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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course with Scott Surner\nFebruary 24 – June 8 2024\nClasses and field trips\nSliding scale tickets: $375\, $325\, $280\nUp to 15 participants. Registration required.  \nMay 25: Local. 6:30 am – 12 pm. We’ll hike up Mt. Holyoke with hopes of finding Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers\, plus other migrants. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-8/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Ethnobotany Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 26\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nOur native plants have so much to teach us\, their balanced place in the ecosystem\, their co-evolution with pollinators\, mycorrhizae and us humans!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/ethnobotany-walk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Book Circle: All We Can Save
DESCRIPTION:All We Can Save Book Circle\nJanuary – May\n2nd and 4th Mondays of the month\, 7:30pm – 8:30pm \nAre you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too. All We Can Save Circles are like a book club\, but a cooler\, deeper\, extended version. Let’s strengthen the “we” in All We Can Save. Circles were created by Dr. Katharine Wilkinson.  Join us for this bimonthly book circle\, must commit to most dates.  Please submit interest here or email casey@hitchcockcenter.org.  Some copies available to borrow from Hitchcock.  \nAll We Can Save: Truth\, Courage\, and solutions for the Climate Crisis\nEdited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/book-circle-all-we-can-save-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course with Scott Surner\nFebruary 24 – June 8 2024\nClasses and field trips\nSliding scale tickets: $375\, $325\, $280\nUp to 15 participants. Registration required.  \nJune 1: Travel day. 5 am -12 pm. Southwick Wildlife Management Area. We usually come away with 40-50 species in this grassland area. Some of the past highlights have been Indigo Bunting\, Blue Grosbeak\, Grasshopper Sparrow\, Field Sparrow\, Savannah Sparrow\, and Prairie Warblers. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-9/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T192543Z
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SUMMARY:At Home Rain Barreling
DESCRIPTION:with Mary & David Dunn\nSunday\, June 2\, 2pm – 3:30pm  ( Rain Date June 9)  \nMary and David are extraordinary volunteers at the Hitchcock Center.  They have built and maintained the rain barrel systems we use for our Discovery Yard and Teaching Gardens. This program will  join Mary and David Dunn at their home in south Amherst to see how to effectively add rain barrels to your home landscaping.  See them demonstrate materials\, winterizing\, etc.  This will teach homeowners how to set up rain barrels at home to preserve the precious resource of water and manage through increasing periods of drought ( though not this year!)  Registration required\, donations appreciated. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/at-home-rain-barreling/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course with Scott Surner\nFebruary 24 – June 8 2024\nClasses and field trips\nSliding scale tickets: $375\, $325\, $280\nUp to 15 participants. Registration required.  \nJune 8: Travel day. 5 am – 2 pm. October Mountain/Berkshire County. Nesting birds. It’s been a few years since the class has visited this area. Past highlights have been Barred Owl\, Winter Wrens\, and serval species of Warblers. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240415T190854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T190854Z
UID:10003936-1717837200-1717858800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing and Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:with Todd Lynch\nSaturday  June 8 –  9am – 3pm\nSliding scale fee: $80\, $100\, or $120\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin Forest Bathing guide and ecological artist Todd Lynch for a refreshing day of discovery and art making and leave with ways you can integrate these practices into your own rhythms. Forest Bathing combined with ecological art-making can offer us ways to explore our relationships across many levels. These practices root us in our senses in the present moment.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-and-art-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T100000
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SUMMARY:Birding by Ear with John Green 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 15\, 8 – 10 AM\nAnd/Or\nSaturday\, June 9\, 8 – 10 AM\nSliding Scale $15\, $25\, $35\n \nSometimes the most amazing birds you can’t spot\, but their song gives them away!  Join naturalist John Green and his great ear to see what birds you can find by sight or sound during this special time of year for birds\, the height of bird migration and nesting.  
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/birding-by-ear-with-john-green-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T213000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Firefly Ecology
DESCRIPTION:with John Green\nThursday\, June 13\, 8:30 PM \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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/firefly-ecology-fireside-chat/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240226T181014Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of the Botanicals 2024
DESCRIPTION:For the first time since 2019\, join us for an evening of botanically inspired cocktails and appetizers from our area’s top mixologists and chefs to benefit the Hitchcock Center’s sustainability\, environmental justice\, natural history and STEM programming!  All proceeds help to provide year-round education for a healthy planet to over 13\,000 people of all ages. LEARN MORE. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/battle-of-the-botanicals-2024/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240415T191112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T191112Z
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SUMMARY:The Magic of MOTHS
DESCRIPTION:With Adam Kohl\nFriday\, July 26\, 8 – 9:30 PM \nDuring Moth week come learn about this amazing night time creature.  Did you know that it seems that by tracking moths in a habitat you assess the stability and productivity of your local food web?
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-magic-of-moths/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
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SUMMARY:Women in Climate Stories: Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:August 7\, 6 PM \nDrawdown’s Neighborhood is a climate solutions short documentary series passing the mic to climate heroes who often go unheard. “Each of us has a climate story to tell. By passing the mic to underrepresented people working on the frontlines of climate change\, we hope to share as many as these stories as possible while reshaping who society sees as climate heroes.“  This set of Drawdown Stories from Drawdown Neighborhoods centers the voices of some of the women leading the solutions movement. Come watch these documentary shorts with us.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/women-in-climate-stories-screening-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240808T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T161146Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-08-24/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240821T192856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T192856Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding - Classroom Program
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n (Plus optional add on November weekend trip)  \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n \nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 28th– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows \nREGISTER HERE FOR FULL CLASS\n\nOptional Overnight Weekend Birding Trip-\nNov 8th-10th. Cape Cod Weekend. Departing early Friday morning and returning late afternoon on Sunday. We’ll focus mostly on the lower Cape. (Orleans down to Provincetown). More info will be given after sign-up. This trip is separate from the other trips listed above.  Everyone is responsible for their own transportation\, food and lodging. Fee includes 3 days of birding instruction. \nSliding scale: $190\, 160\, or $130.  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ADDITIONAL WEEKEND TRIP
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-classroom-program/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240415T191152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T191152Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Hunters Field Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 31\, 10 AM -12 PM  \nJoin us for a Mushroom hunting field walk\, learn basic mushroom identification and ecology. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/mushroom-hunters-field-walk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240808T162419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T150305Z
UID:10004410-1725109200-1725116400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Lecture & Wild Mushroom Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:Indoor Slideshow -Lecture & Wild Mushroom Cooking Demo \nwith The Mushroom Hunting Foundation \nSaturday\, August 31\, 1pm – 3pm at the Hitchcock Center \nLearn from Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt\, New England’s leading mushroom hunting teachers.  Using a slideshow of their own incredible all-local photography\, Ryan and Emily will explain the basics of wild mushroom science and safety\, and focus on the local summer species that are considered “safe for beginners” to cook with.  The discussions will be accompanied by an ongoing wild mushroom cooking demonstration\, where you can experience some extraordinary flavors for yourself.  This class will show you inside a whole world of adventure that most people overlook. \nIf you can\, it is recommended to also attend the outdoor guided walk (earlier on this same day)\, adding to this immersive experience \nAbout the Instructors:Ryan T.Bouchard is the author and photographer of the groundbreaking book Gourmet Mushrooms of the Northeast 2019.  Emily Schmidt also studies our local mushroom species (and wild plants as well)\, and teaches creative cooking that highlights their many unique flavors.  Together\, they created The Mushroom Hunting Foundation\, and have educated thousands of people about safely enjoying America’s incredible wild mushrooms. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/lecture-wild-mushroom-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240829T142835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T144814Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Hunters Field Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 31\, 3:30PM – 5:30PM  \nJoin us for a Mushroom hunting field walk\, learn basic mushroom identification and ecology.  \nREGISTER- PM Session – New Class
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/mushroom-hunters-field-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240821T192945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T192945Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding - Classroom Program
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n (Plus optional add on November weekend trip)  \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n \nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 28th– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows \nREGISTER HERE FOR FULL CLASS\n\nOptional Overnight Weekend Birding Trip-\nNov 8th-10th. Cape Cod Weekend. Departing early Friday morning and returning late afternoon on Sunday. We’ll focus mostly on the lower Cape. (Orleans down to Provincetown). More info will be given after sign-up. This trip is separate from the other trips listed above.  Everyone is responsible for their own transportation\, food and lodging. Fee includes 3 days of birding instruction. \nSliding scale: $190\, 160\, or $130.  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ADDITIONAL WEEKEND TRIP
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-classroom-program-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240829T141041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141041Z
UID:10004416-1726650000-1726657200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Senior Nature Hike with John Green
DESCRIPTION:Senior Nature Hikes with John Green\nWednesday\, September 18\, 9-11am – Notch  \n\n  \n \nThese nature hikes will be led by naturalist John Green\, they are all at locations with f \nairly level ground\, they will move slowly and not cover a lot of distance.   Please wear solid footwear\, and binoculars are welcome. \nRegistration is required\,  exact location and meeting spot will be provided upon registration.   Sliding Scale: $10\, $20\, or $30 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/senior-nature-hike-with-john-green/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240829T140754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T140754Z
UID:10004415-1726765200-1726770600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Garden Party with Herbal infusion Demo
DESCRIPTION:Garden Parties with Herbal infusion Demos\nThursday\, September 19\, 5 PM\nIn the Hitchcock Center Gardens – FREE  \n\nJoin us for a garden party in the Hitchcock Center gardens. 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. Please RSVP to shelly@hitchcockcenter.org or kim@hitchcockcenter.org.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/garden-party-with-herbal-infusion-demo/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240808T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T161146Z
UID:10004288-1726902000-1726920000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-09-21/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240829T141740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141740Z
UID:10004419-1727283600-1727290800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing with Todd Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing with Todd Lynch \nWednesday\, September 25\, 5-7PM \n \nSliding Scale: $18\, $25\, or $35 \nThere is a quiet pulse to the fall forest\, as the trees and landscape turn inward and\nprepare for winter. It is darker earlier; the leaves fall – creating spontaneous collages on\nthe forest floor and the trees reveal their winter forms. Come experience this changing\nof the seasons on a Forest Bathing walk with Todd Lynch\, certified ANFT Forest\nBathing guide. Forest Bathing offers the opportunity to slow down. It re-aligns our\nrhythms with the landscape\, allowing our senses a respite from everyday demands and\nuncertainties\, and gives us a template to practice on our own time at home. It’s a\nchance to remember ourselves and the joyful relationships that await us outside. Come\nexperience what the Forest at the Hitchcock Center might share on this 2 hour\nexperience. \nREGISTER HERE – SEPTEMBER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-with-todd-lynch/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240821T193011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T193011Z
UID:10004414-1727287200-1727294400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding - Classroom Program
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n (Plus optional add on November weekend trip)  \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n \nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 28th– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows \nREGISTER HERE FOR FULL CLASS\n\nOptional Overnight Weekend Birding Trip-\nNov 8th-10th. Cape Cod Weekend. Departing early Friday morning and returning late afternoon on Sunday. We’ll focus mostly on the lower Cape. (Orleans down to Provincetown). More info will be given after sign-up. This trip is separate from the other trips listed above.  Everyone is responsible for their own transportation\, food and lodging. Fee includes 3 days of birding instruction. \nSliding scale: $190\, 160\, or $130.  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ADDITIONAL WEEKEND TRIP
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-classroom-program-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240808T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T161146Z
UID:10004289-1727506800-1727524800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-09-28/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240829T144721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T144721Z
UID:10004422-1727973000-1727980200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Herbal Foraging with Jade Alicandro
DESCRIPTION: Autumn Herbal Foraging with Jade Alicandro \nThursday\, October 3\, 4:30-6:30pm  \nJoin us for a walk identifying our bio regionally abundant medicinal herbs that come into season in the fall. We’ll learn identification\, medicinal uses\, harvesting techniques\, medicinal preparations and more. Participants will be given time to do some foraging of their own and we’ll end our walk by sharing some medicinal wild food recipes. \nSliding Scale:  $25\, $35\, or $45  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/autumn-herbal-foraging-with-jade-alicandro/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240808T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T161146Z
UID:10004290-1728111600-1728129600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-10-05/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240829T141205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141205Z
UID:10004417-1729155600-1729162800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Senior Nature Hike with John Green
DESCRIPTION:Senior Nature Hikes with John Green\nThursday\, October 17\, 9-11am – Fitzgerald Lake \n\n  \n \nThese nature hikes will be led by naturalist John Green\, they are all at locations with f \nairly level ground\, they will move slowly and not cover a lot of distance.   Please wear solid footwear\, and binoculars are welcome. \nRegistration is required\,  exact location and meeting spot will be provided upon registration.   Sliding Scale: $10\, $20\, or $30 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/senior-nature-hike-with-john-green-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240829T144955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T144955Z
UID:10004423-1729278000-1729285200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chat: Astronomy \nFriday\, October 18\, 7pm  \nJoin us for an evening in our gardens under the stars.  We have a nice open landscape for stargazing\, come for a chat and nibbles around the fire and hear a bit about astronomy and its history\, look through telescopes and see what we can see.  Weather permitting.   Sliding Scale: $10\, $20\, or $30  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fireside-chat-astronomy-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070657
CREATED:20240808T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T161146Z
UID:10004291-1729321200-1729339200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-10-19/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR