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Registration for Winter and Spring programs for children, youth, families, and NEW! teen programs open on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
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Join us for seasonal nature and science programs on second and third Saturdays of the month this winter and spring. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. Learn more.

 

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Check out the newest Earth Matters column by Amherst naturalist Joshua Rose. We tend to associate mistletoe with the holiday season and romance, but of course there’s more to this plant’s story; including remarkable ways to disperse seeds. Our local species employs a botanical explosive!

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’Tis the season of mistletoe, sort of. Mistletoe is evergreen, meaning it’s present year-round. However, winter is the season when we think about mistletoe most often.In the southeastern U.S., where I am writing this piece, mistletoe is hidden among...
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The Hitchcock Center is #Hiring for Summer 2023! We are now accepting applications for Nature Summer Camp Counselors who will aid in supervising and leading our campers in daily outdoor and indoor camp activities.

Please share with high school grads and college students in your community! This position is 40 hrs/week from June 14 - Aug 11. https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/resources/employment/
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Saturday, Feb 11 at Jones Library! The Amherst Climate Justice Alliance (ACJA) is a newly formed coalition with the mission to support accelerated, effective climate action by the Town of Amherst, MA. Connect with local groups and individuals concerned about climate action and justice at their kickoff event!
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RSVP to the invitation below. Invitation! What: The Amherst Climate Justice Alliance Kick Off Event When: Saturday, February 11, 11:30am - 1:30pm Where: Jones Library Woodbury Room The ACJA KickOff Event is an opportunity to meet and network with local groups and individuals - young and old - concer...
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