Join us on a journey of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. Designed for families with young children, this short interactive program explores a range of engaging topics including animals of New England, Animal Engineers, and local habitats.*

Location changes daily – inquire at the Nature Store.

*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only.

For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

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Take flight with us for an unforgettable experience! We’ll show you the unique nature of some of the world’s most highly skilled predators – raptors! In this live bird demonstration you’ll gain an up-close view and an in-depth understanding of these majestic birds. What makes a bird a raptor? How sharp are those talons? What does an owl’s wing sound like as it moves through the air? Join a ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Educator and explore these adaptations and meet some of these birds up close.

For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

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How do we keep our amazing education birds in good shape? How do we teach our birds new behaviors, so they can showcase how they would behave in the wild? It all takes training. Join our Wildlife Ambassador team for a training session with one or more of our birds as we help them learn new things, or simply get their exercise in!

For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

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Join our raptor care-givers for feeding time! Learn about the habits and history of each of the resident raptors at ºÚÁÏ¿Æ as you watch them enjoy their daily meal.

Meet at the Bald Eagles enclosure.

For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

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Take flight with us for an unforgettable experience! We’ll show you the unique nature of some of the world’s most highly skilled predators – raptors! In this live bird demonstration you’ll gain an up-close view and an in-depth understanding of these majestic birds. What makes a bird a raptor? How sharp are those talons? What does an owl’s wing sound like as it moves through the air? Join a ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Educator and explore these adaptations and meet some of these birds up close.

For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

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Keep an eye out while exploring the Forest Canopy Walk at this time. You might get the chance to watch a Harris’s Hawk diving and weaving among the trees!

Held on the Forest Canopy Walk. This program is weather dependent.

For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

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After ºÚÁÏ¿Æ closes at 6 PM, head over to the other side of the gorge to support our neighboring businesses — The Visitor Center, Two, Global Village Foods, Public House, Whisper Hill, and others — as they throw a Happy Bridge Happy Hour to bring the whole neighborhood together. Come on over to Quechee and join us all!

General Admission applies. For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

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Join us on a journey of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. Designed for families with young children, this short interactive program explores a range of engaging topics including animals of New England, Animal Engineers, and local habitats.*

Location changes daily – inquire at the Nature Store.

*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only.

For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

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We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hawkwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Join a ºÚÁÏ¿Æ educator for this magical event where you can choose your classes and learn all about the real world magic of science!

• The Sorting Hat: This Predators of the Sky themed program will feature four raptor species, find out which one suits your house best and learn which bird will make the best messenger for you! HawkFly
• Care of Magical Creatures: Learn how the educators care for the magical creatures at ºÚÁÏ¿Æ, and help create enrichment from some provided supplies. Make sure to brush up on your parseltongue for a scaly animal encounter! August Pavilion
• Crafts and Lunch in the Great Hall: Butterbeer, Bertie Botts beans, and chocolate frogs galore! enjoy some tasty treats made by our educators while you craft your very own magic wand! August Pavilion
• Herbology: Search for magical plants to use in your spells in a scavenger hunt, learn about the magical and medicinal uses of these plants as well as how to ID them in the wild. The Meadow
• Potions: Mix up a little magic and participate in some hands-on science experiments, prepare to get messy! August Pavilion
• Astronomy: Gaze upon galaxies far far away inside of our very own magic crystal ball, the ºÚÁÏ¿Æ starlab. learn the mythology behind the constellations and how to identify them for yourself in the night sky! Neale Pavilion

*Limted to 20 people.

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Chaperones are not required to register for the program, but must on the day for entry into the Nature Center.

For more information, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org.

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Take flight with us for an unforgettable experience! We’ll show you the unique nature of some of the world’s most highly skilled predators – raptors! In this live bird demonstration you’ll gain an up-close view and an in-depth understanding of these majestic birds. What makes a bird a raptor? How sharp are those talons? What does an owl’s wing sound like as it moves through the air? Join a ºÚÁÏ¿Æ Educator and explore these adaptations and meet some of these birds up close.

For more information, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.

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