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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20210125T153756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T153756Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200911T142149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T142149Z
UID:10001910-1606640400-1606651200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9am-12pm Nature All Year: Geology of the Pioneer Valley
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 Steve roof\nAt location TBD\nJoin us on a walk through time! Come and explore the earth-shaping history of the Pioneer Valley as Steve delves into geologic processes and the ways in which land and humans interact and affect one another. \nBiography: Steve Roof\, professor of earth and environmental science\, focuses his research and teaching on environmental issues such as climate change\, pollution\, and land conservation.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-geology-of-the-pioneer-valley/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200915T185653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T202052Z
UID:10001914-1605121200-1605126600@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/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200915T185546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T202121Z
UID:10001913-1603306800-1603312200@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/700pm-830pm-hitchcock-nature-trivia-night-a-monthly-virtual-trivia-contest-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200801T035131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T163818Z
UID:10001707-1602918000-1602932400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am. \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-8/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200801T035021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164416Z
UID:10001706-1602313200-1602327600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am. \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-7/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200911T142005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T142005Z
UID:10001909-1601802000-1601812800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9am-12pm Nature All Year: Invasive Plant Ecology
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 Martha Hoopes\nAt Northampton Community Gardens\nFocused on particular invasive species spotted along the trail\, this walk will cover the the ways genetics\, humans\, environmental conditions and native diversity can all play a role in the spread and impacts of native species. \nBiography: Ecologist Martha Hoopes is interested in how species coexist and even more in why they don’t. Her research focuses on conservation biology and the human interactions with the environment that lead to rarity\, declining population sizes\, and even to extinction. Martha is a co-author of the book Invasion Ecology.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-invasive-plant-ecology/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200801T034933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T165756Z
UID:10001705-1601103600-1601118000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am.\n \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-6/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200915T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T202150Z
UID:10001912-1600887600-1600893000@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/hitchcock-nature-trivia-night-a-monthly-virtual-trivia-contest-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200911T141514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T141659Z
UID:10001908-1600592400-1600603200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9am-12pm Nature All Year: Insect Tracks and Signs
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 Charley Eiseman at Montague Plains\nJoin the author of Tracks & Sign of Insects and Other Invertebrates for an exploration in search of galls\, leaf mines\, egg cases\, cocoons\, webs\, nests\, burrows\, and other traces of insects\, spiders\, slugs\, and worms! \nBiography: Charley Eiseman is a freelance naturalist based in western Massachusetts and working throughout New England. He is the lead author of Tracks & Sign of Insects and Other Invertebrates and has certified vernal pools for many local towns.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-insect-tracks-and-signs/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200801T034839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170909Z
UID:10001704-1600498800-1600513200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am. \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200801T034757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171004Z
UID:10001703-1599894000-1599908400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am. \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025917
CREATED:20200801T034635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171512Z
UID:10001702-1599289200-1599303600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am. \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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