Hitchcock Community Read- The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer Date Change – 2 week postponement to Thursday, June 5, 6-8pm Free or by donation, registration required Join us for a discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s new book The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. We will come together to discuss […]
with John Green Thursday, June 12, 8:30pm Sliding Scale $10, $20, $30 Do you love the ephemeral season of fireflies? Or maybe you call them lightning bugs, either way come and learn about and enjoy some guided firefly watching. We will have a fire going and snacks so we can talk about fireflies in Hitchcock […]
We will be inviting some of our region’s top bartender/chef teams to profile their talents and help us raise funds for the Hitchcock Center for the Environment’s environmental justice programs. This event is 21+. Held on Wednesday, June 18 from 6 – 9 p.m. this ticketed fundraiser is expected to draw 300+ people. Each restaurant […]
(February - June 2025) An optional add-on to the Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about each session.
Mushroom Classes with Jessica Benson Evans Sunday, May 25, 10-12 - Mt. Toby Saturday, July 19, 10-12 - Cadwell Forest Saturday, October 4, 10-12 - Morse Hill Join mushroom enthusiast Jessica Benson Evans of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Association as she explores and teaches us about the ecology and magic of fungi. Jessica has a […]
Hitchcock Center's Living Building will be closed for deep cleaning from August 20 - 27
Harvesting hope for more than 60 years – one petal at a time! Sunday, October 19, 2025 3 PM – 6 PM in Hitchcock Center’s gardens The Hitchcock Center has been sowing seeds of change and educating for a healthy planet in the Valley for more than 60 years. Come together in community to enjoy local […]
August - November 2025 Sliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470 There is a maximum of 15 people Join Scott Surner as he guides you through the fall migration in New England. The class starts with a trip to Plum Island to experience the southbound migration of shorebirds as well, we hope to encounter many […]
Garden Party & Herbal Infusion Demo Wednesday, September 3rd 5:30 pm in the Hitchcock gardens Join us for a casual gathering in the Hitchcock Center’s beautiful gardens and enjoy a demonstration on how to make a variety of infusions with seasonal herbs and flowers and learn more about the work of the Hitchcock Center with […]
August - November 2025 Sliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470 There is a maximum of 15 people Join Scott Surner as he guides you through the fall migration in New England. The class starts with a trip to Plum Island to experience the southbound migration of shorebirds as well, we hope to encounter many […]
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