Sept. 18 — QUECHEE — Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) as it celebrates owls this fall. The annual owl festival will take place at VINS Nature Center in Quechee on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. […]
Balloon pilots remember colleague on eve of festival
By Katy Savage With the 41st annual Quechee Balloon Festival coming up Labor Day weekend, many balloon pilots are remembering a lost colleague. Balloon pilot Brian Boland, 72, of Thetford, died July 15 after he fell out of his basket […]
Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival lifts off for 41st anniversary
Hartford Area Chamber prepares for Balloon Festival Sept. 3-5—QUECHEE—The Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, the longest running hot air balloon festival in New England, will celebrate its 41st anniversary when thousands are expected to flock to central […]
VINS new spring program schedule
QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is welcoming the spring season by extending open hours at the center and offering new daily programs. Beginning May 1, VINS resumed live bird programs, and the Forest Exhibit and Reptile Room will […]