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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowls\nwith Dan Ziomek  \nSaturday\, January 29th or \nFriday\, February 11th (cancellation date of Saturday\, February 12) \n7:30pm – 10pm  \nHave you been hearing the Great Horned Owls at dusk and dawn?  They are hooting.  Join valley birder Dan Ziomek for this extra special treat of searching for owls on winter nights!  Dress super duper warmly.  For ages 12 and up.  Space is limited.   Cost $25. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T165619Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowls\nwith Dan Ziomek  \nSaturday\, January 29th or \nFriday\, February 11th (cancellation date of Saturday\, February 12) \n7:30pm – 10pm  \nHave you been hearing the Great Horned Owls at dusk and dawn?  They are hooting.  Join valley birder Dan Ziomek for this extra special treat of searching for owls on winter nights!  Dress super duper warmly.  For ages 12 and up.  Space is limited.   Cost $25. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20220113T164650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T164650Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat –  Moon Gazing & Winter Owls
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats \nwith Hitchcock staff and guests  \nCasual conversations centered on nature\, around a fire\, enjoying the beauty of a crisp winter evening with hot beverages and nibbles. \nThursdays at 6pm \nJanuary 20 –  Moon Gazing & Winter Owls \nFebruary 17 – Natural History of a cup of Hot Chocolate \nMarch 17 – Indigenous Plant Wisdom- Sacred Plants of New England  \nCost: Sliding Scale \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fireside-chat-moon-gazing-winter-owls/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210614T155036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T003948Z
UID:10002366-1632326400-1632331800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to look for others. Nets and supplies will be provided. We often find other insects on these walks. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Citizen Science Project. \nWith Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+\nWednesday\, September 22\, 4-5:30pm\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per person\nLimited to 12 participants \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6,Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T153704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T153704Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-9/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210420T194813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T194813Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at the Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Come experience a guided Forest therapy walk with Todd Lynch\, certified ANFT guide. Forest and Nature Therapy offers us the opportunity to slow down. It re-aligns our rhythms with the landscape\, allowing our senses a respite from everyday demands and uncertainties. It’s a chance to remember our connections to nature and the joyful relationships that await us outside. This guided experience is not a hike or naturalist adventure\, but an opportunity to slow down and allow our bodies to engage all of our senses. Please note that this is not “therapy” as commonly denoted in our culture\, but an offering of a therapeutic way to be in nature. Guides are not trained clinicians; they hold the space to let the forest be the “therapist”. \nWhat to Expect:\nA leisurely walk of about a mile with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. We’ll all wear our masks when we gather together and the walk will be planned in a way to promote safe physical distancing of 6 feet or more between participants. \nWe will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest. This is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful way of walking. The walk should last about 2-2.5 hours and we will finish with a gathering circle where we can share about our experiences. \nwith Todd Lynch\n9:00-11:30am\nSaturdays: May 8\, May 22\, and June 5\nSliding Scale: Tier A:$36 Tier B: $30 Tier C: $23 Tier D: $15 (for those EBT\, WIC or Card to Culture benefits) OR All three classes A: $100  B: $80  C: $60  D: $40 Participants who sign up for all three classes will get a 10% discount.\n \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-at-the-hitchcock-center/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T153605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T153605Z
UID:10002355-1622872800-1622894400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-8/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T152845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T152945Z
UID:10002349-1622745000-1622749500@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/20536/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T153523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T153523Z
UID:10002354-1622269800-1622289600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-7/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210413T195119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T194642Z
UID:10002358-1621674000-1621683000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at the Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Come experience a guided Forest therapy walk with Todd Lynch\, certified ANFT guide. Forest and Nature Therapy offers us the opportunity to slow down. It re-aligns our rhythms with the landscape\, allowing our senses a respite from everyday demands and uncertainties. It’s a chance to remember our connections to nature and the joyful relationships that await us outside. This guided experience is not a hike or naturalist adventure\, but an opportunity to slow down and allow our bodies to engage all of our senses. Please note that this is not “therapy” as commonly denoted in our culture\, but an offering of a therapeutic way to be in nature. Guides are not trained clinicians; they hold the space to let the forest be the “therapist”. \nWhat to Expect:\nA leisurely walk of about a mile with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. We’ll all wear our masks when we gather together and the walk will be planned in a way to promote safe physical distancing of 6 feet or more between participants. \nWe will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest. This is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful way of walking. The walk should last about 2-2.5 hours and we will finish with a gathering circle where we can share about our experiences. \nwith Todd Lynch\n9:00-11:30am\nSaturdays: May 8\, May 22\, and June 5\nSliding Scale: Tier A:$36 Tier B: $30 Tier C: $23 Tier D: $15 (for those EBT\, WIC or Card to Culture benefits) OR All three classes A: $100  B: $80  C: $60  D: $40 Participants who sign up for all three classes will get a 10% discount.\n \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-at-the-hitchcock-center-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T153326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T153326Z
UID:10002353-1621062000-1621080000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-6/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210413T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T194724Z
UID:10002357-1620464400-1620473400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at the Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Come experience a guided Forest therapy walk with Todd Lynch\, certified ANFT guide. Forest and Nature Therapy offers us the opportunity to slow down. It re-aligns our rhythms with the landscape\, allowing our senses a respite from everyday demands and uncertainties. It’s a chance to remember our connections to nature and the joyful relationships that await us outside. This guided experience is not a hike or naturalist adventure\, but an opportunity to slow down and allow our bodies to engage all of our senses. Please note that this is not “therapy” as commonly denoted in our culture\, but an offering of a therapeutic way to be in nature. Guides are not trained clinicians; they hold the space to let the forest be the “therapist”. \nWhat to Expect:\nA leisurely walk of about a mile with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. We’ll all wear our masks when we gather together and the walk will be planned in a way to promote safe physical distancing of 6 feet or more between participants. \nWe will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest. This is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful way of walking. The walk should last about 2-2.5 hours and we will finish with a gathering circle where we can share about our experiences. \nwith Todd Lynch\n9:00-11:30am\nSaturdays: May 8\, May 22\, and June 5\nSliding Scale: Tier A:$36 Tier B: $30 Tier C: $23 Tier D: $15 (for those EBT\, WIC or Card to Culture benefits) OR All three classes A: $100  B: $80  C: $60  D: $40 Participants who sign up for all three classes will get a 10% discount.\n \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-at-the-hitchcock-center-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T153210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T153221Z
UID:10002352-1619852400-1619870400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T152809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T152809Z
UID:10002348-1619721000-1619725500@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210204T185408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T155214Z
UID:10002291-1619334000-1619344800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:7-10am: Nature All Year: Migratory Birds with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth natural history course to develop your naturalists skills. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, from broad habitat perspectives to close details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills. Dress for the weather for 3 hours as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like. These will be outdoor only programs. Please dress for the weather and plan to wear a mask for everyone’s safety. \nAs spring emerges so many birds return to their summer breeding and feeding grounds in search of a safe place in which to make a nest and begin the next generation. Scott Surner\, long time bird enthusiast\, will offer tips on bird identification from sight\, song and flight patterns as we amble along the trail in search of winter migrants. \nBackground: Scott Surner has been studying and observing birds for over 45 years throughout the Connecticut River Valley\, (Massachusetts) New England and North America. His travels have taken him to New Jersey\, Delaware\, Florida\, Texas\, Arizona\, California\, Wyoming\, Colorado\, Alaska\, Canada (Nova Scotia\, Newfoundland & Churchill) Costa Rica\, Belize and Veracruz\, Mexico. He has been teaching bird ID classes at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst\, MA since 1980. He is a founding member and past president of the Hampshire Bird Club\, (Established in 1984) and a past member of the Massachusetts Avian Records Committee. \nSunday\, April 25\, 9am-12pm\nIn Amherst \nTier A – $45 per class or $121 for winter season\nTier B – $36 per class or $97 for winter season\nTier C – $27 per class or $73 for winter season\nTier D – $18 per class or $49 for winter season\nThere is a 10% discount for signing up for the full fall series.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-migratory-birds-with-scott-surner/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T153135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T153754Z
UID:10002351-1619247600-1619265600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T153037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T153037Z
UID:10002350-1618642800-1618660800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210215T152714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T152714Z
UID:10002347-1618511400-1618515900@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20201229T190220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T190220Z
UID:10002138-1618426800-1618432200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Nature Trivia Night: A monthly virtual trivia contest fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly online trivia contest fundraiser for environmental education. The quiz will test you on a wide breadth of science\, nature and environmental knowledge. The winning team will split the award with the Hitchcock Center for the Environment that will help provide 25%-50% discounts on program fees for economically challenged and low-income household. \nWednesdays\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nJanuary 13\, February 10\, March 10 and April 14 \nNature Trivia: Learn More and Register
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-nature-trivia-night-a-monthly-virtual-trivia-contest-fundraiser-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210204T185154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T185154Z
UID:10002290-1615712400-1615723200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9am-12pm: Nature All Year: Winter Tracking with Kathy Dean in Ashfield
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth natural history course to develop your naturalists skills. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, from broad habitat perspectives to close details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills. Dress for the weather for 3 hours as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like. These will be outdoor only programs. Please dress for the weather and plan to wear a mask for everyone’s safety. \nEver look out at a fresh snowfall to find animal tracks winding their way between bare shrubs and vegetation? Despite chilling temperatures and sparse food sources\, many animals are still quite active even on the coldest of days. Together we’ll wander Kathy’s property in Ashfield to learn the basics of tracking and discover the stories of winter! \nBackground: Kathy is an experienced educator who has taught in both the outdoor adventure and nature connection fields.  Together with Jean Bergstrom she co-founded Her Wild Roots\, which offers nature education programs for women.  She devotes most of her dirt time and study to animal tracking and bird language\, as these are two of her biggest loves. \nSunday\, March 14\, 9am-12pm\n \nTier A – $45 per class or $121 for winter season\nTier B – $36 per class or $97 for winter season\nTier C – $27 per class or $73 for winter season\nTier D – $18 per class or $49 for winter season\nThere is a 10% discount for signing up for the full fall series.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-winter-tracking-with-kathy-dean-in-ashfield/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20201229T190137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T190137Z
UID:10002137-1615402800-1615408200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Nature Trivia Night: A monthly virtual trivia contest fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly online trivia contest fundraiser for environmental education. The quiz will test you on a wide breadth of science\, nature and environmental knowledge. The winning team will split the award with the Hitchcock Center for the Environment that will help provide 25%-50% discounts on program fees for economically challenged and low-income household. \nWednesdays\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nJanuary 13\, February 10\, March 10 and April 14 \nNature Trivia: Learn More and Register
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-nature-trivia-night-a-monthly-virtual-trivia-contest-fundraiser-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210204T185018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T185018Z
UID:10002289-1613293200-1613304000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9am-12pm Nature All Year: Bark: Getting to Know Your Trees with Michael Wojtech
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth natural history course to develop your naturalists skills. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, from broad habitat perspectives to close details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills. Dress for the weather for 3 hours as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like. These will be outdoor only programs. Please dress for the weather and plan to wear a mask for everyone’s safety. \nJoin the author of Bark\, Michael Wojtech\, for a deeper look at tree ecology and identification using clues bark\, roots\, and buds. As a naturalist\, writer\, speaker\, photographer\, and illustrator\, Michael Wojtech strives to share the science and beauty of natural history in an accessible and compelling fashion. \nBackground: Michael is a naturalist\, educator and author of the book Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast\, he writes\, photographs\, illustrates\, and presents programs about the structure\, growth processes\, and ecology of trees. He began his ongoing study of trees at Antioch University New England\, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Conservation Biology and edited the journal Whole Terrain. \nSunday\, February 14\, 9am-12pm\nNorwotuck Rail Trail at Lawrence Station \nTier A – $45 per class or $121 for winter season\nTier B – $36 per class or $97 for winter season\nTier C – $27 per class or $73 for winter season\nTier D – $18 per class or $49 for winter season\nThere is a 10% discount for signing up for the full fall series.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-bark-getting-to-know-your-trees-with-michael-wojtech/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20201229T190047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T190047Z
UID:10002136-1612983600-1612989000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Nature Trivia Night: A monthly virtual trivia contest fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly online trivia contest fundraiser for environmental education. The quiz will test you on a wide breadth of science\, nature and environmental knowledge. The winning team will split the award with the Hitchcock Center for the Environment that will help provide 25%-50% discounts on program fees for economically challenged and low-income household. \nWednesdays\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nJanuary 13\, February 10\, March 10 and April 14 \nNature Trivia: Learn More and Register
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-nature-trivia-night-a-monthly-virtual-trivia-contest-fundraiser-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210125T153756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T153756Z
UID:10002287-1612636200-1612645200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Dan Ziomeck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the magic of an Owl Prowl. There is something so special about seeking owls on a quiet winter night. Dan Ziomek has been doing this for years and loves to share his love of owls and birds as heard on WRSI’s Bird Songs. Dress super warmly\, binoculars and a thermos of something warm also recommended. Group size limited to 12 participants\, masks and COVID screening required. \nSaturdays\, 6:30-9pm\, January 23\, February 6 (make up weather date February 13)\nFriday\, 6:30-9pm\, January 29\nTier A – $30; Tier B – $24; Tier C – $18; Tier D – $12 \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-with-dan-ziomeck-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210125T154017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T154017Z
UID:10002288-1612465200-1612470600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Climate Storytelling and Music Workshop: A Virtual Climate Stories Project Event
DESCRIPTION:What is your Climate Story? We all have personal responses to the climate crisis – our local observations of the changing climate\, our emotional responses to rapid environmental change\, and our convictions to contribute to a positive future. Join Jason Davis\, musician and director of Climate Stories Project\, in a 90-minute online workshop in which you will learn about climate storytelling and craft your own climate story. During the workshop\, you will have the opportunity to record and share your story. With participant permission\, Jason will integrate fragments of the recorded stories in an original musical composition which will be shared on the Hitchcock Center Website and via other channels. Please have paper and writing utensils with you. Workshop is sponsored by Art Angels and Hitchcock Center for the Environment. \nThursday\, February 4\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nFree\, registration required for Zoom link \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-storytelling-and-music-workshop-a-virtual-climate-stories-project-event/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210125T153717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T153717Z
UID:10002286-1611945000-1611954000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Dan Ziomeck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the magic of an Owl Prowl. There is something so special about seeking owls on a quiet winter night. Dan Ziomek has been doing this for years and loves to share his love of owls and birds as heard on WRSI’s Bird Songs. Dress super warmly\, binoculars and a thermos of something warm also recommended. Group size limited to 12 participants\, masks and COVID screening required. \nSaturdays\, 6:30-9pm\, January 23\, February 6 (make up weather date February 13)\nFriday\, 6:30-9pm\, January 29\nTier A – $30; Tier B – $24; Tier C – $18; Tier D – $12 \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-with-dan-ziomeck-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20210125T153609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T153609Z
UID:10002285-1611426600-1611435600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Dan Ziomeck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the magic of an Owl Prowl. There is something so special about seeking owls on a quiet winter night. Dan Ziomek has been doing this for years and loves to share his love of owls and birds as heard on WRSI’s Bird Songs. Dress super warmly\, binoculars and a thermos of something warm also recommended. Group size limited to 12 participants\, masks and COVID screening required. \nSaturdays\, 6:30-9pm\, January 23\, February 6 (make up weather date February 13)\nFriday\, 6:30-9pm\, January 29\nTier A – $30; Tier B – $24; Tier C – $18; Tier D – $12 \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-with-dan-ziomeck/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20201229T185900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T185900Z
UID:10002135-1610564400-1610569800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Nature Trivia Night: A monthly virtual trivia contest fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly online trivia contest fundraiser for environmental education. The quiz will test you on a wide breadth of science\, nature and environmental knowledge. The winning team will split the award with the Hitchcock Center for the Environment that will help provide 25%-50% discounts on program fees for economically challenged and low-income household. \nWednesdays\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nJanuary 13\, February 10\, March 10 and April 14 \nNature Trivia: Learn More and Register
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-nature-trivia-night-a-monthly-virtual-trivia-contest-fundraiser-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20200911T142357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T142409Z
UID:10001911-1607850000-1607860800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9am-12pm Nature All Year: Winter Happenings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth natural history course to develop your naturalists skills. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, from broad habitat perspectives to close details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills. Dress for the weather for 3 hours as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like.  These will be outdoor only programs and please bring masks and plan to wear them when within 6 feet of others. \nWith Brian Schultz\nAt the Hitchcock Center\nJoin us on this winter walk as we look for overwintering species (insects and otherwise) and learn about the ways many organisms\, including trees\, survive throughout the harshest months of the New England year. \nBiography: An agricultural ecologist and entomologist who does research at the Hampshire College Farm Center\, Schultz has spent a number of years in Central America and the Caribbean studying methods of insect pest control.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-winter-happenings/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T002429
CREATED:20200915T185749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T202029Z
UID:10001915-1607540400-1607545800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:7:00-8:30pm  Hitchcock Nature Trivia Night: A monthly virtual trivia contest fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly online trivia contest fundraiser for environmental education. The quiz will test you on a wide breadth of science\, nature and environmental knowledge. The winning team will split the award with the Hitchcock Center’s scholarship fund.  \n\nSign up as teams of 1–4 people\, with a flat fee of $50 per team per game. The more teams\, the bigger the prize (see table below)\, so invite your friends!\nAdvanced registration required and available up until the evening before the contest. Upon registration the team will be provided a Zoom link. \nTeams will be able to play as a team even if in different locations. Each team will be assigned a breakout room in advance\, that will allow them to discuss answers as a team.  \nThe game will be played in 2 rounds of 15 questions with a break in the middle to score and learn where your team stands in the contest. \nWe will need a minimum of 6 teams to play and have a maximum of 22 teams\, with a maximum winning of $500 if 22 teams were playing (see table below) \nWe will ask that all players follow the honor system and not consult other sources for answers while playing\, we will have everyone do a playful oath at the beginning of play. \nThe contest and questions are geared towards adults\, in the future we may offer Family Nature Trivia Nights as well\, stay tuned. \n\nHere is how the evening will run:  \nGame Play: \n7:00-7:10   Greetings and Directions\, each team will need to assign a scribe who will have a private chat with the host to submit your teams answers.\n7:10 -7:30   Round 1 – 15 Questions – Play begins 3 questions at a time with 2 minutes to answer. Questions will be read aloud and posted in the chat\,  each team then goes into their team break out room to discuss answers. At the end of the round you will have 2 minutes to look back over all your 15 answers and submit.\n7:30- 7:40   Halftime Break – All players together to chat\, use the bathroom\, get a snack\, etc.\n7:40 – 7:50   Review answers from Round 1 as a  large group and report top 3 teams at Halftime.\n7:50 – 8:10   Round 2 – 15 Questions\,  played in the same format as Round 1\n8:10- 8:15   Scoring break and again an open Zoom format so folks can chat.\n8:15 – 8:25   Go over answers and announce the winners.  \nWednesdays\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nSeptember 23\, October 21\, November 11\, December 9\nRegistration available here\, soon!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/700-830pm-hitchcock-nature-trivia-night-a-monthly-virtual-trivia-contest-fundraiser-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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