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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin Scott Surner as he guides you through the fall migration in New England. The class starts with a trip to Plum Island to experience the southbound migration of shorebirds as well\, we hope to encounter many Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
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SUMMARY:Hitchcock Community Read: The Serviceberry
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Community Read- The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer \nDate Change – November 12\, 6-8pm \nFree or by donation\, registration required\n \nJoin us for a discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s new book The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World.  We will come together to discuss and share our experience of this special and timely book. This gathering will take place in the garden if weather allows and we will be able to visit our own Amelanchier (or Shadbush as we tend to call it here at Hitchcock) somewhere between its flowering and fruiting.  
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-community-read-the-serviceberry/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20251217T205900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T205900Z
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SUMMARY:How Healthy is Our Air?
DESCRIPTION:with Dr. Billy Spitzer- Hitchcock Center Executive Director \nWednesday\, February 11th – 6pm  \nHow healthy is the air we breathe? In this program we will share: \n\nWhat we have learned from several years of data from more than 100 air quality sensors in  Western Massachusetts\nHow extreme heat\, wildfires\, wood burning\, local geography\, and temperature inversions can worsen air quality and affect our health\nHow an air sensor works\, and how you can build a DIY air cleaner\nHow you can find out the air quality near you\, what you can do to protect your health\, and what we can do to improve air quality in our region
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/how-healthy-is-our-air/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005642-1771650000-1771693200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-02-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T163007Z
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SUMMARY:John Green Winter Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 22\, 10 am \nSpace is limited\, please register now. \nSliding Scale:  $15\, $20\, $25 \nWinter is a magical time to go on a guided nature walk\, it is fun to see who is awake and about\, different snow or ice formations\, and marvel in the wonder with others.  Join John Green for an exploration at Quabbin. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/john-green-winter-nature-walk/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
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CREATED:20260106T182045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T203650Z
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SUMMARY:Glimpses of Winter Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Glimpses of Winter Wildlife\nWednesday\, February 25\, 7pm\nFree or by donation\, registration required. \nGlimpses of Winter Wildlife — Trail cameras give us a window into the natural world\, capturing details of animals’ lives we rarely see in person. Naturalist Allison Bell will share what her cameras reveal about wildlife in winter—bobcats\, coyotes\, otters\, porcupines\, mink and more.  Allison Bell is a field guide author and co-owner of Quonquont Farm in Whately. Her wildlife videos can be seen on Quonquont Farm and ValleyWild social media. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/glimpses-of-winter-wildlife/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260128T203526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T203526Z
UID:10005735-1772287200-1772292600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: In Our Nature
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening: In Our Nature\nPresented by Hitchcock Center for the Environment and Massachusetts Environmental Education Society\nSaturday February 28th\nFilm Screening – 2:00-3:30\nCommunity Discussion & Refreshments – 3:30-4:00\nLocation: Hitchcock Center\, Amherst\, MA. \nWhat if environmental education were seen as essential to mental health\, civic connection\, and strong communities?‍‍ This film is for everyone who is interested in helping to make a change. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/film-screening-in-our-nature/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005643-1772647200-1772654400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005644-1772866800-1772884800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-03-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20251217T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T210151Z
UID:10005637-1773856800-1773862200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Beneath the Woodland Canopy: The Understory
DESCRIPTION:A John Green Slide Show:\nBeneath the Woodland Canopy: The Understory\nWednesday\, March 18\, 6pm  \nHave you seen a John Green Slideshow?  It is literally an old fashion slideshow\, click of the machine and whir of the fan.  John has a lifetime of beautiful nature photography that he puts together along with his stories.  This is a new compilation over and under.  Don’t miss it.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/beneath-the-woodland-canopy-the-understory/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005645-1774076400-1774094400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260310T191916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183211Z
UID:10005744-1775066400-1775073600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Heart of the Season: Spring (program series with Dave Eyerman)
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of the Season: Spring\n\na program series with Dave Eyerman\nWednesdays\, April 1\, 8 & 15\,  6pm – 8pm\nSliding Scale $60\, $75 or $90 for the 3 sessions \nExplore the seasonal themes of spring through the lenses of Chinese Medicine and other Earth-based spiritual practices. In this three-week class\, licensed acupuncturist and shamanic practitioner Dave Eyerman will guide participants in understanding how this season affects their body\, emotions\, and energy\, through a mix of teaching\, group discussion\, time outdoors\, and guided meditation. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-heart-of-the-season-spring-workshop-series/2026-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260310T191916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183211Z
UID:10005745-1775671200-1775678400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Heart of the Season: Spring (program series with Dave Eyerman)
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of the Season: Spring\n\na program series with Dave Eyerman\nWednesdays\, April 1\, 8 & 15\,  6pm – 8pm\nSliding Scale $60\, $75 or $90 for the 3 sessions \nExplore the seasonal themes of spring through the lenses of Chinese Medicine and other Earth-based spiritual practices. In this three-week class\, licensed acupuncturist and shamanic practitioner Dave Eyerman will guide participants in understanding how this season affects their body\, emotions\, and energy\, through a mix of teaching\, group discussion\, time outdoors\, and guided meditation. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-heart-of-the-season-spring-workshop-series/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005646-1775890800-1775908800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260310T191916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183211Z
UID:10005746-1776276000-1776283200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Heart of the Season: Spring (program series with Dave Eyerman)
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of the Season: Spring\n\na program series with Dave Eyerman\nWednesdays\, April 1\, 8 & 15\,  6pm – 8pm\nSliding Scale $60\, $75 or $90 for the 3 sessions \nExplore the seasonal themes of spring through the lenses of Chinese Medicine and other Earth-based spiritual practices. In this three-week class\, licensed acupuncturist and shamanic practitioner Dave Eyerman will guide participants in understanding how this season affects their body\, emotions\, and energy\, through a mix of teaching\, group discussion\, time outdoors\, and guided meditation. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-heart-of-the-season-spring-workshop-series/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005647-1776495600-1776513600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260331T173750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173750Z
UID:10005755-1776607200-1776614400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Spring Forest Bathing\nSunday April 19\,\nand Sunday May 17\nfrom 2 – 4 pm \nSlow down\, listen to the birds and discover what the forest might share at the Hitchcock Center on a Forest Bathing walk with certified guide\, Todd Lynch. Forest Bathing allows us to renew and connect to the joyful relationships that await us outside through meditative walking and awakening the senses. Experience the magic of the Hitchcock forest and see what you might discover. \nWhat to Expect:A leisurely walk of about one mile with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. We will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest and have time to get to know and explore the beauty of the forest. This is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful way of being in nature. The walk lasts about 2 hours and we will finish with an herbal tea made from Todd’s organic herb garden. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-forest-bathing/2026-04-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005648-1777100400-1777118400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20251217T210036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T162924Z
UID:10005636-1777111200-1777118400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Raptors\, Rodenticides and Ricardi
DESCRIPTION:Raptors\, Rodenticides and Ricardi: Rescue Area Wildlife from Rodenticides\nSaturday\, April 25th\, 10am – 12pm\nIn person at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\nor virtually via a Zoom link provided after you register \nRaptors\, foxes\, and other predators balance Massachusetts’ ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon’s Rescue Raptors team has partnered with a local group of wildlife advocates\, Save the Raptors Connecticut River and Quabbin Valley\, and Tom Ricardi’s Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway\, MA to offer this  free hybrid program to educate the public about this issue. Join us to learn about the harms of rodent poisons\, wildlife-safe rodent control options\, and how to get involved. This event is co-sponsored by Mass Audubon\,  Kestrel Land Trust\, the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, and the Amherst Conservation Department. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/raptors-rodenticides-and-ricardi/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260310T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192311Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Ephemerals with arborist Alex Klein
DESCRIPTION:Spring Ephemerals\nSunday\, April 26\, 1pm – 3pm \nwith local herbalist and arborist\, Alex Klein\nSliding scale  $25\, $32 or $40\n \nThe days are warming\, the sap rising in the trees\, but still the canopies are bare. You can feel the Earth on the verge of awakening. This moment is both overture and climax\, the rise of the Spring ephemerals. These plants make their brief appearance aboveground in the window of time between snow melt and canopy leaf-out. Bloodroot and trillium\, trout lilies\, the toothworts and hepaticas arise\, signalling the return of our green world. And it is always a thrilling moment to witness.  \nJoin local herbalist and botanist\, Alex Klein\, for a walk amongst the ephemerals\, where we’ll talk about their botany and identification\, as well as their special place in local ecologies and survival strategies. We’ll consider how these plants help us mark time\, meanwhile keeping our eyes peeled for other signs of Spring awakening throughout the forest.  \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-ephemerals/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
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UID:10005649-1777703400-1777723200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005650-1778090400-1778097600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005651-1778308200-1778328000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005652-1778913000-1778932800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260331T173750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173750Z
UID:10005756-1779026400-1779033600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Spring Forest Bathing\nSunday April 19\,\nand Sunday May 17\nfrom 2 – 4 pm \nSlow down\, listen to the birds and discover what the forest might share at the Hitchcock Center on a Forest Bathing walk with certified guide\, Todd Lynch. Forest Bathing allows us to renew and connect to the joyful relationships that await us outside through meditative walking and awakening the senses. Experience the magic of the Hitchcock forest and see what you might discover. \nWhat to Expect:A leisurely walk of about one mile with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. We will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest and have time to get to know and explore the beauty of the forest. This is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful way of being in nature. The walk lasts about 2 hours and we will finish with an herbal tea made from Todd’s organic herb garden. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-forest-bathing/2026-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005653-1779514200-1779537600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260310T192233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192233Z
UID:10005748-1780232400-1780239600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Walk with arborist Alex Klein
DESCRIPTION:Tree Walk\nSunday\, May 31\, 1pm – 3pm\nwith local herbalist and arborist\, Alex Klein\nSliding scale  $25\, $32 or $40\n \nNow that the trees have fully leafed out\, there’s no mistaking who’s who\, or at least it might seem that way… Join local herbalist and arborist\, Alex Klein\, for a walk through the trees\, getting to know the species by not just their leaves\, but by their bark and branching patterns\, habitat and form. We’ll go over some identification techniques to parse out different genera and species and discuss the different forest types and levels of ecological succession where we’d expect to find different groupings of trees. Trees are foundational to the life of the forest and the growth of humanity\, so we’ll carve out some time to think about the roles our woody friends are playing in the environment and how they have contributed to human history as well.  \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/tree-walk-with-arborist-alex-klein/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260115T205406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T031326Z
UID:10005654-1781222400-1781567999@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course: Overnight Trip
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course: Weekend Trip to Connecticut Lakes\, New Hampshire\nLed by Scott Surner\nJune 12th – 15th\nSliding Scale : $130 / $150 / $170\nfor bird field trips & instruction throughout the weekend\nTravel\, food and lodging not included \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders? \nJune 12th –  Depart on Thursday and head to New Hampshire. Night in Colebrook. \nJune 13th – Depart very early for Dixville Turbines. We hope to hear & see Bicknell’s Thrush\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee\, Blackpoll Warbler\, Fox Sparrow\, and more. \nFrom Dixville Turbines\, we’ll make our way to Pittsburg\, NH. Once in Pittsburg\, we’ll look for American Bittern\, Cliff Swallows\, Wilson’s Snipe\, and Bobolinks. Check into the motel late afternoon. \nJune 14th – Early departure for East Inlet Rd & Scott’s Bog. Breeding warblers: Bay-breasted\, Mourning\, No.Parula and more. Plus Yellow-bellied Flycatcher\, Olive- sided Flycatcher\, Boreal Chickadee\, Canada Jay\, and maybe a Philadelphia Vireo. \nJune 15th -Early departure for Moose Bog. More boreal species\, Palm Warbler\, Lincoln’s Sparrow\, maybe Black-backed Woodpecker\, and Spruce Grouse. Depart for home around 11:00 AM. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-overnight-trip/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T141403
CREATED:20260310T192547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192547Z
UID:10005749-1781445600-1781452800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Edible Plant Series with arborist Alex Klein
DESCRIPTION:Edible Plant Series\nwith local herbalist and arborist\, Alex Klein\nThree sundays: June 14\, August 9\, September 20\nAt Hitchcock Center\, 2pm – 4pm \nSign up for 1 or all 3 programs\nSliding Scale $60\, $75 or $90 for the 3 sessions.\nSingle classes $25\, $32 or $40.   \nEver wondered if you could eat that? This is your chance to find out! Join local herbalist and avid forager\, Alex Klein\, for a series of walks to learn about foraging for and eating wild food. Classes will focus on botanical identification\, ethical harvest practices\, and safety concerns around eating plants from wild and not-so-wild spaces. We’ll also talk about processing wild plant material and turning it into gourmet food. If we’re lucky\, we might even get a snack while we’re out there! \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/edible-plant-series-with-arborist-alex-klein/2026-06-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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