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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner \nThe Hitchcock Center is offering a six-week Fall Birding class with Scott Surner. There will be five local trips to various areas in Hampshire and Franklin Counties and a weekend trip to Cape Cod. Scott will help you navigate the fall plumages of Warblers\, Sparrows\, and waterfowl\, plus much more. Fall is Scott’s favorite time of year when it comes to birding. Please join Scott this fall. \nSept 2nd.  7:00 AM – 12:00 Local. Focusing on fall Warblers and possibly inland shorebirds. \nSept 23rd- 7:00 AM- 12:00. Local. Seeking out more fall Warblers\, Hawks\, and early Sparrows. \nSept 30th. 7:00 AM -12:00. Local. Fall warblers are starting to decrease and Sparrows increasing. \nOct 7th. 7:00 AM-12:00. Local- Prime time for Sparrows. \nOct 20th-22nd\, Cape Cod Weekend. Seabirds\, Shorebirds\, Shearwaters\, and maybe even a Whale or two. More info after signing up. \nOct 28th. Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00. Last class of the fall season. \nPlease note- All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center. \n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-class-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Series: Electric Driving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get Plugged in to Electric Driving for the Climate\n\nWednesday\, September 13 at 7:00 PM\nVirtual workshop\nRegistration required | Suggested Donation $8-15 \nSeason 2 | September – November 2023 | Hitchcock’s Climate Action Series is an adult engagement program at the intersection of climate change\, sustainability\, and environmental justice.  Bringing partners and community members together  to address critical community issues through a fireside chat\, practical workshops\, and deliberative forums. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-action-series-electric-driving-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Hitchcock Garden Meet & Greets
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 26\nWednesday\, August 16\nTuesday\, September 19\n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  \nJoin us for a community meet and greet and enjoy the Hitchcock Gardens on a summer evening. There will be garden refreshments\, and an update from Executive Director Billy Spitzer about the impact of Hitchcock Center programs in the region. \nRSVP Shelly@HitchcockCenter.org or call 413-256-6006 to reserve a spot.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-garden-meet-greets-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T170000
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SUMMARY:Garden Immersion: Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:with Todd Lynch\, certified Forest Bathing Guide\nThursday\, September 21st from 5:00 – 7:00 PM\nSpace is limited\, registration required\nSliding Scale tickets $8-20.  \nConnecting with nature has the benefits of reducing anxiety\, easing stress and rekindling a sense of wonder. In this meditative experience\, modeled on Forest Bathing\, we’ll explore the Discovery Garden at the Hitchcock Center. While in this magical setting\, we’ll spend time with marvelous plants and practice engaging our senses through guided prompts. Slowing down\, listening and exploring the intentional connections thriving in nature help to bring us into closer relationship with our surroundings and with ourselves. Take some time on a near-equinox evening to make new plant friends and enliven your sense of wonder. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/garden-immersion-forest-bathing/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T070000
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner \nThe Hitchcock Center is offering a six-week Fall Birding class with Scott Surner. There will be five local trips to various areas in Hampshire and Franklin Counties and a weekend trip to Cape Cod. Scott will help you navigate the fall plumages of Warblers\, Sparrows\, and waterfowl\, plus much more. Fall is Scott’s favorite time of year when it comes to birding. Please join Scott this fall. \nSept 2nd.  7:00 AM – 12:00 Local. Focusing on fall Warblers and possibly inland shorebirds. \nSept 23rd- 7:00 AM- 12:00. Local. Seeking out more fall Warblers\, Hawks\, and early Sparrows. \nSept 30th. 7:00 AM -12:00. Local. Fall warblers are starting to decrease and Sparrows increasing. \nOct 7th. 7:00 AM-12:00. Local- Prime time for Sparrows. \nOct 20th-22nd\, Cape Cod Weekend. Seabirds\, Shorebirds\, Shearwaters\, and maybe even a Whale or two. More info after signing up. \nOct 28th. Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00. Last class of the fall season. \nPlease note- All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center. \n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-class-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T090000
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SUMMARY:Hawk Watch with Dan Ziomek
DESCRIPTION:Hawk Watch with Dan Ziomek\nSunday\, September 24\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nSpace is limited\, registration required\nSliding Scale tickets $8-$20 \nHave you watched hawks migrating from a mountain top?  It is a pretty special thing to witness\, they catch thermals and circle up into the sky!  Join expert local birder Dan Ziomek of WRSI Birdsongs to observe this annual fall ritual.  From the Holyoke Range one can often spot multiple species of hawk in great numbers on a day in late September.  Space is limited\, registration required.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hawk-watch-with-dan-ziomek/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T170000
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SUMMARY:Goldenrods & Asters
DESCRIPTION:Goldenrods & Asters\nwith Adam Kohl\nWednesday\, September 27 at 5:00 PM\nSpaces is limited\, registration required\nSliding Scale tickets $15 – $35  \nJoin field botanist and entomologist Adam Kohl to learn about these wonderful late fall blooms. On the walk he’ll identify various asters and goldenrods to species\, discuss various goldenrod and aster specialist insects (galls\, leafminers\, pollen-specialist bees\, and other flower visitors)as well as nocturnal pollination. You will learn their flowering phenology (who’s first\, who’s last\, and how to choose species that extend bloom time from Summer to late Fall.). Adam will also offer some helpful tips on propagation techniques and what they prefer in terms of environments (soil\, sun\, etc)\, for planting your own. www.adamkohl.info   \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/goldenrods-asters/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T070000
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner \nThe Hitchcock Center is offering a six-week Fall Birding class with Scott Surner. There will be five local trips to various areas in Hampshire and Franklin Counties and a weekend trip to Cape Cod. Scott will help you navigate the fall plumages of Warblers\, Sparrows\, and waterfowl\, plus much more. Fall is Scott’s favorite time of year when it comes to birding. Please join Scott this fall. \nSept 2nd.  7:00 AM – 12:00 Local. Focusing on fall Warblers and possibly inland shorebirds. \nSept 23rd- 7:00 AM- 12:00. Local. Seeking out more fall Warblers\, Hawks\, and early Sparrows. \nSept 30th. 7:00 AM -12:00. Local. Fall warblers are starting to decrease and Sparrows increasing. \nOct 7th. 7:00 AM-12:00. Local- Prime time for Sparrows. \nOct 20th-22nd\, Cape Cod Weekend. Seabirds\, Shorebirds\, Shearwaters\, and maybe even a Whale or two. More info after signing up. \nOct 28th. Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00. Last class of the fall season. \nPlease note- All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center. \n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-class-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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