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:20250612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T083907 CREATED:20250320T143120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T130736Z UID:11015550-1749722400-1749747600@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:Wildlife Ambassador Photo Contest DESCRIPTION:Wildlife Ambassador Photo Contest\nSubmissions accepted May 18 – June 12 \nSubmissions period is now closed. \nCalling all wildlife photographers! Showcase your stunning Ambassador Animal photos in our annual Wildlife Ambassador Photo Contest. Your winning image could be featured in the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Ambassador Adopt Calendar and help inspire conservation efforts across our community. Selected photographers will receive a FREE calendar featuring their work\, while retaining copyright to their images. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to share your passion for wildlife photography. \nAnimal Ambassadors Included in the Photo Contest\nArizona\, Golden Eagle – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nLaGuardia\, Snowy Owl – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nAddison\, Northern Harrier – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nQuechee\, Blue Jay – Found at the Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Ambassador Care\nTurt\, Wood Turtle – Found during Live Reptile Programs*\nRandolph\, Turkey Vulture – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nWyoming\, Bald Eagle – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nMinnesota\, Bald Eagle – Found in the Bird Enclosures\nNorthfield\, Broad-Winged Hawk – Found during Live Bird Programs*\nOrange\, American Crow – Found during Live Bird Programs*\nHartland\, Barred Owl – Found during Live Bird Programs*\nBloomfield\, Red-Tailed Hawk – Found during Live Bird Programs*\nWest Virginia & Fairchance\, Eastern Screech Owls – Found in the Bird Enclosures \n*We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see every ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Ambassador during Live Animal Programs at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center. Our Ambassadors may be unavailable due to outreach programs\, their health and wellness\, or inclement weather. \nContest Specifications: \n\nUp to 3 submission per person\nPhotos must be at least 1600×1200 pixels at 300 DPI\nSubmission deadline: June 12\nFile Format: JPEG\, PNG\nBasic photo adjustments allowed\nWinners notified by July 1\n\nQuestions? Contact Emily Beach at ebeach@vinsweb.org URL:/event/wildlife-ambassador-photo-contest/ LOCATION:ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center\, 149 Natures Way\, Quechee\, 05059\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ElliottThompson-1080x810-2025-2.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:20250612T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T113000 DTSTAMP:20260508T083907 CREATED:20250317T162931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T202228Z UID:11013865-1749726000-1749727800@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/2025-06-12/ 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:20250612T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T125000 DTSTAMP:20260508T083907 CREATED:20250317T163659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T154604Z UID:11014304-1749731400-1749732600@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-4/2025-06-12/ 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:20250612T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T142000 DTSTAMP:20260508T083907 CREATED:20250317T164240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T202435Z UID:11014743-1749736800-1749738000@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/2025-06-12/ 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:20250612T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T083907 CREATED:20250317T164710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T202528Z UID:11015182-1749738600-1749740400@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-jun25-230/2025-06-12/ 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:20250612T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T083907 CREATED:20250401T193602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T182542Z UID:11015556-1749742200-1749747600@vinsweb.org SUMMARY:Robert Frost Through the Seasons: Spring DESCRIPTION:Spring Poems: Thursday\, June 12\nSummer Poems: Thursday\, July 17\, 31\, August 14\nFall Poems: Dates TBD\nWinter Poems: Dates TBD\n3:30 – 5 PM \nCost: $14 General Public ($2 discount per session if sign up for multiple sessions – Use code MULTI25 in Shopping Cart)\nºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Members – free \nAdvanced registration required as space is limited. Register today. \nJoin ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Executive Director Alden Smith to explore the poetry of Robert Frost.  Each session will be dedicated to reading and interpreting poems relevant to the season. \nThese workshops will involve gentle trail walking through the woods and meadow of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center\, visiting natural spaces reminiscent of locations Frost wrote about. Poems will be sent to participants in advance of each session for those who want to read the poems ahead of time. The workshops will include walking\, presentation\, and discussion. \nEach session will be unique; come for all of them or just one! \nDetails for Participants: \nClasses will be held outdoors.  Participants should dress for the weather. URL:/event/robert-frost-through-the-seasons-2/ 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/RobertFrosst-25-1080x810-1.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 END:VCALENDAR