BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ - ECPv6.15.20//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:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T172226 CREATED:20250506T161720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T162151Z UID:11016492-1746871200-1746896400@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day with Tropicos Colombia & ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day with Tropicos Colombia & ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ\nSaturday\, May 10 / 10 AM – 5 PM\nIncluded with General Admission \nCelebrate World Migratory Bird Day with our amigos in Colombia! Tropicos Colombia is a conservation organization dedicated to scientific research and education about tropical and migratory bird species. Located along the Pan-American flyway\, millions of migratory birds from all over North America find winter homes in Colombia’s diverse tropical forests.  \nWe’re celebrating our connection via raptors (or rapaces) like the Broad-winged Hawk\, (or Busardo Aliancho) who lives in the temperate forests of Vermont from April – September\, and in the tropical forests of Colombia from October – March.  \nCome visit ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ on World Migratory Bird Day to see some of the art Tropicos Colombia’s students have created as they learn about what makes raptors an important part of the environment\, and feel inspired to make some art of your own! \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org. URL:/event/world-migratory-bird-day-with-tropicos-colombia-vins/ LOCATION:ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TropicosColombia-25.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:20250510T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T113000 DTSTAMP:20260508T172226 CREATED:20250317T162931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T202228Z UID:11013833-1746874800-1746876600@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-apr25-jun25-11am/2025-05-10/ 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:20250510T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T125000 DTSTAMP:20260508T172226 CREATED:20250317T163659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T154604Z UID:11014272-1746880200-1746881400@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:Songbird Aviary Tour DESCRIPTION:Songbird Aviary Tour\n12:30 PM – 12:50 PM \nSpend some time in our 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-4/2025-05-10/ 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:20250510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T142000 DTSTAMP:20260508T172226 CREATED:20250317T164240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T202435Z UID:11014711-1746885600-1746886800@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-apr25-jun25-2pm/2025-05-10/ 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:20250510T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T172226 CREATED:20250317T164710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T202528Z UID:11015150-1746887400-1746889200@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-apr25-jun25-230/2025-05-10/ CATEGORIES:Visitor Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/006-Event-Feeding-Times-1080x810.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T172226 CREATED:20250403T134455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T193437Z UID:11015562-1746896400-1746905400@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Night Owls DESCRIPTION:ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Night Owls\nSaturday\, May 10 / 5 – 7:30 PM\nEvent Ticket: $37 general public\, $32 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Members – Ticket includes meal provided by Trail Break*\nEvent Ticket + Drink Deal: $45 general public\, $40 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Members – Ticket includes meal provided by Trail Break*\, and choice of a margarita or beer \n*Meal includes choice of burrito or two tacos & one side (taxes included) \nTickets must be purchased in advance as space is limited. Only those who purchase tickets before 4 PM on May 8\, 2025 are guaranteed food and drinks at the event. \nGet tickets today. \nJoin ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and Trail Break for an evening of good food\, cold brews\, and a chance to explore the Nature Center after hours. This event is designed for an adult audience\, ages 21 and older only. Dinner and drinks provided by Trail Break. \nTRAIL BREAK’s taco trailer will be on site for their first event of the season! Come enjoy their food & beverage offerings at the event and then plan to head to their Quechee restaurant once they reopen for the season the following week! \nHow is it exactly that the Peregrine Falcon was brought back from the brink of extinction? What is an evolutionary arms race and why are ducks in the running to win it all? Well\, the answers to these and many other nature questions you may have aren’t necessarily PG. At the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Night Owls event\, you’ll have a chance to get answers to all the questions you can’t ask during the day! \nAttend a live raptor program where we hold nothing back and let it all fly. Listen in a series of Ted-style talks with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ educators to take a deep dive into topics such as raptor anatomy\, courtship and mating\, and conservation history. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’ exhibits\, Canopy Walk\, and spider web will all be open to the young at heart during this event. Finally\, wrap up the evening with some friendly competition in a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ inspired game of trivia. \nDetails: \n\nNo outside food or drink permitted during this event.\nFinal admission for this event is 7 PM.\nThis event is entirely outdoors and attendees should plan to dress for the weather.\nTickets for this event are non-refundable and non-transferable.\n\n \nFor more information\, contact us at 802.359.5000 or info@vinsweb.org. URL:/event/vins-night-owls/ LOCATION:ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NightOwls-2025.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 END:VCALENDAR