Welcome to VINS
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 4pm.
All outdoor exhibits are open: Raptors, Songbird Aviary, Adventure Playscape, Nature Trails, and the amazing Forest Canopy Walk. Our indoor exhibits are open: Birds Are Dinosaurs, Forest Exhibit, and Reptile Room.
We highly recommend prepurchasing your admission tickets. We welcome all walk-ins.
Contact Us
Nature Center Hours
VINS Nature Center
10 AM to 4 PM Daily
Wild Bird Rehab
802.359.5000 x212
8 AM to 4:30 PM Daily
Visitor Programs
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Natural Wonders
Daily 10:30 AM
A journey of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. -
Raptors Up Close
Daily 11 AM
Explore the natural world through the eyes of raptors. -
Songbird Aviary Tour
Daily 12:30 PM
Spend some time with our songbirds as they fly around you. -
Raptor Feeding Time
Daily 2 PM
Join our raptor care-givers for feeding time.
VT & NH Days – $10 Admission
MARCH 14 & 15 – Get up close with majestic birds, wander through the enchanting Songbird Aviary, climb and play in the Adventure Playscape, trek our scenic Nature Trails, and don’t miss the breathtaking Forest Canopy Walk. Discover the fascinating world of birds in our Birds Are Dinosaurs exhibit, immerse yourself in the wonders of the Forest Exhibit, and come face-to-face with incredible creatures in the Reptile Room.
Winter Wildlife Tracking Workshop
MARCH 15 – In this workshop on tracks and other signs of wildlife, we will investigate wildlife habitat by walking around the nature trails at the VINS. We will be alert for signs of river otters, deer, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, eagles, porcupines, and many other species. Participants should be prepared for walking in snow along woodland trails that are not maintained for human foot travel in the winter.
This event is hosted by Vermont Woodlands and led by Alden Smith, Executive Director at VINS.
Forest Storytime
MARCH 19 & 26 – Join an Educator for our early learner’s storytime sessions. We’ll read stories, play games, sing songs, and laugh with puppets. Each session will focus on a different topic to learn about animals, plants, or other wonders of nature. This experience is designed to help promote connection, exploration, curiosity, and joy for the outdoors. (For ages 5 and younger).
