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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-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
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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/2024-09-28/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
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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/2024-10-05/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
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/2024-10-19/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20240829T145842Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20240829T145956Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20240808T162200Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20240829T151553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T175441Z
UID:10004426-1732212000-1732221000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:To Which We Belong Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:To Which We Belong Film Screening\n \nThursday\, November 14\, 6PM  – New Date – Thursday\, November 21\, 6PM  \nHere at the Hitchcock Center we are getting really excited about regenerative agriculture and its role in climate action.  Come watch this informative film with us and talk about what we can do as consumers and efforts happening locally and regionally to support soil health\, biosequestration and the transition away from toxic and depleting industrial agriculture.  “Our future is in our roots.”  Suggested donation $10  \nWatch trailer here: https://towhichwebelong.lpages.co/film/ \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/to-which-we-belong-film-screening/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20240829T151816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T151816Z
UID:10004428-1733335200-1733340600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Climate Stories of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Climate Stories of Hope \nWednesday\, December 4\, 6PM \nJoin us to watch some of Project Drawdown’s inspiring short film stories.  These mini documentaries are a journey to “pass the mic” to climate heroes whose stories often go unheard\, and inspire climate action in the process. They showcase the diverse community of people using climate solutions to help the world become a healthier\, more sustainable place. Each story serves as a bridge between climate solutions and people like you looking to tap into their own superpowers to stop climate change.  Suggested donation $10 \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-stories-of-hope/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20241212T213956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T213956Z
UID:10004774-1735929000-1735938000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Dan Ziomek
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowls\nwith Dan Ziomek \nFriday\, January 3rd\, 6:30 – 9pm\nor Friday\, January 10th\, 6:30 – 9pm \nwith a bad weather date of Saturday\, January 11th. \n\nHave you been on an owl prowl? It is a very special treat in the heart of winter.  Come seek out the Great-horned owl on a winter (hopefully snowy) night with expert birder Dan Ziomek.  Dress super duper warmly.  For ages 12 and up.  Space is limited; please register now. Sliding Scale:  $20\, $30\, $40 \nREGISTER here for January 3rd  \nREGISTER here for January 10th 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-with-dan-ziomek-8/2025-01-03/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20241212T213956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T213956Z
UID:10004775-1736533800-1736542800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Dan Ziomek
DESCRIPTION:Owl Prowls\nwith Dan Ziomek \nFriday\, January 3rd\, 6:30 – 9pm\nor Friday\, January 10th\, 6:30 – 9pm \nwith a bad weather date of Saturday\, January 11th. \n\nHave you been on an owl prowl? It is a very special treat in the heart of winter.  Come seek out the Great-horned owl on a winter (hopefully snowy) night with expert birder Dan Ziomek.  Dress super duper warmly.  For ages 12 and up.  Space is limited; please register now. Sliding Scale:  $20\, $30\, $40 \nREGISTER here for January 3rd  \nREGISTER here for January 10th 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/owl-prowl-with-dan-ziomek-8/2025-01-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250109T214143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T214345Z
UID:10004812-1739988000-1739995200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course: Classroom Session
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-classroom-session/2025-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004801-1740200400-1740243600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-02-22/1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004802-1740207600-1740225600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-02-22/2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004803-1741417200-1741435200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-03-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250313T171239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T171239Z
UID:10005265-1741770000-1741777200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Easy and Gentle Nature Walk with John Green
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 12th\, 9am – 11am \n\nJoin 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 ground and emerging signs of spring.  Space is limited and registration required.  Sliding scale $8\, $12\, $16.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/easy-and-gentle-nature-walk-with-john-green/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004804-1742022000-1742040000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004805-1742626800-1742644800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-03-22/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250313T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T171048Z
UID:10005264-1743012000-1743015600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:John Green Slideshow: Nature's Odyssey East (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 26\,  6pm – Newfoundland to Southern New England \nWednesday\, April 16\, 6pm – Connecticut River Valley to the Everglades  \nJoin 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 and photograph Northern Gannets on Bonaventure Island.  Next we’re off to Baxter State Park in Maine then to a coastal Maine island to see Puffins and other seabirds.  The slideshow continues to New Hampshire to visit the White Mountains and then a stand of orchids in southern Vermont. \nPart 2 is then followed by three areas in Massachusetts John loves to photograph\, Mt. Greylock\, the Connecticut River Valley and Cape Cod. He then leapfrogs down to the mysterious Okefenokee swamp of southern Georgia and ends the journey in the unique Florida Everglades.   John Green’s slideshows are a real treat\, especially with the nostalgic hum of the old slide projector and click of the slides\, and his love and connection to nature come through in his work and stories along the way.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/john-green-slideshow-natures-odyssey-east-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250318T171523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T171523Z
UID:10005267-1743670800-1743697800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:ANCA CONNECTS at Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 3 — 9am-4:30pm ET \nJoin us for a day of professional development and networking at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst\, Massachusetts. \nThis 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 Hitchcock Center\, seeing the organization’s operations firsthand. \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/anca-connects-at-hitchcock-center/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250117T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T151308Z
UID:10004813-1744221600-1744228800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course: Classroom Session
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-classroom-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004806-1745046000-1745064000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T054457
CREATED:20250109T213714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T213714Z
UID:10004807-1745643600-1745686800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:(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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-11/2025-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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