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SUMMARY:10am-12pm Art in the Forest
DESCRIPTION:The natural world has served as inspiration for artists of all varieties for all of humankind’s history. While surrounded by the undeniable beauty of the outdoors\, children in the Art in the Forest program will be encouraged to develop awareness of the details in the natural world and learn how to utilize its beauty in artistic expression. Throughout the Spring we will welcome the world as it wakes up from Winter. We’ll paint budding flowers\, make still life drawings\, and sculpt with mud.  We’ll spend part of our time working together towards creating works of art and part free time in the woods\, playing\, talking and building community. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 7–10 or Grades 2–4 \nWednesdays\, 10:00am–12:00pm\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no class April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$303  | Tier B-$242 | Tier C-$215  | Tier D-$121\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-art-in-the-forest-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T173000
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SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Tuesday Series
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 explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 6-9 or Grades 1-3 \nWith Monya Relles\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no class April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$303 | Tier B-$242 | Tier C-$182  | Tier D-$121\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-tuesday-series-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T183903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T183903Z
UID:10002185-1620747000-1620754200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Our Spring game days will begin with group games but a good part of the program will allow for exploring the world as it wakes from Winter. We’ll explore the wooded trails\, get dirty\, build forts\, and play free in the woods. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–5\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nTuesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 23- June 8 (no class April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$303 | Tier B-$242 | Tier C-$182  | Tier D-$121 \nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T211235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T211235Z
UID:10002228-1620726300-1620737100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:45am-12:45pm Morning Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Morning Nature Play continues into spring 2021! Every day is a mix of games\, exploring and playing. We’ll romp and play in the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center\, noticing the beauty of the spring season and playing wild games. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:45am–12:45pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$557 | Tier B-$446 | Tier C-$334  | Tier D-$223\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945am-1245pm-morning-nature-play-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20201123T223522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T223522Z
UID:10002124-1620725400-1620736200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30-12:30pm Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration Series 
DESCRIPTION:During this series\, we will build our wilderness skills as we overcome challenges together. In our own survival story\, we will need to develop skills to help us to survive\, such as orienteering\, fire building\, shelter making\, plant identification\, and tracking. This class will also have time built in for free play\, journal time and organized games. More than half of our sessions will require drop off and pick up at other locations within 20 minutes of the Hitchcock Center. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30 pm\nMarch 2–May 11 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/930-1230pm-homeschool-ii-outdoor-skills-and-exploration-series-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T192351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T192447Z
UID:10002195-1620660600-1620667800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
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 explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 6-9 or Grades 1-3 \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 22- June 7 (no class April 19 or May 31st)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$275 | Tier B-$220 | Tier C-$165  | Tier D-$110\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-monday-series-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T182820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T182820Z
UID:10002175-1620660600-1620667800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Our Spring game days will begin with group games but a good part of the program will allow for exploring the world as it wakes from Winter. We’ll explore the wooded trails\, get dirty\, build forts\, and play free in the woods. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–5\nwith Monya Relles\nMondays\, March 22 – June 7 (no class April 19 or May 31)\nTier A-$275 | Tier B-$220 | Tier C-$165 | Tier D-$110 \nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T214816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T214816Z
UID:10002248-1620640800-1620648000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nMondays\, 10am–12:00pm\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 or May 31)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$400 | Tier B-$320 | Tier C-$240  | Tier D-$160\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T170501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T170501Z
UID:10002145-1620468000-1620470700@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10-10:45am Second Saturday Science Walk: Bloodsuckers in your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:For our Spring sessions of Second Saturday Science we are using the same format as we did in for the Winter session. In order to provide a safe outdoor space to learn about nature\, 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. \nSpring\nApril 10: Backbones Not Required\nMay 8: Bloodsuckers in your Backyard\nJune 12: Slime Time \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\nSpring: April 10\, May 8\, June 12\nSuggested donation of $5-12 per family \nSATURDAY SCIENCE REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10-1045am-second-saturday-science-walk-bloodsuckers-in-your-backyard/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210413T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T194724Z
UID:10002357-1620464400-1620473400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing at the Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Come 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. \nwith Todd Lynch\n9:00-11:30am\nSaturdays: May 8\, May 22\, and June 5\nSliding Scale: Tier A:$36 Tier B: $30 Tier C: $23 Tier D: $15 (for those EBT\, WIC or Card to Culture benefits) OR All three classes A: $100  B: $80  C: $60  D: $40 Participants who sign up for all three classes will get a 10% discount.\n \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-at-the-hitchcock-center-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T232553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T232553Z
UID:10002279-1620315000-1620322200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild continues in spring 2021 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. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Monya Relles\nThursdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 25 – June 10  (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$344 | Tier B-$275 | Tier C-$206  | Tier D-$138\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-girls-into-the-wild-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T225113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T225621Z
UID:10002268-1620315000-1620322200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild continues in spring 2021 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. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 25 – June 10  (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$344 | Tier B-$275 | Tier C-$206  | Tier D-$138\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-girls-into-the-wild-6/
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:20210506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T215616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T215616Z
UID:10002257-1620295200-1620302400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 25 – June 10 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$440 | Tier B-$352 | Tier C-$264  | Tier D-$176\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-thursday-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20201123T221935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T221935Z
UID:10002113-1620294300-1620305100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:45–12:45pm Homeschool I: Storytelling in the Forest 
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I is back for a session all about story. While immersed in nature\, we’ll tell stories and listen to stories; we’ll write stories and act them out. We’ll play storytelling games\, read stories from many cultures\, and even think about the ways we can use stories to solve problems like climate change. Free play\, sit spots\, running games\, and journaling are all built into each day. Each day will start with a question of the day and there will be optional projects to do at home. \nAges 6-8 or Grades 1-3\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Monya Relles\nThursdays\, 9:45–12:45pm\nMarch 4–May 13 (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945-1245pm-homeschool-i-storytelling-in-the-forest-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20201123T224442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T224442Z
UID:10002133-1620293400-1620304200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30-12:30pm Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration Series 
DESCRIPTION:During this series\, we will build our wilderness skills as we overcome challenges together. In our own survival story\, we will need to develop skills to help us to survive\, such as orienteering\, fire building\, shelter making\, plant identification\, and tracking. This class will also have time built in for free play\, journal time and organized games. More than half of our sessions will require drop off and pick up at other locations within 20 minutes of the Hitchcock Center. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nThursdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nMarch 4–May 13\, (no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/930-1230pm-homeschool-ii-outdoor-skills-and-exploration-series-19/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T194228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T194228Z
UID:10002217-1620228600-1620235800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
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 explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 6-9 or Grades 1-3 \nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no class April 21) (11 weeks)\nExtended days: March 24\, April 14\, May 12\, June 2\, 1:30-5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$413 | Tier B-$330 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$165\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T181516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T181516Z
UID:10002163-1620228600-1620235800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Junior Nature Play Afterschool
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 explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. This program is available to kindergarteners and first graders. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 24- June 9 (no class April 21)\nExtended days: March 24th\, April 14\, May 12th\, June 2nd 1:30-5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$413 | Tier B-$330 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$165\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-junior-nature-play-afterschool-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T213048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T213048Z
UID:10002238-1620208800-1620216000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Discovery Day: Dandelion Day
DESCRIPTION:Attention kindergartners and first graders! Junior Discovery Days are one-time nature programs where we notice what’s happening in nature and explore specific topics. Sign up for as many days as you like. Our morning includes snack time\, story\, a nature project and a game. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 5-7\, Grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 10:00am-12:00pm\nMarch 24 – June 2 (no program April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 | Tier B-$37 | Tier C-$28  | Tier D-$19\nLimited to 8 participants \nMarch 24: Patterns in Nature\nMarch 31: Awesome Amphibians\nApril 7: A Tree’s Life\nApril 14: Terrific Teeth\nApril 28: Animal Homes\nMay 5: Dandelion Day\nMay 12: Bees in the Hive\nMay 19: Life Under a Log\nMay 26: Oh My Dragonfly\nJune 2: Bat and Moth
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-discovery-day-dandelion-day/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T171509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T171509Z
UID:10002152-1620208800-1620216000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Art in the Forest
DESCRIPTION:The natural world has served as inspiration for artists of all varieties for all of humankind’s history. While surrounded by the undeniable beauty of the outdoors\, children in the Art in the Forest program will be encouraged to develop awareness of the details in the natural world and learn how to utilize its beauty in artistic expression. Throughout the Spring we will welcome the world as it wakes up from Winter. We’ll paint budding flowers\, make still life drawings\, and sculpt with mud.  We’ll spend part of our time working together towards creating works of art and part free time in the woods\, playing\, talking and building community. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 7–10 or Grades 2–4 \nWednesdays\, 10:00am–12:00pm\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no class April 21)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$303  | Tier B-$242 | Tier C-$215  | Tier D-$121\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-art-in-the-forest-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T193258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T193258Z
UID:10002206-1620142200-1620149400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Tuesday Series
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 explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 6-9 or Grades 1-3 \nWith Monya Relles\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no class April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$303 | Tier B-$242 | Tier C-$182  | Tier D-$121\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-tuesday-series-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T183822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T183822Z
UID:10002184-1620142200-1620149400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Our Spring game days will begin with group games but a good part of the program will allow for exploring the world as it wakes from Winter. We’ll explore the wooded trails\, get dirty\, build forts\, and play free in the woods. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–5\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nTuesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 23- June 8 (no class April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$303 | Tier B-$242 | Tier C-$182  | Tier D-$121 \nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T211122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T211122Z
UID:10002227-1620121500-1620132300@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:45am-12:45pm Morning Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:Morning Nature Play continues into spring 2021! Every day is a mix of games\, exploring and playing. We’ll romp and play in the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center\, noticing the beauty of the spring season and playing wild games. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:45am–12:45pm\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$557 | Tier B-$446 | Tier C-$334  | Tier D-$223\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/945am-1245pm-morning-nature-play-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20201123T223434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T223434Z
UID:10002123-1620120600-1620131400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30-12:30pm Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration Series 
DESCRIPTION:During this series\, we will build our wilderness skills as we overcome challenges together. In our own survival story\, we will need to develop skills to help us to survive\, such as orienteering\, fire building\, shelter making\, plant identification\, and tracking. This class will also have time built in for free play\, journal time and organized games. More than half of our sessions will require drop off and pick up at other locations within 20 minutes of the Hitchcock Center. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nLimited to 10 participants. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30 pm\nMarch 2–May 11 (no program April 20)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$563 | Tier B-$450 | Tier C-$338  | Tier D-$225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/930-1230pm-homeschool-ii-outdoor-skills-and-exploration-series-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T192302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T192302Z
UID:10002194-1620055800-1620063000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
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 explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the mud\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 6-9 or Grades 1-3 \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 22- June 7 (no class April 19 or May 31st)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$275 | Tier B-$220 | Tier C-$165  | Tier D-$110\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-nature-play-afterschool-monday-series-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T182735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T182735Z
UID:10002174-1620055800-1620063000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Our Spring game days will begin with group games but a good part of the program will allow for exploring the world as it wakes from Winter. We’ll explore the wooded trails\, get dirty\, build forts\, and play free in the woods. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. \nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–5\nwith Monya Relles\nMondays\, March 22 – June 7 (no class April 19 or May 31)\nTier A-$275 | Tier B-$220 | Tier C-$165 | Tier D-$110 \nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210114T214722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T214722Z
UID:10002247-1620036000-1620043200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10am-12pm Junior Nature Play Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play continues into Spring 2021! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. We’ll observe how nature changes as winter melts into spring and make exciting seasonal discoveries! Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nwith Katie Koerten\nMondays\, 10am–12:00pm\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no program April 19 or May 31)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$400 | Tier B-$320 | Tier C-$240  | Tier D-$160\nLimited to 8 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10am-12pm-junior-nature-play-monday-series-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
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:20260404T054711
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:20210501T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210215T153210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T153221Z
UID:10002352-1619852400-1619870400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T054711
CREATED:20210215T152809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T152809Z
UID:10002348-1619721000-1619725500@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Spring Birding Class will consist of 7 Field Trips and 3 Zoom Meetings. The class will be limited to 10 people and we’ll generally meet at the designated location for each trip. Some of the purposed locations will be Quabbin Park\, Rail Trail (Amherst) Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, Montague Sandplains and more. These locations are not written in stone and could change depending on the weather and avian activity. Generally\, most classes will begin at 7am\, but a couple of classes could begin at 6:00am. \nParticipants should plan on bringing water & snacks and have good comfortable footwear. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and carpooling will not be possible. Plan to be on your feet most of the morning\, with most walks on fairly level ground with the exception of the Mt. Holyoke walk. \nCost: Tier A – $420\, Tier B – $336\, Tier C – $252\, Tier D – $168 (available for EBT\, WIC\, or MassHealth Card to Culture participants) \nSPRING BIRDING REGISTRATION\nRegistration opens Tuesday\, February 23 at 9am. \nThursday Zoom Class Meetings: \nApril 15\, 6:30-7:45pm\nApril 29\, 6:30-7:45pm\nJune 3\, 6:30-7:45pm \nSaturday Field Trip Dates: \nApril 17\, 7am-12pm: Local – Amherst and Hadley\nApril 24\, 7am-12pm: Rail Trail\, Amherst\nMay 1\, 7am-12pm: Quabbin Reservoir\, Belchertown\nMay 15\, 7am-12pm: Mt. Holyoke\, migrating Warblers\, local specialties Cerulean & Worm-eating Warblers\nMay 29\, 6:30am-12pm: Nash Hill Rd\, Williamsburg\, breeding Waterthrushes and other Warblers.\nJune 5\, 6:00am-12pm: Southwick Management Area\, grassland birds.\nJune 12\, 6:30am-12pm: Montague Sandplains-breeding Warblers\, Towhee’s\, Thrashers and more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-with-scott-surner-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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