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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T184439Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20210922T183303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T183956Z
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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:20260406T085512
CREATED:20210614T155036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T003948Z
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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:20260406T085512
CREATED:20210614T154910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T003913Z
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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:20260406T085512
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
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:20260406T085512
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201118T220021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T220838Z
UID:10001959-1616148000-1616153400@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 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/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-water-wonders/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T104500
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201118T200958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T221237Z
UID:10001958-1615629600-1615632300@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-10:45am Second Saturday Science Walk: Camouflage
DESCRIPTION:For our Winter sessions of Second Saturday Science we are changing things up a little. In order to still provide a safe outdoor space to learn about nature\, while keeping warm\, our programs will be set up as forest walks that will focus on different seasonal topics. Designed for children with their parents\, registration is required. \nJanuary 9: Birds of Winter\nFebruary 13: Tracks and Traces\nMarch 13: Camouflage \nAges ages 5–7 and Grades  K–1\nLimited to 12 participants.\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 3 children per adult. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nSecond Saturdays\, 10:00–10:45am\nJanuary 9\, February 13\, March 13\nSuggested donation of $5-12 per family
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000-1045am-second-saturday-science-walk-camouflage/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6,Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201118T221551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T223714Z
UID:10001965-1615554000-1615559400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Wild About Wind
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-wild-about-wind/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201118T221441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T221441Z
UID:10001964-1615543200-1615548600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Wild About Wind
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/1000-1130am-nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-wild-about-wind/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201119T162927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T162927Z
UID:10001973-1614344400-1614349800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30am Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Plant Pleasures
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/100-230am-nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-plant-pleasures/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201119T162819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T162819Z
UID:10001972-1614333600-1614339000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Plant Pleasures
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/1000-1130am-nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-plant-pleasures/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T104500
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201118T200845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T200845Z
UID:10001957-1613210400-1613213100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-10:45am Second Saturday Science Walk: Tracks and Traces
DESCRIPTION:For our Winter sessions of Second Saturday Science we are changing things up a little. In order to still provide a safe outdoor space to learn about nature\, while keeping warm\, our programs will be set up as forest walks that will focus on different seasonal topics. Designed for children with their parents\, registration is required. \nJanuary 9: Birds of Winter\nFebruary 13: Tracks and Traces\nMarch 13: Camouflage \nAges ages 5–7 and Grades  K–1\nLimited to 12 participants.\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 3 children per adult. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nSecond Saturdays\, 10:00–10:45am\nJanuary 9\, February 13\, March 13\nSuggested donation of $5-12 per family
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000-1045am-second-saturday-science-walk-tracks-and-traces/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201119T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T162653Z
UID:10001971-1613134800-1613140200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Snow Surprises
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-snow-surprises/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201119T162549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T163745Z
UID:10001970-1613124000-1613129400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Snow Surprises
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/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-snow-surprises/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20210125T154017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T154017Z
UID:10002288-1612465200-1612470600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Climate Storytelling and Music Workshop: A Virtual Climate Stories Project Event
DESCRIPTION:What is your Climate Story? We all have personal responses to the climate crisis – our local observations of the changing climate\, our emotional responses to rapid environmental change\, and our convictions to contribute to a positive future. Join Jason Davis\, musician and director of Climate Stories Project\, in a 90-minute online workshop in which you will learn about climate storytelling and craft your own climate story. During the workshop\, you will have the opportunity to record and share your story. With participant permission\, Jason will integrate fragments of the recorded stories in an original musical composition which will be shared on the Hitchcock Center Website and via other channels. Please have paper and writing utensils with you. Workshop is sponsored by Art Angels and Hitchcock Center for the Environment. \nThursday\, February 4\, 7:00 – 8:30pm\nFree\, registration required for Zoom link \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-storytelling-and-music-workshop-a-virtual-climate-stories-project-event/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201119T162421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T163056Z
UID:10001969-1611925200-1611930600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Stick Stories
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-stick-stories-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201119T162324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T163142Z
UID:10001968-1611914400-1611919800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Stick Stories
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-stick-stories/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201119T162156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T163220Z
UID:10001967-1610715600-1610721000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Winter Wonderland
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-winter-wonderland/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201119T162048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T163552Z
UID:10001966-1610704800-1610710200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am Winter Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Winter Wonderland
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/winter-nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-winter-wonderland/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T104500
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20201118T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T200728Z
UID:10001956-1610186400-1610189100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-10:45am Second Saturday Science Walk: Birds of Winter
DESCRIPTION:For our Winter sessions of Second Saturday Science we are changing things up a little. In order to still provide a safe outdoor space to learn about nature\, while keeping warm\, our programs will be set up as forest walks that will focus on different seasonal topics. Designed for children with their parents\, registration is required. \nJanuary 9: Birds of Winter\nFebruary 13: Tracks and Traces\nMarch 13: Camouflage \nAges ages 5–7 and Grades  K–1\nLimited to 12 participants.\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 3 children per adult. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nSecond Saturdays\, 10:00–10:45am\nJanuary 9\, February 13\, March 13\nSuggested donation of $5-12 per family
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000-1045am-second-saturday-science-walk-birds-of-winter/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20200824T024842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T135221Z
UID:10001893-1608123600-1608127200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-37/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20200824T024739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T140003Z
UID:10001891-1607950800-1607954400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-35/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20200824T024606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T141220Z
UID:10001890-1607518800-1607522400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-34/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20200824T024513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T141412Z
UID:10001889-1607432400-1607436000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-33/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T085512
CREATED:20200824T024452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T142732Z
UID:10001888-1607346000-1607349600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-32/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR