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SUMMARY:How Healthy is Our Air?
DESCRIPTION:with Dr. Billy Spitzer- Hitchcock Center Executive Director \nWednesday\, February 11th – 6pm  \nHow healthy is the air we breathe? In this program we will share: \n\nWhat we have learned from several years of data from more than 100 air quality sensors in  Western Massachusetts\nHow extreme heat\, wildfires\, wood burning\, local geography\, and temperature inversions can worsen air quality and affect our health\nHow an air sensor works\, and how you can build a DIY air cleaner\nHow you can find out the air quality near you\, what you can do to protect your health\, and what we can do to improve air quality in our region
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/how-healthy-is-our-air/
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-02-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:John Green Winter Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 22\, 10 am \nSpace is limited\, please register now. \nSliding Scale:  $15\, $20\, $25 \nWinter is a magical time to go on a guided nature walk\, it is fun to see who is awake and about\, different snow or ice formations\, and marvel in the wonder with others.  Join John Green for an exploration at Quabbin. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/john-green-winter-nature-walk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Glimpses of Winter Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Glimpses of Winter Wildlife\nWednesday\, February 25\, 7pm\nFree or by donation\, registration required. \nGlimpses of Winter Wildlife — Trail cameras give us a window into the natural world\, capturing details of animals’ lives we rarely see in person. Naturalist Allison Bell will share what her cameras reveal about wildlife in winter—bobcats\, coyotes\, otters\, porcupines\, mink and more.  Allison Bell is a field guide author and co-owner of Quonquont Farm in Whately. Her wildlife videos can be seen on Quonquont Farm and ValleyWild social media. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/glimpses-of-winter-wildlife/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: In Our Nature
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening: In Our Nature\nPresented by Hitchcock Center for the Environment and Massachusetts Environmental Education Society\nSaturday February 28th\nFilm Screening – 2:00-3:30\nCommunity Discussion & Refreshments – 3:30-4:00\nLocation: Hitchcock Center\, Amherst\, MA. \nWhat if environmental education were seen as essential to mental health\, civic connection\, and strong communities?‍‍ This film is for everyone who is interested in helping to make a change. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/film-screening-in-our-nature/
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