Quechee
posted
Jan 17, 2013
Photo courtesy of VINS
VINS celebrates the delights and wonders of the season in their
annual Winter Wildlife Celebration, full of exciting, educational,
nature- and winter-themed outdoor games and activities for all
ages.
Now that deep snow blankets the landscape and below-zero
temperatures chill trees, bones, and feathers alike, Upper Valley
residents, visitors, and winter sports enthusiasts know that winter
has really arrived. Despite the cold and snow, the folks at the
Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) are still actively
saving birds and serving up their education programs, as they do
all year-round. And on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
VINS invites all of their neighbors to come and revel in the
delights and wonders of the season at the 4th annual VINS Winter
Wildlife Celebration.
Don't miss a fun-filled day of exciting, educational, nature-
and winter-themed outdoor games and activities for all ages. From
the Winter Craft and Story Hour for three- to ten-year-olds to a
birding workshop for ages eleven and up, everyone will find plenty
of activities to enjoy. Explore with VINS' knowledgeable educators
the different types of local wildlife and how they survive in their
winter habitats. Indoor games and crafts will keep you warm in
between outdoor activities. Then relax by the campfire and enjoy
some yummy refreshments. It's sure to be a great time for the whole
family!
Winter Carnival will take place snow or shine, and all
activities are included with general admission to VINS Nature
Center.
VINS' Nature Center, including the Nature Store, is open to the
public daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with live bird programs on
weekends and holidays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. throughout the winter
season. For a detailed Nature Center schedule and the most
up-to-date information about upcoming events and programs at VINS,
please visit www.vinsweb.org.
