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SUMMARY:Jacqueline Patterson: Environmental and Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:Jacqueline Patterson is the Director of the NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program. Environmental injustice\, including the proliferation of climate change\, has a disproportionate impact on communities of color and low-income communities in the United States and around the world. The NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program was created to support community leadership in addressing this human and civil rights issue. Since 2007 Patterson has served as coordinator & co-founder of Women of Color United. Jacqui Patterson has worked as a researcher\, program manager\, coordinator\, advocate and activist working on women’s rights\, violence against women\, HIV&AIDS\, racial justice\, economic justice\, and environmental and climate justice. This talk will set the tone for more workshops and talks in collaboration with Hampshire College around environmental and climate justice. This program is available free of charge thanks to funding from the Roddenberry Foundation to Hampshire College. \nMonday\, September 24\, 6pm\nFranklin Patterson Hall Main Lecture Hall at Hampshire College
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/jacqueline-patterson-environmental-and-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Hamshire College – Franklin Patterson Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
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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. \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-94/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180907T180010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T180940Z
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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\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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180817T161457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T161457Z
UID:10001145-1537707600-1537716600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fungi Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Dianna for an in-depth exploration of our fungi at Cadwell Forest in Pelham. She can identify to species whatever we find and fill us in on each species’ unique adaptations\, identifying characters\, and ecology. You will leave her walks with a greatly increased knowledge base of our local mushrooms and motivation to keep learning on your own. See her web site for more information. Dress for being outdoors. Directions to the meeting site will be provided prior to the program. \nwith Dianna Smith\, Pioneer Valley Mycological Association \nMembers $15/Non-members $20\, Space is limited.\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fungi-field-trip/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180817T164348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T140619Z
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SUMMARY:Pollination Celebration Day
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the pollinators in our world at Hitchcock’s first Pollination Celebration Day! We will have events and activities for the whole family\, including honey tasting\, a pollinator scavenger hunt\, and a monarch migration obstacle course. Make your own wings and march in our pollinator parade! See a demonstration of how to make your own waterproof beeswax container lids! Attend our workshop on how to make your garden more friendly to pollinators! And of course\, learn about magnificent monarch butterflies\, learn how to tag them\, keep track of them and contribute to science. Bring a picnic and stay for the whole thing! This event is rain or shine. Check out the schedule of events. \nMembers: $4 Children/$7 Adults\nNon-members: $5 Children/$8 Adults\nBuy tickets
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/pollination-celebration-day/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180202T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T150253Z
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SUMMARY:Family StoryWalk: Fairy Went A-Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun Saturday morning activity with your young children? We are excited to be offering a free StoryWalk with Dawn Ward! Designed for pre-readers and their families\, Dawn’s StoryWalks include an outdoor family walk and indoor natural history touch-table activities. Many thanks to the Amherst Cultural Council for generously funding this program. \nSaturday\, 10:30am-11:30am\nSeptember 22: A Fairy Went A-Marketing\n(Rain date September 23)\nFREE\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/family-storywalk-series-with-dawn-marvin-ward-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180817T163459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T163518Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:Help with this ongoing citizen science project and get up close and personal with Monarch butterflies. It’s a good year for Monarchs! Fun for all ages. \nJennifer Unkles\, Monarch tagger since 1997\nThursday\, September 20\, 4-6pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T160551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T160551Z
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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-82/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T154410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T154410Z
UID:10001067-1537371000-1537378200@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-107/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180815T151639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T151639Z
UID:10001135-1537358400-1537362000@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-37/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180604T144151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T144151Z
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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/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180604T143139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T143139Z
UID:10001094-1537264800-1537279200@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/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T152940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T152940Z
UID:10001053-1537198200-1537205400@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-93/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180907T175909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T181036Z
UID:10001152-1537187400-1537192800@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T135952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T135952Z
UID:10000998-1536930000-1536937200@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-11/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T134812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T134812Z
UID:10000988-1536917400-1536924600@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/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T160445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T160445Z
UID:10001080-1536852600-1536859800@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-81/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T154247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T154247Z
UID:10001066-1536766200-1536773400@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. \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-106/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180604T145328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T145328Z
UID:10001114-1536660000-1536674400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day: Quabbin Reservoir Discovery
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-quabbin-reservoir-discovery/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180810T134135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T140203Z
UID:10001121-1536487200-1536494400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Lake Warner
DESCRIPTION:Kingfishers\, painted turtles\, great blue herons\, bullfrogs\, water snakes… we’ll be searching for them! We’ll paddle slowly around the lake\, looking for birds and plants and any other nature we can find. Bring binoculars\, snacks and water\, sun and bug protection. We will provide canoes\, paddles\, life jackets\, and canoe instruction. Not recommended for paddlers younger than grade 4. Canoes and instruction will be supplied by Morse Hill\, certified canoe instructors. \nwith Ted Watt\, Hitchcock Center Naturalist together with Morse Hill Canoe GuidesSunday\, September 9\, 10am-12pm$10 Members/$15 Non-membersRegistration required. Space is limited.Sponsored by Friends of Lake Warner. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/exploring-lake-warner-2/
LOCATION:Directions upon registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180815T145629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T145703Z
UID:10001127-1536400800-1536404400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science: What Do Snakes Do?
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/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180815T151206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T151206Z
UID:10001131-1536336000-1536339600@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-33/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180825
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180810T134922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T134922Z
UID:10001126-1535068800-1535155199@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed for seasonal maintenance activities the week of August 20th. We will reopen on August 28th.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/center-closed-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180824
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180810T134858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T134858Z
UID:10001125-1534982400-1535068799@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed for seasonal maintenance activities the week of August 20th. We will reopen on August 28th.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/center-closed-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180823
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180810T134834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T134834Z
UID:10001124-1534896000-1534982399@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed for seasonal maintenance activities the week of August 20th. We will reopen on August 28th.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/center-closed-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180822
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180810T134812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T134812Z
UID:10001123-1534809600-1534895999@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed for seasonal maintenance activities the week of August 20th. We will reopen on August 28th.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/center-closed-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180821
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180810T134742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T134742Z
UID:10001122-1534723200-1534809599@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed for seasonal maintenance activities the week of August 20th. We will reopen on August 28th.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/center-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T150536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T150536Z
UID:10001052-1534494600-1534518000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Mountains & Valleys
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories in the stones around us!  We live in a geologically unique area\, and the landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. We will find evidence of shifting plate tectonics\, earthquakes\, volcanoes\, glaciers\, and the power of water. We will hike up mountains\, collect rocks\, and explore the rivers that have cut through the land all in the midst of stories\, songs\, art and outdoor play.  Join us for this fun filled educational week. \n \nAugust 13-17 (one week)\nMembers $295/Non-members $330
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-mountains-valleys-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T150417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T150445Z
UID:10001051-1534408200-1534431600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Mountains & Valleys
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories in the stones around us! We live in a geologically unique area\, and the landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. We will find evidence of shifting plate tectonics\, earthquakes\, volcanoes\, glaciers\, and the power of water. We will hike up mountains\, collect rocks\, and explore the rivers that have cut through the land all in the midst of stories\, songs\, art and outdoor play.  Join us for this fun filled educational week. \n \nAugust 13-17 (one week)\nMembers $295/Non-members $330
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-mountains-valleys-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T144440
CREATED:20180603T150327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180603T150327Z
UID:10001050-1534321800-1534345200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Mountains & Valleys
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories in the stones around us!  We live in a geologically unique area\, and the landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. We will find evidence of shifting plate tectonics\, earthquakes\, volcanoes\, glaciers\, and the power of water. We will hike up mountains\, collect rocks\, and explore the rivers that have cut through the land all in the midst of stories\, songs\, art and outdoor play.  Join us for this fun filled educational week. \n \nAugust 13-17 (one week)\nMembers $295/Non-members $330
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-mountains-valleys-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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