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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing \nSunday\, October 30\, 2:00-4:00pm \nNovember 13\, 2:00-4:00pm  \nSpace is limited and registration is required\, Sliding scale $25\, $30\, $35 per class \nREGISTER HERE \nForest and Nature Therapy Walks \nThere is a quiet pulse to the fall forest\, as the trees and landscape turn inward and prepare for winter.  It is darker earlier; the leaves fall – creating spontaneous collages on the forest floor and the trees reveal their winter forms. Come experience this changing of the seasons on a Forest Bathing walk with Todd Lynch\, certified ANFT Forest Bathing guide. Forest Bathing offers the opportunity to slow down. It re-aligns our rhythms with the landscape\, allowing our senses a respite from everyday demands and uncertainties\, and gives us a template to practice on our own time at home. It’s a chance to remember ourselves and the joyful relationships that await us outside. Come experience what the Forest at the Hitchcock Center might share on this 2 hour experience \nWhat to Expect: \nA leisurely walk of about a mile with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. The walk will be planned in a way to promote safe physical distancing of 6 feet or more between participants. We will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest. This is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful way of being in nature. The walk should last about 2 hours and we will finish with an herbal tea made from Todd’s organic herb garden. \nAbout Todd: \nTodd Lynch is an artist\, garden designer and Forest Bathing guide. His passion is to connect people to the world around them through art\, plants\, beauty and immersion into nature. Todd is an ANFT certified forest therapy guide and has led many walks that connect people to place\, plants and ecology. Learn more about Todd at www.ecotropy.net or see some stories on Instagram @ecotropy .
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T135112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T135112Z
UID:10002779-1668439800-1668447000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 10) \nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \nWe 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 Fall turn to Winter. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-9/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T151033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T151033Z
UID:10002793-1668439800-1668447000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12  – December 19 (no program October 10)\nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232\n\nHitchcock’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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-195/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T173247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T173247Z
UID:10002869-1668506400-1668520800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Cycles and Systems
DESCRIPTION:With Monya Relles \nGrades 1-3\, Ages 6-8 \nTuesdays 10:00am -2:00 pm \nSeptember 13 -December 13 (No program September 27\, October 18\, and November 22 for Discovery Days and November 8 for Curriculum Day) \nTier A:$730 Tier B:$635 Tier C:$540 Tier D:$413 \nWhat does it mean to be in an ecosystem? How are we connected to each other? We will study ecosystems\, nutrient cycles\, energy cycles\, and the ways we can interact with all the systems around us. We will approach learning with outdoor play\, hands-on activities\, journaling\, songs\, and more.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-cycles-and-systems-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T174859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T174859Z
UID:10002887-1668506400-1668520800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Community Science
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 4-6\, Ages 9-12 \nTuesdays 10:00am – 2:00 pm \nSeptember 13 -December 13  (No program September 27\, October 18\, and November 22 for Discovery Days and November 8 for Curriculum Day) \nTier A:$747 Tier B:$649 Tier C:$552 Tier D:$422 \nCalling all future scientists! Community scientists are people — young or old — who help collect data for research projects conducted around the world. We will work with local researchers and on national science projects collecting data that matters!  Areas that we will investigate include – Climate change’s impact on when leaves fall? Monarch migration? What is living in our streams and more! Bring your scientific mind\, observation skills and unique perspective to our class. Through field visits\, surveys\, and special guests we will study the world around us and contribute to science while also having fun\, exploring and playing games.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-community-science-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T153203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T153203Z
UID:10002808-1668526200-1668533400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20 (no program Nov. 8)  Fee per Child: Tier A-$414 | Tier B-$360 | Tier C-$306 | Tier D-$234\n \nWild Children of the Woods is a nature based after school for upper-elementary schoolers.  We will learn\, play\, and explore outdoors\, roaming the grounds of the Hitchcock Center and watching Fall turn to Winter. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T155525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T163047Z
UID:10002823-1668612600-1668619800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAYS WITH THE ANIMALS \nAges 8-11 or grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$412 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \nCome spend some time with animals inside and outside at the Hitchcock Center. Some weeks we’ll meet and spend some quality time with the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and some weeks we’ll go out in search of what we can find. We’ll also have some time for outdoor free play and visit all our favorite places in the woods.  **This program will only be available in the fall.**
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wednesdays-with-the-animals-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T171224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T172138Z
UID:10002850-1668612600-1668619800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Aftershool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \nHitchcock’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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-aftershool-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T181258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T181258Z
UID:10002882-1668612600-1668619800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 5-7 or grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \nHitchcock’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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T182021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T182021Z
UID:10002914-1668699000-1668706200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11 or grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no program November 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$418 | Tier B-$364 | Tier C-$309  | Tier D-$236 \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 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 outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-afterschool-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20221103T191441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T192515Z
UID:10003048-1668708000-1668715200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Climate Action Series: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Climate Action Series:\nWorkshop\nSeason 1: Coming Together in the Face of Climate Change: Laying the Groundwork by Building Hope\, Practicing Action\, and Improving Communication \nPlease join us as we launch a new program series at the intersection of climate change\, sustainability\, and environmental justice.  Bringing partners and community members  to address critical community issues through  fireside chats\, practical workshops\, and deliberative forums.   All programs will be available for a Sliding Scale $15- $50 or Suggested Donation.  \nThursday\, November 17\, 6pm – 8pm – Practicing Creative Problem Solving through Design Challenges – Rain Water Capture Challenge\, Come play\, create and work together just as our students do! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-climate-action-series-workshop/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T172252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T172252Z
UID:10002857-1668763800-1668771000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Series - Mammal Friends - AM
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 16 – December 9 (no program October 7\, and November 11 & 25)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$377 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 15 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nCome join us this Fall to learn about local mammals living right in our backyards! Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, rabbits and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we will make during our ten weeks together.  We use live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and songs to help explore and discover. \nThis Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-series-mammal-friends-am-7/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T195657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195657Z
UID:10002944-1668852000-1668855600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nThird Saturdays \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for a series of four classes focusing on the Hitchcock Center teaching animals. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will include some time with one of the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and a craft. \nSeptember 17 – Cob \nOctober 15 – Ivy and Terra \nNovember 19 – Isopods \nDecember 17 – Cockroaches
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturdays-with-the-animals-3/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T135203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T135203Z
UID:10002780-1669044600-1669051800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 10) \nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \nWe 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 Fall turn to Winter. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-10/
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:20221121T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T151133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T151133Z
UID:10002794-1669044600-1669051800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12  – December 19 (no program October 10)\nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232\n\nHitchcock’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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-196/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T153308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T153427Z
UID:10002809-1669087800-1669138200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20 (no program Nov. 8)  Fee per Child: Tier A-$414 | Tier B-$360 | Tier C-$306 | Tier D-$234\n \nWild Children of the Woods is a nature based after school for upper-elementary schoolers.  We will learn\, play\, and explore outdoors\, roaming the grounds of the Hitchcock Center and watching Fall turn to Winter. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-25/
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:20221122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T175955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T175955Z
UID:10002895-1669111200-1669125600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Youth Climate Leaders Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:With Monya Relles \nTuesday\, November 22\, 10am-2pm \nGrades 1-6\, Ages 6-12 \nTier A:$74 Tier B:$65 Tier C:$55 Tier D:$42 \nWe’ll learn about climate change and how humans can hurt and help the planet. We’ll learn about some youth leaders who are fighting against climate change and we’ll even do climate advocacy of our own.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/youth-climate-leaders-discovery-day/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20221103T193408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T193408Z
UID:10003051-1669248000-1669334399@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Closed - Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center is closed on Thanksgiving
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/closed-thanksgiving/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Ages 12-15 or Grades 7-9,Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6,Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6,Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T135329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T135329Z
UID:10002781-1669649400-1669656600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 10) \nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \nWe 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 Fall turn to Winter. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T151226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T151226Z
UID:10002795-1669651200-1669656600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12  – December 19 (no program October 10)\nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232\n\nHitchcock’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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-197/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T173329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T173329Z
UID:10002870-1669716000-1669730400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Cycles and Systems
DESCRIPTION:With Monya Relles \nGrades 1-3\, Ages 6-8 \nTuesdays 10:00am -2:00 pm \nSeptember 13 -December 13 (No program September 27\, October 18\, and November 22 for Discovery Days and November 8 for Curriculum Day) \nTier A:$730 Tier B:$635 Tier C:$540 Tier D:$413 \nWhat does it mean to be in an ecosystem? How are we connected to each other? We will study ecosystems\, nutrient cycles\, energy cycles\, and the ways we can interact with all the systems around us. We will approach learning with outdoor play\, hands-on activities\, journaling\, songs\, and more.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-cycles-and-systems-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T174939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T174939Z
UID:10002888-1669716000-1669730400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Community Science
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 4-6\, Ages 9-12 \nTuesdays 10:00am – 2:00 pm \nSeptember 13 -December 13  (No program September 27\, October 18\, and November 22 for Discovery Days and November 8 for Curriculum Day) \nTier A:$747 Tier B:$649 Tier C:$552 Tier D:$422 \nCalling all future scientists! Community scientists are people — young or old — who help collect data for research projects conducted around the world. We will work with local researchers and on national science projects collecting data that matters!  Areas that we will investigate include – Climate change’s impact on when leaves fall? Monarch migration? What is living in our streams and more! Bring your scientific mind\, observation skills and unique perspective to our class. Through field visits\, surveys\, and special guests we will study the world around us and contribute to science while also having fun\, exploring and playing games.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-community-science-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T153413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T153413Z
UID:10002810-1669735800-1669743000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20 (no program Nov. 8)  Fee per Child: Tier A-$414 | Tier B-$360 | Tier C-$306 | Tier D-$234\n \nWild Children of the Woods is a nature based after school for upper-elementary schoolers.  We will learn\, play\, and explore outdoors\, roaming the grounds of the Hitchcock Center and watching Fall turn to Winter. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T162305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T004536Z
UID:10002827-1669822200-1669829400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAYS WITH THE ANIMALS \nAges 8-11 or grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$412 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \nCome spend some time with animals inside and outside at the Hitchcock Center. Some weeks we’ll meet and spend some quality time with the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and some weeks we’ll go out in search of what we can find. We’ll also have some time for outdoor free play and visit all our favorite places in the woods.  **This program will only be available in the fall.**
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wednesdays-with-the-animals-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T171420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T171420Z
UID:10002852-1669822200-1669829400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Aftershool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \nHitchcock’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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-aftershool-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T181447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T181447Z
UID:10002902-1669822200-1669829400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 5-7 or grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \nHitchcock’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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T182103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T182103Z
UID:10002915-1669908600-1669915800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11 or grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no program November 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$418 | Tier B-$364 | Tier C-$309  | Tier D-$236 \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 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 outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-afterschool-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20221103T190849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T194803Z
UID:10003047-1669917600-1669924800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Climate Action Series: Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Climate Action Series\nSeason 1: Coming Together in the Face of Climate Change: Laying the Groundwork by Building Hope\, Practicing Action\, and Improving Communication \nPlease join us as we launch a new program series at the intersection of climate change\, sustainability\, and environmental justice.  Bringing partners and community members  to address critical community issues through  fireside chats\, practical workshops\, and deliberative forums.   All programs will be available for a Sliding Scale $15- $50 or Suggested Donation.  \nFireside Chat\nDecember  1st – 6pm – 8pm  \nREGISTER HERE \nNature Runs on Sunlight –   Energy Cycles in Nature – Come for inspirational stories and conversation about how we can learn from nature about our own potential for more efficient systems.  There will be a short program followed by conversation around a  fire\, enjoying the beauty of a crisp evening with hot beverages and hearty nibbles.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fireside-chats-nature-runs-on-sunlight-energy-cycles-in-nature/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20221121T054512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T054512Z
UID:10003061-1669917600-1669924800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chat :  \nBuilding Hope : Telling the Stories of Creative Problem Solving   \nDecember  1st – 6pm – 8pm  \nREGISTER HERE \nPart of our NEW adult engagement program at the intersection of climate change\, sustainability\, and environmental justice. Nature Runs on Sunlight –   Energy Cycles in Nature – Come for inspirational stories and conversation about how we can learn from nature about our own potential for more efficient systems.  There will be a short program followed by conversation around a  fire\, enjoying the beauty of a crisp evening with hot beverages and hearty nibbles. Learn more.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/24507/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140924
CREATED:20220616T172724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T172724Z
UID:10002861-1669973400-1669980600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Series - Mammal Friends - AM
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 16 – December 9 (no program October 7\, and November 11 & 25)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$377 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 15 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nCome join us this Fall to learn about local mammals living right in our backyards! Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, rabbits and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we will make during our ten weeks together.  We use live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and songs to help explore and discover. \nThis Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-series-mammal-friends-am-8/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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