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SUMMARY:ANCA CONNECTS at Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 3 — 9am-4:30pm ET \nJoin us for a day of professional development and networking at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst\, Massachusetts. \nThis CONNECTS program offers you the opportunity to connect with peers while learning about the operations of nature centers\, outdoor schools\, and related organizations. You’ll also be able to explore the Hitchcock Center\, seeing the organization’s operations firsthand. \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/anca-connects-at-hitchcock-center/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
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UID:10004813-1744221600-1744228800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course: Classroom Session
DESCRIPTION:(February – June 2025) 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-classroom-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(February – June 2025) 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 today’s session\, from location to the birds we hope to identify.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004807-1745643600-1745686800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(February – June 2025) 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 today’s session\, from location to the birds we hope to identify.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250109T214143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T214345Z
UID:10004814-1746036000-1746043200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course: Classroom Session
DESCRIPTION:(February – June 2025) 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-classroom-session/2025-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T194823Z
UID:10005275-1746122400-1746129600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing 
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 1\,  6-8pm\nSaturday\, May 17\, 10am-12pm \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 woods around the Hitchcock Center at the magical hours of a spring evening and/or morning.  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. There is hardly a better antidote for these times!   Space is limited.  One session $25 or $40 for both sessions. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004808-1746255600-1746273600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(February – June 2025) 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 today’s session\, from location to the birds we hope to identify.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004809-1746860400-1746878400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(February – June 2025) 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 today’s session\, from location to the birds we hope to identify.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250506T164624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T164624Z
UID:10005281-1747245600-1747249200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Ticks & Tickborne Diseases: Separating Fact from Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Ticks & Tickborne Diseases (Including Lyme): Separating Fact from Fiction\nWednesday\, May 14 \n6:00 PM at Hitchcock Center  \nJoin us for a presentation by Dr. Steve Rich\, Professor of Microbiology at UMASS Amherst\, on tick-borne diseases and how to prevent them. Lyme Disease is the most prevalent infectious disease in Massachusetts and is now considered to be a public health crisis. In addition to Lyme\, deer ticks can carry the pathogens which cause Babesiosis\, Anaplasmosis\, Relapsing Fever and Powassan virus\, all of which can be very serious and are on the increase. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! So come learn how you can protect yourself and your family during tick season. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/ticks-tickborne-diseases-separating-fact-from-fiction/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004810-1747458000-1747501200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(February – June 2025) 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 today’s session\, from location to the birds we hope to identify.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250313T171630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T171630Z
UID:10005266-1747562400-1747567800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators Demo
DESCRIPTION:with Casey Beebe\nSunday\, May 18th\n10am – 11:30am \nAs part of our native plant sale collaboration with My Home Park\, we will be demonstrating how to plant your kit and generally how to plant well for pollinators as we expand one of our many pollinator gardens.  Teaching participants what plants support what pollinators throughout the season.  Space is limited\,  and come ready to try out some planting yourself.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/planting-for-pollinators-demo/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250319T195013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T195043Z
UID:10005277-1747562400-1747567800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Planting for Pollinators Demo
DESCRIPTION:Planting for Pollinators Demo with My Home Park Native Plant Kit\nSunday\, May 18th 10am – 11:30am   \nAs part of our native plant sale collaboration with My Home Park\,  we will be demonstrating how to plant your kit and generally how to plant well for pollinators as we expand one of our many pollinator gardens.  Teaching participants what plants support what pollinators throughout the season.  Space is limited\,  and come ready to try out some planting yourself.  This is for folks who have purchased a kit from My Home Park. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/planting-for-pollinators-demo-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250516T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T182631Z
UID:10005283-1748167200-1748174400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Class
DESCRIPTION:Mushroom Classes \nwith Jessica Benson Evans\nSunday\, May 25\, 10-12 – Mt. Toby\nSaturday\, July 19\, 10-12 – Cadwell Forest\nSaturday\, October 4\, 10-12 – Morse Hill \n\nJoin 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 conservation approach so this will be an educational and identification course rather than foraging.   Meeting locations and further instructions provided with registration\, sign up for 1 class or for the series for a discount.   One class $25  or All 3 for $65.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/mushroom-class/2025-05-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004811-1748669400-1748692800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(February – June 2025) 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 today’s session\, from location to the birds we hope to identify.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-05-31/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250319T195221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T195221Z
UID:10005279-1749760200-1749763800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Firefly Ecology Fireside Program
DESCRIPTION:with John Green\nThursday\, June 12\, 8:30pm\nSliding Scale $10\, $20\, $30\n \nDo 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 gardens before we head to fields to revel in them together\, a truly magical group experience.  
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/firefly-ecology-fireside-program/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250516T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T182144Z
UID:10005282-1750269600-1750280400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Battle of the Botanicals
DESCRIPTION: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+. \nHeld on Wednesday\, June 18 from 6 – 9 p.m. this ticketed fundraiser is expected to draw 300+ people. Each restaurant team will present a tasting station with an appetizer and cocktail sample that highlight a signature botanical feature. The three top-voted bartenders will then take the stage for a live cocktail mix-off! \nA panel of local celebrity judges will name the winner! \nGet Tickets
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/battle-of-the-botanicals-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250109T214619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T214619Z
UID:10004815-1750377600-1750636799@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course: Maine Trip
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-maine-trip/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250516T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T182631Z
UID:10005284-1752919200-1752926400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Class
DESCRIPTION:Mushroom Classes \nwith Jessica Benson Evans\nSunday\, May 25\, 10-12 – Mt. Toby\nSaturday\, July 19\, 10-12 – Cadwell Forest\nSaturday\, October 4\, 10-12 – Morse Hill \n\nJoin 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 conservation approach so this will be an educational and identification course rather than foraging.   Meeting locations and further instructions provided with registration\, sign up for 1 class or for the series for a discount.   One class $25  or All 3 for $65.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/mushroom-class/2025-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250731T163002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T163002Z
UID:10005458-1755648000-1756339199@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Closed for Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Center’s Living Building will be closed for deep cleaning from August 20 – 27
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-closed-for-cleaning/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250820T214353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T214428Z
UID:10005460-1755676800-1755709200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Harvesting hope for more than 60 years –  one petal at a time!\nSunday\, October 19\, 2025
3 PM – 6 PM in Hitchcock Center’s gardens \nThe 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 food & libations in our Brew Garden & wander through interactive stations themed around the petals of the Living Building — Place\, Water\, Energy\, Health & Happiness\, Materials\, Equity\, and Beauty. See what local innovators\, and Hitchcock Center\, are doing to show what it means to shape a hopeful\, resilient future. \nFollow the petals of possibility and share your climate hopes and dreams in our collective art project and harvest hope\, one petal at a time!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-harvest/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005448-1755925200-1755968400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin 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 Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250731T195339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T195339Z
UID:10005459-1756920600-1756926000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Garden Party & Herbal Infusion Demo \nWednesday\, September 3rd \n5:30 pm in the Hitchcock gardens  \nJoin 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 Executive Director Billy Spitzer. Light refreshments from the garden will be served. \nEmail Shelly Kahan or Kim Snyder to RSVP
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-garden-party/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005449-1757527200-1757534400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin 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 Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005450-1757746800-1757764800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin 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 Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005451-1758351600-1758369600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin 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 Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-09-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005452-1758956400-1758974400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin 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 Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-09-27/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005453-1759556700-1759597200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin 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 Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250516T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T182631Z
UID:10005285-1759572000-1759579200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Class
DESCRIPTION:Mushroom Classes \nwith Jessica Benson Evans\nSunday\, May 25\, 10-12 – Mt. Toby\nSaturday\, July 19\, 10-12 – Cadwell Forest\nSaturday\, October 4\, 10-12 – Morse Hill \n\nJoin 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 conservation approach so this will be an educational and identification course rather than foraging.   Meeting locations and further instructions provided with registration\, sign up for 1 class or for the series for a discount.   One class $25  or All 3 for $65.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/mushroom-class/2025-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005454-1759946400-1759953600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin 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 Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170828
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005455-1760166000-1760184000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin 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 Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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