VINS Nature Center will be open to the public February 12-21.

Hours: Nature Store, 10am - 5pm. Exhibits, 10am - 4pm.

February 12, VINS Nature Store and Exhibits will be open; no live animal programs.

February 13-21, VINS Nature Store and Exhibits will be open with two live animal programs at 11am & 2pm.

VINS Nature Center
6565 Woodstock Road
Quechee, VT 05059
802-359-5000
www.vinsweb.org
info@vinsweb.org

VINS is located off I-89 exit 1 on Route 4 in Quechee, VT, 1/4 mile west of the Quechee Gorge and 8 miles east of Woodstock, VT.

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This popular winter event features horse-
drawn sleigh rides, sledding with jack
jumpers, and interactive programs. In honor
of President's Day, make a presidential
silhouette and be sure to sample favorite
cookies of the presidents! 10:00 a.m. - 3:30
p.m. For more info call (802) 457-2355,
send an e-mail to info@billingsfarm.org, or
visit www.billingsfarm.org.

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Theodore Roosevelt was a formidable
achiever. His titles include soldier, author,
naturalist, historian, statesman, Nobel Prize-
winner and twenty-sixth President of the
United States (the nation’s first cowboy
President). This one-person performance by
Ted Zalewski emphasizes the forces that
shaped Teddy’s personality and leadership
style. Most of the show uses Teddy
Roosevelt’s own words. The presentation is
followed by a presidential receiving line. Held
at 3 PM at Billings Farm & Museum. For more
info call (802) 457-2355.

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Teams of creative, eco-conscious youth, adults and families are challenged to submit illustrations that raise awareness of the present or historical beauty, ecological, economic, and/or social importance of fresh water in Vermont or New Hampshire - from drinking water to wildlife, and everything in between.

The top teams from throughout the region will be invited to VINS Nature Center in Quechee, VT to celebrate Vermont Clean Water Day on May 15, 2010. At this Art on a Rain Barrel Festival, each team will receive a free rain barrel on which to paint their designs- courtesy of Upcycle Products (www.upcycle-products.com). Top designs will receive special prizes and will be put on display at the VINS Nature Center for tens of thousands to see! Both the contest and festival are free and open to everyone. Professional artists are invited to paint and donate their rain barrel artwork as a fundraiser for VINS.

Entries must be 11” x 17” and postmarked by March 31, 2010. Find more details about the Art on a Rain Barrel contest and download the official application at www.vinsweb.org/art-on-a-rain-barrel.html. Question should be directed to 802-359-5000 x228 or artonarainbarrel@vinsweb.org.

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