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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T120000
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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:20260405T145806
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:20260405T145806
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:20260405T145806
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
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:20260405T145806
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181126T002926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T002926Z
UID:10001208-1556013600-1556028000@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-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181126T000941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T000941Z
UID:10001198-1556013600-1556028000@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-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181201T150834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T150834Z
UID:10001264-1555947000-1555954200@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-142/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181213T164340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T164340Z
UID:10001316-1555662600-1555686000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nApril 15-19\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-camp-20/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181213T164301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T164301Z
UID:10001315-1555576200-1555599600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nApril 15-19\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-camp-19/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181223T015250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181223T015250Z
UID:10001324-1555502400-1555506000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Our 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-14/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181213T164201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T164213Z
UID:10001314-1555489800-1555513200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nApril 15-19\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-camp-18/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181213T164127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T164127Z
UID:10001313-1555403400-1555426800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nApril 15-19\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-camp-17/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181213T164050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T164050Z
UID:10001312-1555317000-1555340400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in spring ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Limited to 15 participants per age group \nMonday through Friday\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nApril 15-19\nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-vacation-camp-16/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20190227T155754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T133537Z
UID:10001355-1555243200-1555254000@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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/discovery-yard-garden-volunteer-work-days/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20190320T172903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T172903Z
UID:10001366-1555153200-1555160400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Quabbin Art Association Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Belchertown-based Quabbin Art Association will exhibit new works. \nNow in its third year\, Quabbin Art Association provides education\, support\, and opportunity for local artists\, and promotes community interest and appreciation in the visual arts. To learn more about QAA members\, or to join the organization\, visit their website. Stop by the gallery on Saturday\, April 13th from 11 am to 1 pm. to meet the artists. \nOn exhibit April\, May\, and June\, 2019.\nExhibit opening April 13th from 11am-1pm. \n \nWatercolor by Anne Cohen
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/quabbin-art-association-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181128T145601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T182655Z
UID:10001217-1555149600-1555153200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science Series: Sounds of Spring
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. \nApril 13: Sounds of Spring\nRibbit-Ribbit\, Tap-Tap-Tap. Can you hear that? Spring has arrived and everyone is talking about it! Spring is a noisy time in the forest\, come learn about some of our vocal neighbors and their voices. \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-sounds-of-spring/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190414
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181230T150524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T150524Z
UID:10001340-1555113600-1555199999@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter and Early Spring Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for the 2019 winter and early spring birding class. This year because of Scott’s schedule we have him from January through mid-April. This will give participants an opportunity to explore the winter birdlife here in the valley as well as along the north shore of Massachusetts. As March approaches we’ll start to observe the beginning of the waterfowl migration into western Mass and still have an opportunity to track down some of the winter specialties still lingering into March. Later in March we’ll make a day trip to Moose Bog\, Vermont looking for more winter finches (Crossbills\, Evening Grosbeaks\, Siskins\, Redpolls) and focus in on the Boreal species that call Moose Bog home. (Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay and Boreal Chickadee)\n\n\nThe class ends with a trip back to Plum Island in mid-April\, here we’ll see more waterfowl\, early arriving Herons\, shorebirds\, hawks\, warblers\, (Yellow-rumped/Palm) and perhaps a Snowy Owl sitting in the dunes. \nEvening Classes: 6:30-8:00pm\, January 16\, February 13\, February 27\, March 20\, April 10\nField trips: see schedule below\n\nRegister here. Registration opens online Tuesday\, January 8th at 9am.\nMembers $275/Nonmembers $325\n\nField trip schedule\nJanuary 26: 7am-12pm Local\nFebruary 16 & 17: North Shore Weekend\nMarch 2: 7am- 12pm Local\nMarch 9: 7am-12pm Local\nMarch 23: Depart 5am. Moose Bog\, Vermont (All Day)\nApril 6: 7am-12pm Local\nApril 13: 5AM-dusk Plum Island (All Day)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-and-early-spring-birding-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181122T160020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T160020Z
UID:10001180-1555074000-1555081200@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-14/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181122T030118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T030118Z
UID:10001170-1555061400-1555068600@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-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20190226T173831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T173831Z
UID:10001352-1555007400-1555012800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Making Love While Farming: A Field Guide to a Life of Passion and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Making Love While Farming: A Field Guide to a Life of Passion and Purpose (Levellers Press\, 2019) is the savory story of a couple who challenged convention to shape a self-created life and grow a loving relationship and family. Their vision blossomed Seeds of Solidarity Farm and Education Center–a solar powered oasis and renowned organization that has taught thousands to ‘Grow Food Everywhere.’ This compelling book includes over fifty essays and stories that recount the humorous and harsh realities of a honeymoon of thousands of miles walked on pilgrimage from Auschwitz to Hiroshima; sixty combined years in the farm fields; adventures building and living off the grid; and the launch of a garlic and arts festival with neighbors and a hundred bucks. These\, plus ‘field guides’ with practical DIY ideas\, contemplative practices\, and seasonal recipes unite under one cover to inspire readers to cultivate resilient and vibrant lives and communities. \nA book release event with local authors and Seeds of Solidarity founders\, Deb Habib and Ricky Baruch\nThursday\, April 11th 6:30- 8pm (6pm optional building tour)\nRegistration appreciated. \nSome advance praise: \n“…an unforgettable journey that is riveting\, funny\, and always deeply moving and down to earth”\n– Mira Bartók\, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir\, The Memory Palace \n“…practical\, concrete advice about how we can work together to empower others and change how our country thinks about food.” – Congressman Jim McGovern \n“…their work to heal our relationships to land and each other is the tangible manifestation of their love.”\n– Leah Penniman\, author of Farming While Black \n“…an invaluable gift whose timeliness cannot be overstated. This is not a feel-good book. It is a get-out-and-do-good book. “          – Greg Watson\, two term Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/making-love-while-farming-a-field-guide-to-a-life-of-passion-and-purpose/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181201T145637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T145637Z
UID:10001252-1554996600-1555003800@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-108/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20190315T163219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T182305Z
UID:10001365-1554921000-1554926400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Rights
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Friederichs and Cedric Woods have been on the front line of many Native tribal struggles in Massachusetts and beyond. They will discuss current Native rights issues and some of the difficulties blocking the recovery of tribal lands and the recognition of tribes in our area. \nProfessor Friederichs has graduated many Suffolk Law students from her Indigenous Peoples Rights Clinic\, where students work with tribes on a wide range of legal issues. She will talk about some of those student efforts. \nProfessor Woods directs the Institute of New England Native American Studies at UMASS/Boston and is a citizen of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. He combines over a decade of tribal government experience with a research background\, and has served as the director of INENAS since 2009. The Institute’s purpose is to connect Native New England with university research\, innovation\, and education. \nwith Nicole Friederichs\, Suffolk University Law School\, Suffolk’s Indigenous Peoples Rights Clinic\, and\nCedric Woods\, Director\, Institute for New England Native American Studies\nWednesday\, April 10\, 6:30 – 8pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\n \nThis event is c0-sponsored by a grant to Hampshire College from the Roddenberry Foundation.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/indigenous-peoples-rights/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181230T145733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T145733Z
UID:10001332-1554921000-1554926400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter and Early Spring Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for the 2019 winter and early spring birding class. This year because of Scott’s schedule we have him from January through mid- April. This will give participants an opportunity to explore the winter birdlife here in the valley as well as along the north shore of Massachusetts. As March approaches we’ll start to observe the beginning of the waterfowl migration into western Mass and still have an opportunity to track down some of the winter specialties still lingering into March. Later in March we’ll make a day trip to Moose Bog\, Vermont looking for more winter finches (Crossbills\, Evening Grosbeaks\, Siskins\, Redpolls) and focus in on the Boreal species that call Moose Bog home. (Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay and Boreal Chickadee)\n\n\nThe class ends with a trip back to Plum Island in mid-April\, here we’ll see more waterfowl\, early arriving Herons\, shorebirds\, hawks\, warblers\, (Yellow-rumped/Palm) and perhaps a Snowy Owl sitting in the dunes. \nEvening Classes: 6:30-8:00pm\, January 16\, February 13\, February 27\, March 20\, April 10\nField trips: see schedule below\n\nRegister here. Registration opens online Tuesday\, January 8th at 9am.\nMembers $275/Nonmembers $325\n\nField trip schedule\nJanuary 26: 7am-12pm Local\nFebruary 16 & 17: North Shore Weekend\nMarch 2: 7am- 12pm Local\nMarch 9: 7am-12pm Local\nMarch 23: Depart 5am. Moose Bog\, Vermont (All Day)\nApril 6: 7am-12pm Local\nApril 13: 5AM-dusk Plum Island (All Day)
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-and-early-spring-birding-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145806
CREATED:20181201T210652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T210652Z
UID:10001273-1554903000-1554917400@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-151/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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