Party Status Petition
Project Details
Project Number3W0400-6
Project Name 
Project Address149 Natures Way
Project TownHartford
Description1 - Flight Conditioning Enclosure Recently, the number of avian patients received at VINS has increased by over 200%, from around 400-500 to more than 1,200. To provide high quality care for wild birds, we must build additional enclosure space to help strengthen their flying skills before being released. A 576 square ft enclosure will provide us with the space to house and exercise wild birds and increase the probability of successful release back into the wild. 2 - Blue Jay and Northern Hawk Owl Exhibits VINS educates over 80,000 visitors about the importance of a healthy environment. Our exhibit birds are important in this mission and we plan to create new exhibits for blue jays and a northern hawk owl. Each will be 24' x 16' with signage about their ecological role and the blue jay exhibit will create new opportunities to teach about their intelligence. 3 - Outdoor Pavilion Storage To efficiently host events, we plan to install a 320 square ft shed to hold tables and chairs.
Application TypeMinor
Project TypeCommercial - Other Commercial
Latitude43.6431862927277
Longitude-72.411184452353

Project Status
Date Application ReceivedOct 08, 2026
Date Deemed CompleteOct 19, 2026
Notice IssuedOct 26, 2026
Pre-Hearing Date 
Hearing Date 
Response DeadlineNov 16, 2026
Date Decision Issued 
Current Status Pending (Comment Period)   Status Definitions

Project Participants
RoleNameAddress
Primary ContactChristopher CollierPO Box 1281 Quechee VT 05059
ApplicantChristopher Collier Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Inc.PO Box 1281 Quechee VT 05059
Land OwnerVermont Institute of Natural Science, Inc.PO Box 1281 Quechee VT 05059
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View 008 Existing Bird Rehabilitation Enclosure 2.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/092,032 KB
View 003 Overall Site Plan 6-2-26.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/091,489 KB
View 007 Existing Bird Rehabilitation Enclosure.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/092,122 KB
View 011 Descriptive Narrative of Building Materials.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/09252 KB
View 001 Act 250 Applicaton.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/09645 KB
View 010 Existing Storage Shed.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/091,766 KB
View 009 Existing Exhibit Bird Enclosure.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/091,752 KB
View 000a Exhibit List 10-8-26.xlsxApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/0968 KB
View 002 Act 250 Application Signature Page (5).pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/09158 KB
View 004 Close-up Site Plan of Projects 7-22-26.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/091,320 KB
View 005 Overhead View of Bird Enclosures 10-1-26.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/09355 KB
View 006 Overhead View of Flight Conditioning Enclosure 10-1-26.pdfApplication Documents(Blank)2026/10/09325 KB
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View Minor_Notice 3W0400-6.pdfDistrict Commission Documents(Blank)2026/10/26201 KB
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