Saturday, April 16—QUECHEE—Come to the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS) for a day of all things owly! Gather with live owls from all over the world, discover their life stories, join in a craft, and play games. Spice up […]
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VINS presents ‘Snowy Owls in the Arctic’
April 8 at 6 p.m. — QUECHEE — Perched at the top of the food web are Arctic birds like the snowy owl, rough-legged hawk, and gyrfalcon who need to consume small mammals in order to survive. But how much […]
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Good bag and a clear night
By Gary Salmon You know that there is a big difference between waiting for spring and embracing winter. One involves a warm fire, a good book/Netflix, hot chocolate, and windows to the world both inside and out — a certain […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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VINS announces Insect Festival 2021: bugs, bees, caterpillars
Aug. 6-7 — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is excited to announce the 2021 Incredible Insect Festival! New this year, VINS invites everyone to join for both virtual and in-person events. On Friday, Aug. 6 at 6 […]
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2021 Summer Guide
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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 […]
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VINS hosts Earth Day photo contest
Friday, April 23—As the snow melts away and buds begin to burst, there are so many reasons to celebrate spring! Leading up to VINS celebration of Earth Day on April 24, we ask you to share with us your favorite sign of […]
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Give a hoot about owls at VINS’ annual festival
Courtesy VINS Learn about types of owls and meet a few resident ones, at VINS during its variety of owl programs this month.