BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T084500 DTSTAMP:20260513T141931 CREATED:20250205T152823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T141924Z UID:11013773-1742025600-1742028300@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:Birding Meet-ups DESCRIPTION:Birding Meet-ups\nSaturday\, March 15\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025* / 7 – 9:30 AM\nSaturday\, June 14\, 2025 / 8 – 8:45 AM\nFree – no registration required.  Join us for one meet-up or all of them. \nLooking to connect with a community of birders in our area?  Want to hone your ID skills with the help of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ staff? Join us for a season of Birding Meet-ups.  Starting in February and running monthly into early summer\, we will observe and track the changes in bird populations as the seasons progress. \nMeet at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center for these informal gatherings with fellow birders.  The Meet-up may take place at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ or travel as a group to nearby locations such as Dewey’s Pond or the Quechee Gorge to visit the varied habitats of our area. \nGet practice with your birding ID\, and start building your eBird or life lists.  These Meet-ups are designed for the intermediate to advanced birder who want to hone their ID skills with the help of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ staff but all skill levels are welcome. \n* May 10\, 2025\, is Global Big Day – an annual worldwide birdwatching event that is part of World Migratory Bird Day. The May 10 Birding Meet-up will begin at 7 AM and run through 9:30 AM and will travel to several locations to maximize the number of birds we can count on this very special day. \nThese Meet-Ups will be held outdoors\, rain or shine.  Participants should dress appropriately.  Field guides and binoculars are recommended.  Binoculars will be available to borrow. \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org. URL:/event/birding-meet-ups-3-3/ LOCATION:ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Birding-25-1.jpg GEO:43.643159;-72.4117429 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center 149 Natures Way Quechee 05059 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=149 Natures Way:geo:-72.4117429,43.643159 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T113000 DTSTAMP:20260513T141931 CREATED:20250211T202458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203629Z UID:11012926-1742036400-1742038200@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:Raptors Up Close DESCRIPTION:Raptors Up Close\n11 AM – 11:30 AM \nTake flight with us on an unforgettable experience! We’ll show you the unique nature of some of the world’s most highly skilled predators – raptors! In this live bird demonstration you’ll gain an up-close view and an in-depth understanding of these majestic birds. \nHeld in the Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000. URL:/event/raptors-up-close-nov24-mar25-11am-2/2025-03-15/ CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/005-Event-Raptors-Up-Close-1080x810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T125000 DTSTAMP:20260513T141931 CREATED:20241030T231809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T172711Z UID:11013440-1742041800-1742043000@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:Songbird Aviary Tour DESCRIPTION:Songbird Aviary Tour\n12:30 PM – 12:50 PM \nSpend some time in the Songbird Aviary! Our docents will familiarize you with this special group of birds and point out the ways you can make a great habitat for these important creatures in your own backyard. \nHeld in the Songbird Aviary. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000. URL:/event/songbird-aviary-tour-nov24-mar25-1230pm/2025-03-15/ CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SongbirdExhibit-1080x810-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T142000 DTSTAMP:20260513T141931 CREATED:20241030T232310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203033Z UID:11013589-1742047200-1742048400@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:Animal Encounter DESCRIPTION:Animal Encounter\n2 PM – 2:20 PM \nMeet an ambassador animal and hear their story while we learn about the adaptations they have that help their species survive in the wild. Join us for a reptile ambassador on Sunday\, Tuesday\, and Thursday\, or a raptor ambassador on Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday\, and Saturday! \nHeld in the Hawkfly or Neale Pavilion. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000. URL:/event/animal-encounter-nov24-mar25-2pm/2025-03-15/ CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Animal-Encounter-R-R-1080x810-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T141931 CREATED:20241030T232851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T203144Z UID:11013738-1742049000-1742050800@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:Raptor Feeding Time DESCRIPTION:Raptor Feeding Time\n2:30 PM – 3 PM \nJoin our raptor care-givers for feeding time! Learn about the habits and history of each of the resident raptors at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ as you watch them enjoy their daily meal. \nHeld in the Raptor Exhibits. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000. URL:/event/raptor-feeding-time-nov24-mar25-230/2025-03-15/ CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/006-Event-Feeding-Times-1080x810.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR