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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T190000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T200459Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Toward Zero Waste for Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 19\, 6pm-9pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nWith the League of Women Voters of Amherst\, the Recycling and Refuse Management Committee of Amherst\, the Sustainability Department of Amherst and the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\nWith the League of Women Voters of Amherst\, the Recycling and Refuse Management Committee of Amherst\, the Sustainability Department of Amherst and the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\nJoin us to learn about this new initiative to raise awareness about zero waste and to educate the community about how to move toward this goal. This evening will be used to plan action steps to reduce waste on an individual and municipal level. There will an interesting audio-visual program\, large group interaction and smaller group work to develop individual and community strategies to adopt a plan to reduce waste.\n6pm-7pm: Refreshments and tour of Hitchcock Center\n7pm-9pm: Learn about what’s being planned and share your ideas for helping to reduce waste and promote recycling in Amherst
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/moving-toward-zero-waste-for-amherst/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T182427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182427Z
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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-52/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T185315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T185315Z
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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-63/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170830T202116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T202116Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Docent Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 1:30pm – 2:30pm\nRegistration required\nHampshire College and the Hitchcock Center are working together to train docents in the Living Building Challenge and to lead innovative building tours for the public and special groups at our two new LBC buildings. Each building is a valuable educational tool to teach about energy efficiency\, rainwater capture\, composting toilets\, non toxic building materials\, etc. We are looking for individuals passionate about green building and comfortable leading and talking to the public to train as Living Building Docents.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-docent-training-series-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170809T192720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T192720Z
UID:10000727-1508284800-1508331600@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-19/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T191937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T191937Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day - Fabulous Fungi
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-fabulous-fungi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T190843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T170550Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science - Slime Time
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: \nSeptember 9 – Living with Black Bears\nHave you ever seen a bear in your neighborhood? Massachusetts’ only native species of bear\, the black bear\, is an amazing and often misunderstood animal. Join us as we learn about how they live and how we can safely share their habitat with them. \nOctober 14 – Slime Time\nThe natural world is full of ooze\, goo and slime\, and it’s often more than meets the eye. In this program we’ll learn about how different animals and plants benefit from slime\, and we’ll make our own slime to play with\, including Ooblek and flubber. \nNovember 11 – Composting Critters\nNature has been composting\, or turning organic matter into soil through decomposition\, for much longer than we humans have been doing it. Come meet some of the creatures that are busy breaking down the dead stuff out in nature\, including earthworms\, pill bugs and beetles. We’ll learn all about the lives of these composting critters and how they can help us compost our own waste. \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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-science-slime-time/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170831T150332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T150332Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring for Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:with Dianna Smith\, Pioneer Valley Mycological Association\nSaturday\, October 14\, 9am – 12pm\, Mt Toby State Reservation\nMembers $20/Non-members $25\nSpace is limited. Register here.\nJoin Dianna for an in-depth exploration of our fungi. She can identify to species whatever we find and fill us in on each species’ unique adaptations\, identifying characters\, and ecology. You will leave her walks with a greatly increased knowledge base of our local mushrooms and motivation to keep learning on your own. Visit her web site for more information Dress for being outdoors. Directions to the meeting site will be provided prior to the program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/exploring-for-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171013T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171013T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170627T183311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183311Z
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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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T182321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182321Z
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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-51/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170830T203915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T203915Z
UID:10000749-1507798800-1507806000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Morning Nature Walks for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:with John Green\, naturalist\nThursday\, October 12\, 9am-11am – Hadley\nThursday\, November 9\, 9am-11am – Quabbin in New Salem\nFREE but space is limited and registration required.\nJoin John Green a life long naturalist as he ambles through a habitat looking and listening. Fall is a wonderful time to explore nature and get breaths of fresh crisp air.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/morning-nature-walks-for-seniors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T185147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T185147Z
UID:10000673-1507735800-1507743000@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-62/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170830T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T202013Z
UID:10000740-1507728600-1507732200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Docent Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 1:30pm – 2:30pm\nRegistration required\nHampshire College and the Hitchcock Center are working together to train docents in the Living Building Challenge and to lead innovative building tours for the public and special groups at our two new LBC buildings. Each building is a valuable educational tool to teach about energy efficiency\, rainwater capture\, composting toilets\, non toxic building materials\, etc. We are looking for individuals passionate about green building and comfortable leading and talking to the public to train as Living Building Docents.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-docent-training-series-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T195108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T195108Z
UID:10000703-1507629600-1507644000@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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T192957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T192957Z
UID:10000693-1507629600-1507644000@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-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170718T153954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T154325Z
UID:10000721-1507305600-1507309200@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-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170627T183211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183211Z
UID:10000713-1507282200-1507289400@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-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170830T202411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T202429Z
UID:10000743-1507230000-1507235400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge
DESCRIPTION:with Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Challenge Ambassador\nThursday\, October 5\, 7pm-8:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nThe Hitchcock Center took the Living Building Challenge in building its new building. The Challenge is an innovative philosophy that asks us\, “What does good look like?” What does it mean to build healthy homes and communities that are regenerative\, socially and environmentally just? Come learn about the Challenge and how it can be a framework for influencing decisions we make in our daily lives.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-living-future-institutes-living-building-challenge/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T182211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182211Z
UID:10000658-1507217400-1507224600@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-50/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T184917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T184917Z
UID:10000672-1507131000-1507138200@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-61/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170830T201914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201914Z
UID:10000739-1507123800-1507127400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Docent Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 1:30pm – 2:30pm\nRegistration required\nHampshire College and the Hitchcock Center are working together to train docents in the Living Building Challenge and to lead innovative building tours for the public and special groups at our two new LBC buildings. Each building is a valuable educational tool to teach about energy efficiency\, rainwater capture\, composting toilets\, non toxic building materials\, etc. We are looking for individuals passionate about green building and comfortable leading and talking to the public to train as Living Building Docents.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-docent-training-series/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T195013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T195013Z
UID:10000702-1507024800-1507039200@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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T192855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T192855Z
UID:10000692-1507024800-1507039200@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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170104T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T144511Z
UID:10000534-1506848400-1506859200@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-9/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170830T200600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T173711Z
UID:10000734-1506762000-1506780000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Oaks and Hickories
DESCRIPTION:with Ted Watt and Nancy Goodman\, naturalists\nSaturday\, Sept 30\, 9am-2pm*\nMembers $25/Non-members $35\nSpace is limited. Registration required. \nJoin Nancy and Ted for another look at our Massachusetts oaks and hickories species. We have gathered leaves\, twigs and nuts from the various species and will carefully review them with you. These species groups are extremely important to the diversity of our forests and provide tremendous mast for wildlife food as winter approaches. You will leave with a greater command of how to identify these challenging species! \n*Note: This program has been changed from it’s original schedule.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/oaks-and-hickories-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170830T201146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201146Z
UID:10000735-1506712500-1506717000@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/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170627T183105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183105Z
UID:10000712-1506677400-1506684600@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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170626T182050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182050Z
UID:10000657-1506612600-1506619800@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-49/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T234241
CREATED:20170922T153140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T153224Z
UID:10000762-1506538800-1506544200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:What is Carbon Pricing?
DESCRIPTION:Have you been wondering what Carbon Pricing is or what a Carbon Pollution Fee and Rebate would be? It is a broad\, market-based initiative that is critical to lowering carbon emissions.  Virtually all economist support this approach and it has been successfully implemented around the world Massachusetts currently has two bills in the State House (S1821 and H1726) that would put a fee on carbon pollution. MA legislation is particularly important because it can become a model for other states and our country. There is a coalition of groups working to pass these bills. This presentation will include ways that you can help pass this essential legislation. This program is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters. \n\nwith Mary Jo Maffei\, Chair of Carbon Pollution and Rebate Committee\, Climate Action Now\n\nWednesday\, September 27\, 7pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated \n\n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/what-is-carbon-pricing/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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