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SUMMARY:20th Annual Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:20th Annual Spring Birding Course\nwith Scott Surner\nHave you wanted to bird? Do you love birding but don’t get out enough on your own? Then this course is for you\, join other birders and the amazing birder Scott Surner for this spring course of going to all the best spots to see all the coolest of birds! This is an intensive course through the spring with many wonderful hours of field trips around New England. \nFor ages 12 and up. Space is limited to 15 birders. Cost Sliding Scale $750\, $700\, $650\, $600.Class Schedule: \n\nFeb 4th-Local- 7:00-12:00. Kick off the spring class- Winter specialties in the Valley.\nFeb 24th-26. Coastal Trip Weekend. Weather permitting of course. Either the North Shore or Cape Cod.\nMarch 4th- 7:00 AM- 12:00 – Local. Returning Waterfowl and late-season winter birds.\nMarch 11th- 7:00-12:00. Local. Waterfowl.\nMarch 18th – 7:00 AM-12:00. Local. More waterfowl. (Hatfield/Turners Falls Area)\nApril 1st- 7:00-12:00. Local\nApril 8th- 7:00 AM- 12:00. Local\nApril 15th- 7:00 AM-12:00. Westover and Tilley Street\, Ludlow. Upland Sandpipers\, Eastern Meadowlark\, early warblers\, Rusty Blackbirds?\nApril 29th- Plum Island. 5:00-Dusk. All Day. Waterfowl\, early shorebirds\, warblers etc. Last year we encountered a huge flock of Glossy Ibis at the end of the day\, over 120 birds. Bring lunch.\nMay 6th – 6:30 AM- 12:00. Amherst Area. Migration starting to kick into gear. Warblers\, Vireo’s etc.\nMay 13th- 6:30 AM-12:00. Mt. Holyoke. Breeding Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers.\nMay 20th- 6;30AM-12:00- Local. Amherst/Hadley Area. Migration at its peak! Warblers\, Flycatchers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc.\nMay 27th- NO Class. Memorial Day Weekend.\nJune 3rd- 5:30-12:00. Southwick Wildlife Area. Grasshopper Sparrow\, Eastern Meadowlark\, Indigo Bunting\, and Prairie Warblers to name a few.\nJune 8th- 11th. Connecticut Lakes\, Moose Bog\, and a new stop in New Hampshire to look for Bicknell’s Thrush. More details to come\, but we’ll need to make motel reservations in February. Last year’s trip to this area was very successful. Many species of breeding warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, Canada Jay\, Spruce Grouse\, American Bittern\, Wilson’s Snipe\, Cliff Swallows\, etc.\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, January 20 at 9:00 AM \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/20th-annual-spring-birding-course-6/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Ages 12-15 or Grades 7-9
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:20th Annual Spring Birding Course\nwith Scott Surner\nHave you wanted to bird? Do you love birding but don’t get out enough on your own? Then this course is for you\, join other birders and the amazing birder Scott Surner for this spring course of going to all the best spots to see all the coolest of birds! This is an intensive course through the spring with many wonderful hours of field trips around New England. \nFor ages 12 and up. Space is limited to 15 birders. Cost Sliding Scale $750\, $700\, $650\, $600.Class Schedule: \n\nFeb 4th-Local- 7:00-12:00. Kick off the spring class- Winter specialties in the Valley.\nFeb 24th-26. Coastal Trip Weekend. Weather permitting of course. Either the North Shore or Cape Cod.\nMarch 4th- 7:00 AM- 12:00 – Local. Returning Waterfowl and late-season winter birds.\nMarch 11th- 7:00-12:00. Local. Waterfowl.\nMarch 18th – 7:00 AM-12:00. Local. More waterfowl. (Hatfield/Turners Falls Area)\nApril 1st- 7:00-12:00. Local\nApril 8th- 7:00 AM- 12:00. Local\nApril 15th- 7:00 AM-12:00. Westover and Tilley Street\, Ludlow. Upland Sandpipers\, Eastern Meadowlark\, early warblers\, Rusty Blackbirds?\nApril 29th- Plum Island. 5:00-Dusk. All Day. Waterfowl\, early shorebirds\, warblers etc. Last year we encountered a huge flock of Glossy Ibis at the end of the day\, over 120 birds. Bring lunch.\nMay 6th – 6:30 AM- 12:00. Amherst Area. Migration starting to kick into gear. Warblers\, Vireo’s etc.\nMay 13th- 6:30 AM-12:00. Mt. Holyoke. Breeding Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers.\nMay 20th- 6;30AM-12:00- Local. Amherst/Hadley Area. Migration at its peak! Warblers\, Flycatchers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc.\nMay 27th- NO Class. Memorial Day Weekend.\nJune 3rd- 5:30-12:00. Southwick Wildlife Area. Grasshopper Sparrow\, Eastern Meadowlark\, Indigo Bunting\, and Prairie Warblers to name a few.\nJune 8th- 11th. Connecticut Lakes\, Moose Bog\, and a new stop in New Hampshire to look for Bicknell’s Thrush. More details to come\, but we’ll need to make motel reservations in February. Last year’s trip to this area was very successful. Many species of breeding warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, Canada Jay\, Spruce Grouse\, American Bittern\, Wilson’s Snipe\, Cliff Swallows\, etc.\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, January 20 at 9:00 AM \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/20th-annual-spring-birding-course-7/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Ages 12-15 or Grades 7-9
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:20th Annual Spring Birding Course\nwith Scott Surner\nHave you wanted to bird? Do you love birding but don’t get out enough on your own? Then this course is for you\, join other birders and the amazing birder Scott Surner for this spring course of going to all the best spots to see all the coolest of birds! This is an intensive course through the spring with many wonderful hours of field trips around New England. \nFor ages 12 and up. Space is limited to 15 birders. Cost Sliding Scale $750\, $700\, $650\, $600.Class Schedule: \n\nFeb 4th-Local- 7:00-12:00. Kick off the spring class- Winter specialties in the Valley.\nFeb 24th-26. Coastal Trip Weekend. Weather permitting of course. Either the North Shore or Cape Cod.\nMarch 4th- 7:00 AM- 12:00 – Local. Returning Waterfowl and late-season winter birds.\nMarch 11th- 7:00-12:00. Local. Waterfowl.\nMarch 18th – 7:00 AM-12:00. Local. More waterfowl. (Hatfield/Turners Falls Area)\nApril 1st- 7:00-12:00. Local\nApril 8th- 7:00 AM- 12:00. Local\nApril 15th- 7:00 AM-12:00. Westover and Tilley Street\, Ludlow. Upland Sandpipers\, Eastern Meadowlark\, early warblers\, Rusty Blackbirds?\nApril 29th- Plum Island. 5:00-Dusk. All Day. Waterfowl\, early shorebirds\, warblers etc. Last year we encountered a huge flock of Glossy Ibis at the end of the day\, over 120 birds. Bring lunch.\nMay 6th – 6:30 AM- 12:00. Amherst Area. Migration starting to kick into gear. Warblers\, Vireo’s etc.\nMay 13th- 6:30 AM-12:00. Mt. Holyoke. Breeding Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers.\nMay 20th- 6;30AM-12:00- Local. Amherst/Hadley Area. Migration at its peak! Warblers\, Flycatchers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc.\nMay 27th- NO Class. Memorial Day Weekend.\nJune 3rd- 5:30-12:00. Southwick Wildlife Area. Grasshopper Sparrow\, Eastern Meadowlark\, Indigo Bunting\, and Prairie Warblers to name a few.\nJune 8th- 11th. Connecticut Lakes\, Moose Bog\, and a new stop in New Hampshire to look for Bicknell’s Thrush. More details to come\, but we’ll need to make motel reservations in February. Last year’s trip to this area was very successful. Many species of breeding warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, Canada Jay\, Spruce Grouse\, American Bittern\, Wilson’s Snipe\, Cliff Swallows\, etc.\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, January 20 at 9:00 AM \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/20th-annual-spring-birding-course-8/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Ages 12-15 or Grades 7-9
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Nolumbeka Project
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats are back! We invite you to join us fireside at the Hitchcock Center’s Living Building in March and April for our 2023 chats. \nThey are a great way to enjoy the beauty of a crisp\, early-Spring evening and join in engaging conversations on nature-focused topics around a fire with hot beverages and hearty snacks. \nThursday\, April 27: Stories of Indigenous Place and Spirit\, with Nolumbeka Project
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fireside-chat-with-nolumbeka-project/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:20th Annual Spring Birding Course\nwith Scott Surner\nHave you wanted to bird? Do you love birding but don’t get out enough on your own? Then this course is for you\, join other birders and the amazing birder Scott Surner for this spring course of going to all the best spots to see all the coolest of birds! This is an intensive course through the spring with many wonderful hours of field trips around New England. \nFor ages 12 and up. Space is limited to 15 birders. Cost Sliding Scale $750\, $700\, $650\, $600.Class Schedule: \n\nFeb 4th-Local- 7:00-12:00. Kick off the spring class- Winter specialties in the Valley.\nFeb 24th-26. Coastal Trip Weekend. Weather permitting of course. Either the North Shore or Cape Cod.\nMarch 4th- 7:00 AM- 12:00 – Local. Returning Waterfowl and late-season winter birds.\nMarch 11th- 7:00-12:00. Local. Waterfowl.\nMarch 18th – 7:00 AM-12:00. Local. More waterfowl. (Hatfield/Turners Falls Area)\nApril 1st- 7:00-12:00. Local\nApril 8th- 7:00 AM- 12:00. Local\nApril 15th- 7:00 AM-12:00. Westover and Tilley Street\, Ludlow. Upland Sandpipers\, Eastern Meadowlark\, early warblers\, Rusty Blackbirds?\nApril 29th- Plum Island. 5:00-Dusk. All Day. Waterfowl\, early shorebirds\, warblers etc. Last year we encountered a huge flock of Glossy Ibis at the end of the day\, over 120 birds. Bring lunch.\nMay 6th – 6:30 AM- 12:00. Amherst Area. Migration starting to kick into gear. Warblers\, Vireo’s etc.\nMay 13th- 6:30 AM-12:00. Mt. Holyoke. Breeding Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers.\nMay 20th- 6;30AM-12:00- Local. Amherst/Hadley Area. Migration at its peak! Warblers\, Flycatchers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc.\nMay 27th- NO Class. Memorial Day Weekend.\nJune 3rd- 5:30-12:00. Southwick Wildlife Area. Grasshopper Sparrow\, Eastern Meadowlark\, Indigo Bunting\, and Prairie Warblers to name a few.\nJune 8th- 11th. Connecticut Lakes\, Moose Bog\, and a new stop in New Hampshire to look for Bicknell’s Thrush. More details to come\, but we’ll need to make motel reservations in February. Last year’s trip to this area was very successful. Many species of breeding warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, Canada Jay\, Spruce Grouse\, American Bittern\, Wilson’s Snipe\, Cliff Swallows\, etc.\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, January 20 at 9:00 AM \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/20th-annual-spring-birding-course-9/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Ages 12-15 or Grades 7-9
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