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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: 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-25/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T083000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T173402Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in winter ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Online registration opens December 10. Space is limited to 15 participants per age group. \nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMonday through Friday\, February 19-23\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-13/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T083000
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SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in winter ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Online registration opens December 10. Space is limited to 15 participants per age group. \nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMonday through Friday\, February 19-23\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-12/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180219T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T173206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T173206Z
UID:10000773-1519029000-1519052400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Spend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! We’ll explore topics in winter ecology while playing games\, making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Online registration opens December 10. Space is limited to 15 participants per age group. \nAges 6-10\, Grades K-5\nMonday through Friday\, February 19-23\nMembers: $60 per day/Non-members: $70 per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-11/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171225T232623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T232623Z
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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\, 8pm-10pm\nSaturday\, February 17\, 8pm -10pm\nMembers $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-8/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171222T182715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T182715Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Preschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Feb. 16: All About Ice and Snow!\nHow are those beautiful crystals formed outside and how can snow help us stay warm? Come explore and learn the language of snow. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult must attend with child)\nSelected Fridays\, 9:30am-11:30am\nMembers: $20.50 per program/Non-members: $24 per program
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-preschool-day-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T194308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T194308Z
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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-66/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T193055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T193055Z
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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-76/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171226T000037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T000037Z
UID:10000921-1518339600-1518350400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year Study Club: Insects in Winter
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-insects-in-winter/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20180130T163301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180130T163301Z
UID:10000935-1518292800-1518300000@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-9/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171122T145501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T193235Z
UID:10000886-1518256800-1518260400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science Series: Crystals and Snowflakes
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-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171122T150115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T150115Z
UID:10000892-1518253200-1518267600@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-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171225T235337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T235337Z
UID:10000918-1518199200-1518206400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Viewing the Night Sky and Stories by the Fire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fireside stories and viewing the night sky. It’s a delight to be out at night in the winter with firelight\, stars and community. \nFriday\, February 9\, 6-8pm\nFREE Registration link available soon
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/viewing-the-night-sky-and-stories-by-the-fire/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171225T234510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T201845Z
UID:10000917-1518114600-1518120000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Lessening Our Carbon Footprint by Feasting on the Local Winter Harvest - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture and local food tasting\, gourmet organic chef/teacher and cookbook author Leslie Cerier\, presents the bounty of our winter harvest: Come learn how to mix and match organic seasonal veggies\, pickles\, sauerkrauts\, ghee\, cheeses\, honey\, maple syrup\, and even local grains and beans to make amazing meals all winter long while lessening our carbon footprint. Tasty samples and lots of cooking tips offered. \nwith Leslie Cerier\, The Organic Gourmet\nThursday\, February 8\, 6:30-8pm\n$20 Ingredient Fee\, registration link available soon
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/lessening-our-carbon-footprint-by-feasting-on-the-local-winter-harvest/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T194225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T194225Z
UID:10000831-1518103800-1518111000@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-65/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T193008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T193008Z
UID:10000819-1518010200-1518024600@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-75/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171222T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T212859Z
UID:10000904-1517587200-1517590800@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-24/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171225T234328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T234328Z
UID:10000916-1517511600-1517515200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Butterflies of the World
DESCRIPTION:Come dream about butterflies in February\, Butterflies of the World is a powerpoint presentation featuring images of butterflies from every major continent throughout their life cycles. Participants learn fascinating facts about these enchanting insects\, including myths and legends about butterflies\, distinguishing characteristics of the five butterfly families\, wing coloration\, feeding behavior\, and instruction in establishing butterfly gardens. \nwith John Root\, naturalist and educator\nThursday\, February 1\, 7-8pm (snowdate-Feb. 15)\nMembers $8/Non-Members $10\nRegistration link available soon
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/butterflies-of-the-world/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T194142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T194142Z
UID:10000830-1517499000-1517506200@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-64/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171225T233453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T233453Z
UID:10000915-1517425200-1517430600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Zero Energy Design & Performance: Practical Approaches
DESCRIPTION:Architect Ellen Watts\, president and co-founder of Architerra in Boston\, will discuss her firm’s experience with zero energy and energy positive buildings\, sharing design strategies and performance data.  Remarks will focus on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Field Headquarters in Westborough\, MA (2014)\, and the Clark University Alumni & Student Engagement Center in Worcester\, MA (2016). Watts chaired the Massachusetts Governor’s Zero Net Energy Buildings Task Force in 2008-2009\, and is a passionate advocate for practical high performance buildings and resilient planning. She holds degrees from Smith\, Harvard and MIT. Sponsored by Zero Energy Municipal Buildings Committee of Mothers Out Front\, Climate Action Now and Sustainable Amherst. \nwith Ellen Watts\, Architerra\nWednesday\, January 31\, 7-8:30pm\nFREE registration link available soon
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/zero-energy-design-performance-practical-approaches/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20180102T172031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T172031Z
UID:10000931-1517423400-1517428800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Class with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join this Hitchcock tradition\, Scott has been leading since 1979. Space is limited and in high demand. Class and fieldtrip schedule. \nClasses: 4 Wednesdays\, January 31 – May 9\, 6:30pm-8pm\nWeekend Field Trips: February 10-June 10 see online for all dates\nRegister here. Online registration opens on January 9 at 9am.\nMembers $295/Non-members $325
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-class-with-scott-surner/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T192919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T192919Z
UID:10000818-1517412600-1517419800@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-74/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171225T232522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T232522Z
UID:10000913-1516996800-1517004000@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\, 8pm-10pm\nSaturday\, February 17\, 8pm -10pm\nMembers $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-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T194050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T194050Z
UID:10000829-1516894200-1516901400@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-63/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T192836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T192836Z
UID:10000817-1516807800-1516815000@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-73/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T200425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T165929Z
UID:10000838-1516701600-1516716000@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-day-12/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171121T162342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T162342Z
UID:10000770-1516609800-1516633200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:January Curriculum Day
DESCRIPTION:(No school for Amherst schools)\nMonday\, January 22\n8:30am-3:00pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\n$60 members/$70 nonmembers\nRegister here.\nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/january-curriculum-day/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20170831T155445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T192208Z
UID:10000760-1516543200-1516548600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The “Environmental Canon” Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold\nwith Rae Griffiths – Teaching Creatures and Casey Beebe – Hitchcock Center\nFirst half of book: Sunday\, November 5\, 2pm-3:30pm OR Thursday\, November 16\, 6pm-7:30pm\nSecond half of book: Wednesday\, January 10\, 6pm-7:30pm OR Sunday\, January 21\, 2pm-3:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJoin us to read through some of the most classic and beloved books in environmental and nature writing. They stand the test of time and illuminate new things in the current era. Have you read this beautiful classic A Sand County Almanac. We hope you will join us in reading your favorites again or reading them for the first time.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-environmental-canon-book-club-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171225T230743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T230743Z
UID:10000911-1516536000-1516550400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Repair Public: An Experiment in Community Fixery
DESCRIPTION:Repair Public is an exercise in community resourcefulness. \nThe basic idea is to encourage people to learn how and/or where to fix broken items instead of tossing them into a landfill and buying replacements. The participants and facilitators are local community members just like you. You bring a broken item that you want help repairing as well as a willingness to try to fix it. There will be repair facilitators on-hand to help you figure out how to fix your treasure\, each with one or more areas of specialty. We’ll have various tools available for use\, as well as some basic supplies like screws\, tape\, glue\, wire nuts\, needles\, threads\, and probably appliance cord with some plug-ends. With all these ingredients\, we intend to repair whatever you decide to bring in – To learn more visit: https://repairpublic.org/. \nSunday\, January 21\, 12pm- 4pm\nFREE registration appreciated. \nDO bring: \n\nSmall appliances\nSmall furniture or woodworking (chairs or smaller)\nClothing / Textiles\nToys\nGarden tools\nLamps\nElectronic items*\n…anything else you want to fix that isn’t on the “DON’T” list.\nBicycles and bicycle-related things**\nTents\, canvas things\, larger furniture items\, patio stuff.\n\nGenerally speaking\, DON’T bring: \n\nComputers\nThings under warranty\nThings that need welding (we don’t have a space to do that publicly yet)\nAnything living\nBig or heavy things.***
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/repair-public-an-experiment-in-community-fixery-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T055722
CREATED:20171225T235901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T235901Z
UID:10000920-1516525200-1516536000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year Study Club: Tracking
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-tracking/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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