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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171230T080000
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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-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171229T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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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-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171229
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20171121T191250Z
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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-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171228
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20171121T191202Z
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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-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171227
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171226
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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:20260407T134414
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170626T191122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171208T163425Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170627T183719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183719Z
UID:10000719-1512725400-1512732600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170626T182941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182941Z
UID:10000666-1512660600-1512667800@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-58/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170830T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T203747Z
UID:10000748-1512586800-1512592200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170626T193717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T193717Z
UID:10000699-1512468000-1512482400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I - Patterns in Nature
DESCRIPTION:From chipmunk stripes to ladybug spots\, spiral seashells to sunflowers\, patterns are everywhere you look in nature. In this homeschool class we will discover what makes a pattern and find out how these designs can help animals\, plants and people. We’ll explore animal patterns such as stripes\, spots\, camouflage and more subtle designs such as branching\, waves\, wrinkles and packing. Each day will include outdoor adventures\, writing in our journals\, and creating art projects\, with special guest visitors and field trips too. By the end of our ten weeks\, homeschoolers will become expert pattern pioneers and savvy design detectives. \nwith Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\nSeptember 12\, 19\, October 3\, 10\, 24\, 31\, November 7\, 14\, 21\, December 5\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $450\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-patterns-in-nature-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170830T201532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201532Z
UID:10000738-1512239400-1512246600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Viewing the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:with James Lowenthal\, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College and active in the International Dark-Sky Association\nFriday\, September 29\, 7:15pm\nSaturday\, October 21\, 7:00pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 6:30pm\nSaturday\, December 2\, 6:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJames will provide telescopes and help us view constellations\, planets\, galaxies and stars from our Hitchcock hilltop. We’ll discuss what we are viewing including science facts as well as legends from other cultures that teach deeper lessons about how we can connect with the sky. We\, of course\, cannot be sure of providing clear skies for viewing so\, no matter what the sky conditions\, we’ll have additional activities planned to teach you more about the sky. Dress for the weather and be prepared to expand your horizons!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/viewing-the-night-sky-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170718T154138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T154138Z
UID:10000723-1512144000-1512147600@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-17/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170627T183632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183632Z
UID:10000718-1512120600-1512127800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
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-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170626T182842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182842Z
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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-57/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170626T185747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T185747Z
UID:10000679-1511969400-1511976600@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-68/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170626T192045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T192045Z
UID:10000688-1511863200-1511877600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day - Clue's to Nature's Past
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
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-clues-to-natures-past/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170626T200955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T200955Z
UID:10000708-1511258400-1511272800@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-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170626T193627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T193627Z
UID:10000698-1511258400-1511272800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I - Patterns in Nature
DESCRIPTION:From chipmunk stripes to ladybug spots\, spiral seashells to sunflowers\, patterns are everywhere you look in nature. In this homeschool class we will discover what makes a pattern and find out how these designs can help animals\, plants and people. We’ll explore animal patterns such as stripes\, spots\, camouflage and more subtle designs such as branching\, waves\, wrinkles and packing. Each day will include outdoor adventures\, writing in our journals\, and creating art projects\, with special guest visitors and field trips too. By the end of our ten weeks\, homeschoolers will become expert pattern pioneers and savvy design detectives. \nwith Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\nSeptember 12\, 19\, October 3\, 10\, 24\, 31\, November 7\, 14\, 21\, December 5\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $450\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-patterns-in-nature-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T134414
CREATED:20170104T200022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T144441Z
UID:10000535-1511082000-1511092800@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-10/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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