Courtesy of VINS This watercolor painting of a peregrine falcon is part of an exhibit by Michael Boardman, on display now at VINS. QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to present Maine watercolor artist Michael Boardman […]
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VINS presents, “The Messenger,” plus discussion with avian ecologist
Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will present a showing of the film “ The Messenger ” on Friday, May 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. The film is free and open to […]
Local photography exhibit features VINS’ birds
QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to present local artist Cathy Cone and her photography exhibition featuring VINS’ birds. Cone is an innovator combining digital printing, paint and photography. Cone’s works will be on display at […]
Put your garden to bed with tips from Ron Krupp
Courtesy of VINS Author Ron Krupp will discuss his new book, “The Woodchuck Returns to Gardening” at a talk in Quechee, Sunday. Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will host a gardening […]
Join VINS for a Halloween family celebration; includes Hoots & Howls
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:15 a.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites children and adults alike to Hoots & Howls, a seasonal fall event on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee. Hoots and Howls returns this year […]
Paddlers seek out loons and late-lunch with VINS
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 […]
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 […]
The Outside Story: Living on the fledge
By Carolyn Lorié On a recent afternoon, I was driving along my road in Thetford when I saw a baby ruffed grouse about the size of a pincushion scurry into the bushes. I had the same impulse I did as […]
VINS celebrates all things owls
Feb. 20 – 21 — QUECHEE — Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) for its annual Owl Festival on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate all things owls! They will have a live bird program focusing on […]