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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2-4\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-spring-3/2025-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T111500
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20250109T211243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T212134Z
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SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. Click here to find today’s theme\, location\, and to register!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk/2025-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T202249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202249Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With: Lauren Dausch\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 26 – June 11  (no program April 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-2/2025-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T202534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202534Z
UID:10004702-1743003000-1743010200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2-4\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 26 – June 11  (no program April 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-spring-4/2025-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20250313T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T171048Z
UID:10005264-1743012000-1743015600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:John Green Slideshow: Nature's Odyssey East (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 26\,  6pm – Newfoundland to Southern New England \nWednesday\, April 16\, 6pm – Connecticut River Valley to the Everglades  \nJoin Naturalist John Green on a photographic exploration of eastern North America.  This visual trek begins in the wild landscapes of Newfoundland\, Canada then moves south of the St. Lawrence River to southern Quebec to study and photograph Northern Gannets on Bonaventure Island.  Next we’re off to Baxter State Park in Maine then to a coastal Maine island to see Puffins and other seabirds.  The slideshow continues to New Hampshire to visit the White Mountains and then a stand of orchids in southern Vermont. \nPart 2 is then followed by three areas in Massachusetts John loves to photograph\, Mt. Greylock\, the Connecticut River Valley and Cape Cod. He then leapfrogs down to the mysterious Okefenokee swamp of southern Georgia and ends the journey in the unique Florida Everglades.   John Green’s slideshows are a real treat\, especially with the nostalgic hum of the old slide projector and click of the slides\, and his love and connection to nature come through in his work and stories along the way.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/john-green-slideshow-natures-odyssey-east-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T202808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202808Z
UID:10004723-1743089400-1743096600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With: Lauren Dausch\nGrades K-2\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 27 – June 12 (no program April 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Junior Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-3/2025-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T204350Z
UID:10004748-1743154200-1743161400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM) \nNature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25)\nMorning session: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring)\nAfternoon session: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$399 | Tier B-$347 | Tier C-$295\nLimited to 12 families. Limit of 2 children per adult.\nPlease note: This ten-week series spends time outdoors each class unless there is extreme weather.  \nDid you know that hitchhiking burdock seeds inspired velcro? Or that snakeskin inspired safer shoes with better grip? Noticing how things are done in nature and using those ideas to solve human problems is called biomimicry. You might be surprised by the many ways that nature’s own problem solving inspires us to have new ideas and invent new things. Join us this spring to explore the world around us\, learning about actual examples of biomimicry and investigating nature to find a new example each class. Lessons include stories\, songs\, hands-on activities\, outdoor adventures\, and play.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-series-for-ages-3-5-am/2025-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T204605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T204605Z
UID:10004758-1743166800-1743174000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery for ages 3-5 (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) \nNature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25)\nMorning session: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring)\nAfternoon session: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$399 | Tier B-$347 | Tier C-$295\nLimited to 12 families. Limit of 2 children per adult.\nPlease note: This ten-week series spends time outdoors each class unless there is extreme weather. ​​  \nDid you know that hitchhiking burdock seeds inspired velcro? Or that snakeskin inspired safer shoes with better grip? Noticing how things are done in nature and using those ideas to solve human problems is called biomimicry. You might be surprised by the many ways that nature’s own problem solving inspires us to have new ideas and invent new things. Join us this spring to explore the world around us\, learning about actual examples of biomimicry and investigating nature to find a new example each class. Lessons include stories\, songs\, hands-on activities\, outdoor adventures\, and play.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-for-ages-3-5-pm/2025-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T200517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201219Z
UID:10004518-1743435000-1743442200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Spring  
DESCRIPTION:With: Monya Relles\nGrades 3-5\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21 and May 26)\nTier A:$299 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-spring-11/2025-03-31/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T111500
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20250109T211243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T212134Z
UID:10004789-1743501600-1743506100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. Click here to find today’s theme\, location\, and to register!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk/2025-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T201434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201434Z
UID:10004642-1743521400-1743528600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Spring
DESCRIPTION:with: Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2025 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-spring-2/2025-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T201828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201828Z
UID:10004663-1743521400-1743528600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2-4\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-spring-3/2025-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T202249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202249Z
UID:10004683-1743607800-1743615000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With: Lauren Dausch\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 26 – June 11  (no program April 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-2/2025-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T202534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202534Z
UID:10004703-1743607800-1743615000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2-4\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 26 – June 11  (no program April 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-spring-4/2025-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20250318T171523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T171523Z
UID:10005267-1743670800-1743697800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:ANCA CONNECTS at Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 3 — 9am-4:30pm ET \nJoin us for a day of professional development and networking at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst\, Massachusetts. \nThis CONNECTS program offers you the opportunity to connect with peers while learning about the operations of nature centers\, outdoor schools\, and related organizations. You’ll also be able to explore the Hitchcock Center\, seeing the organization’s operations firsthand. \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/anca-connects-at-hitchcock-center/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T202808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202808Z
UID:10004724-1743694200-1743701400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With: Lauren Dausch\nGrades K-2\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 27 – June 12 (no program April 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Junior Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-3/2025-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T204350Z
UID:10004749-1743759000-1743766200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM) \nNature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25)\nMorning session: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring)\nAfternoon session: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$399 | Tier B-$347 | Tier C-$295\nLimited to 12 families. Limit of 2 children per adult.\nPlease note: This ten-week series spends time outdoors each class unless there is extreme weather.  \nDid you know that hitchhiking burdock seeds inspired velcro? Or that snakeskin inspired safer shoes with better grip? Noticing how things are done in nature and using those ideas to solve human problems is called biomimicry. You might be surprised by the many ways that nature’s own problem solving inspires us to have new ideas and invent new things. Join us this spring to explore the world around us\, learning about actual examples of biomimicry and investigating nature to find a new example each class. Lessons include stories\, songs\, hands-on activities\, outdoor adventures\, and play.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-series-for-ages-3-5-am/2025-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T204605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T204605Z
UID:10004759-1743771600-1743778800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery for ages 3-5 (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) \nNature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25)\nMorning session: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring)\nAfternoon session: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$399 | Tier B-$347 | Tier C-$295\nLimited to 12 families. Limit of 2 children per adult.\nPlease note: This ten-week series spends time outdoors each class unless there is extreme weather. ​​  \nDid you know that hitchhiking burdock seeds inspired velcro? Or that snakeskin inspired safer shoes with better grip? Noticing how things are done in nature and using those ideas to solve human problems is called biomimicry. You might be surprised by the many ways that nature’s own problem solving inspires us to have new ideas and invent new things. Join us this spring to explore the world around us\, learning about actual examples of biomimicry and investigating nature to find a new example each class. Lessons include stories\, songs\, hands-on activities\, outdoor adventures\, and play.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-for-ages-3-5-pm/2025-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T111500
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20250109T211243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T212134Z
UID:10004790-1744020000-1744024500@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. Click here to find today’s theme\, location\, and to register!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk/2025-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T200517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201219Z
UID:10004519-1744039800-1744047000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Spring  
DESCRIPTION:With: Monya Relles\nGrades 3-5\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21 and May 26)\nTier A:$299 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-spring-11/2025-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T201434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201434Z
UID:10004643-1744126200-1744133400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Spring
DESCRIPTION:with: Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2025 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-spring-2/2025-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T201828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201828Z
UID:10004664-1744126200-1744133400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2-4\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-spring-3/2025-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T202249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202249Z
UID:10004684-1744212600-1744219800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With: Lauren Dausch\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 26 – June 11  (no program April 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-2/2025-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T202534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202534Z
UID:10004704-1744212600-1744219800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2-4\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 26 – June 11  (no program April 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-spring-4/2025-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20250117T151303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T151308Z
UID:10004813-1744221600-1744228800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course: Classroom Session
DESCRIPTION:(February – June 2025) The Hitchcock Center’s annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about each session.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-classroom-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T202808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T202808Z
UID:10004725-1744299000-1744306200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:With: Lauren Dausch\nGrades K-2\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 27 – June 12 (no program April 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Junior Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-spring-3/2025-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T204350Z
UID:10004750-1744363800-1744371000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM) \nNature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25)\nMorning session: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring)\nAfternoon session: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$399 | Tier B-$347 | Tier C-$295\nLimited to 12 families. Limit of 2 children per adult.\nPlease note: This ten-week series spends time outdoors each class unless there is extreme weather.  \nDid you know that hitchhiking burdock seeds inspired velcro? Or that snakeskin inspired safer shoes with better grip? Noticing how things are done in nature and using those ideas to solve human problems is called biomimicry. You might be surprised by the many ways that nature’s own problem solving inspires us to have new ideas and invent new things. Join us this spring to explore the world around us\, learning about actual examples of biomimicry and investigating nature to find a new example each class. Lessons include stories\, songs\, hands-on activities\, outdoor adventures\, and play.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-series-for-ages-3-5-am/2025-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T204605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T204605Z
UID:10004760-1744376400-1744383600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery for ages 3-5 (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) \nNature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25)\nMorning session: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring)\nAfternoon session: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$399 | Tier B-$347 | Tier C-$295\nLimited to 12 families. Limit of 2 children per adult.\nPlease note: This ten-week series spends time outdoors each class unless there is extreme weather. ​​  \nDid you know that hitchhiking burdock seeds inspired velcro? Or that snakeskin inspired safer shoes with better grip? Noticing how things are done in nature and using those ideas to solve human problems is called biomimicry. You might be surprised by the many ways that nature’s own problem solving inspires us to have new ideas and invent new things. Join us this spring to explore the world around us\, learning about actual examples of biomimicry and investigating nature to find a new example each class. Lessons include stories\, songs\, hands-on activities\, outdoor adventures\, and play.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-for-ages-3-5-pm/2025-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T200517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201219Z
UID:10004520-1744644600-1744651800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Spring  
DESCRIPTION:With: Monya Relles\nGrades 3-5\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21 and May 26)\nTier A:$299 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-spring-11/2025-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T070539
CREATED:20241121T201434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T201434Z
UID:10004644-1744731000-1744738200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Spring
DESCRIPTION:with: Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2025 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-spring-2/2025-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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