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  • Easy and Gentle Nature Walk with John Green

    Adult Programs

    Wednesday, March 12th, 9am – 11am  Join naturalist John Green on the accessible trail at the Silvio Conte Refuge accessible trail in Hadley.  This walk is great for seniors and anyone who would like a slow pace on level terrain.  This time and place is sure to offer some dreams of warmer days with thawing […]

  • Spring Birding Course

    Spring Birding 2025
    Adult Programs

    (February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about today's session, from location to the birds we hope to identify.

  • Spring Birding Course

    Spring Birding 2025
    Adult Programs

    (February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about today's session, from location to the birds we hope to identify.

  • John Green Slideshow: Nature’s Odyssey East (Part 1)

    Adult Programs

    Wednesday, March 26,  6pm – Newfoundland to Southern New England  Wednesday, April 16, 6pm – Connecticut River Valley to the Everglades  Join Naturalist John Green on a photographic exploration of eastern North America.  This visual trek begins in the wild landscapes of Newfoundland, Canada then moves south of the St. Lawrence River to southern Quebec to study […]

  • ANCA CONNECTS at Hitchcock Center

    Adult Programs

    Thursday, April 3 — 9am-4:30pm ET Join us for a day of professional development and networking at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst, Massachusetts. This CONNECTS program offers you the opportunity to connect with peers while learning about the operations of nature centers, outdoor schools, and related organizations. You’ll also be able to explore the […]

  • Spring Birding Course: Classroom Session

    Spring Birding 2025
    Adult Programs

    (February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about each session.

  • Spring Birding Course

    Spring Birding 2025
    Adult Programs

    (February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about today's session, from location to the birds we hope to identify.

  • Spring Birding Course

    Spring Birding 2025
    Adult Programs

    (February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about today's session, from location to the birds we hope to identify.

  • Spring Birding Course: Classroom Session

    Spring Birding 2025
    Adult Programs

    (February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about each session.

  • Forest Bathing 

    Forest Bathing 
    Adult Programs

    Thursday, May 1,  6-8pm Saturday, May 17, 10am-12pm Connecting with nature has the benefits of reducing anxiety, easing stress and rekindling a sense of wonder. In this meditative experience, modeled on Forest Bathing, we’ll explore the woods around the Hitchcock Center at the magical hours of a spring evening and/or morning.  While in this magical […]