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Grand Opening Celebration!

Saturday, October 1, 2016—10:00 am - 4:00 pm

FREE

Grand Opening Celebration!
845 West Street, Amherst
(**please see locations & times below**)
Saturday, October 1
FREE
Update 10/1: All celebration activities are happening as scheduled, rain or shine.

We welcome you and your family to join us as we premier our new Living Building and launch a new era of environmental education programs. Our grand opening celebration is open to all and will feature:

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IMPORTANT
Events begin at 845 West Street at noon. If you would like to come at 10AM to join the parade, please start with us at 525 South Pleasant Street.
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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Migration parade • Starting at 10am
From 525 S. Pleasant Street to 845 West Street
2 1/2 miles • shuttle return available • rain or shine

Opening ceremony • Starting at 12pm
At our new home • 845 West Street (Route 116)

Activities for the whole family • 12:30–4pm
Children’s games & investigations • food truck• ice cream social • building tours • nature walks • meet the animals & more!

ACCESSIBILITY
While the morning migration parade is not accessible, we currently offer three accessible parking spaces and walkways around the building. Our building supports accessible access throughout. Future trail planing includes accessible access, but are only roughed in at this point.

SPANISH LANGUAGE TRANSLATION
We will have 3 translators available on site during the grand opening for translation during building tours and nature walks.

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Details

Date:
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
FREE

Venue

Hitchcock Center for the Environment
845 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
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Phone:
413-256-6006

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