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SUMMARY:Winter/Spring Birding - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring Birding Course \n \nwith Scott Surner \nJoin birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips\,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. Sliding Scale Pricing – Tier A- $550  Tier B- $500  Tier C- $450  Tier D- $400.   \nREGISTER HERE \n*Registration opens on Tuesday\, January 18 at 9am \nFIELD TRIPS:  \n\nFebruary 12 – 5AM-Dusk.  Cape Ann or Plum Island- Coastal Specialties – Scaups\, Common Eider\, Harlequin Duck\, Surf\, Black and White-winged Scoters\, Common Goldeneye\, Buffleheads\, and Red-breasted Mergansers. Purple Sandpipers\, Iceland Gull\, Glaucous Razorbill\, Black Guillemot\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl.\nFebruary 19 –7AM-12PM. Local – Amherst-Hadley. Winter birds- Hawks\, Horned Larks and maybe Lapland Longspur or Snow Buntings. American Tree Sparrows.\n\n\nFebruary 26 –7AM-12PM. Local –  Amherst/Hadley Region. Early waterfowl.\n\n\nMarch 5 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl. By this time waterfowl will be returning to the Valley. We’ll take a look at several vantage points along the Connecticut.\n\n\nMarch 19 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl migration is in full swing. We’ll hit areas in Hadley\, Hatfield and Turner’s Falls.\n\n\nMarch 26 – 5AM- All Day. Moose Bog\, VT. This trip is very weather dependent. Northern Specialties- possibilities include\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee and perhaps some winter finches\, Crossbills\, Siskins.\n\n\nApril 2 – 7AM-12PM. Local Local 7:00AM-12:00 Waterfowl and early migrants.\n\n\nApril 9 – 7AM-12PM. Local  TBD\n\n\nApril 16 – 7AM-12PM. Ludlow– Looking for Upland Sandpipers at Westover AFB.\n\n\nApril 23rd– 7AM-12PM Fannie Stebbins Refuge\, Longmeadow. Early Warblers\, (Palm\, Yellow-rumped\, Pine\, Yellow and maybe Northern Waterthrush)\n\n\nApril 30 – 5AM-Dusk. Plum Island.  Waterfowl\, Egrets\, Shorebirds and maybe a lingering Snowy Owl?\n\n\nMay 7 – 7AM-12PM. Local.  Warbler migration starting to ramp up. We’ll visit local areas in Amherst.\n\n\nMay 21 – 6:30AM-12PM. Mt.Holyoke We’ll hike up the main road to the Summit House. Nesting Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers will be our goal.\n\n\nMay 28th– 5:30AM-12PM.  Southwick WMA. We visited this area for the first-time last spring. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows\, Field Sparrows\, Prairie Warblers\, Eastern Meadowlarks and much more.\n\n\nOvernight Trip – June 10-12– Ct. Lakes\, Pittsburg\, NH?  To be discussed by class.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-spring-birding-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T150000
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CREATED:20211118T200510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T200510Z
UID:10002718-1648213200-1648220400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Series- Beanstalks to Butterflies: How things change in nature.
DESCRIPTION:Metamorphosis and how things change in nature is the theme for this popular program. Children will compare their own lives\, from newborn to preschooler\, with the life cycles of other living things. Through live animal and plant observations\, stories\, songs\, movement\, imagery and crafts\, children will learn about how and why changes happen. Start your metamorphosis now! An adult must attend with the child to develop a sense of wonder together. \nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25 – June 17 ( no programs April 15\, 22\, May 13)\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nFee per child: Tier A-$361 | Tier B-$289 | Tier C-$217  | Tier D-$145\nLimited to 7 families. Limit of 2 children per adult.\nPlease note: This ten-week series will take place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-series-beanstalks-to-butterflies-how-things-change-in-nature-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T200335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T200335Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Series- Beanstalks to Butterflies: How things change in nature.
DESCRIPTION:Metamorphosis and how things change in nature is the theme for this popular program. Children will compare their own lives\, from newborn to preschooler\, with the life cycles of other living things. Through live animal and plant observations\, stories\, songs\, movement\, imagery and crafts\, children will learn about how and why changes happen. Start your metamorphosis now! An adult must attend with the child to develop a sense of wonder together. \nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25 – June 17 ( no programs April 15\, 22\, May 13)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nFee per child: Tier A-$361 | Tier B-$289 | Tier C-$217  | Tier D-$145\nLimited to 7 families. Limit of 2 children per adult.\nPlease note: This ten-week series will take place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-series-beanstalks-to-butterflies-how-things-change-in-nature/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T143837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T143837Z
UID:10002555-1648135800-1648143000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild Spring (Monya)
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild continues into 2022 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!  \nwith Monya Relles\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$265| Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$133
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-spring-monya/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T141844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T141844Z
UID:10002544-1648135800-1648143000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild Spring (Katie)
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild continues into 2022 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!  \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$265| Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$133
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-spring-katie/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T181726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T181726Z
UID:10002691-1648042200-1648056600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series SPRING
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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.  \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20) \nExtended Days on March 23\, April 6\, & May 11\nFee per Child: Tier A-$410 | Tier B-$328 | Tier C-$246  | Tier D-$164\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-series-spring/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T173825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T173825Z
UID:10002671-1648042200-1648056600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool Series SPRING
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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. During Spring 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.  \nWith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nExtended Days on March 23\, April 6\, & May 11\nFee per Child: Tier A-$403 | Tier B-$322 | Tier C-$242  | Tier D-$161\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-series-spring-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T172524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T172524Z
UID:10002660-1647963000-1647970200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool Series SPRING
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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. During Spring 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.  \nWith Monya Relles\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19)\nFee per Child: Tier A:$325 | Tier B:$260 | Tier C:$195 | Tier D:$130\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-series-spring-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T160626Z
UID:10002613-1647963000-1647970200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art in the Forest After School Series SPRING
DESCRIPTION:Each session of Art in the Forest we will explore and create in the beauty of the outdoors in Spring.  The world will be waking up and we’ll be getting outside to make art in it!  Our projects could include making casts of animal footprints\, painting\, and making flower presses. We’ll develop awareness of the details in the natural world and work on our social skills as a group\, playing games and building community.  \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nMarch 22 – June 7  (no program April 19)\nTier A: $332 Tier B: $265 Tier C: $199 Tier D: $133\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/art-in-the-forest-after-school-series-spring/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T152821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T152821Z
UID:10002584-1647943200-1647957600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Biologists in Training
DESCRIPTION:In this evolving weekly homeschool class\, we will become biologists\, learning more about the life all around us. We will explore life in all sorts of ways – from using a microscope\, to venturing into different habitats. We will discover what is underfoot\, in the water\, or growing right before our eyes. With games\, experiments\, special guests\, home projects and field trips we will have close encounters with different types of living creatures and learn how they survive and thrive. Non-refundable within a week of the start of the program; all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 4-6\, Ages 9-12\nTuesdays 10:00am – 2:00 pm\nMarch 8 – June 7 (No program Mar 15\, Apr 26\, and May 24 for Discovery Days\, no class April 19 for April Vacation Week)\nTier A: $732 Tier B:$586 Tier C:$439 Tier D:$293\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-biologists-in-training-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T145632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T145736Z
UID:10002567-1647943200-1647957600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: From Raindrop to Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:In Homeschool I: Raindrop to Reservoir\, we will dive into the exciting world of water. We will explore how all life depends on water\, how we humans use water in our daily life\, and how we can connect water to our on-site living building. We will approach learning with outdoor play\, hands-on activities\, journaling\, songs\, and more.  \nWith Monya Relles\nGrades 1-3\, Ages 6-8\nTuesdays 10:00am -2:00 pm\nMarch 8 – June 7 (No program Mar 15\, Apr 26\, and May 24 for Discovery Days\, no class April 19 for April Vacation Week)\nTier A: $732 Tier B: $586 Tier C: $439 Tier D: $293\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-from-raindrop-to-reservoir-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T170942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T170942Z
UID:10002650-1647876600-1647883800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool Series SPRING
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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. During Spring 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.  \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 21 – June 6 (no program April 18 or May 30)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$300 | Tier B-$240 | Tier C-$180  | Tier D-$120\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-series-spring/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T154122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T154234Z
UID:10002594-1647876600-1647883800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods Spring
DESCRIPTION:We 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 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. \nWith Monya Relles\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays 3:30-5:30 \nMarch 21 – June 6 \nNo program April 18 and May 30th\nTier A:$300 Tier B:$240 Tier C:$180 Tier D:$120\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-spring/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20220113T170454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T170454Z
UID:10002755-1647698400-1647707400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Forest Bathing at the Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Winter Forest Bathing at the Hitchcock Center \nWith Todd Lynch\nSaturday\, February 12\, 2pm – 4:30pm \nand/or Saturday\, March 19\, 2pm – 4:30pm\n$25 per class\nREGISTER HERE \nCome experience a guided Forest therapy walk with Todd Lynch\, certified ANFT guide. Forest and Nature Therapy offers us the opportunity to slow down. It re-aligns our rhythms with the landscape\, allowing our senses a respite from everyday demands and uncertainties. It’s a chance to remember our connections to nature and the joyful relationships that await us outside. This guided experience is not a hike or naturalist adventure\, but an opportunity to slow down and allow our bodies to engage all of our senses. Please note that this is not “therapy” as commonly denoted in our culture\, but an offering of a therapeutic way to be in nature. Guides are not trained clinicians; they hold the space to let the forest be the “therapist”. \nWhat to Expect: \nA leisurely walk of about a mile with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. We’ll all wear our masks when we gather together and the walk will be planned in a way to promote safe physical distancing of 6 feet or more between participants. \nWe will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest. This is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful way of walking. The walk should last about 2-2.5 hours and we will finish with a gathering circle where we can share about our experiences..
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-forest-bathing-at-the-hitchcock-center-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20220113T171807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T171807Z
UID:10002760-1647673200-1647691200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter/Spring Birding - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring Birding Course \n \nwith Scott Surner \nJoin birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips\,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. Sliding Scale Pricing – Tier A- $550  Tier B- $500  Tier C- $450  Tier D- $400.   \nREGISTER HERE \n*Registration opens on Tuesday\, January 18 at 9am \nFIELD TRIPS:  \n\nFebruary 12 – 5AM-Dusk.  Cape Ann or Plum Island- Coastal Specialties – Scaups\, Common Eider\, Harlequin Duck\, Surf\, Black and White-winged Scoters\, Common Goldeneye\, Buffleheads\, and Red-breasted Mergansers. Purple Sandpipers\, Iceland Gull\, Glaucous Razorbill\, Black Guillemot\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl.\nFebruary 19 –7AM-12PM. Local – Amherst-Hadley. Winter birds- Hawks\, Horned Larks and maybe Lapland Longspur or Snow Buntings. American Tree Sparrows.\n\n\nFebruary 26 –7AM-12PM. Local –  Amherst/Hadley Region. Early waterfowl.\n\n\nMarch 5 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl. By this time waterfowl will be returning to the Valley. We’ll take a look at several vantage points along the Connecticut.\n\n\nMarch 19 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl migration is in full swing. We’ll hit areas in Hadley\, Hatfield and Turner’s Falls.\n\n\nMarch 26 – 5AM- All Day. Moose Bog\, VT. This trip is very weather dependent. Northern Specialties- possibilities include\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee and perhaps some winter finches\, Crossbills\, Siskins.\n\n\nApril 2 – 7AM-12PM. Local Local 7:00AM-12:00 Waterfowl and early migrants.\n\n\nApril 9 – 7AM-12PM. Local  TBD\n\n\nApril 16 – 7AM-12PM. Ludlow– Looking for Upland Sandpipers at Westover AFB.\n\n\nApril 23rd– 7AM-12PM Fannie Stebbins Refuge\, Longmeadow. Early Warblers\, (Palm\, Yellow-rumped\, Pine\, Yellow and maybe Northern Waterthrush)\n\n\nApril 30 – 5AM-Dusk. Plum Island.  Waterfowl\, Egrets\, Shorebirds and maybe a lingering Snowy Owl?\n\n\nMay 7 – 7AM-12PM. Local.  Warbler migration starting to ramp up. We’ll visit local areas in Amherst.\n\n\nMay 21 – 6:30AM-12PM. Mt.Holyoke We’ll hike up the main road to the Summit House. Nesting Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers will be our goal.\n\n\nMay 28th– 5:30AM-12PM.  Southwick WMA. We visited this area for the first-time last spring. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows\, Field Sparrows\, Prairie Warblers\, Eastern Meadowlarks and much more.\n\n\nOvernight Trip – June 10-12– Ct. Lakes\, Pittsburg\, NH?  To be discussed by class.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-spring-birding-field-trip/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20220113T164958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T153112Z
UID:10002750-1647540000-1647545400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat – Natural History of a cup of Hot Chocolate 
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chats \nwith Hitchcock staff and guests  \nCasual conversations centered on nature\, around a fire\, enjoying the beauty of a crisp winter evening with hot beverages and nibbles. \nThursdays at 6pm \nJanuary 20 –  Moon Gazing & Winter Owls \nMarch 17 – Natural History of a cup of Hot Chocolate \nApril 14 – Indigenous Plant Wisdom- Sacred Plants of New England  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fireside-chat-natural-history-of-a-cup-of-hot-chocolate/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211117T200750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T200830Z
UID:10002543-1647531000-1647538200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild Winter(Katie)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in winter 2022 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 outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!  \n  \nwith Katie KoertenAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nJanuary 13 – March 17 (no program February 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$271 | Tier B-$217| Tier C-$163  | Tier D-$109
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winterkatie-7/
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:20220316T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T181531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T181531Z
UID:10002690-1647444600-1647451800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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 Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.  \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nJanuary 12 – March 16 (no program February 23)\nExtended Days on February 16 & March 9\nFee per Child: Tier A-$330 | Tier B-$264 | Tier C-$198  | Tier D-$132\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-series-winter-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T170047Z
UID:10002649-1647444600-1647451800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool Series WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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 Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nWith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nJanuary 12 – March 16 \nExtended Days on February 16 & March 9 (no program on February 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$322 | Tier B-$257 | Tier C-$193  | Tier D-$123\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-series-winter-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T165106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T165106Z
UID:10002640-1647358200-1647365400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool Series WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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 Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nWith Monya Relles\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nJanuary 11 – March 15 (no program February 22)\nTier A:$271 | Tier B:$217 | Tier C:$163 | Tier D:$109\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-series-winter-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T160501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T160501Z
UID:10002612-1647358200-1647365400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art & Games in the Forest After School Series WINTER
DESCRIPTION:The Winter session of Art in the Forest will have two focuses; art and games! On the calmer\, gentler days of Winter we will explore our own imagination and expression with activities that include ice sculptures\, snow painting\, and making snow candles. On the harsher Winter days when we need movement to keep our bodies warm\, we’ll play games\, make snow forts\, and build community. Either way\, each day we’ll be surrounded by the undeniable beauty of the outdoors\, we’ll develop awareness of the details in the natural world and work on our social skills as a group. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nJanuary 11 – March 15 (no program February 22)\nTier A: $271 Tier B: $217 Tier C: $163 Tier D: $109
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/art-games-in-the-forest-after-school-series-winter-9/
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:20220315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T210414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T210414Z
UID:10002746-1647338400-1647352800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Day: Seeing double: Biomimicry
DESCRIPTION:Seeing double: Biomimicry\nWith Monya Relles\nMarch 15\, 10am – 2pm\nAges 6-12 or grades 1st – 6th\nTier A:$76 Tier B:$61 Tier C:$46 Tier D:$30\nLimited to 12 participants \n  \nHow can we learn from the living things around us? We will be practicing building like animals\, moving like animals\, and even learning like animals on this day full of games\, buildings\, and fun!  
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/discovery-day-seeing-double-biomimicry/
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:20220314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T163420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T163420Z
UID:10002631-1647271800-1647279000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool Series WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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 Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nJanuary 10 – March 14 (no program January 17 or February 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$245 | Tier B-$196 | Tier C-$147  | Tier D-$98\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-series-winter-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T153927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T153927Z
UID:10002593-1647271800-1647279000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods Winter
DESCRIPTION:We 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 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. \nWith Monya Relles\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays 3:30-5:30 \nJanuary 10 – March 14 (no class January 17 or February 21)\nTier A:$245 Tier B:$196 Tier C:$147 Tier D:$98\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211117T200633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T200633Z
UID:10002542-1646926200-1646933400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild Winter(Katie)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in winter 2022 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 outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!  \n  \nwith Katie KoertenAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nJanuary 13 – March 17 (no program February 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$271 | Tier B-$217| Tier C-$163  | Tier D-$109
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winterkatie-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T181057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T181407Z
UID:10002689-1646832600-1646847000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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 Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.  \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nJanuary 12 – March 16 (no program February 23)\nExtended Days on February 16 & March 9\nFee per Child: Tier A-$330 | Tier B-$264 | Tier C-$198  | Tier D-$132\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-series-winter-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T170003Z
UID:10002648-1646832600-1646847000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool Series WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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 Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nWith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nJanuary 12 – March 16 \nExtended Days on February 16 & March 9 (no program on February 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$322 | Tier B-$257 | Tier C-$193  | Tier D-$123\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-series-winter-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T165018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T165018Z
UID:10002639-1646753400-1646760600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool Series WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’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 Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nWith Monya Relles\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nJanuary 11 – March 15 (no program February 22)\nTier A:$271 | Tier B:$217 | Tier C:$163 | Tier D:$109\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-series-winter-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054047
CREATED:20211118T160411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T160411Z
UID:10002611-1646753400-1646760600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art & Games in the Forest After School Series WINTER
DESCRIPTION:The Winter session of Art in the Forest will have two focuses; art and games! On the calmer\, gentler days of Winter we will explore our own imagination and expression with activities that include ice sculptures\, snow painting\, and making snow candles. On the harsher Winter days when we need movement to keep our bodies warm\, we’ll play games\, make snow forts\, and build community. Either way\, each day we’ll be surrounded by the undeniable beauty of the outdoors\, we’ll develop awareness of the details in the natural world and work on our social skills as a group. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nJanuary 11 – March 15 (no program February 22)\nTier A: $271 Tier B: $217 Tier C: $163 Tier D: $109
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/art-games-in-the-forest-after-school-series-winter-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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