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SUMMARY:Nature Play After School
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-after-school-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T165902Z
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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-11/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171225T230116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T230145Z
UID:10000910-1515425400-1515436200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership: Harnessing the Unique Power of Teens to Advance Climate Legislation
DESCRIPTION:with Solomon Goldstein-Rose\, Adele Franks and Lilly Lombard\nMonday\, January 8\, 3:30-6:30pm\nFor teens\nRegister here\n \nTeens are uniquely positioned to lobby legislators on crucial climate legislation. When they face teens\, legislators realize they are facing the future! You will learn the basics of our Massachusetts legislature – state government 101\, the key political players\, current climate-related bills – practice the best communication strategies for influencing one’s elected officials\, and make a plan to lobby your representative. Be inspired by teen graduates of the training who have lobbied successfully and will assist you as peer mentors. Learn from Rep. Solomon Goldstein-Rose\, age 23\, the youngest representative in the MA State House\, who built his political campaign on the platform of transforming Massachusetts into a clean energy center for the world. We will serve a substantial\, healthy\, and delicious snack. Visit truthschool.org for information and to register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-sojourner-truth-school-for-social-change-leadership-harnessing-the-unique-power-of-teens-to-advance-climate-legislation/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171222T212624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T212624Z
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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-22/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180105T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171222T182253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T182253Z
UID:10000899-1515144600-1515151800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Preschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Jan. 5: Animals Getting Ready for Winter\nWhat do animals do to prepare for winter and how can we learn from them? Through song\, puppets\, stories and outside adventure we will learn how animals are adapted for the cold and some of their winter habits that help them stay warm. \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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T193832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T193832Z
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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-60/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180103T173000
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CREATED:20171121T192552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T192552Z
UID:10000814-1514993400-1515000600@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-71/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180103
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191433Z
UID:10000809-1514851200-1514937599@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180102
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191407Z
UID:10000808-1514764800-1514851199@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171231T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191641Z
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SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191616Z
UID:10000812-1514620800-1514653200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171229T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191325Z
UID:10000807-1514534400-1514566800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171229
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191250Z
UID:10000806-1514419200-1514505599@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171228
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191202Z
UID:10000805-1514332800-1514419199@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171227
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191124Z
UID:10000804-1514246400-1514332799@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171226
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191018Z
UID:10000803-1514160000-1514246399@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191540Z
UID:10000811-1514102400-1514134800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171121T191505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191505Z
UID:10000810-1514016000-1514048400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed from December 23 thru January 2. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170809T192936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T192936Z
UID:10000729-1513728000-1513774800@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. \nPublic Building Tours\nFirst Fridays at 4pm\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm\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. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-21/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20171211T163927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T163927Z
UID:10000898-1513677600-1513692000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day - We All Depend on Trees
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. \nwith Katie Koerten or Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-12\nMembers: $45 per program /Non-members: $50 per program\nTuesdays\, September 26\, October 17\, November 28\, December 12\nRegister here \nDiscovery Day Themes \nSeptember 26 – Nature Did It First: Biomimicry with Katie Koerten\nOctober 17 – Fabulous Fungi with Jeff Mazur\nNovember 28 – Clues to Nature’s Past with Jeff Mazur\nDecember 12: We All Depend on Trees with Katie Koerten – Rescheduled to December 19th
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-we-all-depend-on-trees-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170626T183044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T183044Z
UID:10000667-1513265400-1513272600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Now going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. 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\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-59/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170626T185919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T185919Z
UID:10000681-1513171800-1513186200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program for children ages 6–9 is all about getting kids outside to run\, jump\, climb\, splash\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kid. There are many positive impacts of nature play on children’s social\, emotional\, intellectual\, and physical well-being. It’s also an effective way to build a generation of committed environmental stewards. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20 (no class November 22)\nExtended days: Sept 20\, Oct 18\, Dec 13\nMembers: $380/Non-members: $410\nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-70/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170626T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T163746Z
UID:10000689-1513072800-1513087200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled - Homeschool Discovery Day - We All Depend on Trees
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. \nwith Katie Koerten or Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-12\nMembers: $45 per program /Non-members: $50 per program\nTuesdays\, September 26\, October 17\, November 28\, December 12\nRegister here \nDiscovery Day Themes \nSeptember 26 – Nature Did It First: Biomimicry with Katie Koerten\nOctober 17 – Fabulous Fungi with Jeff Mazur\nNovember 28 – Clues to Nature’s Past with Jeff Mazur\nDecember 12: We All Depend on Trees with Katie Koerten – Rescheduled to December 19th
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-we-all-depend-on-trees/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170104T200125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T144420Z
UID:10000536-1512896400-1512907200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year Study Club
DESCRIPTION:Sundays once per month\, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nMembers $275/Non-members $325 for the full course\nDrop-in cost is $27. For the Plum Island field trip\, the drop-in cost is $45.\nRegister here\nJoin us for our fourth 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. \nCourse dates and leaders are available here. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-study-club-11/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170626T191122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171208T163425Z
UID:10000685-1512813600-1512817200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science - Exploring Dinosaurs
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. No registration required. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nwith Patrick O’Roark\nSecond Saturdays\, September through December\nFree\n10am – 11am\nSaturdays\, September 9\, October 14\, November 11\, December 9 \nWhile the program is offered 10-11\, families are welcome to enjoy the Hitchcock Center from 9-1 each second Saturday. \nUpcoming Themes: \n  \nDecember 9 – Exploring Dinosaurs\nDinosaurs lived on our planet for over 165 million years – that’s more than 1\,000 times longer than modern humans have existed! In this program we’ll explore the different groups of dinosaurs and learn which dinosaurs lived right here in the Pioneer Valley. \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/second-saturday-science-exploring-dinosaurs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170627T183719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183719Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool - Our Rainbow World
DESCRIPTION:Welcome fall and all its colors at nature preschool at the Hitchcock Center with Colleen! Children will fill their art palettes with many colors and discover how colors affect animals\, plants and their own lives. Through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations\, children will investigate camouflage\, natural plant dyes\, plant patterns\, chlorophyll and much more. An adult is required to attend with each child. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nSeptember 15\, 22\, 29\, October 6\, 13\, 27\, November 3\, 17\, December 1\, 8\n(no class October 20\, November 10 or November 24)\nMembers: $205 / Non-members: $225\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-our-rainbow-world-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170626T182941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182941Z
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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 going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. 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\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-58/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170830T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T203747Z
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SUMMARY:Air Source Heat Pumps – The Latest in Efficient Heating & Cooling
DESCRIPTION:with Center for EcoTechnology\nWednesday\, December 6\, 7- 8:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\n \nAn air source heat pump is a system which transfers heat from outside to inside a building\, or vice versa. Air at any temperature above absolute zero contains some energy. An air-source heat pump transfers (‘pumps’) some of this energy as heat from one place to another\, for example between the outside and inside of a building. This can provide space heating or cooling. A single system can be designed to transfer heat in either direction\, to heat or cool the interior of the building in winter and summer respectively.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/air-source-heat-pumps-the-latest-in-efficient-heating-cooling/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170626T185828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T185828Z
UID:10000680-1512574200-1512581400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program for children ages 6–9 is all about getting kids outside to run\, jump\, climb\, splash\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kid. There are many positive impacts of nature play on children’s social\, emotional\, intellectual\, and physical well-being. It’s also an effective way to build a generation of committed environmental stewards. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20 (no class November 22)\nExtended days: Sept 20\, Oct 18\, Dec 13\nMembers: $380/Non-members: $410\nRegister here \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-69/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122105
CREATED:20170626T201054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T201054Z
UID:10000709-1512468000-1512482400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II - Connections: Where Does it Come From?
DESCRIPTION:Did you ever wonder how fiber becomes thread? Do you want to learn how to turn grass into ice cream? In such a product-oriented society\, it is easy to lose connection with how things are made and the origins of the things we use every day. By researching the path of how a product is made we are able to see firsthand the energy that goes into making each product. With games\, crafts\, special guests\, home projects and field trips we will develop an appreciation for the resources\, time and energy used to make products that we use daily.   \nwith Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\nSeptember 12\, 19\, October 3\, 10\, 24\, 31\, November 7\, 14\, 21\, December 4\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $450\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-connections-where-does-it-come-from-10/
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