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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T070000
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SUMMARY:May Migration Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Join Dan Ziomek in a variety of local habitats during peak birding migration. \n \nDan Ziomek birding with a program participant. \n\nwith Dan Ziomek\, WRSI’s Bird Songs \nSaturdays: April 27\, May 4\, 11\, 18\, 7am – 12pm \nMembers $90/Non-members $115\nSpace is limited\, Please register\n \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/may-migration-spring-birding-course-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181122T160312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T160312Z
UID:10001183-1557493200-1557500400@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-17/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181122T030410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T030410Z
UID:10001173-1557480600-1557487800@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-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190416T184650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T185710Z
UID:10001419-1557428400-1557433800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Get the Buzz on the Latest Electric Vehicles
DESCRIPTION:Curious about electric vehicle (EVs)s? How they work\, how far they can go on a charge? An increasing number of electric vehicles on the market are competitively priced and can go over 100 miles on a charge. This workshop will start with a brief ride around the parking lot in a plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt for anyone who arrives around 6:45pm. Participants will learn about EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs available\, their features and range\, big incentives that bring down their purchase price\, charging an EV and matching the right EV and charger with your driving habits and needs. You’ll also learn about pairing solar power for your home with the charging demands of your car\, and when to charge for the lowest carbon impact. \nThursday May 9th\, 7-8:30pm\nFREE\, Registration encouraged
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/get-the-buzz-on-the-latest-electric-vehicles/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181201T145859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T145859Z
UID:10001255-1557415800-1557423000@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-111/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181201T210939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T210939Z
UID:10001276-1557322200-1557336600@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-154/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181122T161831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T161910Z
UID:10001192-1557223200-1557237600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day: Mountains & Valleys
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. \nMay 7: Mountains and Valleys with Katie Koerten\nTravel to Skinner State Park to explore some of the most fascinating geology in the world on Mount Holyoke! We’ll go back in time as we imagine the geologic events that took place millions of years ago right under our feet\, and see the proof in the rocks. This field trip involves a hike that is strenuous at times. \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-17/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190506T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181201T151009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T151009Z
UID:10001266-1557156600-1557163800@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-144/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181204T215028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T184232Z
UID:10001289-1557046800-1557057600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Study Club: Spring Bird Migration
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. \nMay 5: Spring Bird Migration with Ted Watt – Program session filled\nWe’ll get out early and search for some of the beautiful birds that return in May to nest and raise their young in our New England woods and fields. We’ll hope to see warblers\, vireos and orioles and more! And we will listen to the various songs and start to distinguish some of the patterns of notes. \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-spring-bird-migration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190404T174550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T015237Z
UID:10001418-1556960400-1556989200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Reading the Forested Landscape
DESCRIPTION:9:00am – Reading the Forested Landscape\nThis slide show presentation will introduce people to the ample visual evidence that can be seen in the woods to unravel former agricultural\, logging\, or wind histories in our forests. Using the shapes of trees\, where scars are found on their trunks\, stump decay patterns\, the construction of stone walls\, the surface topography of the forest floor and much more\, Tom will show how any forest’s history can be deciphered  in great detail. \n10:30am – Interpretive Field Walk to Elf Meadow \nLunch back at Hitchcock Center \n2:30pm – Interpretive Field Walk to East end of Holyoke Range\nThe focus of these walks will be to interpret forest histories\, unique adaptations in trees and plants\, co-evolved interrelationships\, geological history\, or a combination of two or more of these themes. \nwith Tom Wessels\nSaturday\, May 4\, 9am – 5pm\nMembers $45/Non-member $60\nSpace is limited\, Register here  \nTom Wessels is a terrestrial ecologist and professor emeritus at Antioch University New England where he founded the master’s degree program in Conservation Biology.  He has conducted workshops on ecology and sustainability throughout the country for over three decades.  He is the author of numerous books including\, “Reading the Forested Landscape”\, “The Myth of Progress”\, “Forest.Forensics” and his latest publication\, “Granite\, Fire and Fog: The Natural and Cultural History of Acadia”.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/reading-the-forested-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190227T162927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T162927Z
UID:10001359-1556953200-1556971200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:May Migration Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Join Dan Ziomek in a variety of local habitats during peak birding migration. \n \nDan Ziomek birding with a program participant. \n\nwith Dan Ziomek\, WRSI’s Bird Songs \nSaturdays: April 27\, May 4\, 11\, 18\, 7am – 12pm \nMembers $90 Non-members $115\nSpace is limited\, Please register\n \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/may-migration-spring-birding-course-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190404T174426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T174426Z
UID:10001417-1556910000-1556915400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Self-organization\, Co-evolution\, Resiliency\, and Stability
DESCRIPTION:Self-organization is a natural process—that\, as a system grows it also becomes more complex. The complexity is derived from the components of the system\, such as species in an ecosystem which become ever more specialized through time and tightly integrated together creating systems that are energy efficient\, resilient\, and stable. The talk will focus on how this process works in ecosystems via co-evolution to generate the incredible biodiversity we see in nature. Many examples of regional co-evolved relationships will be used to illustrate how co-evolution works. The talk then shows how this process is a wonderful model for creating sustainable\nhuman systems. \nwith Tom Wessels\nFriday\, May 3\, 7:00– 8:30pm\nSuggested donation: $10\nRegistration appreciated \nTom Wessels is a terrestrial ecologist and professor emeritus at Antioch University New England where he founded the master’s degree program in Conservation Biology.  He has conducted workshops on ecology and sustainability throughout the country for over three decades.  He is the author of numerous books including\, “Reading the Forested Landscape”\, “The Myth of Progress”\, “Forest.Forensics” and his latest publication\, “Granite\, Fire and Fog: The Natural and Cultural History of Acadia”.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/self-organization-co-evolution-resiliency-and-stability/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190312T200326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T200344Z
UID:10001364-1556899200-1556902800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Come find out what makes our building a special teaching tool empowering visitors to ask\, “what does sustainability look like in the built environment and in my community?” Bring your questions so we can learn together. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: May 3\, June 7\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: May 15\, June 19\nFREE but please register online \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-43/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181122T160217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T160217Z
UID:10001182-1556888400-1556895600@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-16/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181122T030309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T030309Z
UID:10001172-1556875800-1556883000@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-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181201T145817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T145817Z
UID:10001254-1556811000-1556818200@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-110/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181201T210846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T210846Z
UID:10001275-1556724600-1556731800@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-153/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181126T003021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T003021Z
UID:10001209-1556618400-1556632800@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-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181126T001031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T001031Z
UID:10001199-1556618400-1556632800@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-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181201T150919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T150919Z
UID:10001265-1556551800-1556559000@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-143/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190227T155051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T155051Z
UID:10001354-1556452800-1556465400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Repair Public 
DESCRIPTION:Learn how and/or where to fix broken items instead of tossing them into a landfill and buying replacements. The participants and facilitators are local community members just like you. You bring a broken item that you want help repairing as well as a willingness to try to fix it. There will be repair facilitators on-hand to help you figure out how to fix your treasure\, each with one or more areas of specialty. We’ll have various tools available for use\, as well as some basic supplies like screws\, tape\, glue\, wire nuts\, needles\, threads\, and probably appliance cord with some plug-ends. With all these ingredients\, we intend to help you repair whatever you decide to bring in. Learn more… \nSunday\, April 28\, 12 – 3:30pm\nDonations and registration appreciated.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/repair-public/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181204T214858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T141448Z
UID:10001288-1556442000-1556452800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Study Club - Program session filled
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. \nApril 28: Ecology and Spring Fora of a Rich Forest with Glenn Motzkin – Program session filled\nA rich forest is one where the soils are less acidic and richer in nutrients. Glenn will take us to a local site with these characteristics and you will see how the plant communities here are different from those we usually see. Spring wildflowers should be in full bloom! \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190227T155901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T162422Z
UID:10001356-1556366400-1556377200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Yard Garden Volunteer Work Days
DESCRIPTION:This spring we are creating our Discovery Yard and Teaching Gardens and we need your help. \nThe Colleen Kelley Discovery Yard will include natural play structures\, log balance beams\, a play thicket\, a StoryWalk path\, and benches and picnic tables for visitors and families to gather. Situated across from the main entrance to our Visitor Center\, and adjacent to additional planned teaching gardens and pavilion\, The Colleen Kelley Discovery Yard will play a central role in fulfilling the Hitchcock Center’s vision to create a truly world-class environmental education center. Learn more… \nSunday\, April 14\, 12-3pm\nSaturday\, April 27\, 12-3pm\nRegistration appreciated.\n \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/discovery-yard-garden-volunteer-work-days-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190227T163521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T163521Z
UID:10001362-1556359200-1556380800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual Amherst Sustainability Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock has been a part of this festival since the beginning\, come learn about all the amazing folks helping us build a more sustainable future. \nSaturday\, April 27\, 10am – 4pm\nAmherst Town Common  \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10th-annual-amherst-sustainability-festival/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190227T162759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T162759Z
UID:10001358-1556348400-1556366400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:May Migration Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Join Dan Ziomek in a variety of local habitats during peak birding migration. \n \nDan Ziomek birding with a program participant. \n\nwith Dan Ziomek\, WRSI’s Bird Songs \nSaturdays: April 27\, May 4\, 11\, 18\, 7am – 12pm \nMembers $90 Non-members $115\nSpace is limited\, Please register
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/may-migration-spring-birding-course/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181122T160117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T160117Z
UID:10001181-1556283600-1556290800@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: 9:30a-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-15/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181122T030206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T030206Z
UID:10001171-1556271000-1556278200@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-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20190226T175317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T175317Z
UID:10001353-1556217000-1556222400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Arctic on Fire: The Impacts of Climate Change on Tundra Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Baillargeon Photo Chris Linder \nDue to climate change\, the Arctic is experiencing an increase in wildfires. It is known that wildfires are going to alter the ecosystems; however\, the specific biogeochemical impacts are unknown. Natalie Baillargeon and Rhys MacArthur participated in an expedition to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta\, AK last summer and begun a collaborative project investigating the impacts that wildfires have on plant composition and nutrient cycling. They are now joining us at the Hitchcock Center to share their experience and findings. \nRhys MacArthur Photo Chris Linder \nNatalie Baillargeon is a second-year at Hampshire\, studying environmental science and policy. Natalie’s research is investigating the impacts of wildfires on plant nutrient and nitrogen cycling in the Arctic. \nRhys MacArthur is currently in her last year at Hampshire College studying Ecology and Environmental Justice. Rhys’s research is focused around the effects wildfires have on the above-ground biomass of arctic tundra ecosystems and the ecological processes that drive vegetation composition. \nwith Natalie Baillargeon and Rhys MacArthur\nThursday\, April 25\, 6:30- 8pm\nFREE\, Registration encouraged
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-arctic-on-fire-the-impacts-of-climate-change-on-tundra-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181201T145733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T145733Z
UID:10001253-1556206200-1556213400@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-109/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T115548
CREATED:20181201T210736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T210736Z
UID:10001274-1556119800-1556127000@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-152/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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