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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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T162530Z
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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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20190328T160747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T160747Z
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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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190704T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190703T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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:20260404T125132
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:20260404T125132
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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:20260404T125132
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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:20260404T125132
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:20260404T125132
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:20260404T125132
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:20260404T125132
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20181201T211229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T211229Z
UID:10001280-1559748600-1559755800@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-158/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20181126T003915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T003915Z
UID:10001213-1559642400-1559656800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Spring into Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION:Spring is an amazing time of year! As the natural world begins to wake up from winter there are lots of changes happening. As part of Spring into Citizen Science – we will become researchers. Working with scientists on local and national science projects\, collecting data that matters! For this homeschool series we will dive into different science projects and asking lots of questions\, such as: What do spotted salamanders do in spring? Who are our local migrating fish\, and why do they migrate? When do flowers bloom and buds burst? And more! Kids can offer a new way of looking at an issue\, so bring your scientific mind\, observation skills and unique perspective to our class. Through observation\, special guests\, field trips\, and surveys\, we will study the world around us and contribute to science while also having fun\, exploring and playing games. \nWith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\nMarch 12 – June 4 (No program April 2\, 16\, May 7)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-spring-into-citizen-science-10/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20181126T001431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T001501Z
UID:10001203-1559642400-1559656800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Animals That Build
DESCRIPTION:They don’t use blueprints or fancy tools\, but animals can be amazing builders by using natural materials like leaves\, sticks and even spit! Whether it’s for nests\, homes\, camouflage or catching prey\, animals have a lot of reasons for their architecture. At this homeschool session we will explore the construction skills of animals and build creations of our own. While we study animals\, we will also think about human architecture: we will learn about the features of Hitchcock Center’s “Living Building” and the choices we made to make our building kind to the planet. Hikes\, home projects\, games and field trips are all part of the fun! \nWith Katie Koerten\nTuesdays\, 10am – 2pm\nMarch 12 – June 4 (No program April 2\, 16\, May 7)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560 \nLimited to 15 participants per age group.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-animals-that-build-10/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20181201T151220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T151220Z
UID:10001269-1559575800-1559583000@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-147/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20181204T215207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T160743Z
UID:10001290-1559466000-1559476800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Study Club: Sea Lampreys in the Fort River
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. \nJune 2: Sea Lampreys in the Fort River with Boyd Kynard\nBoyd will get us up close and personal with some sea lampreys that are intent on only one thing: mating and laying eggs to create the next generation. He will share with us the amazing life cycle of these fish and explain how they do not feed during this time\, living off their stored reserves to get them through this journey. \nSundays once per month\, 9am-12pm (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nFull Year: Members: $265/Non-members: $315\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-study-club-sea-lampreys-in-the-fort-river/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20190531T154953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T155759Z
UID:10001517-1559383200-1559394000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Flora and Fauna Fest
DESCRIPTION:Choose Your Challenge\nJoin the count! Challenge yourself in a quest to spot as many species as you can. Invite your friends and family to sponsor you to support education for a healthy planet. Your count will contribute both to the Hitchcock Center’s catalogue and to a global biodiversity research database. How many species can you find? \n\n\n10AM: COUNTS BEGIN\n \n\nTrail Loop Contest: Race to document the biodiversity in the Hitchcock Center’s own backyard! Download the iNaturalist app to assist you in the identification process and then share what you find on this global research database.\nSpecies Spy Scavenger Hunt: See if you can spot them all!\n\n12PM: RESULTS & CELEBRATION\n \n\nBeer from Hitchcock Brewing Company\nIce cream from Flayvors of Cook Farm\nCrafts for the kids\nPrizes\n\n\nRegister for the Count \nRegistration is $15/person or $20/family. \nYour registration helps to raise funds to support the Hitchcock Center’s year-round environmental education programs. You can help even more by asking your friends and family to sponsor your quest to spot species! \nSetting up your fundraising page is easy! We created a template so you don’t have to start from scratch.  \n\nHow to Set Up Your Fundraising Page\n\nTo start\, click “Start Your Fundraiser” below\, and then click “Join This Event”.\nIf you are new to MightyCause (formerly known as Razoo) click the “Sign Up” link below the log in button. You will be prompted to set up an account by entering your name and email\, and choosing a password. You will be sent a verification link in your email before you can continue setting up your page.\nIf you have used MightyCause in the past\, you can log in with your existing credentials.\nOnce your MightyCause account is set up\, follow the prompts to create your page.\nRemember to use the “Share Now” feature to share via Facebook\, Twitter\, or email.\n\nStart Your Fundraiser \nQuestions? Send Marcus an email for assistance. See the Additional Resources section below for a sample email to make it easy for you to get started.  \n\nWant to Make a Donation to Support a Team?\nDonate Here \n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n \n\n\nAdditional Resources\nSample fundraising emails (PDF) \niNaturalist (download the app to your mobile device) \nGo Botany (New England Wild Flower Society’s Plant Guide) \nAll About Birds (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) \nBugguide IDNature Guides (All organisms) \nLeafSnap (Smithsonian’s Tree Guide)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/14784/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20181128T145902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T182817Z
UID:10001219-1559383200-1559386800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science Series: Plants We Eat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nJune 1: Plants We Eat\n*Note: Second Saturday Family Science in June WILL be held on the first Saturday\, June 1.\nStems\, roots\, flowers\, and fruits! Each part of a plant has an important role to help it grow and thrive. What are those roles and which parts can help us by giving us food and nourishment? Come find out at the Hitchcock Center! \nSecond* Saturdays\, 10-11am\nFree\nRegistration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nSaturday Family Science Programs are generously sponsored by Pelham Auto Service and through a grant from the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation. \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturday-family-science-series-plants-we-eat/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20181122T160550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T160550Z
UID:10001186-1559307600-1559314800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: PreHistoric Preschool
DESCRIPTION:This season we will travel back in time to the days of the dinosaurs. Children will learn about dinosaurs through stories\, songs\, movement and crafts. We will compare different dinosaurs\, dig for bones\, and learn about the plants they munched on. Come have a dinomite time! \nWith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30-11:30am\, Afternoon session: 1-3pm\nMarch 22\, 29 April 5\,12\,26\, May 3\,10\,17\,24\,31 (no class April 19)\nMembers: $220/Non-members: $255 \nNon-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. Limited to 12 families per session.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-prehistoric-preschool-20/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20181122T030713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T030713Z
UID:10001176-1559295000-1559302200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: PreHistoric Preschool
DESCRIPTION:This season we will travel back in time to the days of the dinosaurs. Children will learn about dinosaurs through stories\, songs\, movement and crafts. We will compare different dinosaurs\, dig for bones\, and learn about the plants they munched on. Come have a dinomite time! \nWith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30-11:30am\, Afternoon session: 1-3pm\nMarch 22\, 29 April 5\,12\,26\, May 3\,10\,17\,24\,31 (no class April 19)\nMembers: $220/Non-members: $255 \nNon-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. Limited to 12 families per session.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-prehistoric-preschool-10/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125132
CREATED:20181201T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T150116Z
UID:10001258-1559230200-1559237400@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-114/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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