VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE
NATURE CENTER
Quechee, VT

Open daily, now through October 31st, 10am - 5pm

	The Crawl Space Featuring native and exotic arthropods, including Assassin Bugs, Walking Sticks, an Emperor Scorpion, and many more!
Opening Saturday, May 23rd at VINS

EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE, AND LEARN

EXPERIENCE NATURE UP CLOSE AT THE VINS NATURE CENTER

Visit the raptors on display in the enclosures, complete the raptor scavenger hunt, check out the Rehab in Action Exhibit (take a peek behind the scenes through own one way viewing window) and visit the songbird aviary. Explore Fledgling Corner with the native Vermont tank (frogs, fish, turtles and more), song bird nests, and touchables. Be sure to visit the Poison Dart Frogs in the newly rennovated exhibit! You can explore the nature trail system or take on the challenge of the VINS Nature Center Quest, have your lunch in our covered picnic area and shop at the VINS Nature Store.

New for 2009: The Crawl Space, the newest addition to the VINS lineup, features an array of native and exotic arthropods, including Assassin Bugs, a Giant African Millipede and an Emperor Scorpion, among others. The new exhibit will focus on adaptations and how these species have specialized tools that help them find food and offer protection, among other specializations.

ADMISSION:

Adults: $10.00
Seniors (65 plus): $9.00
Youth (3-18): $8.00
Children 2 and under: free
VINS members: free

Groups rates available (for groups of 20 to 250),
special private programs and facilities rentals are also available.
Book your company picnic, family reunion, wedding
or field trip early to insure availability!
To schedule a group rate visit please call 802-359-5000.

Birthday Party Options Available
(Private Bird Programs, Owl Pellet Dissection, Crafts and more...)
- call for options and pricing details!

Directions
The VINS Nature Center is located just 1/4 mile west of the Quechee Gorge on Route 4. From I-89, take Exit 1 to Route 4 West. Please click on the image for a larger map.

Click here for "The Best of the Upper Valley" Map 2007-08. This map includes other area attractions to help you plan your visit.

To learn more about the VINS Nature Center click here to watch a special presentation of Animal Tales created by CATV8.

Photography Policy
If you plan to take photographs while visiting the VINS Nature Center, please click here for VINS Photography Policy.

Awards Received:
2005 Yankee Magazine Editor's Choice
2005 Vermont Public Space Award Recipient
2005 American Institute of Architects Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter Award of Excellence

Memberships