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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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:20260417T054607
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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
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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
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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:20260417T054607
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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:20260417T054607
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/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
CREATED:20240829T141041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141041Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
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:20260417T054607
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
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:20260417T054607
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:20260417T054607
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
CREATED:20240829T141854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141854Z
UID:10004420-1729418400-1729425600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing with Todd Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing with Todd Lynch \nSunday\, October 20\, 10-12PM \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 – OCTOBER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-with-todd-lynch-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
CREATED:20240829T145842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T145842Z
UID:10004424-1729432800-1729438200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Climate Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Climate Cafe \nSunday\, October 20\, 2-3:30PM  \nFree to attend  \nOne of the biggest challenges of the climate crisis is knowing what to do with the complex set of emotions regarding the planetary emergency.  Where is it safe to talk about the fear\, outrage\, and grief? The idea is that the more comfortable we become with these difficult feelings\, the more able we are to cope with our situation. Climate Cafes offer a structured space for informal open\, respectful discussion of emotional responses and reactions related to the climate. \nThe Climate Cafe is a facilitated\, welcoming space for people concerned about the climate and ecological crises\, and their impacts on the global\, local\, and individual levels. We call it a Cafe because we aim for an informal and open discussion (and participants are welcome to bring a beverage to enjoy during the meeting). This is not a lecture\, nor is it a therapy group. Each participant will be welcome to speak or not to speak as they feel comfortable.  The Climate Cafe fills an important and often unmet need: a safe space for people to speak about their emotions stemming from the climate and ecological crises (CEC). Many people have been deeply concerned for decades about the climate and ecological crises\, and some are just beginning to feel concerned as we experience more direct impacts in our area and as the news of climate-related disasters continues to increase. Many fall somewhere in between. Everyone is welcome\, no matter where they fall on that continuum. \nClimate Cafes focus on feelings rather than action. We recognize the importance of taking action to bring about a better future\, and many local groups exist for this purpose. This group exists to fulfill a different need\, that of building emotional resilience in the face of uncertain times. We also believe that\, in the words of the Climate Psychology Alliance\, “the more we recognize and tolerate feelings arising from the climate crisis\, the easier it will be to connect with others\, act in collaboration\, and envision a just and equitable solution.”  The facilitators will provide resources for anyone who would like to learn more about ways to work with climate emotions\, as well as local opportunities for action\, after the event. \nFacilitators: \nSadie Forsythe\, LICSW\, is a climate-aware therapist based in Amherst\, MA\, offering individual therapy and monthly climate cafes\, as well as consultation for organizations looking to add a psychological lense to their climate work. Sadie is a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America\, Group Facilitators Hub and Climate Cafe Facilitator Training committees. She holds a Certificate in Climate Psychology through The California Institute of Integral Studies. \nHannah Harvester is a Conway-based artist and educator who has been facilitating eco grief and climate anxiety support circles since 2023. She is a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America. \nBoth Sadie and Hannah have completed Climate Cafe trainings led by Climate Psychology Alliance of North America\, and hope to bring more and more local opportunities for individuals to come together to share and process climate-related emotions. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-cafe/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
CREATED:20240829T145956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T145956Z
UID:10004425-1729796400-1729803600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Locally Grown Homes: A Path To Climate Justice and Housing Equity
DESCRIPTION:Locally Grown Homes: A Path To Climate Justice and Housing Equity\nwith Greg Bossie and Kelley Wagner of Rare Forms Design \nThursday\, October 24\, 7PM \nWhat would it look like if everyone had access to sustainable\, affordable housing? This talk explores the intersection of biogenic building materials (rapidly renewable materials like straw\, cork\, hemp\, and bamboo)\, housing equity\, and climate justice through the lens of Rare Forms’ journey into manufacturing straw bale insulated building panels. We explore the critical challenges of affordability\, environmental impact\, and health in today’s housing market\, and how biogenic materials like straw offer sustainable\, cost-effective solutions; support local agriculture; and provide high-quality\, healthy homes. Rare Forms’ work centers housing equity and reduces the carbon footprint of the construction industry\, creating access to sustainable\, affordable housing. Suggested donation $10  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/locally-grown-homes-a-path-to-climate-justice-and-housing-equity/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
CREATED:20240808T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T161146Z
UID:10004292-1729926000-1729944000@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/2024-10-26/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
CREATED:20240805T134242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T134242Z
UID:10004285-1730041200-1730052000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Harvest Feast and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Harvest Feast and Celebration\nSunday\, October 27\, 2024\n3:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nThe Hitchcock Center has been sowing seeds of change and educating for a healthy planet in the Valley for more than 60 years. In October 2024\, we will celebrate the harvest with local friends and businesses\, give away new Hitchcock Hero Awards\, and share what we’re brewing up next. We can’t wait to see you for our third annual Harvest event where we will celebrate Hitchcock Center’s mission to educate and inspire action for a healthy planet with food\, drink\, community\, garden and building tours\, a short program\, and lots of fun!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-harvest-feast-and-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
CREATED:20240808T162200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T162200Z
UID:10004409-1731024000-1731283199@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Optional Overnight Weekend Birding Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Optional 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-optional-overnight-weekend-birding-trip-with-scott-surner/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054607
CREATED:20240829T141454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141454Z
UID:10004418-1731402000-1731409200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Senior Nature Hike with John Green
DESCRIPTION:Senior Nature Hikes with John Green\nTuesday\, November 12\, 9-11am – Silvio Conte  \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-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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