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| UPCOMING EVENTS AT VINS | |
| Events are held at the VINS Nature Center, Quechee, VT, unless otherwise indicated. | |
| June 26 - Aug 1 |
Glass Roots: Contemporary Works in Fused Glass Art Exhibit by Genevieve Cole Aug 1, 12-4pm - Glass Fusing Workshop |
| June 26 - Aug 21 |
VINS NATURE CAMPS - Camp scholarships available. |
| July 18 9:00 am | Protect our Trees from Invasive Pests FREE Workshop |
| Aug 7-30 | Art Exhibit & Workshop with Carrie Hayes. Details coming soon. |
| RECENT EVENTS AT VINS | |
| Mar 11 4:30 pm |
SPRING SPEAKER SERIES Appalachian Treasures: Helping Our Neighbors in Appalachia End Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining |
| Apr 10 4:30 pm |
Spring Speaker Series Wintering Raptors of the Great Basin: Oasis in the High Desert |
| Apr 22 Earth Day 4:30 pm |
Spring Speaker Series Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge - A New Way of Conserving Our Trust Resources |
| Apr 25 All Day |
EARTH DAY EXTRAVAGANZA: Be Water Wise! 11:00-12:00 Wild About Wetlands 1:00-5:00 Be Water Wise with TipTop Pottery 1:30-2:30 Tap vs. Bottled Water with Dr. Michael Blayney 3:00-4:00 Live Bird Program |
| May 9 | INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY: Birds in Culture |
| May 9-16 | 31st ANNUAL VINS BIRDATHON |
| May 23 | VINS NATURE CENTER SUMMER GRAND OPENING featuring new exhibit, THE CRAWL SPACE |
| May 30 | CHANG MEMORIAL FLY-FISHING FEST |
Glass Fusing Workshop
by Genevieve Cole
Saturday, August 1st, 12pm - 4pm
Registration required by July 29 to events@vinsweb.org or 802-359-5000
Fee: $75 (includes $25 materials fee)
Students will learn the basics of glass fusing using a portable glass kiln! Focus will be on glass cutting techniques, design and firing schedules. Make jewelry, small tiles and gifts in your first class! No experience required. Appropriate for teens and adults. Students should bring their own safety glasses. Otherwise, instructor will provide all materials. Sign up early! Space is limited to 10 students.
Protect our Trees from Invasive Pests Workshop
Presented by Amanda Priestly, VT Agency of Agriculture, and Jay Lackey, VT Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
Saturday, July 18, 9am - Noon
Registration required by July 16 to events@vinsweb.org or 802-359-5000
The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) and the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are two destructive East Asian insects that have invaded North American forests and are threatening the health of local hardwood trees. These pests have led to the death and decline of millions of acres of trees across the U.S., including regions close to Vermont. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify these pests and the trees they attack and how to stop the spread of these destructive invasive insects. Free and open to the public. Call VINS at 802-359-5000 to register by July 16.
Chang Memorial Fly-Fishing Fest
in partnership with Trout Unlimited
Saturday, May 30th, 10am - 2pm
RSVP required by May 25th to events@vinsweb.org or 802-359-5000
This event is already full.
Every year, VINS hosts the Chang Memorial Fly-fishing Fest in celebration of the life of David Chang. David loved fly-fishing and realized that this special pastime can only be enjoyed when our rivers, streams and watersheds are clean and healthy. You and your family can learn to tie flies, cast rods and master fly-fishing basics. There will also be opportunities to explore a local pond and discover what necessities the animals in the pond need for survival.
International Migratory Bird Day: Birds in Culture
Saturday, May 9, 2009
International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) celebrates one of the most amazing events in nature—the journey of migratory songbirds from their winter to summer homes. Join VINS as we mark this annual rite of spring with special programs and activities highlighting Birds in Culture.
10:00-11:45 Birding 101
Dr. George Clark will provide an introduction on the basics of bird identification. The talk will begin in the classroom and move outdoors for a bird walk where you can practice your new birding skills. Participants are encouraged to bring a pair of binoculars.
11:00-3:00 Crafts and Activities
(ongoing – learn about birds around the world with crafts and games for children)
1:30-2:30 Birds in Abenaki Culture - CANCELLED
Rachel May White Bear, a representative of the Abenaki Nation, will discuss the spiritual importance of birds in their native culture.
1:30-2:30 Avian Rehab (Replacement Program)
Go on a journey through the eyes of an injured bird from rescue to rehabilitation to eventual release. Get up close with an education bird and learn its story. There will be a special focus on the ways you can help assist birds in their migration.
3:30-4:30 Live Bird Program: Migratory Raptors
(plus a possible rehabilitated bird release)
Earth Day Extravaganza: Be Water Wise!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Join VINS and Tip Top Pottery on April 25th in an Earth Day Extravaganza connecting art and nature at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee, VT. Examine the ways that we can be wise about our use of water, and learn more about the plants and animals that rely on water and wetlands as their habitat. Illustrate the theme “Be Water Wise” on a ceramic tile to be permanently placed at the VINS Nature Center. With trails to the marsh, the Ottauquechee River, a vernal pool, and live animals in our Wild about Wetlands program, there is plenty to spark your imagination!
11:00-12:00 Wild about Wetlands
Live Animal Program with Turtle and Salamander
Field Trip to the Vernal Pool (weather dependent)
1:00-5:00 Be Water Wise
(ongoing - paint your own tile)
1:30-2:30 Tap vs. Bottled Water
Dr. Michael Blayney is the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at Dartmouth College, Vice President of the Hanover Water Works Company, and a member of the New Hampshire Waste Management Council. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Division of Safety at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
3:00-4:00 Live Bird Program
(plus a possible rehabilitated bird release)
VINS Environmental Science Spring Speaker Series
sponsored by Leonard's Gas and Electric, Woodstock, VT
The Environmental Science Speaker Series is most appropriate for adults or teens with an interest in the environment. Certificates will be made available to educators for Continuing Education Units. All lectures in the series will be held at the VINS Nature Center Classroom, located on Route 4, just west of the Quechee Gorge. All lectures are usually an hour long and are free with admission. Call 802-359-5000 for more details. Please help VINS by posting the Spring Speaker Series flyer where appropriate.
Appalachian Treasures: Helping Our Neighbors in Appalachia End Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
featured speaker Lenny Kohm, Appalachian Voices
Wednesday, March 11, 4:30 pm
At the heart of this special event is the stunning Appalachian Treasures slideshow, featuring photos of Appalachia and mining sites, voice
recordings from coalfield residents and traditional Appalachian music. Meet the people who are fighting to protect their homes, their
families and the mountains themselves from the irreversible destruction caused by mountaintop removal. Join Appalachian Voices and
VINS for this powerful and compelling presentation, and learn how you can help our southern neighbors end this destructive practice.
Wintering Raptors of the Great Basin: Oasis in the High Desert
presented by Al Hinde, Ornithologist
Friday, April 10, 4:30 pm
Ornithologist Al Hinde has spent more than 20 years banding and studying the raptors of the Great Basin in Nevada and Utah,
contributing to the knowledge of regional raptor ecology. His studies have led to the discovery of eight major concentration areas of
at least 18 species for these wintering raptors, including Rough-legged Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, Ferruginous Hawks and Great Horned
Owls. Join VINS for a night of exciting tales about Al's studies and travels out West, and learn about his contributions to the field of
ornithology and raptor studies.
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge - A New Way of Conserving Our Trust Resources
presented by Mark Maghini, Refuge Manager, Nulhegan Basin Division, Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
Wednesday, April 22, Earth Day, 4:30 pm
The National Wildlife Refuge System is the world's premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish,
wildlife and plants. The 550 refuges have grown to more than 150 million acres and are home to more than 700 species of birds, 220
species of mammals, 250 reptile and amphibian species and more than 200 species of fish. Local refuge manager, Mark Maghini, will
speak about this national system, as well as how the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge conserves and acquires lands,
manages habitats and provides for wildlife-dependent public uses in New England.
Birding 101
instructed by Dr. George Clark, professor emeritus, University of Connecticut
Saturday, May 9, International Migratory Bird Day, 10:00 am
Join birding expert George Clark for this fun-filled, hands-on bird identification workshop. This program will begin in the classroom
and move outdoors for a bird walk and some field experience. All participants are encouraged to bring a pair binoculars.
Birds in the Abenaki Culture
presented by Rachel May White Bear, Abenaki Nation Representative
Saturday, May 9, International Migratory Bird Day, 1:00 pm
The Abenaki are a tribe of Native American and First Nations people belonging to the Algonquian peoples of northeastern North
America. Rachel May White Bear is a representative of the tribes of Northern Vermont and will be speaking about the spiritual
connection of birds in this Native American people's culture. - CANCELLED
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