Visitor Information
The VINS Nature Center Exhibits and Store are open 7 days/week from 10 am to 5 pm!
Daily live bird programs offered on Weekends in May and 7 days/week starting May 24th!
Click here for a preview of spring and summer program offerings for groups!
May 24: Summer Season Grand Opening Event
Tree Houses: Look Who's Living in the Trees
Small Wonders: insect photo exhibit
Rehab in Action: take a peek at our avian rehabilitation team in action
Live Bird Programs at 11:00, 1:30 and 3:30 Daily!
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS!
May 25: Raptor Appreciation Day Celebration
Rehab in Action: take a peek at our avian rehabilitation team in action
Baby Bird Shower @ 2:30
Special Lecture @ 3:30 PM
Owls: From Snowy to Saw-whet
Norman Smith
Sanctuary Director, Blue Hills Trailside Museum & Chickatawbut Hill Education Center
Click here for the full spring lecture series details!
June 7: National Trails Day
June 20: Summer Solstice Celebration
To learn more about the VINS Nature Center click here to watch a special presentation of Animal Tales created by CATV8.
Admission
Adults: $8.00
Seniors (65 plus): $7.50
Children (3-18): $6.50
Children 2 and under: free
2008 Summer Season rates (effective May 24): $9 adults; $8 seniors; $7 children
VINS members: free
Groups rates, special programs and facilities rentals are also available.
To schedule a group rate visit please call 802-359-5000.
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.
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
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