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  • 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

  • Spring Birding Class with Scott Surner

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

    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 […]

    $295 – $325

  • 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

  • Living Building Tour

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

    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 […]

    FREE

  • Tree Pruning and Tree Health

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

    Come learn the basics of the science and art of tree care. Designed for home gardeners, this workshop will provide you with a foundation in the science and practice of […]

    $15 – $20

  • 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

  • Homeschool Discovery Day

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

    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 […]

    $42 – $46

  • 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

  • March Curriculum Day

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

    (No school for Amherst schools) Friday, March 9 8:30am-3:00pm Ages 6-9, Grades 1-3 $60 members/$70 nonmembers Limited to 10 participants.

    $60 – $70