Register Now for VINS Nature Camps
“My daughter loved camp”. “This was the only camp [our daughter] begged to be in again this year.” “Wonderful activities — great learning experience and presented in a fun and creative way. Bravo!” These are just a few of the many glowing comments shared by parents following VINS Nature Camps last summer. Nearly 300 children…
Wild Woodpecker
Remember the pileated woodpecker we took into our care back in December? Well, she bid the VINS staff and members of the public adieu Feb. 29 at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee, VT, taking a beautiful flight back into the wild woods. More than 30 people gathered to watch this crested bird leave our…
Climate Change & You
UPDATE : Due to severe weather this event is rescheduled for March 18th, 7:00-8:30. By Ian Miyashiro, VINS Staff The topic of climate change can evoke strong emotions in people. Denial, fear, hope, panic and inspiration are just a few emotions I experience every time I read a report, a magazine or watch one of…
1 Blue Jay, 2 Goldfinches, 3 Chickadees…
Take Part in the Great Backyard Bird Count! By Sara Eisenhauer, VINS Wildlife Keeper and Educator Birding is a passion of mine. From early childhood to adulthood, it has never faltered. Hearing the sweet call of the song sparrow in spring or the chattering of a black-capped chickadee in the winter warms my heart. Birding…
Looking to the Stars
By Hannah Putnam Environmental Educator In New England, sunny winter days turn into crisp nights with clear skies that are perfect for stargazing. I have been fascinated by the star-filled night sky ever since I was a child. One of the first constellations that I learned to identify was Orion, with his belt of three…
Master the ‘Figure 8’
If you are a licensed rehabilitator, in the process of earning a rehab license, or are a VINS volunteer, please join the VINS Wildlife Services staff at our Workshops for Wildlife Rehabilitators. In this series of seven courses, you’ll learn to perfect a “figure 8” wing wrap, plus much, much more. The series, which begins…
Lots of Hooting to be Had!
What would Halloween be without an owl? Maybe some creepy crawlies? How about a bat cave? Well don your costume and see all up-close — and much more — at VINS’ annual Hoots and Howls event.Hoots and Howls features a fun, non-scary guided tour around the VINS grounds, where guests can meet critters that crawl,…
