Nature Play Afterschool
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 […]
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 […]
Join this Hitchcock tradition, Scott has been leading since 1979. Space is limited and in high demand. Class and fieldtrip schedule. Classes: 4 Wednesdays, January 31 – May 9, 6:30pm-8pm Weekend […]
Architect Ellen Watts, president and co-founder of Architerra in Boston, will discuss her firm’s experience with zero energy and energy positive buildings, sharing design strategies and performance data. Remarks will […]
Sometimes you just need to run, explore and play – especially in the winter! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild, and lots more. Now in its fourth year, Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to […]
Come dream about butterflies in February, Butterflies of the World is a powerpoint presentation featuring images of butterflies from every major continent throughout their life cycles. Participants learn fascinating facts about these enchanting insects, including myths and legends about butterflies, distinguishing characteristics of the five butterfly families, wing coloration, feeding behavior, and instruction in establishing […]
Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials, come check it out at one of our bi-monthly tours. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. First Fridays at […]
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 […]
Sometimes you just need to run, explore and play – especially in the winter! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild, and lots more. Now in its fourth year, Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to […]
In this lecture and local food tasting, gourmet organic chef/teacher and cookbook author Leslie Cerier, presents the bounty of our winter harvest: Come learn how to mix and match organic seasonal veggies, pickles, sauerkrauts, ghee, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, and even local grains and beans to make amazing meals all winter long while lessening our […]
Join us for an evening of fireside stories and viewing the night sky. It’s a delight to be out at night in the winter with firelight, stars and community. Friday, February 9, 6-8pm FREE Registration link available soon
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Hitchcock Center for the Environment
at Hampshire College
845 West Street | Amherst MA 01002 | 413.256.6006 | 413.253.2809 fax
