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  • Saturdays with the Animals

    Family Programs

    Suggested ages 5-7 Special time: 1pm to 2 Suggested Donation: $10-$30 per family Come meet one of the Hitchcock Center’s animal ambassadors. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents, […]

  • Second Saturday Family Science

    Family Programs

    with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Second Saturdays of the month, 10–11am September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9 Suggested Donation: $10–$30 per family 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 […]

  • Big Migration AKA “Big Night” Volunteer Info & Training

    Adult Programs

    Big Migration - "Big Night" Volunteer Information and Training Session Wednesday, February 28, 6pm – 7pm It is getting close to the time of year again for Big Migration! On the first rainy, warm nights of spring, thousands of spotted salamanders, wood frogs, spring peepers, and other amphibians travel to vernal pools and other wetlands […]

  • Second Saturday Family Science

    Second Saturday Family Science
    Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3

    Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9, April 13, May 11 Suggested Donation: $5 […]

  • Second Saturday Family Science

    Second Saturday Family Science
    Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3

    Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9, April 13, May 11 Suggested Donation: $5 […]

  • Amherst Sustainability Festival

    Family Programs

    PLEASE JOIN US ONCE AGAIN FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL! SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024 10 AM - 4 PM TOWN COMMON

  • Flora & Faunathon 2024

    Family Programs

    Whether you live in the woods or in the city, nature is all around us! Join us Arpil 27-28 getting outdoors to notice the wonders of spring; identify as many […]

  • Second Saturday Family Science

    Second Saturday Family Science
    Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3

    Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Suggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family Join us for seasonal nature and […]