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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Now going into its fifth year\, 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 – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 13 – December 20 (no program Nov. 22)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $425
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-86/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T173000
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program 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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide 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. Please note: there will be a different educators for Mondays and Wednesdays.\n \nWednesdays: 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no class November 21)\nExtended days: Sept 26\, Oct 17\, Dec 12\nMembers: $380/Non-members: $475
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-111/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T120000
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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. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: September 7\, October 5\, November 2\, December 6\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: August 15\, September 19\, October 17\, December 19 (No tour November 21)\nFREE but please register online \n\nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group for a one hour weekday tour (during business hours). Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour. \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. \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-38/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180907T180711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T173921Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Tour Ambassador Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn to become a Living Building Tour Ambassador at the Hitchcock Center. This fee training will include learning theory\, understanding building systems\, and a discussion of Living Building Challenge. A light lunch will be provided. Participants who complete the training are encouraged to participate as volunteers in our building tour program. \nwith Sara Draper\, R.W. Kern Center Director of Educational Program and Outreach at Hampshire College;\nJessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator at Hitchcock Center;\nand Tim Zimmerman\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Education at Hampshire College\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5pm\, 
September 25\, 27\, October 9\, 16\nFree\, registration required
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/12634/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T144428Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Citizen Science!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all future scientists! Citizen scientists are people — young or old — who help collect data for research projects. We will work with local researchers and on national science projects\, collecting data that matters! For this homeschool series we will be diving into different science projects and asking lots of questions\, such as: How healthy is our local population of salamanders? When do our monarch butterflies migrate? When do our leaves drop? 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. Limited to 12 participants \nwith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nSeptember 18\, 25\, October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 13\, 20\, 27\, December 4 (No class October 2 or November 6)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-citizen-science-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T140000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Incredible Insects (And Other Arthropods!)
DESCRIPTION:Honey\, we shrunk the homeschoolers! Get ready to become very tiny this fall as we get down on a bug’s level. At Homeschool I we’ll discover the insects and other arthropods\, such as spiders\, millipedes and crustaceans that share our home with us. From butterfly to bumblebee\, and cockroach to click beetle we’ll find out the characteristics that make these animals amazing survivors. We’ll learn about insect defense strategies\, communication\, and how many insects help humans in our everyday lives! Through collection and observation\, field trips and art projects\, we will study the insects and arthropods of our local habitats and beyond. By the end of our class\, you might just ask yourself\, where would the world “bee” without insects? Space is limited. Limited to 12 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nSeptember 18\, 25\, October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 13\, 20\, 27\, December 4 (No class October 2 or November 6)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-incredible-insects-and-other-arthropods-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T153210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T153226Z
UID:10001056-1539617400-1539624600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program 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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide 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. Please note: there will be a different educators for Mondays and Wednesdays. \nMondays: 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 17 – December 17 (no class October 8)\nMembers: $295/Non-members $365
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-96/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180817T162010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T162010Z
UID:10001146-1539509400-1539518400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hike Mt. Warner Reservation
DESCRIPTION:Take some time to reconnect with nature.  Join us to explore the Trustees of Reservations Mount Warner Reservation in North Hadley. The reserve was protected in 2014 and offers some beautiful views of the Valley looking north. Walking will be mostly on gentle slopes\, and some a little steeper\, in mature woodland with mixed hickory and oak and hemlock.  e’ll look at trees and any other interesting natural history events we happen across. Bring binoculars and come prepared for a relaxing\, learning time in nature. \nwith Ted Watt\, Hitchcock Center Naturalist\nMembers $10/Non-members $12\nSpace is limited\, registration required.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hike-mt-warner-reservation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180815T145804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T145804Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science: Colors of Fall
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. \nSaturdays\, September 8\, October 13\, November 10\, December 8\n10-11am\nFree\nRegistration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nSeptember 8: What Do Snakes Do?\nWhat are turtles and snakes doing this time of year? Come visit the Hitchcock reptiles and meet Cob\, our new corn snake! \nOctober 13: Colors of Fall\nHow many colors of leaves can you find? Learn about why the leaves change colors in fall. \nNovember 10: Oh Deer!\nOne of our most common\, yet quiet mammals: come learn about the lives of white-tailed deer. \nDecember 8: Counting Winter Birds with Heidi Stemple\, Guest Teacher\nLearn about the birds that stay all winter\, and the citizen scientists that count them\, with local children’s author Heidi Stemple. \n\nWeather Cancellation Policy\nIf we cancel this program due to in-climate weather\, we will post the cancellation on our website by 9am. Please check the website before coming to the program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturday-family-science-colors-of-fall/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T140156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T140156Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: Mammal Friends
DESCRIPTION:with Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Afternoon session: 1:00-3:00pm\nSeptember 14\, 28 (no September 21) October 12\, 19\, 26 (no October 5) November 9\, 16\, 30 (no November 2\, 23) December 7\, 14\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $255 \nThrough live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and crafts\, Colleen will introduce the children to local mammals living right in our backyards. Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we’ll make during our ten weeks together. An adult is required to attend with each child. Limited to 12 families per session.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-mammal-friends-13/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T135115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T135115Z
UID:10000990-1539336600-1539343800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: Mammal Friends
DESCRIPTION:with Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30-11:30am\nSeptember 14\, 28 (no September 21) October 12\, 19\, 26 (no October 5) November 9\, 16\, 30 (no November 2\, 23) December 7\, 14\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $255 \nThrough live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and crafts\, Colleen will introduce the children to local mammals living right in our backyards. Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we’ll make during our ten weeks together. An adult is required to attend with each child. Limited to 12 families per session.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-mammal-friends-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T160823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T160823Z
UID:10001084-1539271800-1539279000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Now going into its fifth year\, 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 – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 13 – December 20 (no program Nov. 22)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $425
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-85/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T154901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T154901Z
UID:10001070-1539185400-1539192600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program 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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide 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. Please note: there will be a different educators for Mondays and Wednesdays.\n \nWednesdays: 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no class November 21)\nExtended days: Sept 26\, Oct 17\, Dec 12\nMembers: $380/Non-members: $475
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-110/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180604T144335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T144335Z
UID:10001106-1539079200-1539093600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Citizen Science!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all future scientists! Citizen scientists are people — young or old — who help collect data for research projects. We will work with local researchers and on national science projects\, collecting data that matters! For this homeschool series we will be diving into different science projects and asking lots of questions\, such as: How healthy is our local population of salamanders? When do our monarch butterflies migrate? When do our leaves drop? 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. Limited to 12 participants \nwith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nSeptember 18\, 25\, October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 13\, 20\, 27\, December 4 (No class October 2 or November 6)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-citizen-science-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180604T143342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T143342Z
UID:10001096-1539079200-1539093600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Incredible Insects (And Other Arthropods!)
DESCRIPTION:Honey\, we shrunk the homeschoolers! Get ready to become very tiny this fall as we get down on a bug’s level. At Homeschool I we’ll discover the insects and other arthropods\, such as spiders\, millipedes and crustaceans that share our home with us. From butterfly to bumblebee\, and cockroach to click beetle we’ll find out the characteristics that make these animals amazing survivors. We’ll learn about insect defense strategies\, communication\, and how many insects help humans in our everyday lives! Through collection and observation\, field trips and art projects\, we will study the insects and arthropods of our local habitats and beyond. By the end of our class\, you might just ask yourself\, where would the world “bee” without insects? Space is limited. Limited to 12 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nSeptember 18\, 25\, October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 13\, 20\, 27\, December 4 (No class October 2 or November 6)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-incredible-insects-and-other-arthropods-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180815T151342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T151342Z
UID:10001132-1538755200-1538758800@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. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: September 7\, October 5\, November 2\, December 6\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: August 15\, September 19\, October 17\, December 19 (No tour November 21)\nFREE but please register online \n\nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group for a one hour weekday tour (during business hours). Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour. \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. \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-34/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T160734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T160734Z
UID:10001083-1538667000-1538674200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Now going into its fifth year\, 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 – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 13 – December 20 (no program Nov. 22)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $425
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-84/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T154811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T154811Z
UID:10001069-1538580600-1538587800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program 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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide 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. Please note: there will be a different educators for Mondays and Wednesdays.\n \nWednesdays: 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no class November 21)\nExtended days: Sept 26\, Oct 17\, Dec 12\nMembers: $380/Non-members: $475
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-109/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180604T145450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T145450Z
UID:10001115-1538474400-1538488800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day: The Forest That Stinks!
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. \nSeptember 11: Quabbin Reservoir Discovery with Katie Koerten\nOctober 2: The Forest That Stinks! with Katie Koerten\nNovember 6: Marvelous Mammals with Jeff Mazur\nDecember 11: Ew\, That’s Gross! with Jeff Mazur \nwith Katie Koerten or Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays 10am-2pm\nSeptember 11\, October 2\, November 6\, December 11 \nMembers: $45 per program/Non-members: $55 per program\nAges 6-12
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-the-forest-that-stinks-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T153125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T153125Z
UID:10001055-1538407800-1538415000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program 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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide 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. Please note: there will be a different educators for Mondays and Wednesdays. \nMondays: 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 17 – December 17 (no class October 8)\nMembers: $295/Non-members $365
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-95/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180907T180128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T180852Z
UID:10001154-1538395200-1538404200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour Ambassador Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn to become a Living Building Tour Ambassador at the Hitchcock Center. This fee training will include learning theory\, understanding building systems\, and a discussion of Living Building Challenge. A light lunch will be provided. Participants who complete the training are encouraged to participate as volunteers in our building tour program. \nwith Sara Draper\, R.W. Kern Center Director of Educational Program and Outreach at Hampshire College;\nJessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator at Hitchcock Center;\nand Tim Zimmerman\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Education at Hampshire College\nMondays\, 12:30-2pm\, 
September 17\, 24\, October 1\, 15\nFree\, registration required
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-ambassador-training-series-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180816T193139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T193139Z
UID:10001143-1538312400-1538319600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play and Learning Places Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center is expanding its nature play area. Join this community effort and come help us dig\, weed\, plant\, mulch\, haul\, etc. Bring tools and gloves if you have them. \nSunday\, September 30\, 1-3pm \nSunday\, October 21\, 1-3pm \nRegistration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-and-learning-places-garden-work-day-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T140043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T140043Z
UID:10000999-1538139600-1538146800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: Mammal Friends
DESCRIPTION:with Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Afternoon session: 1:00-3:00pm\nSeptember 14\, 28 (no September 21) October 12\, 19\, 26 (no October 5) November 9\, 16\, 30 (no November 2\, 23) December 7\, 14\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $255 \nThrough live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and crafts\, Colleen will introduce the children to local mammals living right in our backyards. Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we’ll make during our ten weeks together. An adult is required to attend with each child. Limited to 12 families per session.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-mammal-friends-12/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T134915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T134915Z
UID:10000989-1538127000-1538134200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: Mammal Friends
DESCRIPTION:with Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30-11:30am\nSeptember 14\, 28 (no September 21) October 12\, 19\, 26 (no October 5) November 9\, 16\, 30 (no November 2\, 23) December 7\, 14\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $255 \nThrough live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and crafts\, Colleen will introduce the children to local mammals living right in our backyards. Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we’ll make during our ten weeks together. An adult is required to attend with each child. Limited to 12 families per session.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-mammal-friends-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T160645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T160645Z
UID:10001082-1538062200-1538069400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Now going into its fifth year\, 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 – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 13 – December 20 (no program Nov. 22)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $425
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-83/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180603T154503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T154503Z
UID:10001068-1537968600-1537983000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program 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 Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide 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. Please note: there will be a different educators for Mondays and Wednesdays.\n \nWednesdays: 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no class November 21)\nExtended days: Sept 26\, Oct 17\, Dec 12\nMembers: $380/Non-members: $475
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-108/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180816T184517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T184907Z
UID:10001138-1537902000-1537907400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Get the Buzz on Electric Vehicles
DESCRIPTION:Curious about electric vehicle (EVs)s? How they work\, how far they can go on a charge? An increasing number of electric vehicles on the market are competitively priced and can go over 100 miles on a charge. This workshop will start with a brief ride around the parking lot in a plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt. Participants will learn about EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs available\, their features and range\, big incentives that bring down their purchase price\, charging an EV and matching the right EV and charger with your driving habits and needs. You’ll also learn about pairing solar power for your home with the charging demands of your car\, and when to charge for the lowest carbon impact. \nwith Sally Pick\, SJP Environmental Consulting\nDonations and registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/get-the-buzz-on-electric-vehicles-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180828T161413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T135611Z
UID:10001151-1537876800-1537884000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Conversation on Environmental and Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop lunch for deeper discussion about environmental and climate justice with Jacqueline Patterson\, the Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program. Come learn how to have conversations across constituents about climate\, race and the environment. Light lunch provided. This program is available free of charge thanks to funding from the Roddenberry Foundation to Hampshire College. \nTuesday\, September 25\, 12pm – 2pm\nHitchcock Center for the Environment\nRegistration required\, space is limited
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/conversation-on-environmental-and-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180604T144239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T144239Z
UID:10001105-1537869600-1537884000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Citizen Science!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all future scientists! Citizen scientists are people — young or old — who help collect data for research projects. We will work with local researchers and on national science projects\, collecting data that matters! For this homeschool series we will be diving into different science projects and asking lots of questions\, such as: How healthy is our local population of salamanders? When do our monarch butterflies migrate? When do our leaves drop? 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. Limited to 12 participants \nwith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nSeptember 18\, 25\, October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 13\, 20\, 27\, December 4 (No class October 2 or November 6)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-citizen-science-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101038
CREATED:20180604T143252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T143252Z
UID:10001095-1537869600-1537884000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Incredible Insects (And Other Arthropods!)
DESCRIPTION:Honey\, we shrunk the homeschoolers! Get ready to become very tiny this fall as we get down on a bug’s level. At Homeschool I we’ll discover the insects and other arthropods\, such as spiders\, millipedes and crustaceans that share our home with us. From butterfly to bumblebee\, and cockroach to click beetle we’ll find out the characteristics that make these animals amazing survivors. We’ll learn about insect defense strategies\, communication\, and how many insects help humans in our everyday lives! Through collection and observation\, field trips and art projects\, we will study the insects and arthropods of our local habitats and beyond. By the end of our class\, you might just ask yourself\, where would the world “bee” without insects? Space is limited. Limited to 12 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nSeptember 18\, 25\, October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 13\, 20\, 27\, December 4 (No class October 2 or November 6)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $560
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-incredible-insects-and-other-arthropods-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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