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  • Photographing Fall Foliage at the Quabbin

    Adult Programs

    with John Green Saturday, October 17, 10am - 12pm Registration required, limited to 12 people Sliding scale: $15, $20 or $25 Quabbin is stunning in fall. John has been exploring […]

  • Fall Birding Course | Zoom Class

    Fall Birding Course | Zoom Class
    Adult Programs

    August 14 – November 14, 2026 Sliding scale for the course | $375, $415, or $455  REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY JULY 24 AT 9 AM Join this Fall tradition led by birder and photographer Scott Surner. Are you wanting to delight in birds more often, learn what you are seeing and hearing, seek new species you […]

  • Fall Birding Course | Cape Cod Weekend

    Adult Programs

    August 14 – November 14, 2026 Sliding scale for the course | $375, $415, or $455  REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY JULY 24 AT 9 AM Join this Fall tradition led by […]

  • Nature Craft Gathering: Winter Evergreen Wreaths

    Adult Programs

    Nature Craft Gatherings Sept. 3, 5 - 7 pm  - Herbal Honey Salves Oct. 2, 5 - 7 pm - Dried Florals - Make a bouquet, swag or wreath Nov. 5, 5 - 7 pm - Winter Evergreen Wreaths Sliding scale $25, $35 or $45 This is the kick-off season to our NEW! monthly nature […]

  • Forest Bathing

    Forest Bathing
    Adult Programs

    with Todd Lynch Sundays September 27 and/or November 8 2 – 4 pm at Hitchcock Center Sliding Scale: $18, $25, $35 There is a quiet pulse to the fall forest, […]

  • Slow and Gentle Nature Walk for All

    Adult Programs

    with John Green Wednesday, November 11,  9am - 11am Registration required, limited to 12 people Sliding scale: $10, $15 or $20 Join naturalist John Green for a slow and gentle nature walk at the Silvio Conte accessible trail in Hadley.  This accessible mile long loop trail through field, stream and forest always has a variety […]

  • Fall Birding Course

    Fall Birding Course
    Adult Programs

    August 14 – November 14, 2026 Sliding scale for the course | $375, $415, or $455  REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY JULY 24 AT 9 AM Join this Fall tradition led by […]

  • The Wonderful World of Lichens

    Adult Programs

    Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm Free, registration appreciated  Welcome to the wonderful world of lichens! Always seen but rarely discussed, lichens are a fascinating intersection between fungi, algae, and more. Important […]