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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:with Emily Schuttenberg\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nSecond Saturdays\, 10–11am\nJan. 14\, Feb. 11\, March 11\, April 8\, May 13\, June 10\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. We will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building. \nJanuary 14: Winter Wonderland \nCome explore the shimmery\, sparkly\, silvery world of snow and ice! In our journey through a Winter Wonderland\, we’ll discover properties of frozen water\, investigating the shapes\, sizes\, and colors of snowflakes and icicles. \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-11/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T170712Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families\nSponsored by Hampshire Bird Club \nSunday\, December 18\nAll ages\, especially kids ages 3-12 with their families\n1 – 3pm\nFree\, registration appreciated \nDo you want to learn more about birds? Would you like to contribute to science? Join birdwatchers all over America in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! \nThe CBC is a 122-year old event in which bird lovers of all ages and skill levels count all the birds they see in a 24-hour period in December. At this program\, there will be something for everyone. We’ll meet at the Hitchcock Center for an indoor program about how to recognize common birds and a story about the history of the Christmas Bird Count. Afterwards\, families who are interested may participate in an outdoor bird count\, with ID help by Hampshire Bird Club members at the Hitchcock Center bird feeders and beyond. We’ll count every bird we see! Younger participants may decorate “eye focusers” and hit the trails for a self-guided bird scavenger hunt (with paper birds!). Stay as long as you wish. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a real bird census! \nThis event is rain\, slow\, sleet or shine. Families may stay and count birds for as much time as they wish but we recommend that you arrive on time for the indoor portion in order to get introduced to the common winter species we are likely to see. Binoculars are welcome but not required.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-and-families-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T195747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195747Z
UID:10002945-1671271200-1671274800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nThird Saturdays \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for a series of four classes focusing on the Hitchcock Center teaching animals. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will include some time with one of the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and a craft. \nSeptember 17 – Cob \nOctober 15 – Ivy and Terra \nNovember 19 – Isopods \nDecember 17 – Cockroaches
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturdays-with-the-animals-4/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195324Z
UID:10002941-1670666400-1670670000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nSeptember 10\, October 8\, November 12\, December 10 \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nSeptember 10 – Pond Life (Outside) \nOctober 8 – Night Animals (Outside) \nNovember 12 – Fall Colors  (Outside) \nDecember 10 – Reptiles In Winter (Inside)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20221103T193408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T193408Z
UID:10003051-1669248000-1669334399@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Closed - Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center is closed on Thanksgiving
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/closed-thanksgiving/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Ages 12-15 or Grades 7-9,Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6,Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T195657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195657Z
UID:10002944-1668852000-1668855600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nThird Saturdays \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for a series of four classes focusing on the Hitchcock Center teaching animals. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will include some time with one of the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and a craft. \nSeptember 17 – Cob \nOctober 15 – Ivy and Terra \nNovember 19 – Isopods \nDecember 17 – Cockroaches
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturdays-with-the-animals-3/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T195231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195231Z
UID:10002940-1668247200-1668250800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nSeptember 10\, October 8\, November 12\, December 10 \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nSeptember 10 – Pond Life (Outside) \nOctober 8 – Night Animals (Outside) \nNovember 12 – Fall Colors  (Outside) \nDecember 10 – Reptiles In Winter (Inside)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-9/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20221103T192955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T193045Z
UID:10003050-1668124800-1668211199@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Closed - Veteran's Day
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center is closed on Veteran’s Day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/closed-veterans-day/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Ages 12-15 or Grades 7-9,Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6,Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T195610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T013602Z
UID:10002943-1665828000-1665831600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nThird Saturdays \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for a series of four classes focusing on the Hitchcock Center teaching animals. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will include some time with one of the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and a craft. \nSeptember 17 – Cob \nOctober 15 – Ivy and Terra \nNovember 19 – Isopods \nDecember 17 – Cockroaches
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturdays-with-the-animals-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T195116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195116Z
UID:10002939-1665223200-1665226800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nSeptember 10\, October 8\, November 12\, December 10 \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nSeptember 10 – Pond Life (Outside) \nOctober 8 – Night Animals (Outside) \nNovember 12 – Fall Colors  (Outside) \nDecember 10 – Reptiles In Winter (Inside)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-8/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T193123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T193123Z
UID:10002929-1664208000-1664213400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:With Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+ \nThursday\, September 22\, 4-5:30pm or Monday\, September 26\, 4-5:30pm \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per person \nLimited to 15 participants \nThe monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to look for others. Nets and supplies will be provided. We often find other insects on these walks. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Community Science Project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-16/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T193020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T193020Z
UID:10002928-1663862400-1663867800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:With Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+ \nThursday\, September 22\, 4-5:30pm or Monday\, September 26\, 4-5:30pm \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per person \nLimited to 15 participants \nThe monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to look for others. Nets and supplies will be provided. We often find other insects on these walks. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Community Science Project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-15/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T192842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T192842Z
UID:10002927-1663425000-1663430400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:With Jennifer Unkles\nAll ages \nSaturday\, September 17\, 2:30-4pm \nDrop in any time to see how monarch butterflies are tagged and ask questions about this amazing creature and their hope filled cycle of survival.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-14/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T195529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195529Z
UID:10002942-1663408800-1663412400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nThird Saturdays \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for a series of four classes focusing on the Hitchcock Center teaching animals. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will include some time with one of the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and a craft. \nSeptember 17 – Cob \nOctober 15 – Ivy and Terra \nNovember 19 – Isopods \nDecember 17 – Cockroaches
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturdays-with-the-animals/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20220616T195028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195028Z
UID:10002930-1662804000-1662807600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nSeptember 10\, October 8\, November 12\, December 10 \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nSeptember 10 – Pond Life (Outside) \nOctober 8 – Night Animals (Outside) \nNovember 12 – Fall Colors  (Outside) \nDecember 10 – Reptiles In Winter (Inside)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-7/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20211118T205045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T205045Z
UID:10002743-1654941600-1654988400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nJanuary 8th\, February 12th\, March 12th\, April 9th\, May 7th*\, and June 11th\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \n*The Saturday Science on May 7th has been moved to the first Saturday of May due to space availability. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10–11am \n  \nJune 11th: Poisonous or Venomous \nWhat’s the difference between poisonous and venomous? Where do these toxins come from? How do plants and animals use their toxins? In this Saturday Science we will explore the answers to these questions with hands-on activities\, games\, and nature exploration. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-6/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20211118T204930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T204930Z
UID:10002742-1651917600-1651921200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nJanuary 8th\, February 12th\, March 12th\, April 9th\, May 7th*\, and June 11th\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \n*The Saturday Science on May 7th has been moved to the first Saturday of May due to space availability. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10–11am \n  \n*May 7th: Wind and Air \nWe can’t hold them or see them\, but they’re all around us! This month at the Hitchcock Center we’ll make the invisible visible by examining wind and air at work.  We’ll be making our own wind catchers and learning about our relationship to wind and air.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-5/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20211118T204732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T204732Z
UID:10002741-1649498400-1649502000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nJanuary 8th\, February 12th\, March 12th\, April 9th\, May 7th*\, and June 11th\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \n-For Saturday Sciences in January-March we will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building- \n*The Saturday Science on May 7th has been moved to the first Saturday of May due to space availability. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10–11am \n  \nApril 9th: Vernal Pools \nAlso called “ephemeral pools” these Spring habitats are teeming with life and only around for part of the year! As the world thaws\, come explore the life of these unique and beautiful places. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-4/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20211118T204617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T204617Z
UID:10002740-1647079200-1647082800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nJanuary 8th\, February 12th\, March 12th\, April 9th\, May 7th*\, and June 11th\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \n-For Saturday Sciences in January-March we will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building- \n*The Saturday Science on May 7th has been moved to the first Saturday of May due to space availability. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nMarch 12th: Plants in Winter \nSome plants die in the Winter\, others retreat unseen below the ground\, still others seem completely unchanged.  Learn about the adaptations of different plants in Winter time and investigate some evergreens in an attempt to understand their survival strategies.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-3/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20211118T204414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T204414Z
UID:10002738-1644660000-1644706800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nJanuary 8th\, February 12th\, March 12th\, April 9th\, May 7th*\, and June 11th\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \n-For Saturday Sciences in January-March we will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building- \n*The Saturday Science on May 7th has been moved to the first Saturday of May due to space availability. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nFebruary 12th: Tracks and Traces  \nWhile we’re bundled up inside there is still a lot going on outside in Winter! We know this because the animals leave us clues! What tales can animals tell us by looking at what they leave behind? \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220108T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20211118T204310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T204310Z
UID:10002739-1641636000-1641682800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nJanuary 8th\, February 12th\, March 12th\, April 9th\, May 7th*\, and June 11th\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \n-For Saturday Sciences in January-March we will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building- \n*The Saturday Science on May 7th has been moved to the first Saturday of May due to space availability. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nJanuary 8th: Living With Bears \nHave you ever seen a bear in your neighborhood? Massachusetts’ only native species of bear\, the black bear\, is an amazing and often misunderstood animal. Join us as we learn about how they live and how we can safely share their habitat with them.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20210922T184439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T184439Z
UID:10002534-1637404200-1637404200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals this fall to get up-close and personal with some of the critters that live at the Hitchcock Center. \nOctober 23rd we will be meeting Cob the Corn Snake. We will be learning all about Cob through the power of our own observation. This class will be outside\, weather allowing\, and involve hands-on learning and a craft at the end of class. \nNovember 20th we will be meeting Ivy and Terra the Hitchcock Center’s resident eastern box turtles. We will be learning all about Ivy and Terra through the power of our own observation. This class will be outside\, weather allowing\, and involve hands-on learning and a craft at the end of class. \nwith Monya Relles \nAll ages welcome geared for ages 5–7 or Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10:30–11:30am\nOctober 23\, November 20\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/meet-the-animals-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20210922T183303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T183956Z
UID:10002533-1634985000-1634988600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Meet the animals this fall to get up-close and personal with some of the critters that live at the Hitchcock Center. \nOctober 23rd we will be meeting Cob the Corn Snake. We will be learning all about Cob through the power of our own observation. This class will be outside\, weather allowing\, and involve hands-on learning and a craft at the end of class. \nNovember 20th we will be meeting Ivy and Terra the Hitchcock Center’s resident eastern box turtles. We will be learning all about Ivy and Terra through the power of our own observation. This class will be outside\, weather allowing\, and involve hands-on learning and a craft at the end of class. \nwith Monya Relles \nAll ages welcome geared for ages 5–7 or Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10:30–11:30am\nOctober 23\, November 20\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/meet-the-animals/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20210614T155036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T003948Z
UID:10002366-1632326400-1632331800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to look for others. Nets and supplies will be provided. We often find other insects on these walks. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Citizen Science Project. \nWith Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+\nWednesday\, September 22\, 4-5:30pm\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per person\nLimited to 12 participants \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6,Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20210614T154910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T003913Z
UID:10002365-1631975400-1631980800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging 
DESCRIPTION:Drop in to see how monarch butterflies are tagged and ask questions about this amazing creature and their hope filled cycle of survival. \nWith Jennifer Unkles\nAll ages\nSaturday\, September 18\, 2:30-4pm \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-12/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20210428T132554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T132554Z
UID:10002360-1619949600-1619953200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Amherst Walks: Wildwood Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Join Hitchcock Educator Aemelia Thompson for this free\, family-friendly\, guided nature walk on the forest trails of the Wildwood Conservation Area. \nThis walk will highlight the ecological community right in our backyard and will encourage participants to use their senses in exploration. We will look\, listen\, touch\, and smell the world waking back up at the height of Spring time. You’ll hone your observational and identification skills on a small 1 mile loop. \nAs a partner piece to these walks\, there will be permanent signage posted at the trailhead that will allow future hikers to access an online guided tour of the conservation areas with a quick scan of a QR code. \nWe encourage families with kids to attend. This site can be reached by the PVTA Route 35 & 36 bus. Please consider taking public transportation or biking as parking is limited. \nSunday\, May 2\, 10-11am\nwith Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Educator\nDirections: https://goo.gl/maps/zCdDka45uCzie6ni9\nMasks will be available if needed and worn throughout by participants and guide.\nFree\, registration requested \nREGISTER \nThese walks are made possible with funding provided by the Amherst Community Council and a partnership with the Conservation Commission of Amherst.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/amherst-walks-wildwood-conservation-area/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20210428T132853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T132853Z
UID:10002361-1619863200-1619866800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Amherst Walks: Harkness Brook Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Join Hitchcock Educator Aemelia Thompson for this free\, family-friendly\, guided nature walk on the Robert Frost and Harkness Loop Trails at the Harkness Brook Conservation Area. \nThis walk will highlight the ecological community right in our backyard and will encourage participants to use their senses in exploration. We will look\, listen\, touch\, and smell the world waking back up at the height of Spring time. You’ll hone your observational and identification skills on a small 1 mile loop. \nAs a partner piece to these walks\, there will be permanent signage posted at the trailhead that will allow future hikers to access an online guided tour of the conservation areas with a quick scan of a QR code. \nWe encourage families with kids to attend. This site can be reached by the PVTA Route 35 & 36 bus. Please consider taking public transportation or biking as parking is limited. \nSunday\, May 1\, 10-11am\nwith Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Educator\nDirections: https://goo.gl/maps/RMxEVZTxM83uzctVA\nMasks will be available if needed and worn throughout by participants and guide.\nFree\, registration requested \nREGISTER \nThese walks are made possible with funding provided by the Amherst Community Council and a partnership with the Conservation Commission of Amherst.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/amherst-walks-harkness-brook-conservation-area/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20201118T221019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T221115Z
UID:10001963-1616158800-1616164200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Water Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the wonders of winter! This award-winning adult and child preschool program offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Each program includes movement\, song\, nature exploration\, snacktime\, and a story. Sign up for one or more days and choose from one of two time offerings\, Friday mornings or afternoons. An adult caregiver must attend with child(ren).  \nAges 3–5 or Grades Pre-K\nLimited to 12 participants (limit of 2 children per adult). \nwith Helen Ann Sephton\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am OR 1:00–2:30pm\nFebruary 12\, 26\, March 12\, 19 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$17 per day | Tier B-$13 per day | Tier C-$9 per day | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$21 per day | Tier B-$17 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $9 \nJanuary 15: Winter Wonderland\nJanuary 29: Stick Stories\nFebruary 12: Snow Surprises\nFebruary 26: Plant Pleasures\nMarch 12: Wild About Wind\nMarch 19: Water Wonders
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/100-230pm-nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-water-wonders-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20201118T220154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T220728Z
UID:10001960-1616158800-1616164200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Water Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the wonders of winter! This award-winning adult and child preschool program offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Each program includes movement\, song\, nature exploration\, snacktime\, and a story. Sign up for one or more days and choose from one of two time offerings\, Friday mornings or afternoons. An adult caregiver must attend with child(ren).  \nAges 3–5 or Grades Pre-K\nLimited to 12 participants (limit of 2 children per adult). \nwith Colleen Kelley\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am OR 1:00–2:30pm\nJanuary 15\, 29\, March 19 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$17 per day | Tier B-$13 per day | Tier C-$9 per day | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$21 per day | Tier B-$17 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $9 \nJanuary 15: Winter Wonderland\nJanuary 29: Stick Stories\nFebruary 12: Snow Surprises\nFebruary 26: Plant Pleasures\nMarch 12: Wild About Wind\nMarch 19: Water Wonders
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-water-wonders-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T055822
CREATED:20201118T220359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T220801Z
UID:10001961-1616148000-1616153400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Water Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the wonders of winter! This award-winning adult and child preschool program offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Each program includes movement\, song\, nature exploration\, snacktime\, and a story. Sign up for one or more days and choose from one of two time offerings\, Friday mornings or afternoons. An adult caregiver must attend with child(ren).  \nAges 3–5 or Grades Pre-K\nLimited to 12 participants (limit of 2 children per adult). \nwith Colleen Kelley\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am OR 1:00–2:30pm\nJanuary 15\, 29\, March 19 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$17 per day | Tier B-$13 per day | Tier C-$9 per day | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$21 per day | Tier B-$17 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $9 \nJanuary 15: Winter Wonderland\nJanuary 29: Stick Stories\nFebruary 12: Snow Surprises\nFebruary 26: Plant Pleasures\nMarch 12: Wild About Wind\nMarch 19: Water Wonders
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/19326/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
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