VINS Nature Center

 VINS Nature Center:

Vermont Institute of Natural Science
The VINS Nature Center is open daily from 10am – 5pm.

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.

Headquartered in Quechee, VT, on 47 acres of forest, meadow, and rolling hills.










The Reptile Talk

In Vermont, it is illegal for an individual to keep a wild turtle as a pet. 












a shy falcon



American Kestrel


























































a giant spider web hung 50 feet above the floor of the forest






















A family of geese swimming in the river below.












cedar waxwing



We didn't make it to Fairy Land or take any of the trails along the river. You could spend an entire day here. Plan on bringing a lunch and make use of their picnic area, and wear comfortable shoes. Bring plenty of water to keep you hydrated as you will be doing a lot of walking, if you so choose. 



Location: Quechee, Hartford, VT, USA

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