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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. Now in its fourth 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\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, March 29 – June 14\, 2018 (No program 4/19)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\n$270 members/$354 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-71/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
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SUMMARY:Forests and Climate Change Series: The Untold Story of Carbon Storage Measurement in Trees and Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center and the Massachusetts Forest Rescue Campaign in this Forests and Climate Change Series. \nSpecializing in cataloging “Old Growth” trees and forests\, in this talk\, commemorating the UN Day of Forest\,s (March 21) Bob Leverett\, will share his new methodology and research used to measure the amount of CO2 stored in each tree. Founder of the Native Tree Society and President of Friends of Mohawk Trail State Forests\, among other honorable affiliations\, Bob speaks with great appreciation and understanding of the enormity of the task before us to save forests and protect forest communities from commercial exploitation. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and informative talk. \nwith Bob Leverett\nWednesday\, March 28\, 7-8:30pm\nDonations and registration appreciated \nBob Leverett is the co-founder of the Native Tree Society\, co-founder and President of Friends of Mohawk Trail State Forest\, chairperson for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Forest Reserves Scientific Advisory Committee\, the co-author of the American Forests Champion Tree-Measuring Guidelines handbook. He is also co-author of several books including the Sierra Club Guide to Ancient Forests of the Northeast. Educated as an engineer\, Bob is a recognized expert in the science of measuring trees for both science and sport. His association with old-growth forest discoveries and confirmations dates to the middle 1980s. This compelling interest placed him in the center of the early old growth preservation movements\, which continue to this day.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forests-and-climate-change-series-the-untold-story-of-carbon-storage-measurement-in-trees-and-forest/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T203014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T203014Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Spring fever is in the air\, and it is time to get the kids outside to let out some of their energy! 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 Spring Nature Play\, we explore vernal pools\, notice the first signs of spring\, build forts\, make up games and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Jeff Mazur 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 Jeff Mazur\nAges 6-9\, Graces 1-3\nWednesdays\, March 28 – June 13 (No program 4/18)\n3:30-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30-5:30pm (4/4 and 5/9)\n$275 members/$300 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-82/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T193549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T193549Z
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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 manhunt in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Jeff Mazur 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 Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, January 3 – March 21\, 2018 (No program on February 21st)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nExtended Days: 2/7 and 3/14 1:30pm-5:30pm\n$275 members/$300 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-81/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T214758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T214758Z
UID:10000877-1522144800-1522159200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II
DESCRIPTION:Rocks and Water: The Shaping of Our Valley\nDiscover the stories in the stones around us!  We live in a geologically unique area\, and the landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. At Homeschool II 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. Join the fun as we conduct experiments\, create crafts\, explore home projects\, and play outside. \nwith Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, March 13\, 20\, 27\, April 10\, 24\, May 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, June 5\n(no program 4/3\, 4/17\, or 5/1)\n10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 9-12\n$420 members/$450 nonmembers – financial aid available
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-21/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T214019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T214019Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool I
DESCRIPTION:Feathers to Flight\nIt’s spring! What better time of year is there to discover the birds all around us? At Homeschool I we will explore the wonderful adaptations that makes a bird a bird\, and how specialized beaks\, feet and feathers make them suited for their habitats. We’ll learn tools for identifying a bird by examining field markings\, size\, and flight patterns. We will observe birds at our feeders and in different habitats on field trips. We’ll also meet live birds of prey with special visitor Tom Ricardi! Get ready for an amazing birding adventure with spring homeschool! Bring binoculars if you have them. Limited to 12 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, March 13\, 20\, 27\, April 10\, 24\, May 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, June 5\n(no program 4/3\, 4/17\, or 5/1)\n10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-8\n$420 members/$450 nonmembers – financial aid available
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-22/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20180309T191952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T181547Z
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SUMMARY:Forests and Climate Change Series: Film Screening\, The Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center and the Massachusetts Forest Rescue Campaign in this Forests and Climate Change Series film screening: The Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees \nTake a walk in the woods with acclaimed Irish-Canadian scientist and author\, Diana Beresford-Kroeger\, as she reveals our profound human connection to the ancient & sacred northern forests and the essential role that they play in sustaining the health of our planet. Learn more about this film. \n“It will start with a shovel and an acorn\, but we might just change the world.” \n Sunday\, March 25\, 2-4pm\nDonations and registration appreciated \nVisionary scientist and acclaimed author\, Diana Beresford-Kroeger\, opens our eyes to what is for many of us\, the unfamiliar world of the forest. Trees are one of this planet’s most significant creators of food\, new medicines\, and oxygen. Forests\, with their ability to capture carbon dioxide\, fostered the evolution of life on Earth and have sustained our living\, breathable atmosphere for millions of years. Yet we intentionally cut down billions of trees every year; leaving only five percent of the world’s old growth forests intact.  \nIn ‘Call Of the Forest – The Forgotten Wisdom Of Trees’\, Beresford-Kroeger’s journey explores our profound biological and spiritual connection to trees. From Japan to California and Ireland to Germany\, to Vancouver Island and across to the great Boreal Forest\, Diana meets people who are taking the lead to replant\, restore and protect the!last of these great ancient species forests. As the journey progresses the film explores the science\, folklore\, and history of this essential\,and often overlooked\, eco-system. \nThis compelling story sounds the alarm by calling for immediate action on a global scale\, but at it its heart it is a story of triumph\, offering a simple\, achievable strategy for each of us to combat climate change by replanting forests in our own neighborhoods\, yards and parks. \nLearn more about this film: http://calloftheforest.ca/
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forests-and-climate-change-series-film-screening-the-call-of-the-forest-the-forgotten-wisdom-of-trees/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T180235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T180235Z
UID:10000793-1521810000-1521817200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Spineless Wonders – Animals without Backbones\nPretend to shrink down real small to explore the spineless wonders of our natural world! This Spring\, Colleen will introduce children to the crawling\, sliding\, hopping\, flying world of worms\, spiders\, snails\, pill bugs and insects. All those spineless wonders are animals without backbones. Through live observations\, puppets\, stories\, model making\, songs and snacks\, children will become more familiar with these creatures. An adult is required to attend with each child. Space is limited. For children ages 3-5 years. \nwith Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 3-5 (Caregiver required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 23 – June 8 (no program 4/20 or 5/4)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30pm\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-85/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T175253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T175253Z
UID:10000783-1521797400-1521804600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Spineless Wonders- Animals without Backbones\nPretend to shrink down real small to explore the spineless wonders of our natural world! This Spring\, Colleen will introduce children to the crawling\, sliding\, hopping\, flying world of worms\, spiders\, snails\, pill bugs and insects. All those spineless wonders are animals without backbones. Through live observations\, puppets\, stories\, model making\, songs and snacks\, children will become more familiar with these creatures. An adult is required to attend with each child. Space is limited. For children ages 3-5 years. \nwith Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 3-5 (Caregiver required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 23 – June 8 (no program 4/20 or 5/4)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30pm\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-75/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171226T220132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T185656Z
UID:10000929-1521745200-1521748800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this late winter power point presentation featuring the variety of trees\, shrubs\, vines\, canes\, and herbaceous perennials that can be grown in New England for bountiful harvest of fruits\, nuts\, and vegetables. Participants learn how to establish and care for these plants using organicn methods of cultivation. Nutritional and medicinal benefits of the plants are discussed as well. Q&A\, handouts with a list of edible perennial plant species\, resources for further study and recommended plant nurseries included. \nwith John Root\, naturalist and educator\nThursday\, March 22\, 7-8pm\nMembers $8/Non-members $10\nRegistration link available soon
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/edible-perennial-gardening-and-landscaping/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T194632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T194632Z
UID:10000836-1521732600-1521739800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play – especially in the winter! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Now in its fourth 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. \nKatie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, January 4 – March 22\, 2018 (No program 2/22)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\n$297 members/$352 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-70/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T193500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T193500Z
UID:10000824-1521646200-1521653400@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 manhunt in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Jeff Mazur 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 Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, January 3 – March 21\, 2018 (No program on February 21st)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nExtended Days: 2/7 and 3/14 1:30pm-5:30pm\n$275 members/$300 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-80/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171222T213222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T213222Z
UID:10000907-1521633600-1521637200@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: January 5\, February 2\, March 2\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: January 17\, February 21\, March 21\nFREE but please register online
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-27/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T214708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T214708Z
UID:10000876-1521540000-1521554400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II
DESCRIPTION:Rocks and Water: The Shaping of Our Valley\nDiscover the stories in the stones around us!  We live in a geologically unique area\, and the landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. At Homeschool II 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. Join the fun as we conduct experiments\, create crafts\, explore home projects\, and play outside. \nwith Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, March 13\, 20\, 27\, April 10\, 24\, May 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, June 5\n(no program 4/3\, 4/17\, or 5/1)\n10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 9-12\n$420 members/$450 nonmembers – financial aid available
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-20/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T213927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T213927Z
UID:10000867-1521540000-1521554400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I
DESCRIPTION:Feathers to Flight\nIt’s spring! What better time of year is there to discover the birds all around us? At Homeschool I we will explore the wonderful adaptations that makes a bird a bird\, and how specialized beaks\, feet and feathers make them suited for their habitats. We’ll learn tools for identifying a bird by examining field markings\, size\, and flight patterns. We will observe birds at our feeders and in different habitats on field trips. We’ll also meet live birds of prey with special visitor Tom Ricardi! Get ready for an amazing birding adventure with spring homeschool! Bring binoculars if you have them. Limited to 12 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, March 13\, 20\, 27\, April 10\, 24\, May 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, June 5\n(no program 4/3\, 4/17\, or 5/1)\n10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-8\n$420 members/$450 nonmembers – financial aid available
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-21/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T194548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T194548Z
UID:10000835-1521127800-1521135000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play – especially in the winter! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Now in its fourth 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. \nKatie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, January 4 – March 22\, 2018 (No program 2/22)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\n$297 members/$352 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-69/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171226T220004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T220004Z
UID:10000928-1521104400-1521111600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Morning Nature Walk for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Join John Green a lifelong naturalist as he ambles through a habitat looking and listening. Come see what’s waking up with the March thaw. It’s a wonderful time to explore nature and get breaths of fresh crisp air. \nwith John Green\, naturalist\nThursday\, March 15\, 9am-11am\nMembers $10/Non-members $12\nRegistration link available soon
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/morning-nature-walk-for-seniors-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171225T231618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T163952Z
UID:10000912-1521054000-1521059400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Buds\, Leaves and Global Warming: What 8 years of data collection tells us about phenology trends at Belchertown High School
DESCRIPTION:Come join Louise and her students as they share their findings from tracking and recording data on trees on the BHS campus for the last 8 growing seasons. We ask our trees the big questions – Is the length of the growing season changing with the changing climate? How can we understand what affects the timing of buds opening in Spring and leaves dropping in Fall\, for each tree\, during each year?  What other weather or biological phenomena track common patterns with our trees? How do our trees compare to others of the same species in other parts of New England?  How do we make use of this information to inform decisions for the future? \nwith Louise Levy\, BHS Science Teacher\, MA Conservation Teacher of the Year Thursday \nJanuary 11\, 7-8:30pm\nFree\, registration link available soon
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/buds-leaves-and-global-warming-what-8-years-of-data-collection-tells-us-about-phenology-trends-at-belchertown-high-school/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T193325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T193325Z
UID:10000823-1521034200-1521048600@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 manhunt in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Jeff Mazur 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 Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, January 3 – March 21\, 2018 (No program on February 21st)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nExtended Days: 2/7 and 3/14 1:30pm-5:30pm\n$275 members/$300 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-79/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T214619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T214619Z
UID:10000875-1520935200-1520949600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II
DESCRIPTION:Rocks and Water: The Shaping of Our Valley\nDiscover the stories in the stones around us!  We live in a geologically unique area\, and the landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. At Homeschool II 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. Join the fun as we conduct experiments\, create crafts\, explore home projects\, and play outside. \nwith Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, March 13\, 20\, 27\, April 10\, 24\, May 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, June 5\n(no program 4/3\, 4/17\, or 5/1)\n10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 9-12\n$420 members/$450 nonmembers – financial aid available
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-19/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T213833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T213833Z
UID:10000866-1520935200-1520949600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I
DESCRIPTION:Feathers to Flight\nIt’s spring! What better time of year is there to discover the birds all around us? At Homeschool I we will explore the wonderful adaptations that makes a bird a bird\, and how specialized beaks\, feet and feathers make them suited for their habitats. We’ll learn tools for identifying a bird by examining field markings\, size\, and flight patterns. We will observe birds at our feeders and in different habitats on field trips. We’ll also meet live birds of prey with special visitor Tom Ricardi! Get ready for an amazing birding adventure with spring homeschool! Bring binoculars if you have them. Limited to 12 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, March 13\, 20\, 27\, April 10\, 24\, May 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, June 5\n(no program 4/3\, 4/17\, or 5/1)\n10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-8\n$420 members/$450 nonmembers – financial aid available
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-20/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171226T000153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T000153Z
UID:10000922-1520758800-1520769600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year Study Club: Tree Identification
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fifth year of offering an in-depth natural history course for naturalists and citizen scientists. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, from broad habitat perspectives to close details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills and be prepared to spend time outdoors. Dress for the weather as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like. Carpooling to more distant locations will be encouraged. \nSundays once per month\, 9am-12pm (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nMembers: $300/Non-members: $350 for the full course\nDrop-in cost is $30. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-study-club-tree-identification/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171226T215609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T215609Z
UID:10000926-1520679600-1520683200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Rich Earth Institute: Urine Nutrient Reclamation Project
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2012\, the Rich Earth Institute established the nation’s first community scale urine recycling program\, the Urine Nutrient Reclamation Project. As leaders in this emerging field\, we have become a hub for researchers\, industry professionals\, and practitioners exploring the intersection of agriculture and sanitation. Rich Earth holds the country’s first permit from the VT Department of Environmental Conservation to produce legally-approved urine derived fertilizer. Funded by the EPA\, USDA\, Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF)\, National Science Foundation (NSF)\, and private donations\, Rich Earth collects\, transports\, treats and land applies human urine; turning it into an effective agricultural fertilizer at our two participating local farms in Brattleboro. In our presentation we will share the rationale for source separated urine diversion and nutrient recovery\, and research results from the past 5 years. \nSaturday\, March 10\, 11am-12pm\nFREE registration link available soon
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/rich-earth-institute-urine-nutrient-reclamation-project/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171122T145553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T193033Z
UID:10000887-1520676000-1520679600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science Series: Vernal Pools
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays: January 13\, February 10\, March 10\, April 14\, May 12\, June 9 \nThe Hitchcock Center is open to families and the community second Saturdays of the month\, December thru June from 9am-1pm. Stop by to explore our building\, talk with an educator\, read a book with your kids or grandkids in our visitor center\, and join us for one of our family science programs. \n9am-1pm \nSaturday Family Science Series \nJoin 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. \n10am-11am\nFree\, registration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nThemes:\nJanuary 13: Coping with Cold\nFebruary 10: Crystals and Snowflakes\nMarch 10: Vernal Pools\nApril 14: Water Cycle\nMay 12: Metamorphosis\nJune 9: Pollinators \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-series-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171122T150233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T150233Z
UID:10000893-1520672400-1520686800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturdays at Hitchcock
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays: December 9\, January 13\, February 10\, March 10\, April 14\, May 12\, June 9 \nThe Hitchcock Center is open to families and the community second Saturdays of the month\, December thru June from 9am-1pm. Stop by to explore our building\, talk with an educator\, read a book with your kids or grandkids in our visitor center\, and join us for one of our family science programs. \n9am-1pm \nSaturday Family Science Series \nJoin 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. \n10am-11am\nFree\, registration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturdays-at-hitchcock-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T162909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T162909Z
UID:10000771-1520584200-1520607600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:March Curriculum Day
DESCRIPTION:(No school for Amherst schools)\nFriday\, March 9\n8:30am-3:00pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\n$60 members/$70 nonmembers\nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/march-curriculum-day/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T194458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T194458Z
UID:10000834-1520523000-1520530200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play – especially in the winter! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Now in its fourth 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. \nKatie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, January 4 – March 22\, 2018 (No program 2/22)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\n$297 members/$352 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-68/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180307T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180307T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T193234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T193234Z
UID:10000822-1520436600-1520443800@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 manhunt in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Jeff Mazur 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 Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, January 3 – March 21\, 2018 (No program on February 21st)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nExtended Days: 2/7 and 3/14 1:30pm-5:30pm\n$275 members/$300 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-78/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20171121T200615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T165950Z
UID:10000840-1520330400-1520344800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day
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\, although the occasional parents and younger siblings stay as long as disruptions are kept to a minimum. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nwith Katie Koerten or Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-12\nMembers: $42 per program/Non-members: $46 per program\nTuesdays\, January 9\, January 23\, February 27\, March 6\, April 3\, May 1\, June 12 \n\nJanuary 9 Animals in Winter with Jeff Mazur \nJanuary 23 How Does Water Get To Our Faucet? Field Trip with Jeff Mazur \nFebruary 27 How Sweet It Is: Making Maple Syrup with Jeff Mazur \nMarch 6 Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands with Katie Koerten \nApril 3 Poisonous or Venomous? An Exploration of Natural Defenses with Jeff Mazur \nMay 1 Making and Tinkering Workshop with Katie Koerten \nJune 12 The River in Our Backyard: Field Trip to Groff Park with Katie Koerten
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-days/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161753
CREATED:20180130T163353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T163353Z
UID:10000936-1520107200-1520114400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Prowling for Owls
DESCRIPTION:Dress INCREDIBLY warm because we’ll be standing around in the dark a lot. Bring your sharp ears\, a flashlight\, and a thermos of something hot to drink. We’ll meet at the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Dan Ziomek\, local birder and naturalist\nFriday\, January 26\, 8-10pm – wait list only!\nSaturday\, February 10\, 8-10pm – wait list only!\nSaturday\, February 17\, 8-10pm – wait list only!\nSaturday\, March 3\, 8-10pm\n Members $12/Non-members $16 per night\, youth 8 and older welcome with an adult.\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/prowling-for-owls-10/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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