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SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 18th-22nd\, 2022\n8:30am-3:00pm\nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Ages 5-6\, Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Ages 6-8\, Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Ages 8-10\, Grades 3-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$95 | Tier B-$76 | Tier C-$57  | Tier D-$38 \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  This camp will be held completely  outdoors if possible\, only coming inside in extreme weather. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.  \nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-days-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000
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SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 18th-22nd\, 2022\n8:30am-3:00pm\nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Ages 5-6\, Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Ages 6-8\, Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Ages 8-10\, Grades 3-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$95 | Tier B-$76 | Tier C-$57  | Tier D-$38 \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  This camp will be held completely  outdoors if possible\, only coming inside in extreme weather. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.  \nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-days-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T184329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T184329Z
UID:10002709-1650443400-1650466800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 18th-22nd\, 2022\n8:30am-3:00pm\nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Ages 5-6\, Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Ages 6-8\, Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Ages 8-10\, Grades 3-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$95 | Tier B-$76 | Tier C-$57  | Tier D-$38 \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  This camp will be held completely  outdoors if possible\, only coming inside in extreme weather. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.  \nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-days-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T184108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T184108Z
UID:10002708-1650357000-1650380400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 18th-22nd\, 2022 \n8:30am-3:00pm\nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Ages 5-6\, Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Ages 6-8\, Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Ages 8-10\, Grades 3-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$95 | Tier B-$76 | Tier C-$57  | Tier D-$38 \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  This camp will be held completely  outdoors if possible\, only coming inside in extreme weather. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-days-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T183559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T183653Z
UID:10002707-1650270600-1650294000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, April 18th-22nd\, 2022\n8:30am-3:00pm\nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Ages 5-6\, Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Ages 6-8\, Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Ages 8-10\, Grades 3-5\nFee per child per day: Tier A-$95 | Tier B-$76 | Tier C-$57  | Tier D-$38 \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  This camp will be held completely  outdoors if possible\, only coming inside in extreme weather. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.  \nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-days/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172846Z
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SUMMARY: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/22874/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T152957Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat – Indigenous Plant Wisdom- Sacred Plants of New England 
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  \nCost: Sliding Scale \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fireside-chat-indigenous-plant-wisdom-sacred-plants-of-new-england/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T144549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T144549Z
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T142349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T142349Z
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T182045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T182045Z
UID:10002694-1649863800-1649871000@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T174157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T174157Z
UID:10002674-1649863800-1649871000@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-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T172828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T172828Z
UID:10002663-1649777400-1649784600@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-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T161205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T161205Z
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T151449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T151449Z
UID:10002581-1649757600-1649772000@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T150140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T150140Z
UID:10002570-1649757600-1649772000@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-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T171357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T171357Z
UID:10002653-1649691000-1649698200@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-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T154646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T154646Z
UID:10002597-1649691000-1649698200@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-3/
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:20220409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T204732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T204732Z
UID:10002741-1649498400-1649502000@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 \n  \nApril 9th: Vernal Pools \nAlso called “ephemeral pools” these Spring habitats are teeming with life and only around for part of the year! As the world thaws\, come explore the life of these unique and beautiful places. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-4/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20220113T172236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172246Z
UID:10002763-1649487600-1649505600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY: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/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:20220408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T201614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T201614Z
UID:10002722-1649422800-1649430000@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T201434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T201434Z
UID:10002721-1649410200-1649417400@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)\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-5/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T144455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T144455Z
UID:10002557-1649345400-1649352600@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T142259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T142259Z
UID:10002546-1649345400-1649352600@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T181946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T181946Z
UID:10002693-1649251800-1649266200@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T174053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T174053Z
UID:10002673-1649251800-1649266200@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-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T172735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T172735Z
UID:10002662-1649172600-1649179800@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-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T160943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T160943Z
UID:10002615-1649172600-1649179800@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T152622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T152622Z
UID:10002582-1649152800-1649167200@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-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T150046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T150046Z
UID:10002569-1649152800-1649167200@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041617
CREATED:20211118T171303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T171303Z
UID:10002652-1649086200-1649093400@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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