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SUMMARY:Drawing from Nature: Beauty of Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from Nature: Beauty of Butterflies\nA Workshop with Watercolor and Ink \nSaturday\, August 22\n9 AM – 12 PM \n$52 General Public / $47 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Members \nRegister Today* \n*Join us for one class or the whole series. Sign up for multiple sessions and get a $5 discount on all classes. Use discount code MULTI26 in your cart. \nNext Drawing from Nature Class:\nSeptember 19 – Hawks \nJoin us for an inspiring watercolor workshop where art and natural history come together. Using real butterfly specimens as our reference\, participants will explore the beauty\, color\, and intricate patterns of these remarkable creatures while developing their watercolor painting skills.  \nThis hands-on workshop is designed for artists and nature journal enthusiasts of all experience levels – from complete beginners discovering watercolor for the first time to experienced painters seeking fresh inspiration and refined techniques. Guidance will cover how to use watercolor and pen to capture delicate details and how to achieve perfect symmetry of these elegant creatures. \nWorking from actual specimens provides a unique opportunity to closely observe the fascinating structures\, textures\, and markings that make each butterfly species distinct. Along the way\, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world and learn about the beauty and diversity of these important pollinators. \nWhether you are passionate about painting\, fascinated by nature\, or simply looking for a creative and relaxing experience\, this workshop offers a welcoming environment to observe\, learn\, and create. Leave with new watercolor skills\, a greater connection to the natural world\, and your own butterfly-inspired artwork to cherish. \nDrawing\, sketching\, and watercolor experience are not necessary\, all skill levels welcome. \nParticipant Details:\nPlease dress for the weather and wear shoes for walking in the woods. \nSpend a full day at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Purchase discounted admission to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center for $5. Discount available only to registered participants on the day of the workshop. \nThis workshop is designed for adults 18 and up. Interested youth 10 and up may participate with an adult. No registration fee required for an adult accompanying a youth participant unless the adult also plans to participate in the workshop. \nSuggested Materials: \n\nYour field/nature journal\nPaints for the field (although we will have a lot to share\, along with brushes)\nWater bottle\nSmartphone with camera\nPortable chair and sun hat\n\nInstructor Bios:\nCynthia Moulton\nCynthia finds that observing and recording in a field journal enhances our engagement with the natural world. Teaching courses in ecology\, animal diversity and biological illustration at Castleton University for the last 25 years has allowed her and her students to explore science through pen and ink\, graphite and colored pencil. \nLois Moulton\nLois has been passionate about science illustration for years\, creating numerous personal nature journals from her travels and time outdoors. As an educator at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, she has been incorporating art as a tool for observation into her science classes since 1995. Lois specializes in watercolor and pen & ink.
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SUMMARY:Fairy Festival
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SUMMARY:Natural Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Natural Wonders\n10:30 AM – 10:50 AM \nJoin us on a journey of discovery through the wonders of the natural world. Designed for families with young children\, this short interactive program explores a range of engaging topics including animals of New England\, Animal Engineers\, and local habitats.* \nLocation changes daily – inquire at the Nature Store. \n*Includes a live animal on Saturdays and Sundays only. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
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SUMMARY:Predators of the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Predators of the Sky\n11 AM – 11:30 AM \nTake flight with us for 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. What makes a bird a raptor? How sharp are those talons? What does an owl’s wing sound like as it moves through the air? Join a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Educator and explore these adaptations and meet some of these birds up close. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
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SUMMARY:Talk to the Trainers
DESCRIPTION:Talk to the Trainers\n1 PM – 1:30 PM \nHow do we keep our amazing education birds in good shape? How do we teach our birds new behaviors\, so they can showcase how they would behave in the wild? It all takes training. Join our Wildlife Ambassador team for a training session with one or more of our birds as we help them learn new things\, or simply get their exercise in! \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
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SUMMARY:Raptor Feeding Time
DESCRIPTION:Raptor Feeding Time\n2 PM – 2:30 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. \nMeet at the Bald Eagles enclosure. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
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SUMMARY:Predators of the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Predators of the Sky\n3 PM – 3:30 PM \nTake flight with us for 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. What makes a bird a raptor? How sharp are those talons? What does an owl’s wing sound like as it moves through the air? Join a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Educator and explore these adaptations and meet some of these birds up close. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
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SUMMARY:Hawk on the Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hawk on the Walk\nFRI / SAT / SUN\n4 PM – 4:15 PM \nKeep an eye out while exploring the Forest Canopy Walk at this time. You might get the chance to watch a Harris’s Hawk diving and weaving among the trees! \nHeld on the Forest Canopy Walk. This program is weather dependent. \nFor more information\, contact us at info@vinsweb.org or 802.359.5000.
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