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Traditional Outreach Programs
Let us bring our traveling toolbox of environmental education right to your doorstep! VINS’ Traditional Outreach Programs feature stunning slides, "touchable” artifacts, and live animals such as falcons, hawks, owls, vultures, snakes, salamanders and turtles. Our 45 to 60-minute programs are available onsite, or can travel within a 2.5 hour radius of VINS Nature center.
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Programs can be custom tailored for groups of children, youth, or adults. Favorites include: Raptor Encounters, Cold Blooded Critters and Animal Tales (view descriptions below).
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45 minute program
3 live birds
Class size: 75 max
$300; $275 non-profit
(discounts with additional programs)
$1/mile added for travel
Raptor Encounters: Live falcons, hawks and owls provide the lens through which we examine food webs, predator-prey relationships and the interdependence of the systems that support life. This first-hand encounter enables participants to understand the defining characteristics that make a bird a raptor and their adaptations for life as a predator on the wing. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials round out this special experience.
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45 minute program
turtle, snake and salamander
Class size: 75 max
$300; $275 non-profit
(discounts with additional programs)
$1/mile added for travel
Cold Blooded Critters: This program explores the characteristics of organisms with live reptiles and amphibians as the focus species. Touchable artifacts and hands-on materials complete the experience as we explore the similarities and differences between these organisms. This first-hand encounter enables participants to explore the importance of amphibians as indicator species and the human population impacts on amphibian ecological systems.
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30-minute program
Class size: 30
Grades preK-K
$200 (without live animal)
$250 (includes live animal)
$1/mile added for travel
Animal Tales: Hear the fascinating story of an animal of your choosing. Listen in on their exciting adventure through culture, history and science. End the program with a live encounter or touchable artifacts. This is an excellent program for libraries, schools and small groups.
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Scouts and Youth Groups
Whether you are a scout leader looking to complete badge work, or the caretaker of a group of children or youth, VINS has the perfect program to suit your needs and interests. Select from our current traditional outreach offerings or VINS Classroom Programs. All VINS programs can be adjusted to meet your unique needs and interests.
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Contact us for reservations and availability.
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