By Curt Peterson About a dozen of Ed Finley’s neighbors and friends were gathered by their vehicles on a Clay Hill Road meadow in Hartland to witness release of a red-tailed hawk that had been rehabilitated at Vermont Institute […]
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VINS celebrates 50 years
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 […]
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VINS hosts owl festival
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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