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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-61/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201914Z
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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/
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:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T195013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T195013Z
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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:20260408T022721
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:20260408T022721
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:20260408T022721
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:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170830T201146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201146Z
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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/
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:20260408T022721
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:20260408T022721
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:20260408T022721
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T184801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T184801Z
UID:10000671-1506526200-1506533400@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-60/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T191823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T191836Z
UID:10000686-1506420000-1506434400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day - Nature Did it First: Biomimicry
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-nature-did-it-first-biomimicry/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170104T195824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T144532Z
UID:10000533-1506243600-1506254400@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-8/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170922T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170627T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183009Z
UID:10000711-1506072600-1506079800@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-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T182004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182004Z
UID:10000656-1506007800-1506015000@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-48/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T184658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T184658Z
UID:10000670-1505914200-1505928600@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-59/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170809T192600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T192600Z
UID:10000726-1505865600-1505912400@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-18/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T194858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T194858Z
UID:10000701-1505815200-1505829600@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-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T192756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T192756Z
UID:10000691-1505815200-1505829600@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-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170829T150825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T154107Z
UID:10000731-1505656800-1505664000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:with Jennifer Unkles\, Monarch tagger since 1997\nThursday\, September 14\, 4pm- 6pm \nSunday\, September 17\, 2pm- 4pm – program date filled\nFREE\, Registration appreciated \nHelp with this ongoing citizen science project and get up close and personal with Monarch butterflies. It’s a good year for Monarchs! Fun for all ages.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170830T145529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T145529Z
UID:10000733-1505566800-1505574000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 16\, 1-3pm\nRegistration appreciated  \nCome help with all our new native gardens and kids nature play areas. Bring tools and help us spruce up the place for autumn.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/garden-work-day/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170627T182854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T182854Z
UID:10000710-1505467800-1505475000@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170829T150731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T193248Z
UID:10000730-1505404800-1505412000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:with Jennifer Unkles\, Monarch tagger since 1997\nThursday\, September 14\, 4pm- 6pm \nSunday\, September 17\, 2pm- 4pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated \nHelp with this ongoing citizen science project and get up close and personal with Monarch butterflies. It’s a good year for Monarchs! Fun for all ages.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T181916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T181916Z
UID:10000655-1505403000-1505410200@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-47/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T184543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T184543Z
UID:10000669-1505316600-1505323800@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-58/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T194801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T194801Z
UID:10000700-1505210400-1505224800@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T192650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T192650Z
UID:10000690-1505210400-1505224800@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T190722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T170515Z
UID:10000682-1504951200-1504954800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science - Living with Black Bears
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-living-with-black-bears/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170906T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170906T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170626T184442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T184442Z
UID:10000668-1504711800-1504719000@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-57/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170901T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T022721
CREATED:20170718T153857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T154245Z
UID:10000720-1504281600-1504285200@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-14/
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