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Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Inc. (VINS) www.vinsweb.org Quechee, VTMap this

The founders of VINS believed that an informed citizen makes positive choices to protect and preserve the natural environment. This credo became VINS’ mission, To protect our natural heritage through education and research designed to engage individuals and communities in the active care of t...

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For more information:

Name: Robyn Rost
Position: Membership Manager
Email: fsn/cdvrohwAurnss
Phone: 802-259-5000
Fax: 802-359-5001

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VINS Nature Day Camp for Pre K  Quechee, VT Peeps: For children ages 4-6, including those entering kindergarten The Peeps program is designed to introduce early learners to the wonders of the natural world through a variety of hands-on, play-based activities including crafts, music, storytelling, and role-playing. CAMP HOURS FOR PEEPS:...
VINS 30th Annual Birdathon  Quechee, VT The VINS Birdathon is like a walkathon. Birders collect pledges for every bird species they identify instead of every mile they walk. Anyone can participate – experts and novices alike. Sign up as many sponsors as possible, using your registration packet. Ask your family, friends, colleagues, b...
Avian Rehabilitation Wish List  Quechee, VT VINS takes in and treats over 400 injured, ill and orphaned birds each year at no cost to the public. VINS is not state-funded, and we rely on donations from caring individuals. Please consider giving a donation from the list below, or if you prefer to send a cash donation make checks payable...

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CATV8 and VINS Partner to Create VINS Animal Tales  Quechee- CATV and VINS have a common goal: to connect people of the Upper Valley with the world around them. CATV uses television as the means, and VINS uses nature. Together they create broadcast television shows call Animal Tales, a story about wildlife treatment and care that takes place at...

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VINS to hold bird-a-thon May 10-17  Quechee- Experienced and amateur birders alike are invited to participate in the Vermont Institute of Natural Science's 30th Annual Birdathon. The Birdathon, VINS' largest fundraising event will be happening from Satruday, May 10, through Saturday, May 17th. Participants may choose any of...

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Lead Camp Counselors—VINS Nature Center, Quechee, Vermont  Quechee, VT TITLE: Lead Camp Counselors—VINS Nature Center, Quechee, Vermont SUMMARY: Lead Camp Counselors serve as the primary educators for VINS' Nature Camps based at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee. One Lead Counselor will be responsible for each of the following age groups of campers: Early c...

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Lead Camp Counselor- Community Camps  Quechee, VT TITLE: Lead Camp Counselor— Community Camps, VINS Nature Center, Quechee, Vermont SUMMARY: The Lead Camp Counselor will serve as the primary educator for VINS' Nature Camps based at various sites around the region. The Lead Counselor will be responsible for the following: All campers (...

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Seasonal Environmental Educator  Quechee, VT TITLE: Seasonal Environmental Educator--VINS Nature Center, Quechee, Vermont SUMMARY: VINS Environmental Educators deliver live raptor and Vermont natural history programs at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee, Vermont and off-site around the region. REPORTS TO: Non-Formal Programs Manager...

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