Join us for a day exploring the amazing diversity of mammals. Discover the specialties of our furred cousins and find out how important they are to our ecosystems. Meet a few live mammals that could live in your backyard with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, and explore the wonderful world of goats with Five Rooster...
Welcome to the fascinating world of insects at VINS’ Incredible Insect Festival! Visit with the Caterpillar Lab as they showcase a wide selection of native caterpillars. Learn about the importance of pollinators while you meet a local beekeeper and get up close and personal with invertebrates of all shapes with Uncharted Wild. Learn how important...
Join us for a day celebrating all things reptiles! From turtle shells to snake smells, you will discover the amazing world of reptile adaptations. Enjoy close encounters, hands-on activities, crafts and more! Science speakers from the Vermont Herpetological Atlas and Orianne Society will cover current topics about both turtles and snakes in the state, so...
Join us for a day-long celebration on May 17 honoring the environmental legacy of VINS Founder David Laughlin (February 17, 1940 – September 6, 2024). This family-friendly event celebrates all things clean water, beginning with the pivotal water quality efforts, led by Laughlin in the early 1970s, that transformed the Ottauquechee River and set new...
Owl FestivalSaturday, April 26 / 9 AM – 5 PMJoin us for a day of all things owl! Meet live owls from all different habitats and discover their life stories. Join in a craft inspired by owls, and play games to test your own owl skills. Learn all about the amazing world of owls and...
