The Noble Sport: Falconry

Please join us for a visit from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science on Tuesday, July 26th at 7:00 p.m.
Maybe you've read the best selling book "H is for Hawk", by Helen MacDonald; or maybe you've observed some raptors this summer and wonder what they look like up close?
Have you ever seen a hawk soar through the air, only to land on a person’s fist? If you’ve ever wondered how this is possible, join VINS for a family-friendly adventure in falconry! We’ll explore a sport that has fostered relationships between humans, animals, and the environment for 4,000 years. Learn how falconers train their birds of prey. Touch the equipment that keeps falconers and birds safe while they’re working together.

You’ll also meet three live raptors up close!

Oct 19, 2024, 10 AM to 12 PM

Oct 24, 2024, 12 to 1 PM

Oct 24, 1 PM to 5 PM, Oct 25, 2024