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Just because we are spending more time at home and distancing ourselves from others doesn't mean the learning has to stop! Check out some virtual engagement opportunities to reinvigorate your at-home learner.
 

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Dinosaur Descendants

This is part of our Dinosaurs! Video Series

Friday, May 8

Believe it or not, dinosaurs live among us... Well, at least some of their traits and characteristics do! Join us for an encounter with some dinosaur descendants and find out the traits that have lasted over thousands, even millions of years!
 
Migratory Raptor Encounter

This is part of our Seasonal Changes Video Series

Wednesday, May 13

Why do birds migrate? For warmer temperatures? Reliable food sources? You'll find out about what triggers bird migration, the hardships birds often face during migration, and what traits they have to ease their journey.
 
Raptor Encounter

This is part of our Science in the Community Video Series

Friday, May 22

Meet a variety of different raptor species and ask all of your burning questions in real time! A VINS Environmental Educator is excited to be your raptor expert.
American Kestrel Encounter

 
This is part of our Life in a Meadow Video Series

Wednesday, May 27

They may be small, but American kestrels are mighty! With extreme agility, these tiny falcons navigate a meadow and snatch up insects and small rodents with ease. Learn about their amazing adaptations and talk with our Environmental Educators in real time.

Upcoming Events

04 Dec

Small Works Gallery Exhibit

10am - 6pm

Small Works: An annual holiday exhibit featuring artworks and fine crafts that celebrate the season. Opening Reception: Friday, November 14th from 5:30-7:30pm The Small Works exhibit features size-restricted 2-D and 3-D artwork and fine crafts by area local artists. Paintings and prints 144 square...

04 Dec

Toddler Story Time at NWPL

10:30am - 11:30am

Join the NWPL to read a few books on a theme of the week. Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years. Duration: 30-60 minutes.

04 Dec

Celtic Cooking Class

6pm - 9pm

Chef Ted will guide you in preparing a comforting shepherd’s pie and a luscious sticky toffee pudding with warm toffee sauce. Along the way, you’ll pick up useful cooking tips and techniques to carry into your everyday kitchen life. Join us for a relaxed, hands-on class at our hilltop idyll. Weather...

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