Vermont Institute of Natural Science
VINS Nature Center

Route 4, 14 mile west of Quechee Gorge, Quechee, VT

Mailing Address:
6565 Woodstock Road
PO Box 1281
Quechee, VT  05059

Telephone: 802-FLY-5000
Fax: 802-359-5001
www.vinsnaturecenter.org
www.vinsweb.org

Located on 47 acres near Vermont's Little Grand Canyon, the Quechee Gorge, the VINS Nature Center features one of North America's most impressive collections of live birds of prey, such as hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons. The VINS Nature Center, which opened in June of 2004, also features a variety of fun and educational programs and exhibits for children and adults of all ages; a walking trail leading to the Ottauquechee River and the Quechee Gorge; and a Nature Store filled with nature-oriented gifts, books, and educational items. Please check the website for program details.

Contact Person:
John Dolan, President
Linda Conrad, Office Manager
Molly Hutchins, Marketing Manager

Hours and Admission:

VINS Nature Center in Quechee is open limited dates during the winter season from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

November 23-25
December 27-30
Store Hours: Wed-Sun through December from 10am-4pm

January 19 (Member Appreciation Day)
February 21-24
March 22 (Member Appreciation Day)
April 17-20
April 19 (Earth Day)
May 3-23: Open Sat and Sun to the general public and weekdays by group reservation

May 24- Grand Opening for our Summer Season: 7 days/week 10am-5pm

Admission is $8 for adults and $6.50 for children ages 3–16. Age 2 and under free. VINS members: free
Group rates (10 people or more): $6.50 adults; $5.00 students (call in advance to arrange group rates at 802-359-5000)

Educational Programs

Type of Museum:
Natural History
Nature Center
Children’s Museum
Science

Last updated: 2007