Feb. 18-20—QUECHEE—Join the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) for the Great Backyard Bird Count at the Nature Center campus Saturday, Feb. 18 through Monday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Become a citizen scientist for a day, and help […]
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VINS presents dual-artist exhibit
QUECHEE— The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to present the artwork of two VINS volunteers. Richard Sachs and Betsy Carroll Smith each work in a different medium, photography and painting, respectively. The winter exhibition is presented in […]
VINS presents eighth annual Winter Wildlife Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—On Saturday, Jan. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will celebrate the wildlife of winter at the Nature Center with a fun-filled day of family activities. In the morning, join the Birds and Art […]
VINS presents Ice Age Mammals on the Meadow
QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science has re-opened its spectacular outdoor exhibit titled “Ice Age Mammals on the Meadow.” This year, the exhibit features an Irish elk, a dire wolf, a saber-toothed Cat, and a handful of mastodons. The sculptures […]
VINS celebrates and appreciates the snowy owl
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) will celebrate Snowy Owl Appreciation Day on Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This full-day event is just one of the many winter-themed environmental education experiences VINS will […]
VINS presents discussion on global politics and climate change
Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites the public to join in a discussion on global politics and climate change, Brain Buzz: World Climate Exercise, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6-7 p.m. at […]
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 discusses the threat of wind turbines on golden eagles
Saturday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.—QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science will host an important and captivating talk, “Golden Eagles and the Threat of Wind Turbines,” on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9-11 a.m., at the VINS Nature Center. Todd Katzner, […]
VINS presents new Forest Exhibit
Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m.—QUECHEE— The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is proud to announce the opening of its new Forest Exhibit on Saturday, Sept. 3. The exhibit features a creatively designed giant faux tree accompanied by a winding […]
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 […]