Events
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Raptor Feeding Time
Join 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.
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An Introduction to Bird ID – Birding by Sight & Sound
APRIL 17 & MAY 1 - Have you ever noticed a small flash of color high in the treetops and wondered what species of bird you are looking at, or awoken to the dawn chorus of songbirds and wished you could identify who was singing outside your window? If you want to get better at identifying birds by sight and sound then join ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for these virtual classes that will introduce you to the basics of birding. Begin your birding journey this spring!
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Raptors Up Close
Take 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.
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Songbird Aviary Tour
Spend some time in our newest exhibit – 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.
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Animal Encounter
Meet 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!
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Raptor Feeding Time
Join 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.
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Fiddlehead Foray
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center 149 Natures Way, Quechee, United StatesMAY 3 & 8 - Fiddleheads have a very narrow season, only lasting from late April to early May. During that time, foragers fan out across Vermont’s woodlands in search of these culinary treasures.
The workshop will explore the trails of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Nature Center, ending in an Ostrich Fern glade, where participants can harvest fiddleheads to take home along with a suggested recipe for cooking them. Participants will be introduced to foraging safety as well as the sustainability and ethics of harvesting wild edibles. -
Raptors Up Close
Take 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.
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Songbird Aviary Tour
Spend some time in our newest exhibit – 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.
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Animal Encounter
Meet 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!