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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:20260425T105555
CREATED:20151207T204209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151207T204209Z
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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:20260425T105555
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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:20260425T105555
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160514T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160515T235500
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20151207T203734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151207T204318Z
UID:10000206-1463097600-1463356500@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-2016-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20151120T203354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T203354Z
UID:10000196-1462874400-1462888800@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-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20151120T201412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T201412Z
UID:10000187-1462874400-1462888800@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-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20160222T145912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T150329Z
UID:10000247-1462606200-1462615200@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-5/
LOCATION:Directions upon registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20160325T182501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T184028Z
UID:10000251-1462604400-1462611600@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/
LOCATION:Book & Plow Farm\, 425 South East St.\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20160212T163947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160414T141354Z
UID:10000230-1462602600-1462629600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Valley Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:Event flyer available. \nFort River Refuge: 69 Moody Bridge Road\, Hadley\n6:30am – Bird Walk led by Friends of the Fort River\n8am-10am – Family friendly activities including falconry demonstration\, bird banding\, American Kestrel and Barn Swallow observation\, and the Watershed on Wheels\n\nMass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary: 127 Coombs Road\, Easthampton\n10:30am – 2pm – Guided bird walks\, games\, information tables\, crafts and activities for kids of all ages\n11am & 1pm – Live owl demonstration \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/valley-bird-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20151119T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T164912Z
UID:10000156-1462539600-1462546800@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-28/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20160212T165105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T165105Z
UID:10000233-1462537800-1462539600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock’s New “Living” Building Site Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, March 4\, April 1 and May 6 12:30pm – 1:00pm\nJoin us at our our construction site for a free tour on the 1st Friday of each month. Open to all\, no registration required. Park and meet in the Red Barn parking lot at Hampshire College located at 893 West Street.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcocks-new-living-building-site-tour-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20151119T162732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T162732Z
UID:10000148-1462527000-1462534200@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-20/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T105555
CREATED:20160212T165755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T165755Z
UID:10000239-1462474800-1462480200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Residential Solar Options
DESCRIPTION:Sally Pick\, SJP Environmental Consulting\nThursday\, May 5\, 7pm\nThinking about solar power (PV) for your home but not sure where to start\, what it costs and what incentives are available? In this workshop\, Sally Pick\, an area home energy consultant who served as the solar coach for Solarize Montague\, will cover the basics of how solar works\, what it requires\, its economics\, and the pros and cons of owning versus having third-party ownership of your PV system (aka leasing or Power Purchase Agreements). Sally will talk about the current incentives for purchasing solar PV that reduce the upfront cost\, the newly launched low-interest MA Solar Loan program that makes buying solar more affordable\, and community shared solar\, an option for renters and homeowners who want solar power but do not have a good site for PV on their property. FREE but space is limited\, please call to register
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/understanding-residential-solar-options/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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