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SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Leadership Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a camp that will grow your leadership skills while being outside all day long\, every day? Do you want to to develop your skills as a naturalist\, activity leader\, outdoors person\, and community member? Leadership Training Camp (LTC) is for you! Now in its 6th year\, LTC is designed to prepare you to be a Counselor-in-Training or Junior Counselor at Hitchcock or other camps\, or to just develop leadership skills that can apply to school and in life. Our packed two weeks include games\, challenges\, and activities from years past\, and new ones. We reflect daily on our work together as a team and what makes a great leader. We go on field trips to stretch our skills\, such as rock climbing\, a ropes course\, hiking\, and an overnight camping trip. If you’re looking to challenge yourself\, learn what it takes to lead others in the outdoors\, and have lots of fun\, please join us! \nJuly 8 – 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $635/Non-members$695\nRegistration\n \nLeaders in Training: Entering grades 7-9
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-leadership-training-camp-6/
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SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Animal Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:In this fun session we will study the secret and not-so-secret powers of the animals that live here. We will investigate their tricks for hiding from predators and finding food\, and learn about awesome adaptations their bodies have to help them leap\, fly and swim. We will discover special powers including toxins\, prickles and pollination.  Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, nature hikes and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations. \nJuly 8 – July 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $535/Non-members $595\nRegistration \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-animal-superheroes-7/
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SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Leadership Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a camp that will grow your leadership skills while being outside all day long\, every day? Do you want to to develop your skills as a naturalist\, activity leader\, outdoors person\, and community member? Leadership Training Camp (LTC) is for you! Now in its 6th year\, LTC is designed to prepare you to be a Counselor-in-Training or Junior Counselor at Hitchcock or other camps\, or to just develop leadership skills that can apply to school and in life. Our packed two weeks include games\, challenges\, and activities from years past\, and new ones. We reflect daily on our work together as a team and what makes a great leader. We go on field trips to stretch our skills\, such as rock climbing\, a ropes course\, hiking\, and an overnight camping trip. If you’re looking to challenge yourself\, learn what it takes to lead others in the outdoors\, and have lots of fun\, please join us! \nJuly 8 – 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $635/Non-members$695\nRegistration\n \nLeaders in Training: Entering grades 7-9
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-leadership-training-camp-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T161351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T161351Z
UID:10001382-1563179400-1563202800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Animal Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:In this fun session we will study the secret and not-so-secret powers of the animals that live here. We will investigate their tricks for hiding from predators and finding food\, and learn about awesome adaptations their bodies have to help them leap\, fly and swim. We will discover special powers including toxins\, prickles and pollination.  Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, nature hikes and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations. \nJuly 8 – July 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $535/Non-members $595\nRegistration \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-animal-superheroes-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190516T161203Z
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SUMMARY:Nature All Year: Herbivorous Insects
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our sixth 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\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, varying from broad habitat-wide perspectives to the finer details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills and be prepared to spend time outdoors. Dress for the weather as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like. Carpooling to more distant locations will be encouraged. \nJuly 14: Herbivorous Insects with Charley Eiseman\nCome out to the fields and woods to find and learn more about all sorts of insects that rely on plants for food. We’ll capture a variety and learn their names\, the group of insects they belong in\, and more about their amazing life histories. \nSundays once per month\, 9am-12pm (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nSign up for the remainder of the year: $140 members/$170 non-members.\nOr\, $30 per session.\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-herbivorous-insects/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T162733Z
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UID:10001391-1562920200-1562943600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Leadership Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a camp that will grow your leadership skills while being outside all day long\, every day? Do you want to to develop your skills as a naturalist\, activity leader\, outdoors person\, and community member? Leadership Training Camp (LTC) is for you! Now in its 6th year\, LTC is designed to prepare you to be a Counselor-in-Training or Junior Counselor at Hitchcock or other camps\, or to just develop leadership skills that can apply to school and in life. Our packed two weeks include games\, challenges\, and activities from years past\, and new ones. We reflect daily on our work together as a team and what makes a great leader. We go on field trips to stretch our skills\, such as rock climbing\, a ropes course\, hiking\, and an overnight camping trip. If you’re looking to challenge yourself\, learn what it takes to lead others in the outdoors\, and have lots of fun\, please join us! \nJuly 8 – 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $635/Non-members$695\nRegistration\n \nLeaders in Training: Entering grades 7-9
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-leadership-training-camp-4/
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UID:10001381-1562920200-1562943600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Animal Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:In this fun session we will study the secret and not-so-secret powers of the animals that live here. We will investigate their tricks for hiding from predators and finding food\, and learn about awesome adaptations their bodies have to help them leap\, fly and swim. We will discover special powers including toxins\, prickles and pollination.  Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, nature hikes and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations. \nJuly 8 – July 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $535/Non-members $595\nRegistration \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-animal-superheroes-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T162651Z
UID:10001390-1562833800-1562857200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Leadership Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a camp that will grow your leadership skills while being outside all day long\, every day? Do you want to to develop your skills as a naturalist\, activity leader\, outdoors person\, and community member? Leadership Training Camp (LTC) is for you! Now in its 6th year\, LTC is designed to prepare you to be a Counselor-in-Training or Junior Counselor at Hitchcock or other camps\, or to just develop leadership skills that can apply to school and in life. Our packed two weeks include games\, challenges\, and activities from years past\, and new ones. We reflect daily on our work together as a team and what makes a great leader. We go on field trips to stretch our skills\, such as rock climbing\, a ropes course\, hiking\, and an overnight camping trip. If you’re looking to challenge yourself\, learn what it takes to lead others in the outdoors\, and have lots of fun\, please join us! \nJuly 8 – 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $635/Non-members$695\nRegistration\n \nLeaders in Training: Entering grades 7-9
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-leadership-training-camp-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T160937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T160937Z
UID:10001380-1562833800-1562857200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Animal Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:In this fun session we will study the secret and not-so-secret powers of the animals that live here. We will investigate their tricks for hiding from predators and finding food\, and learn about awesome adaptations their bodies have to help them leap\, fly and swim. We will discover special powers including toxins\, prickles and pollination.  Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, nature hikes and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations. \nJuly 8 – July 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $535/Non-members $595\nRegistration \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-animal-superheroes-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T162610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T162610Z
UID:10001389-1562747400-1562770800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Leadership Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a camp that will grow your leadership skills while being outside all day long\, every day? Do you want to to develop your skills as a naturalist\, activity leader\, outdoors person\, and community member? Leadership Training Camp (LTC) is for you! Now in its 6th year\, LTC is designed to prepare you to be a Counselor-in-Training or Junior Counselor at Hitchcock or other camps\, or to just develop leadership skills that can apply to school and in life. Our packed two weeks include games\, challenges\, and activities from years past\, and new ones. We reflect daily on our work together as a team and what makes a great leader. We go on field trips to stretch our skills\, such as rock climbing\, a ropes course\, hiking\, and an overnight camping trip. If you’re looking to challenge yourself\, learn what it takes to lead others in the outdoors\, and have lots of fun\, please join us! \nJuly 8 – 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $635/Non-members$695\nRegistration\n \nLeaders in Training: Entering grades 7-9
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-leadership-training-camp-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T160828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T160828Z
UID:10001379-1562747400-1562770800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Animal Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:In this fun session we will study the secret and not-so-secret powers of the animals that live here. We will investigate their tricks for hiding from predators and finding food\, and learn about awesome adaptations their bodies have to help them leap\, fly and swim. We will discover special powers including toxins\, prickles and pollination.  Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, nature hikes and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations. \nJuly 8 – July 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $535/Non-members $595\nRegistration \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-animal-superheroes-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T162530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T162530Z
UID:10001388-1562661000-1562684400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Leadership Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a camp that will grow your leadership skills while being outside all day long\, every day? Do you want to to develop your skills as a naturalist\, activity leader\, outdoors person\, and community member? Leadership Training Camp (LTC) is for you! Now in its 6th year\, LTC is designed to prepare you to be a Counselor-in-Training or Junior Counselor at Hitchcock or other camps\, or to just develop leadership skills that can apply to school and in life. Our packed two weeks include games\, challenges\, and activities from years past\, and new ones. We reflect daily on our work together as a team and what makes a great leader. We go on field trips to stretch our skills\, such as rock climbing\, a ropes course\, hiking\, and an overnight camping trip. If you’re looking to challenge yourself\, learn what it takes to lead others in the outdoors\, and have lots of fun\, please join us! \nJuly 8 – 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $635/Non-members$695\nRegistration\n \nLeaders in Training: Entering grades 7-9
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-leadership-training-camp-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T160747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T160747Z
UID:10001378-1562661000-1562684400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp Session 2 Animal Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:In this fun session we will study the secret and not-so-secret powers of the animals that live here. We will investigate their tricks for hiding from predators and finding food\, and learn about awesome adaptations their bodies have to help them leap\, fly and swim. We will discover special powers including toxins\, prickles and pollination.  Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, nature hikes and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations. \nJuly 8 – July 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $535/Non-members $595\nRegistration \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-animal-superheroes-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T162444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T162444Z
UID:10001387-1562574600-1562598000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Leadership Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for a camp that will grow your leadership skills while being outside all day long\, every day? Do you want to to develop your skills as a naturalist\, activity leader\, outdoors person\, and community member? Leadership Training Camp (LTC) is for you! Now in its 6th year\, LTC is designed to prepare you to be a Counselor-in-Training or Junior Counselor at Hitchcock or other camps\, or to just develop leadership skills that can apply to school and in life. Our packed two weeks include games\, challenges\, and activities from years past\, and new ones. We reflect daily on our work together as a team and what makes a great leader. We go on field trips to stretch our skills\, such as rock climbing\, a ropes course\, hiking\, and an overnight camping trip. If you’re looking to challenge yourself\, learn what it takes to lead others in the outdoors\, and have lots of fun\, please join us! \nJuly 8 – 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $635/Non-members$695\nRegistration\n \nLeaders in Training: Entering grades 7-9 \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-leadership-training-camp/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T160638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T161136Z
UID:10001377-1562574600-1562598000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 2 Animal Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:In this fun session we will study the secret and not-so-secret powers of the animals that live here. We will investigate their tricks for hiding from predators and finding food\, and learn about awesome adaptations their bodies have to help them leap\, fly and swim. We will discover special powers including toxins\, prickles and pollination.  Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, nature hikes and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations. \nJuly 8 – July 19 (2 weeks)\nMembers $535/Non-members $595\nRegistration \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-2-animal-superheroes/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T160242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T160242Z
UID:10001376-1562315400-1562338800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 1 Our Little micro World
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to get very tiny this week as we explore all things small. Who are the creatures that can fit in your hand\, or on a penny? We’ll investigate teeny tiny ants\, pillbugs\, worms and other invertebrates that have important jobs in nature. We’ll pay attention to the tiniest flowers and plants and discover how important they are to their ecosystems. Through field trips\, live animal exploration\, hikes and art projects\, campers will investigate the tiny things in life! There will be no field trips this week. \nJuly 1 – July 5 (1 week)\nMembers $295/Non-members $330\nRegistration\n \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-1-our-little-micro-world-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190704T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T160200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T160200Z
UID:10001375-1562229000-1562252400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 1 Our Little Micro World
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to get very tiny this week as we explore all things small. Who are the creatures that can fit in your hand\, or on a penny? We’ll investigate teeny tiny ants\, pillbugs\, worms and other invertebrates that have important jobs in nature. We’ll pay attention to the tiniest flowers and plants and discover how important they are to their ecosystems. Through field trips\, live animal exploration\, hikes and art projects\, campers will investigate the tiny things in life! There will be no field trips this week. \nJuly 1 – July 5 (1 week)\nMembers $295/Non-members $330\nRegistration\n \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-1-our-little-micro-world-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190703T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T160107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T160107Z
UID:10001374-1562142600-1562166000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 1 Our Little Micro World
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to get very tiny this week as we explore all things small. Who are the creatures that can fit in your hand\, or on a penny? We’ll investigate teeny tiny ants\, pillbugs\, worms and other invertebrates that have important jobs in nature. We’ll pay attention to the tiniest flowers and plants and discover how important they are to their ecosystems. Through field trips\, live animal exploration\, hikes and art projects\, campers will investigate the tiny things in life! There will be no field trips this week. \nJuly 1 – July 5 (1 week)\nMembers $295/Non-members $330\nRegistration\n \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-1-our-little-micro-world-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190702T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T160006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T160006Z
UID:10001373-1562056200-1562079600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 1 Out Little Micro World
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to get very tiny this week as we explore all things small. Who are the creatures that can fit in your hand\, or on a penny? We’ll investigate teeny tiny ants\, pillbugs\, worms and other invertebrates that have important jobs in nature. We’ll pay attention to the tiniest flowers and plants and discover how important they are to their ecosystems. Through field trips\, live animal exploration\, hikes and art projects\, campers will investigate the tiny things in life! There will be no field trips this week. \nJuly 1 – July 5 (1 week)\nMembers $295/Non-members $330\nRegistration\n \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-1-out-little-micro-world/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190328T155916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T155916Z
UID:10001372-1561969800-1561993200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Session 1 Our Little Micro World
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to get very tiny this week as we explore all things small. Who are the creatures that can fit in your hand\, or on a penny? We’ll investigate teeny tiny ants\, pillbugs\, worms and other invertebrates that have important jobs in nature. We’ll pay attention to the tiniest flowers and plants and discover how important they are to their ecosystems. Through field trips\, live animal exploration\, hikes and art projects\, campers will investigate the tiny things in life! There will be no field trips this week. \nJuly 1 – July 5 (1 week)\nMembers $295/Non-members $330\nRegistration\n \nYoung Naturalists: Entering grades 1-2\nEco-investigators: Entering grades 3-4\nNature Explorers: Entering grades 5-6
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-session-1-our-little-micro-world/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20181223T015525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T025555Z
UID:10001327-1560945600-1560949200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: January 4\, February 1\, March 1\, April 5\, June 7 (no tour May 3)\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: January 16\, February 20\, March 20\, April 17\, May 15\, June 19\nFREE but please register online
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/our-living-building-tour-16/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190509T173624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T173624Z
UID:10001421-1560762000-1560769200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Morning Nature Walk for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Join John Green a lifelong naturalist as he wonders through the woods looking and listening. \nwith John Green\, naturalist\nMonday\, June 17\, 9-11am\nFREE\, registration required\, space is limited.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/morning-nature-walk-for-seniors-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20181201T150254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T150254Z
UID:10001260-1560439800-1560447000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to offer games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Even in winter we’ll spend the entirety of the afternoon outside so bring your warmest layers and come have some snowy fun! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 28 – June 13 (no program April 18)\nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nMembers: $300/Non-members: $330 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-116/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20181201T211318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T211318Z
UID:10001281-1560353400-1560360600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION: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 Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\, Extended Days\, 1:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 27 – June 12\, 2019 (no class April 17)\, Extended Days: March 27\, April 10\, May 8\nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $290/Non-members: $350 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-159/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20181122T162022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T162022Z
UID:10001193-1560247200-1560261600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day: Life in a Pond
DESCRIPTION: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 and nature. In a mixed-age setting\, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center\, meet science experts\, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery Day programs are appropriate for everyone from first time to veteran homeschoolers\, and we welcome almost-6 year olds who are interested in joining our class in the spring. This is designed as a drop-off program. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nJune 11: Life in a Pond with Katie Koerten\nLiving in the pond isn’t easy\, but dragonflies nymphs\, whirligig beetles and and giant water bugs have what it takes! At this class we’ll learn about the amazing adaptations that aquatic insects have to survive\, then we’ll take the PVTA to Bramble Hill Farm to collect and observe a wonderful diversity of live specimens! \nTuesdays 10am-2pm\nJanuary 15\, 29\, February 5\, March 5\, April 2\, May 7\, June 11\nMembers: $45 per program/Non-members: $55 per program\nAges 6-12
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-life-in-a-pond/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20181201T151302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T151302Z
UID:10001270-1560180600-1560187800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION: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 Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 25 – June 12\, 2019 (no class April 15 or May 27)\nAge 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $225/Non-members $270 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-148/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190509T173523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T173523Z
UID:10001420-1560063600-1560074400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Birding by Ear
DESCRIPTION:Have you been wanting to learn your bird calls? Or practice them? Join John Green as he ambles through his favorite habitat at Quabbin looking and listening. \nwith John Green\, naturalist\nSunday\, June 9\, 7am-10am\n$12 Members/$16 Non-members\nSpace is limited registration required.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/birding-by-ear-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20190215T140826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T140853Z
UID:10001345-1559980800-1560009600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:In Bloom in Western MA Conference
DESCRIPTION:Antioch University’s first conference on nature-based early childhood education took place in Keene\, New Hampshire\, in 2012. In Bloom has provided focused professional development for teachers seeking to naturalize existing programs and start new ones ever since. Each conference program includes keynote presentations from nationally and internationally recognized speakers along with interactive\, outdoor workshops facilitated by a diverse array of early childhood professionals\, higher education faculty\, environmental educators\, mindfulness practitioners and naturalists. Twenty In Bloom conferences have taken place to date in locations ranging from the coast of California to the coast of Maine. They’ve energized the nature-based early childhood movement in public and independent schools\, nature centers and childcare programs\, encouraging children\, teachers and communities to strengthen their connection to nature. \nThe 2018-2019 school year kicks off with In Bloom in Santa Barbara on November 3\, hosted by Antioch University Santa Barbara and the Orfalea Family Children’s Center. Antioch University New England follows with three spring conferences. Mud season in March brings In Bloom to Brattleboro\, Vermont\, then on to Kittery\, Maine\, in April. In Bloom in Western MA\, a collaboration with the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, takes place on June 8. \nSaturday\, June 8\, 8am-4pm\nRegister here \nLearn More…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/in-bloom-in-western-ma-conference/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20181223T015436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T025616Z
UID:10001326-1559923200-1559926800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: January 4\, February 1\, March 1\, April 5\, June 7 (no tour May 3)\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: January 16\, February 20\, March 20\, April 17\, May 15\, June 19\nFREE but please register online
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/our-living-building-tour-15/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105627
CREATED:20181201T150208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T150208Z
UID:10001259-1559835000-1559842200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to offer games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Even in winter we’ll spend the entirety of the afternoon outside so bring your warmest layers and come have some snowy fun! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nMarch 28 – June 13 (no program April 18)\nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nMembers: $300/Non-members: $330 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-115/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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