By Liz DiMarco Weinmann As many of us look forward to a happier 2022, Covid is still ruling our world, and we are facing the most sunlight-challenged months of the year. No wonder many of us want to hunker down […]
Tag: Vermont Institute of Natural Science
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. […]
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.
VINS offers wildlife photography class, Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.— Join Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) and World Story Exchange for Year of the Bird: Capture the Beauty of Birds on Camera on Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Organizers will introduce guests to the basics of […]
VINS welcomes families to seek owls
Friday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.—QUECHEE—Vermont Institute of Natural Science welcomes all to its annual Family Owl Prowl, Friday, Feb. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Discover “Hooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and learn about the secret life […]
Learn about local raptors with VINS
Courtesy of CCCA An owl sits patiently perched in a tree. His markings make him blend well with nature.
VTF&W expert to discuss climate change and its effect on wildlife
Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will host an important and captivating talk with Tom Rogers from VT Fish and Wildlife Department on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the VINS Nature Center Classroom. An […]
Join VINS for Hoots & Howls, annual Halloween celebration
Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites children and adults alike to its 13th annual Hoots & Howls event on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee. Hoots & Howls returns this year with another […]
VINS honors 15 years of “The Outside Story”
Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for an all-day event celebrating both the publication of a new book—“The Outside Story, Volume 2”—and the 15-year legacy of […]
VINS celebrates Father’s Day with free admission for dads
Courtesy of VINS Get up close with the resident raptors at VINS with free admission for dads on Father’s Day. Sunday, June 19 at 10 a.m. — QUECHEE — In honor of Father’s Day, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will […]