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  • Girls into the Wild

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    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 […]

    $297 – $352

  • Viewing the Night Sky and Stories by the Fire

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    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, […]

    FREE

  • Second Saturdays at Hitchcock

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Second Saturdays: December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9 The Hitchcock Center is open to families and the community second Saturdays of the month, […]

    FREE

  • Saturday Family Science Series: Crystals and Snowflakes

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Second Saturdays: January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9 The Hitchcock Center is open to families and the community second Saturdays of the month, December […]

    FREE

  • Prowling for Owls

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Dress INCREDIBLY warm because we'll be standing around in the dark a lot. Bring your sharp ears, a flashlight, and a thermos of something hot to drink. We'll meet at the […]

    $12 – $16

  • Nature All Year Study Club: Insects in Winter

    Fieldtrip Location

    Join us for our fifth 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, […]

    $30

  • Nature Play Afterschool

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    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 […]

    $275 – $300

  • Girls into the Wild

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    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 […]

    $297 – $352

  • Winter Preschool Day

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Friday, Feb. 16: All About Ice and Snow! How are those beautiful crystals formed outside and how can snow help us stay warm? Come explore and learn the language of […]

    $20.50 – $24