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SUMMARY:Summer Camp Session 3: What Would Nature Do?
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-7 & Ages 8-10 \nJuly 11-22 (two weeks)\n$495 members / $ 525 non-members\nWhat is the best way to cool off on a hot day? How can we save energy powering trains? Animals\, plants and other organisms have been adapting to challenges like this for the whole history of our planet. Nature has a lot to teach us about how to solve problems in ways that are good for the Earth. Through hands-on inquiry\, games\, art and outdoor investigations we will discover the efficiency of nature’s adaptations and ask what we can learn from nature about how to live more sustainably.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/summer-camp-session-3-what-would-nature-do/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160705T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T141725Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp Session 2: Ew\, That's Gross
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-7  & Ages 8-10 \nJuly 5-8 (one week; no camp July 4)\n$220 members / $244 non-members\nDo you love bugs\, snakes and slugs? Do you love digging in the dirt? Then this is the session for you! During this week we’ll make slime\, play in the mud and discover the insects and other creatures that live in the soil. We’ll find out who’s who in the creepy crawly world and learn about the important jobs these animals have in their environment as decomposers\, predators and food for other animals.  Hands-on animal observation\, field trips\, hikes and crafts are all part of the fun!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/summer-camp-session-2-ew-thats-gross/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160627T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T141749Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp Session 1: No Place Like Home
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-7  & Ages 8-10 \nJune 27 – July 1 (one week)\n$275 members/ $305 non-members\nDo you know who is living in your backyard and beyond? Come explore a variety of habitats in our community- fields\, farms\, and forest – and find out who and what is living and thriving there. We’ll discover fascinating connections among the plants\, animals and humans where we live. Through hands-on experiences within these habitats\, mixed with stories\, songs\, games and crafts\, we will build our sense of place as we investigate where our food comes from\, the human and natural history of this place\, how our ecosystems work\, and all about the many creatures who all call this place home.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/summer-camp-session-1-no-place-like-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160325T184827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160325T184827Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the Hitchcock Center’s New Grounds
DESCRIPTION:Pete McLean\, Education Director at Book & Plow Farm and Ted Watt\, Hitchcock Center Naturalist\nSaturday\, June 18\, 9am-noon \nModeled on the bioblitz approach to gathering extensive data about specific places\, we’ll spend 3 focused hours exploring the grounds around the Hitchcock Center’s upcoming new Living Building Challenge home. Although the new Center won’t be open until autumn 2016\, we will explore the grounds around the construction site\, noting the species we see – both birds and plants. Participants will spend an hour and a half each with Pete and Ted as they guide our explorations and help identify our finds. You’ll contribute significantly to establishing a baseline of what nature looks like at the debut of our new home. Dress for sun\, ticks\, a bit of poison ivy\, and be prepared to get off trail\, young people grade 4 and up welcome with adult companion. Members $20/Non-members $24 Space is limited\, please call to register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/explore-the-hitchcock-centers-new-grounds-2/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160122T212346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T212346Z
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SUMMARY:Phenology All Year: Firefly Natural History & Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION:with Ted Watt\nJoin us for our third 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 and in intimate detail. 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. Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/phenology-all-year-firefly-natural-history-citizen-science/
LOCATION:Directions upon registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160325T184724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160608T133755Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflowers at Cave Hill
DESCRIPTION:with Nancy Goodman\nSunday\, June 12\, 9am-12pm  \nJoin naturalist and botanist Nancy Goodman to on an exploration of a beautiful\, relatively new conservation area in Leverett- Cave Hill. We will key out some of the wildflowers with 2 different books; Newcombs\, which has been around for a long time\, and a brand new book called Wildflowers of New England by Ted Elliman. We will also be looking at trees we will be seeing along the way.  Members $20/Non-members $24 Space is limited\, please call to register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wildflowers/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160122T212152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T212152Z
UID:10000220-1465722000-1465732800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Phenology All Year: Local Fish Diversity
DESCRIPTION:with Boyd Kenard\nJoin us for our third 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 and in intimate detail. 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. Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/phenology-all-year-local-fish-diversity/
LOCATION:Directions upon registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151120T203824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T203824Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Understanding Animal Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Patrick O’Roark\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n9 classes – March 22\, 29\, April 12\, 26\, May 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, June 7\n*No class April 5\, 20 or May 3\nMembers: $375/Non-members: $404 \nHave you ever wondered why animals act the way they do\, or what they are thinking? Why do coyotes howl at night? Is the cardinal pecking my window because it’s angry? Do the two crayfish you caught like each other? During this spring’s Homeschool II class we’ll be exploring these and many other questions about the inner lives of the animals around us. We’ll practice scientific observation and experimentation\, with both the animals that live with us here at the Hitchcock Center and the wildlife that shares our neighborhood. We will focus on looking at each animal (including people!) as a living thing with unique needs and characteristics that influence how it acts and how we can best respect and care for it. Through outdoor study\, field trips\, art projects and games together we will all become educated animal observers and advocates. \nOnline registration opens January 14. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-understanding-animal-behavior-9/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151120T201853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T201853Z
UID:10000191-1465293600-1465308000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Nature's Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Mazur and Hannah French\, Hitchcock educators\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n9 classes – March 22\, 29\, April 12\, 26\, May 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, June 7\n*No class April 5\, 20 or May 3\nMembers: $375/Non-members: $404 \nIs it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s a nature superhero! In Homeschool I this spring we will learn about superheroes of survival in nature. We’ll explore super senses\, and learn how sight\, hearing\, and smell are used to capture prey and avoid detection. We’ll discover special powers including poisons\, prickles\, and pollination. Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations! We might even unmask some of our own superpowers in the process. \nOnline registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-natures-superheroes-9/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151119T165607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T165607Z
UID:10000162-1464958800-1464966000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, June 3 (No class 4/22)\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225 \nWe will head in to spring in full flight! Children and their adult companions will explore the world of birds through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations.  We will investigate what makes a bird a bird\, bird adaptations\, bird language and much more. By the end of our time together we will be amateur ornithologists! \nAdult is required to attend with each child. Online registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-33/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151119T163435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T163435Z
UID:10000152-1464946200-1464953400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, June 3 (No class 4/22)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225 \nWe will head in to spring in full flight! Children and their adult companions will explore the world of birds through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations.  We will investigate what makes a bird a bird\, bird adaptations\, bird language and much more. By the end of our time together we will be amateur ornithologists! \nAdult is required to attend with each child. Online registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-24/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160603T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T235500
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151207T204209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151207T204209Z
UID:10000207-1464912000-1465170900@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Biothon 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center’s 17th Annual 2016 Biothon starts May 13th! You’ve heard of marathons\, walk-a-thons\, and dance-a-thons: this is our version. Biothon is a fundraiser for the Hitchcock Center’s environmental education programs. And it’s a fun and educational way to document the biodiversity of our region. Biothon is a team event during peak spring biodiversity. \nTeams choose the time\, location\, and species to count: birds\, plants\, mammals\, reptiles and amphibians\, insects\, or everything! Teams collect pledges in support of their outing. Start your own team\, or join an existing team. Team Members of all skill levels are welcome. Join the Biothon fun and document biodiversity\, learn new species\, and raise funds for Hitchcock (and win prizes\, too). \nTeams will be out identifying species in the Valley at specific sites for any time period (up to 24-hours) on Friday\, May 13 – Sunday\, May 15 or on Friday\, June 3 – Sunday\, June 5. Teams choose their day and time\, where to go out\, and what species to count: anything with fur\, feathers\, scales\, or leaves! \nJoin Biothon as a team leader! For more information contact Marcus Simon.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/biothon-2016-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151120T203718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T203718Z
UID:10000199-1464688800-1464703200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Understanding Animal Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Patrick O’Roark\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n9 classes – March 22\, 29\, April 12\, 26\, May 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, June 7\n*No class April 5\, 20 or May 3\nMembers: $375/Non-members: $404 \nHave you ever wondered why animals act the way they do\, or what they are thinking? Why do coyotes howl at night? Is the cardinal pecking my window because it’s angry? Do the two crayfish you caught like each other? During this spring’s Homeschool II class we’ll be exploring these and many other questions about the inner lives of the animals around us. We’ll practice scientific observation and experimentation\, with both the animals that live with us here at the Hitchcock Center and the wildlife that shares our neighborhood. We will focus on looking at each animal (including people!) as a living thing with unique needs and characteristics that influence how it acts and how we can best respect and care for it. Through outdoor study\, field trips\, art projects and games together we will all become educated animal observers and advocates. \nOnline registration opens January 14. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-understanding-animal-behavior-8/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151120T201738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T201738Z
UID:10000190-1464688800-1464703200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Nature's Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Mazur and Hannah French\, Hitchcock educators\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n9 classes – March 22\, 29\, April 12\, 26\, May 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, June 7\n*No class April 5\, 20 or May 3\nMembers: $375/Non-members: $404 \nIs it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s a nature superhero! In Homeschool I this spring we will learn about superheroes of survival in nature. We’ll explore super senses\, and learn how sight\, hearing\, and smell are used to capture prey and avoid detection. We’ll discover special powers including poisons\, prickles\, and pollination. Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations! We might even unmask some of our own superpowers in the process. \nOnline registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-natures-superheroes-8/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160325T184424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T182043Z
UID:10000254-1464418800-1464426000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Opening to the World of Birds - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Pete McLean – Education Director at Book & Plow Farm\nSaturdays\, May 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 7am-9am\nBook & Plow Farm – 425 South East St.\, Amherst \nHave you always wanted to explore the world of birds but not wanted to get competitive about it? Don’t let another spring slip by without deepening your acquaintance with these colorful songsters. Pete will support you to observe and listen to birds\, both year-round residents and migrants from the tropics. He’ll maintain a relaxed pace and help you tune in to what you are seeing and hearing\, offering clues and guidance for remembering who is who. You’ll explore different habitats and learn which species prefer to live where. Binoculars will be very important for these classes. Dress to be outdoors\, it can be really cold in early May mornings. Members $80/Non-members $95 for 4 classes. Sessions available individually $20. Space is limited\, please call to register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/opening-to-the-world-of-birds-4/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 South East St.\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151119T165508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T214232Z
UID:10000161-1464354000-1464361200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, June 3 (No class 4/22)\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225 \nWe will head in to spring in full flight! Children and their adult companions will explore the world of birds through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations. We will investigate what makes a bird a bird\, bird adaptations\, bird language and much more. By the end of our time together we will be amateur ornithologists! \nAn adult is required to attend with each child. Online registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/4304/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151119T163335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T163335Z
UID:10000151-1464341400-1464348600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, June 3 (No class 4/22)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225 \nWe will head in to spring in full flight! Children and their adult companions will explore the world of birds through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations.  We will investigate what makes a bird a bird\, bird adaptations\, bird language and much more. By the end of our time together we will be amateur ornithologists! \nAdult is required to attend with each child. Online registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-23/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151120T203611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T203611Z
UID:10000198-1464084000-1464098400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Understanding Animal Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Patrick O’Roark\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n9 classes – March 22\, 29\, April 12\, 26\, May 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, June 7\n*No class April 5\, 20 or May 3\nMembers: $375/Non-members: $404 \nHave you ever wondered why animals act the way they do\, or what they are thinking? Why do coyotes howl at night? Is the cardinal pecking my window because it’s angry? Do the two crayfish you caught like each other? During this spring’s Homeschool II class we’ll be exploring these and many other questions about the inner lives of the animals around us. We’ll practice scientific observation and experimentation\, with both the animals that live with us here at the Hitchcock Center and the wildlife that shares our neighborhood. We will focus on looking at each animal (including people!) as a living thing with unique needs and characteristics that influence how it acts and how we can best respect and care for it. Through outdoor study\, field trips\, art projects and games together we will all become educated animal observers and advocates. \nOnline registration opens January 14. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-understanding-animal-behavior-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151120T201633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T201633Z
UID:10000189-1464084000-1464098400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Nature's Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Mazur and Hannah French\, Hitchcock educators\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n9 classes – March 22\, 29\, April 12\, 26\, May 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, June 7\n*No class April 5\, 20 or May 3\nMembers: $375/Non-members: $404 \nIs it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s a nature superhero! In Homeschool I this spring we will learn about superheroes of survival in nature. We’ll explore super senses\, and learn how sight\, hearing\, and smell are used to capture prey and avoid detection. We’ll discover special powers including poisons\, prickles\, and pollination. Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations! We might even unmask some of our own superpowers in the process. \nOnline registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-natures-superheroes-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160412T181023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T181023Z
UID:10000257-1463922000-1463929200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Larch Hill – All Welcome Monthly Sunday Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:with John Green\n1-3pm\nCome young\, old\, novice or seasoned and join one of our naturalists to see what you can see each month on our new fourth Sunday of the month nature walk around Larch Hill. Fourth Sunday afternoons. FREE all welcome. Please call to register\, space is limited.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/exploring-larch-hill-all-welcome-monthly-sunday-nature-walk-7/
LOCATION:Larch Hill Conservation Area\, 525 South Pleasant St.\, Amherst
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160122T211417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T211417Z
UID:10000219-1463907600-1463918400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Phenology All Year: Neo-tropical Bird Migrants at Mt. Holyoke
DESCRIPTION:with Ted Watt\nJoin us for our third 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 and in intimate detail. 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. Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/phenology-all-year-neo-tropical-bird-migrants-at-mt-holyoke/
LOCATION:Directions upon registration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160325T184331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T182006Z
UID:10000253-1463814000-1463821200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Opening to the World of Birds - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Pete McLean – Education Director at Book & Plow Farm\nSaturdays\, May 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 7am-9am\nBook & Plow Farm – 425 South East St.\, Amherst \nHave you always wanted to explore the world of birds but not wanted to get competitive about it? Don’t let another spring slip by without deepening your acquaintance with these colorful songsters. Pete will support you to observe and listen to birds\, both year-round residents and migrants from the tropics. He’ll maintain a relaxed pace and help you tune in to what you are seeing and hearing\, offering clues and guidance for remembering who is who. You’ll explore different habitats and learn which species prefer to live where. Binoculars will be very important for these classes. Dress to be outdoors\, it can be really cold in early May mornings. Members $80/Non-members $95 for 4 classes. Sessions available individually $20. Space is limited\, please call to register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/opening-to-the-world-of-birds-3/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 South East St.\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151119T165408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T165408Z
UID:10000160-1463749200-1463756400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, June 3 (No class 4/22)\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225 \nWe will head in to spring in full flight! Children and their adult companions will explore the world of birds through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations.  We will investigate what makes a bird a bird\, bird adaptations\, bird language and much more. By the end of our time together we will be amateur ornithologists! \nAdult is required to attend with each child. Online registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-32/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151119T163034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T163034Z
UID:10000150-1463736600-1463743800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, June 3 (No class 4/22)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225 \nWe will head in to spring in full flight! Children and their adult companions will explore the world of birds through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations.  We will investigate what makes a bird a bird\, bird adaptations\, bird language and much more. By the end of our time together we will be amateur ornithologists! \nAdult is required to attend with each child. Online registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-22/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151120T203501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T203501Z
UID:10000197-1463479200-1463493600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Understanding Animal Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Patrick O’Roark\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n9 classes – March 22\, 29\, April 12\, 26\, May 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, June 7\n*No class April 5\, 20 or May 3\nMembers: $375/Non-members: $404 \nHave you ever wondered why animals act the way they do\, or what they are thinking? Why do coyotes howl at night? Is the cardinal pecking my window because it’s angry? Do the two crayfish you caught like each other? During this spring’s Homeschool II class we’ll be exploring these and many other questions about the inner lives of the animals around us. We’ll practice scientific observation and experimentation\, with both the animals that live with us here at the Hitchcock Center and the wildlife that shares our neighborhood. We will focus on looking at each animal (including people!) as a living thing with unique needs and characteristics that influence how it acts and how we can best respect and care for it. Through outdoor study\, field trips\, art projects and games together we will all become educated animal observers and advocates. \nOnline registration opens January 14. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-understanding-animal-behavior-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151120T201517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T201517Z
UID:10000188-1463479200-1463493600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Nature's Superheroes
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Mazur and Hannah French\, Hitchcock educators\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n9 classes – March 22\, 29\, April 12\, 26\, May 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, June 7\n*No class April 5\, 20 or May 3\nMembers: $375/Non-members: $404 \nIs it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s a nature superhero! In Homeschool I this spring we will learn about superheroes of survival in nature. We’ll explore super senses\, and learn how sight\, hearing\, and smell are used to capture prey and avoid detection. We’ll discover special powers including poisons\, prickles\, and pollination. Through outdoor activities\, games\, observation\, field trips\, and art projects\, we will encounter ordinary superheroes with extraordinary adaptations! We might even unmask some of our own superpowers in the process. \nOnline registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-natures-superheroes-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160222T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T150246Z
UID:10000248-1463211000-1463220000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Birding for Youth and Families
DESCRIPTION:with Dan Ziomek\, Local Birder and WRSI’s Bird Songs Radio Program\nFor young people ages 8-13\nSaturdays\, April 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and May 7\, 14\n7:30am-10am\nSpring migration is the most exciting time of year to get out and see birds! Each week new species return from the south wearing their spring colors. Each week we will explore a different local site and meeting locations will vary. Be the next generation of birders! Space is limited\, registration required.\nIndividual/Youth: Members $60/Non-members $75\nParent/Child: Members $100/Non-members $120
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/youth-birding-6/
LOCATION:Directions upon registration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20160325T182605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T185553Z
UID:10000252-1463209200-1463216400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Opening to the World of Birds - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Pete McLean – Education Director at Book & Plow Farm\nSaturdays\, May 7\, 14\, 21 & 28\, 7am-9am\nBook & Plow Farm – 425 South East St.\, Amherst \nHave you always wanted to explore the world of birds but not wanted to get competitive about it? Don’t let another spring slip by without deepening your acquaintance with these colorful songsters. Pete will support you to observe and listen to birds\, both year-round residents and migrants from the tropics. He’ll maintain a relaxed pace and help you tune in to what you are seeing and hearing\, offering clues and guidance for remembering who is who. You’ll explore different habitats and learn which species prefer to live where. Binoculars will be very important for these classes. Dress to be outdoors\, it can be really cold in early May mornings. Members $80/Non-members $95 for 4 classes. Sessions available individually $20. Space is limited\, please call to register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/opening-to-the-world-of-birds-2/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 South East St.\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151119T165259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T165259Z
UID:10000159-1463144400-1463151600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, June 3 (No class 4/22)\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225 \nWe will head in to spring in full flight! Children and their adult companions will explore the world of birds through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations.  We will investigate what makes a bird a bird\, bird adaptations\, bird language and much more. By the end of our time together we will be amateur ornithologists! \nAdult is required to attend with each child. Online registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-31/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090116
CREATED:20151119T162900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T162900Z
UID:10000149-1463131800-1463139000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, June 3 (No class 4/22)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225 \nWe will head in to spring in full flight! Children and their adult companions will explore the world of birds through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations.  We will investigate what makes a bird a bird\, bird adaptations\, bird language and much more. By the end of our time together we will be amateur ornithologists! \nAdult is required to attend with each child. Online registration opens January 14. Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-21/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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