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Molly Hutchins
Marketing Director
Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
802-359-5001 x220
mhutchins@vinsweb.org


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) signs contract with the Winooski Valley Park District to deliver VINS Nature Camp Programs at the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington, VT.
Quechee, VT – March 14, 2008 – The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) has signed a contract with the Winooski Valley Park District to deliver VINS Nature Camp Programs at the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington, VT.
“Our relationship with the Park District is a great example of how VINS is working with other community organizations to bring its conservation message to more communities throughout Vermont,” stated John Dolan, President of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. “Having camp experiences for children on the beautiful Ethan Allen site will provide a wonderful setting for them to explore nature.” “We are pleased VINS Campers will discover all the Homestead has to offer. This park includes two wetlands boardwalks, a river and stream, fields, forest and floodplain. Ethan and Fanny's restored frontier farmhouse adds to the conservation message,” exclaimed Jennifer Ely, General Manager, Winooski Valley Park District. “[VINS] camps are very well regarded and offer new experiences for the children in our area.”

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is providing 10 weeks of VINS Nature Camps for children in first through sixth grades at Ethan Allen Homestead. Some of the camp programs include Animal Superheroes, Earth Explorers, Winged Wonders, Eco-Adventurers and River Time.

For registration information go to:
http://www.vinsweb.org/programs/camps/VINSCamp2008.html

For 35 years, VINS has nurtured children's and adults' interest in wildlife and the environment through its school-based environmental education programs, summer and holiday camps, community environmental education and research programs, and nationally acclaimed avian rehabilitation work. VINS' programs enable children and adults of all ages to gain direct exposure to real current science and learn the value and importance of being good stewards of the natural world.

Founded in 1972, The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is a non-profit member supported environmental education and research organization headquartered in Quechee, Vermont. VINS' mission is to protect our natural heritage through education and research designed to engage individuals and communities in the active care of their environment.