Small Wonders
Inspires preschool children to discover the natural world around them together with their care providers. VINS's newest education publication, Small Wonders: Nature Education for Young Children is now available! Featuring nearly 300 hands-on activities for the very young, Small Wonders is a delightful introduction to the natural world for children aged 3-6. Click here for more information. Available in the VINS Nature Shop in Quechee, Vermont or order online.

Hands-On Nature
Touch your world – Get your Hands-On Nature:Information and Activities for Exploring the Environment with Children. Click here for more information. Available in the VINS Nature Shop in Quechee, Vermont or order online here. For more information on these publications, email education@vinsweb.org.

Environmental Learning for the Future (ELF)
Awakens the natural curiosity of elementary school children through hands-on explorations of the natural world with the guidance of parent and community volunteers.

Environmental Citizenship
Challenges students in grades 5 - 12 to make informed decisions that balance human and wildlife needs by understanding ecological systems and conducting field investigations

Outreach
Delivers dynamic and interactive natural science programs to communities across Vermont and beyond

Regional Education Centers and Programs
Exciting programs are being offered at a VINS Center near you!
Quechee (VINS Nature Center)
Manchester

2008 VINS Nature Camps for the School Year and Summer Season: Click here for full details.

For information about school visits at the VINS Nature Center , please visit our Nature Center program page.

Teacher Professional Development Workshops
for Preschool through Grade 12 Educators:
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Nature's Canvas
An Integrated Approach to Teaching About the Environment
A Week-Long Workshop for K-6 Teachers in Summer 2008
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New - Avian Rehabilitation Workshops for 2008!!
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VINS is a member of Vermont Statewide Environmental Education Programs
Click here to visit the Vermont SWEEP website