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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 7 – March 18\, 2019 (no class January 21 or February 18)\nAge 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $205/Non-members $255 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-128/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181201T145226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T145226Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to offer games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Even in winter we’ll spend the entirety of the afternoon outside so bring your warmest layers and come have some snowy fun! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nJanuary 3 – March 21 (no program February 21)\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nMembers: $300/Non-members: $330 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-104/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T151858Z
UID:10001237-1552491000-1552498200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \n\n\nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 9 – March 20\, 2019 (no class February 20)\nExtended Day: March 6\, 1:30pm-5:30pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $250/Non-members: $300 \n\n\nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-137/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181126T002436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T002436Z
UID:10001204-1552384800-1552399200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Spring into Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION:Spring is an amazing time of year! As the natural world begins to wake up from winter there are lots of changes happening. As part of Spring into Citizen Science – we will become researchers. Working with scientists on local and national science projects\, collecting data that matters! For this homeschool series we will dive into different science projects and asking lots of questions\, such as: What do spotted salamanders do in spring? Who are our local migrating fish\, and why do they migrate? When do flowers bloom and buds burst? And more! Kids can offer a new way of looking at an issue\, so bring your scientific mind\, observation skills and unique perspective to our class. Through observation\, special guests\, field trips\, and surveys\, we will study the world around us and contribute to science while also having fun\, exploring and playing games. \nWith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\nMarch 12 – June 4 (No program April 2\, 16\, May 7)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-spring-into-citizen-science/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181126T000610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T000610Z
UID:10001194-1552384800-1552399200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Animals That Build
DESCRIPTION:They don’t use blueprints or fancy tools\, but animals can be amazing builders by using natural materials like leaves\, sticks and even spit! Whether it’s for nests\, homes\, camouflage or catching prey\, animals have a lot of reasons for their architecture. At this homeschool session we will explore the construction skills of animals and build creations of our own. While we study animals\, we will also think about human architecture: we will learn about the features of Hitchcock Center’s “Living Building” and the choices we made to make our building kind to the planet. Hikes\, home projects\, games and field trips are all part of the fun! \nWith Katie Koerten\nTuesdays\, 10am – 2pm\nMarch 12 – June 4 (No program April 2\, 16\, May 7)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560 \nLimited to 15 participants per age group.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-animals-that-build/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190311T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190311T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181128T150719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T150719Z
UID:10001227-1552318200-1552325400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 7 – March 18\, 2019 (no class January 21 or February 18)\nAge 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $205/Non-members $255 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-127/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181128T145437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T182614Z
UID:10001216-1552125600-1552129200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science Series: Wind and Air
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nMarch 9: Wind and Air\nWe can’t hold them or see them\, but they’re all around us! This month at the Hitchcock Center we’ll make the invisible visible by examining wind and air at work. We’ll be making our own wind catchers and learning about our relationship to wind and air. \nSecond Saturdays\, 10-11am\nFree\nRegistration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nSaturday Family Science Programs are generously sponsored by Pelham Auto Service and through a grant from the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation. \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturday-family-science-series-wind-and-air/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181230T150240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T150240Z
UID:10001337-1552114800-1552132800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter and Early Spring Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for the 2019 winter and early spring birding class. This year because of Scott’s schedule we have him from January through mid- April. This will give participants an opportunity to explore the winter birdlife here in the valley as well as along the north shore of Massachusetts. As March approaches we’ll start to observe the beginning of the waterfowl migration into western Mass and still have an opportunity to track down some of the winter specialties still lingering into March. Later in March we’ll make a day trip to Moose Bog\, Vermont looking for more winter finches (Crossbills\, Evening Grosbeaks\, Siskins\, Redpolls) and focus in on the Boreal species that call Moose Bog home. (Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay and Boreal Chickadee)\n\n\nThe class ends with a trip back to Plum Island in mid-April\, here we’ll see more waterfowl\, early arriving Herons\, shorebirds\, hawks\, warblers\, (Yellow-rumped/Palm) and perhaps a Snowy Owl sitting in the dunes. \nEvening Classes: 6:30-8:00pm\, January 16\, February 13\, February 27\, March 20\, April 10\nField trips: see schedule below\n\nRegister here. Registration opens online Tuesday\, January 8th at 9am.\nMembers $275/Nonmembers $325\n\nField trip schedule\nJanuary 26: 7am-12pm Local\nFebruary 16 & 17: North Shore Weekend\nMarch 2: 7am- 12pm Local\nMarch 9: 7am-12pm Local\nMarch 23: Depart 5am. Moose Bog\, Vermont (All Day)\nApril 6: 7am-12pm Local\nApril 13: 5AM-dusk Plum Island (All Day)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-and-early-spring-birding-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181201T145140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T145140Z
UID:10001247-1551972600-1551979800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to offer games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Even in winter we’ll spend the entirety of the afternoon outside so bring your warmest layers and come have some snowy fun! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nJanuary 3 – March 21 (no program February 21)\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nMembers: $300/Non-members: $330 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-103/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181128T151804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T151804Z
UID:10001236-1551879000-1551893400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \n\n\nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 9 – March 20\, 2019 (no class February 20)\nExtended Day: March 6\, 1:30pm-5:30pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $250/Non-members: $300 \n\n\nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-136/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20190220T192952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T192952Z
UID:10001347-1551812400-1551816000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spotted Salamander Slide Show
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s mascot\, the spotted salamander\, is a fascinating creature. Ted will describe the salamander’s life history and some of its fascinating adaptations to a life largely underground; except for the risky\, spring migration journey to the breeding pools. We may even have a special salamander guest for you to view. Salamander Big Night will be coming and this is a good way to get ready for one of our community’s iconic seasonal experiences. \nTed Watt\, Naturalist with the Hitchcock Center\nTuesday\, March 5\, 7-8pm\nFREE\, Please register
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spotted-salamander-slide-show/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20190220T192836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T193434Z
UID:10001346-1551808800-1551812400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Big Night (Salamander Migration) Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:We will be observing and gathering data during Big Night\, the annual salamander migration from their year-round forest territories to their breeding pool at Henry Street in North Amherst. These are the first amphibian migration tunnels installed in North America in 1987. And we are inventorying animal movements and their use of the tunnels. Come to a brief training and get prepared to join us on big Night – the first rainy night of spring when temperature remain above 40 degrees. Then stay for the spotted salamander slide talk at 7pm. \nTuesday\, March 5\, 6-7pm\nFREE\, Please register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/big-night-volunteer-training/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181122T161553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T161553Z
UID:10001190-1551780000-1551794400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day: Life of a Tree
DESCRIPTION:Do you love science and nature? Do you want to see what the Hitchcock Homeschool program is all about? Sign up for our Discovery Days\, our one-time programs about science and nature. In a mixed-age setting\, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center\, meet science experts\, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery Day programs are appropriate for everyone from first time to veteran homeschoolers\, and we welcome almost-6 year olds who are interested in joining our class in the spring. This is designed as a drop-off program. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nMarch 5: Life of a Tree with Katie Koerten\nHow much do you know about trees? It’s a great time of year to compare bark\, branches and twigs and study the makeup of the forest. Indoors we’ll become a tree and act out what’s happening inside the trunk\, and then we’ll venture into the woods to appreciate trees at all stages of their lives. \nTuesdays 10am-2pm\nJanuary 15\, 29\, February 5\, March 5\, April 2\, May 7\, June 11\nMembers: $45 per program/Non-members: $55 per program\nAges 6-12
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-life-of-a-tree/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190304T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181128T150635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T150635Z
UID:10001226-1551713400-1551720600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 7 – March 18\, 2019 (no class January 21 or February 18)\nAge 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $205/Non-members $255 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-126/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181204T214729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T214729Z
UID:10001287-1551603600-1551614400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Study Club: Dam Demolition and Riparian Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our sixth year of offering an in-depth natural history course for naturalists and citizen scientists. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, varying from broad habitat-wide perspectives to the finer details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills and be prepared to spend time outdoors. Dress for the weather as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like. Carpooling to more distant locations will be encouraged. \nMarch 3: Dam Demolition and Riparian Restoration with Dana McDonald\nWe will visit the sites where 2 dams have been removed in Pelham. Dana will help us see how the renewed flow of the streams supports new habitats and new niches for stream life. You will gain deeper insight into these positive steps in restoring some of the changes we have made in our environment. \nSundays once per month\, 9am-12pm (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nFull Year: Members: $265/Non-members: $315\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-study-club-dam-demolition-and-riparian-restoration/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181230T150143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T150143Z
UID:10001336-1551510000-1551528000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter and Early Spring Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for the 2019 winter and early spring birding class. This year because of Scott’s schedule we have him from January through mid- April. This will give participants an opportunity to explore the winter birdlife here in the valley as well as along the north shore of Massachusetts. As March approaches we’ll start to observe the beginning of the waterfowl migration into western Mass and still have an opportunity to track down some of the winter specialties still lingering into March. Later in March we’ll make a day trip to Moose Bog\, Vermont looking for more winter finches (Crossbills\, Evening Grosbeaks\, Siskins\, Redpolls) and focus in on the Boreal species that call Moose Bog home. (Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay and Boreal Chickadee)\n\n\nThe class ends with a trip back to Plum Island in mid-April\, here we’ll see more waterfowl\, early arriving Herons\, shorebirds\, hawks\, warblers\, (Yellow-rumped/Palm) and perhaps a Snowy Owl sitting in the dunes. \nEvening Classes: 6:30-8:00pm\, January 16\, February 13\, February 27\, March 20\, April 10\nField trips: see schedule below\n\nRegister here. Registration opens online Tuesday\, January 8th at 9am.\nMembers $275/Nonmembers $325\n\nField trip schedule\nJanuary 26: 7am-12pm Local\nFebruary 16 & 17: North Shore Weekend\nMarch 2: 7am- 12pm Local\nMarch 9: 7am-12pm Local\nMarch 23: Depart 5am. Moose Bog\, Vermont (All Day)\nApril 6: 7am-12pm Local\nApril 13: 5am-dusk Plum Island (All Day)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-and-early-spring-birding-9/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181205T201552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T201552Z
UID:10001293-1551456000-1551459600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Public Building Tours \nDid you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Bring your questions and come find out what good can look like in the built environment at one of our bi-monthly tours. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: December 7\, January 4\, February 1\, March 1\, April 5\, June 7 (no tour May 3)\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: December 19\, January 16\, February 20\, March 20\, April 17\, May 15\, June 19\nFREE but please register online \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project. \nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group for a one hour weekday tour (during business hours). Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-42/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181223T014508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190216T151103Z
UID:10001321-1551380400-1551385800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:What is Biomass and Why Should we Care?
DESCRIPTION:Mary Booth\, Director of Partnership for Policy Integrity\, will discuss her extensive research about Biomass. \nBiomass energy is booming because in theory\, biomass energy is renewable and “carbon neutral” and can reduce carbon emissions that accelerate global warming. Because it is considered renewable it is eligible for multiple tax credits\, subsidies\, and incentives. In practice\, however\, wood-burning biomass is the biggest carbon polluter of all\, per unit of energy generated. It is worse than coal\, worse than oil\, and worse than natural gas\, both because of the low energy to carbon ratio inherent in wood\, and also because biomass facilities generally operate at considerably lower efficiencies than fossil fueled facilities. \nBiomass plants that burn “waste” wood that would decompose and emit carbon dioxide even if not used as fuel\, are often considered as carbon neutral. Proponents argue that since this material will end up as CO2 in the atmosphere anyway\, why not use it to generate some power in the meantime? However\, it is important to remember that burning emits carbon instantaneously\, while decomposition takes years and even decades\, and in the case of the waste wood left over from logging operations\, actually builds soil carbon in the meantime. \nWhile people can argue about whether burning waste is really carbon neutral in a meaningful time frame\, there really shouldn’t be any argument about whether it’s a good idea to cut trees to burn in power plants. \nMary currently directs the Partnership for Policy Integrity’s science and advocacy work on greenhouse gas\, air pollutant\, and forest impacts of biomass energy. \nwith Mary Booth\, Director of Partnership for Policy Integrity\nThursday\, February 28\, 7 – 8:30pm\nRegistration and donations appreciated.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/what-is-biomass-and-why-should-we-care/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181201T145052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T145052Z
UID:10001246-1551367800-1551375000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to offer games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Even in winter we’ll spend the entirety of the afternoon outside so bring your warmest layers and come have some snowy fun! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nJanuary 3 – March 21 (no program February 21)\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nMembers: $300/Non-members: $330 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-102/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181230T145549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T145549Z
UID:10001330-1551292200-1551297600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter and Early Spring Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for the 2019 winter and early spring birding class. This year because of Scott’s schedule we have him from January through mid- April. This will give participants an opportunity to explore the winter birdlife here in the valley as well as along the north shore of Massachusetts. As March approaches we’ll start to observe the beginning of the waterfowl migration into western Mass and still have an opportunity to track down some of the winter specialties still lingering into March. Later in March we’ll make a day trip to Moose Bog\, Vermont looking for more winter finches (Crossbills\, Evening Grosbeaks\, Siskins\, Redpolls) and focus in on the Boreal species that call Moose Bog home. (Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay and Boreal Chickadee)\n\n\nThe class ends with a trip back to Plum Island in mid-April\, here we’ll see more waterfowl\, early arriving Herons\, shorebirds\, hawks\, warblers\, (Yellow-rumped/Palm) and perhaps a Snowy Owl sitting in the dunes. \nEvening Classes: 6:30-8:00pm\, January 16\, February 13\, February 27\, March 20\, April 10\nField trips: see schedule below\n\nRegister here. Registration opens online Tuesday\, January 8th at 9am.\nMembers $275/Nonmembers $325\n\nField trip schedule\nJanuary 26: 7am-12pm Local\nFebruary 16 & 17: North Shore Weekend\nMarch 2: 7am- 12pm Local\nMarch 9: 7am-12pm Local\nMarch 23: Depart 5am. Moose Bog\, Vermont (All Day)\nApril 6: 7am-12pm Local\nApril 13: 5AM-dusk Plum Island (All Day)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-and-early-spring-birding-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20190204T212356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T151236Z
UID:10001319-1551288600-1551294000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Diversity in Environmental Organizations: Lack of Transparency and Inequities in Compensation
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dorceta Taylor’s talk will examine the extent to which environmental organizations report diversity data. It will also examine differences in the wages of male and female as well as minority and non-minority executives in environmental organizations. \nIn 2014\, Taylor authored a report\, “The State of Diversity in Environmental Organizations: Mainstream NGOs\, Foundations & Government Agencies\,” seen as the most comprehensive report on diversity in the environmental movement. \nIt surveyed 191 environmental non-profits\, 74 government environmental agencies\, and 28 leading environmental grant making foundations to investigate their gender and racial diversity composition\, the majority of which state diversification as a “value.” The study included confidential interviews of 21 environmental leaders from diverse backgrounds and experience. \nThe failure of environmental organizations and agencies to increase recruitment and retention of people of color comes despite the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on communities of color and the fact that people of color poll higher than whites in support for environmental issues. \nThe report can be viewed here. \nwith Dr. Dorceta Taylor\nWednesday\, February 27\, 5:30-7pm\, reception to follow\nRegistration is requested as space is limited. Free\, donations appreciated.   \nThis event is sponsored by Amherst College\, Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, a grant to Hampshire College from the Roddenberry Foundation and the Miller Whorley Center for the Environment at Mount Holyoke College.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/diversity-in-environmental-organizations-lack-of-transparency-and-inequities-in-compensation/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181128T151510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T151510Z
UID:10001235-1551281400-1551288600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \n\n\nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 9 – March 20\, 2019 (no class February 20)\nExtended Day: March 6\, 1:30pm-5:30pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $250/Non-members: $300 \n\n\nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-135/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190225T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181128T150543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T150543Z
UID:10001225-1551108600-1551115800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 7 – March 18\, 2019 (no class January 21 or February 18)\nAge 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $205/Non-members $255 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-125/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20190221T211224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T171726Z
UID:10001349-1550926800-1550934000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Better Buildings Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Buildings are responsible for a huge slice of our climate pollution\, but we have the solutions. Join usfrom 1-3:00 pm on February 23rd for the chance to learn how you can help make buildings better for everyone. This event will include a discussion with a panel of experts on how to improve building codes\, a breakout session to connect with other advocates in your community\, and the option to tour the Hitchcock Center — a thriving net zero building right on Hampshire College’s campus. Whether you are an experienced codes advocate\, or just curious about how to make buildings more efficient\, more equitable\, and safer for our communities\, we hope that you will join MCAN\, Mothers Out Front\, and Climate Action Now for our Better Buildings Workshop. \nwith MA Climate Action Network\, Mothers Out Front\, and Climate Action Now\nSaturday\, February 23\, 1-3pm\nRegistration requested.\n\nPanel includes: \n\nSenator Jo Comerford\nJo knows how government works. She has first-hand experience in cracking open complex budgets\, helping to broker and implement public policy\, and leading strategic and game-changing initiatives in strong partnership with lawmakers at the national\, state\, and local levels.\n\nQuinton Zondervan\, City Councillor in Cambridge\, MA\nQuinton Zondervan is a tech entrepreneur\, non-profit leader and community activist currently serving his first term on the Cambridge City Council. An environmentalist since his undergraduate days\, Quinton is passionate about protecting our natural environment and increasing our sustainability through systemic transformation. His main priorities on the Council are affordable housing\, sustainable transportation and taking action on climate change.\n\nDarren Port\, Buildings & Community Solutions Manager at Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships\nDarren is charged with developing and implementing policy strategies for the advancement of the Northeast regions adoption of\, and compliance with\, progressive building energy codes. Additionally\, Darren advocates for policies to rate and disclose building energy performance. Prior to joining NEEP\, Darren was the Green Building Administrator and Green Code Specialist for the State of New Jersey.  Nationally\, he serves as an appointed member on several code and standards making committees including\, the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) and ASHRAE 189.1.\n\n\n\nRebecca Winterich-Knox\, Local Clean Energy Organizer at Mass Climate Action Network.\nRebecca is passionate about working with advocates in communities across Massachusetts to make building codes more efficient\, more equitable\, and safer for everyone.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/better-buildings-workshop/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181213T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T163915Z
UID:10001311-1550824200-1550847600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in winter ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group. \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nFebruary 18-22\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-20/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181213T163841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T163841Z
UID:10001310-1550737800-1550761200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in winter ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group. \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nFebruary 18-22\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-19/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181205T201715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T201715Z
UID:10001294-1550664000-1550667600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Public Building Tours \nDid you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Bring your questions and come find out what good can look like in the built environment at one of our bi-monthly tours. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: December 7\, January 4\, February 1\, March 1\, April 5\, June 7 (no tour May 3)\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: December 19\, January 16\, February 20\, March 20\, April 17\, May 15\, June 19\nFREE but please register online \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project. \nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group for a one hour weekday tour (during business hours). Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-44/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181213T163806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T163806Z
UID:10001309-1550651400-1550674800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in winter ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group. \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nFebruary 18-22\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-18/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181213T163725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T163725Z
UID:10001308-1550565000-1550588400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in winter ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group. \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nFebruary 18-22\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-17/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T081759
CREATED:20181213T163620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T163620Z
UID:10001307-1550478600-1550502000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in winter ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group. \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nFebruary 18-22\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-16/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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