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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181128T145601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T182655Z
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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:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181230T150524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T150524Z
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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:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181122T160020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T160020Z
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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:20260405T172352
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:20260405T172352
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:20260405T172352
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:20260405T172352
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:20260405T172352
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:20260405T172352
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20190312T161900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T155326Z
UID:10001363-1554805800-1554813000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spotted Salamander Egg Mass Count - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual count of the tennis-ball sized jelly egg masses laid by the female salamanders in the red maple swamp just west of Henry Street. Counting these groups of eggs is a more reliable way of estimating the size of a population for these animals\, since the animals move at various times of night depending on the temperature and rainfall. We start at the north end of the red maple swamp and slowly wade through\, searching for and marking on our data sheets any egg masses that we find.  Water depths vary from a foot to 4 feet but you can bail out if you are getting out of your depth. You are sure to get wet and muddy and have a lot of fun! Training at identifying the egg masses will be provided. It is a unique way to experience nature and learn first hand about these special creatures and their life history. \nAs of 3/27 this program is sold out. Thank you for your interest! \nwith Ted Watt and Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock Center Naturalists\nTuesday\, April 9\, 10:30am – 12:30pm
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spotted-salamander-egg-mass-count/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181126T002831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T002831Z
UID:10001207-1554804000-1554818400@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-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181126T000852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T000852Z
UID:10001197-1554804000-1554818400@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-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20190226T173343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T173343Z
UID:10001351-1554750000-1554755400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Marcher\, Walker\, Pilgrim: Memoir from the 2014 Great March for Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Ed Fallon will discuss and sign his book Marcher\, Walker\, Pilgrim. The book is Fallon’s memoir from the 2014 march from Los Angeles to Washington\, DC\, when a core of 35 marchers walked 3\,100 miles in eight months. Three western Massachusetts residents who participated in the March are featured in the book. \nEd Fallon was raised in Saugus\, Massachusetts and has lived in Des Moines\, Iowa since 1984. His life of public service includes 14 years in the Iowa Legislature. Since 2009\, Fallon has hosted a weekly talk show\, the Fallon Forum. He also directs Bold Iowa\, a non-profit organization that formed to fight the Dakota Access Pipeline and whose mission is to build rural-urban coalitions to fight climate change. Marcher\, Walker\, Pilgrim is his first book. \n“While this book is deeply personal and reveals details of my life few are aware of\, my primary motive in writing Marcher\, Walker\, Pilgrim was to fire-up people to take action against the existential threat of climate change\,” said Fallon. “The urgency I felt during the March is now greater than ever\, especially in light of October’s UN report and last month’s National Climate Assessment. I hope this story inspires people to mobilize to fight climate change immediately\, before it’s too late.” \nEd Fallon\, BoldIowa chief agitator\, author\, political activist for climate\nMonday\, April 8\, 7 – 8:30pm
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/marcher-walker-pilgrim-memoir-from-the-2014-great-march-for-climate-action/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181201T150750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T150750Z
UID:10001263-1554737400-1554744600@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-141/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181230T150437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T150437Z
UID:10001339-1554534000-1554552000@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-12/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181223T015203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T025523Z
UID:10001323-1554480000-1554483600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature\, it is net zero energy\, net zero water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials\, come check it out at one of our bi-monthly tours. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: January 4\, February 1\, March 1\, April 5\, June 7 (no tour May 3)\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: January 16\, February 20\, March 20\, April 17\, May 15\, June 19\nFREE but please register online
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/our-living-building-tour-13/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181122T155925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T155925Z
UID:10001179-1554469200-1554476400@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-13/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181122T025948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T025948Z
UID:10001169-1554456600-1554463800@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-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181201T145551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T145551Z
UID:10001251-1554391800-1554399000@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-107/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20190220T193124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T165322Z
UID:10001348-1554318000-1554323400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Attracting Birds to Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Ted for a presentation where we will look more closely at some of the birds that will choose to live in your yard and garden\, if you create the right habitat for them. We’ll review the special lives of some of these birds and then talk about plantings and other means of attracting birds to share your habitat. Reconciliation Ecology is a new term to describe our efforts to make our living spaces friendlier to other species. Ted will provide a handout list of plantings that are “bird-friendly.” \nTed Watt\, Naturalist with the Hitchcock Center\nWednesday\, April 3\, 7-8:30pm\nMembers $8. Non-members $10\nSpace is limited\, please register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/attracting-birds-to-your-garden/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181201T210603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T210603Z
UID:10001272-1554305400-1554312600@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-150/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181122T161724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T161724Z
UID:10001191-1554199200-1554213600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day: Composting with Worms
DESCRIPTION:Do you love science and nature? Do you want to see what the Hitchcock Homeschool program is all about? Sign up for our Discovery Days\, our one-time programs about science and nature. In a mixed-age setting\, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center\, meet science experts\, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery Day programs are appropriate for everyone from first time to veteran homeschoolers\, and we welcome almost-6 year olds who are interested in joining our class in the spring. This is designed as a drop-off program. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nApril 2: Composting with Worms with Jeff Mazur\nHow do you make your garden grow? With compost\, of course! We will get to meet some worms and their composting compatriots both in the classroom and in the wild. We will also make our own mini worm bins to take home! \nTuesdays 10am-2pm\nJanuary 15\, 29\, February 5\, March 5\, April 2\, May 7\, June 11\nMembers: $45 per program/Non-members: $55 per program\nAges 6-12
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-composting-with-worms/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190401T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181201T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T150657Z
UID:10001262-1554132600-1554139800@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-140/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20190222T195912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T140551Z
UID:10001350-1553882400-1553889600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Woodcock: Skydancer
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the telltale peep of the woodcock looking for a mate to do its early spring sky dance? If not you are in for a treat that will likely become an annual tradition\, you’ll be hooked. Join bird song radio personality and our favorite garden advisor Dan Ziomek to enjoy this special spring event. Recommended for adults and young people 4th grade and up. \nwith Dan Ziomek\, local birder and naturalist\nFriday\, March 29\, 6-8pm\nMembers $12/Non-members $16\nPlease register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/woodcock-skydancer/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181122T155831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T155831Z
UID:10001178-1553864400-1553871600@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-12/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181122T025818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T025818Z
UID:10001168-1553851800-1553859000@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-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20190227T161212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T164833Z
UID:10001357-1553796000-1553803200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Earth Matters 10th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Center and Friends celebrate 10 years of our biweekly Earth Matters column in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Come for a reception\, readings and earth matters trivia. \nEvery two weeks\, the Hitchcock Center publishes a column\, “Earth Matters: Notes on the Nature of the Valley\,” in The Daily Hampshire Gazette. Writers include Hitchcock staff and board members\, former board members\, presenters in our Community Programs series\, and friends of the Center. Look for the column at the end of Section C of the weekend Gazette or on our website. \nThursday\, March 28th 6pm\nFree\, registration requested.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/earth-matters-10th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181201T145501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T145501Z
UID:10001250-1553787000-1553794200@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-106/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172352
CREATED:20181201T210459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T210459Z
UID:10001271-1553693400-1553707800@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-149/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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