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SUMMARY:What We Should Know about Knotweed 101 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 8\nVirtual Event\n6:30 pm – 8 pm  \nWhat do we need to know about Knotweed\, what are its environmental impacts\, and what can we do about it? This talk will explore how and why knotweed destabilizes soils\, which amplifies and exacerbates erosion along waterways. This impact on soil stability allows us to frameshift this group of invasive plants from a “merely” ecological problem into a “shovel ready” climate resiliency opportunity to protect ecosystems\, infrastructure\, and private property from flood damage. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/what-we-should-know-about-knotweed-101-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T195444Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturday Family Science\nwith Lauren Dausch\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nSaturdays\, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nJan. 13\, Jan 27\, Feb. 10\, March 9\, April 13\, May 11\nSuggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. We will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building. \nFebruary 10: Tracks and Traces  \nWhile we’re bundled up inside there is still a lot going on outside in winter! We know this because the animals leave us clues! What tales can animals tell us by what they leave behind? Are signs of animals only evident in snowy tracks? Join us as we search for clues and learn about our local winter creatures!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-23/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231109T194451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T212451Z
UID:10003564-1707570000-1707573600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Afternoons with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Afternoons with the Animals \nwith Monya Relles\nSuggested ages 5-7 or Grades  K–1\nSpecial time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nSuggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family \nCome meet one of the Hitchcock Center’s animal ambassadors. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their caregivers\, these programs will include some time with one of the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and a craft. \nFebruary 10 – Hissing Cockroaches  \nMarch 9 – Cob the corn snake \nMay 11 – Meet the Pill bugs
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/afternoons-with-the-animals/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231215T182935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T171620Z
UID:10003797-1707645600-1707652800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Birds at Quabbin with John Green
DESCRIPTION:Winter Birds at Quabbin with John Green\nCollaboration with Adventure East\nSunday\, February 11\n10 am – 12 pm\n \nHave you gone on a nature walk with John Green? If not\, you should and if so\, you should again! John has been studying\, and marveling at\, the nature of the Quabbin Reservoir area for well over 30 years. His amazement is contagious. Join John at the Quabbin to see what winter birds\, and other signs of wakefulness in winter\, you  can find. Space is limited; please register now. Adventure East will provide snowshoes or microspikes depending on weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-birds-at-quabbin-with-john-green/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20240606T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200821Z
UID:10004176-1707665400-1707672600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2/2024-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231110T205350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205529Z
UID:10003697-1707751800-1707759000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Winter  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nwith Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19)\nTier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We’lll visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-9/2024-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231215T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T185029Z
UID:10003812-1707766200-1707769800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Book Circle: All We Can Save
DESCRIPTION:All We Can Save Book Circle\nJanuary – May\n2nd and 4th Mondays of the month\, 7:30pm – 8:30pm \nAre you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too. All We Can Save Circles are like a book club\, but a cooler\, deeper\, extended version. Let’s strengthen the “we” in All We Can Save. Circles were created by Dr. Katharine Wilkinson.  Join us for this bimonthly book circle\, must commit to most dates.  Please submit interest here or email casey@hitchcockcenter.org.  Some copies available to borrow from Hitchcock.  \nAll We Can Save: Truth\, Courage\, and solutions for the Climate Crisis\nEdited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/book-circle-all-we-can-save-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231109T203958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T205556Z
UID:10003684-1707818400-1707832800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Days: Scents\, Scat and Signs
DESCRIPTION:Scents\, Scat and Signs: Animal Tracking \nWith Alanna Johnston-Rutledge\nFebruary 13\, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nAges 6 – 12 or grades 1 – 6\nTier A:$81 | Tier B:$67 | Tier C:$57 | Tier D:$44\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us as we learn about the “hidden” world of animals to better understand the creatures around us. We’ll learn tracking basics and discover how even the most minute details from animal signs can actually tell a beautiful and complex story.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-days-spineless-wonders/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231110T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205820Z
UID:10003717-1707924600-1707931800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199 | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-02-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003737-1707924600-1707931800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-02-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231110T210521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210521Z
UID:10003778-1708011000-1708018200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild: Winter \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 4 – March 14 (no program February 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222  | Tier D-$170\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2024 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter/2024-02-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231215T183145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T183233Z
UID:10003800-1708020000-1708027200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night in Support of the Scholarship Fund
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 15\n6 pm – 8 pm\nSliding Scale Tickets: $20\, $30\, $40\nLocated at Hitchcock Center\nTeams up to 4\, pub style fun. \n \nJoin us for a fun evening of testing your nature knowledge to raise money for our scholarship fund! Winning team will split the pot with Hitchcock! What’s a group of seals called? When do the Great-horned Owls mate? What is this bird? Do you know? Come test yourself and hang with others who also love to geek out about nature stuff.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-trivia-night-in-support-of-the-scholarship-fund/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231109T200408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T200408Z
UID:10003576-1708077600-1708083000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Days: Animal Signs
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Winter Preschool Days\nWith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nJanuary 26\, February 16\, March 8\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Please note the later start time for winter)\nFee per child/adult pair per day: Tier A-$40 per day | Tier B-$33 per day | Tier C-$28 per day | Tier D- $21\nLimited to 8 families. Limit of 2 children per adult. \nCelebrate the outdoors in winter with your preschooler! Colleen will teach these three winter programs. Sign up for one\, two or all three programs. Come prepared for winter outdoor exploration! Limited to 8 families per day. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nFriday\, February 16: Signs of Animals and Tracking \nFriday\, March 8: Slip\, Slide – Ice and Snow!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-days-animal-signs/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20240606T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200821Z
UID:10004177-1708270200-1708277400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2/2024-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231109T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202443Z
UID:10003657-1708332300-1708354800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231109T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202443Z
UID:10003658-1708418700-1708441200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231109T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202443Z
UID:10003659-1708505100-1708527600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231109T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202443Z
UID:10003660-1708591500-1708614000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231109T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T202443Z
UID:10003661-1708677900-1708700400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Days
DESCRIPTION:Monday through Friday\, February 19-23\n8:45 AM – 3:00 PM \nAge Groups:\nJumping Mice: Grades K-1\nBrown Bats: Grades 1-2\nGroundhogs: Grades 3-5 \nFee per child per day: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited 12 Participants for Jumping Mice\nLimited to 15 participants for Brown Bats and Groundhogs \nSpend your days off from school learning and playing outside at the Hitchcock Center! Our theme this winter is winter resilience! How do animals survive and thrive in the winter? We’ll explore ideas like biomimicry\, biodiversity\, and the science of insulation all while making crafts and spending time with our live animals. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Five-year olds must be in Kindergarten in order to participate. First graders may register for the K-1 age group or the 1-2 age group.  Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all cancellations incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-days-7/2024-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20240108T174015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T174015Z
UID:10003821-1708750800-1708794000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course with Scott Surner\nFebruary 24 – June 8 2024\nClasses and field trips\nSliding scale tickets: $375\, $325\, $280\nUp to 15 participants. Registration required.  \nFeb 24: Travel day. 5 pm – all Day. Plum Island or Cape Ann. We start the class by birding along the Massachusetts coastline looking for winter ducks\, Loons\, Grebes\, Purple Sandpipers\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20240606T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200821Z
UID:10004178-1708875000-1708882200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2/2024-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231110T205350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205529Z
UID:10003698-1708961400-1708968600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Winter  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nwith Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19)\nTier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We’lll visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-winter-9/2024-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231215T192439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T171047Z
UID:10003813-1708975800-1708979400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Book Circle: All We Can Save
DESCRIPTION:All We Can Save Book Circle\nJanuary – May\n2nd and 4th Mondays of the month\, 7:30pm – 8:30pm \nAre you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too. All We Can Save Circles are like a book club\, but a cooler\, deeper\, extended version. Let’s strengthen the “we” in All We Can Save. Circles were created by Dr. Katharine Wilkinson.  Join us for this bimonthly book circle\, must commit to most dates.  Please submit interest here or email casey@hitchcockcenter.org.  Some copies available to borrow from Hitchcock.  \nAll We Can Save: Truth\, Courage\, and solutions for the Climate Crisis\nEdited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/book-circle-all-we-can-save-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231110T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205820Z
UID:10003718-1709134200-1709141400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199 | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003738-1709134200-1709141400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play After School we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20240226T180410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T180410Z
UID:10003926-1709143200-1709146800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Big Migration AKA "Big Night" Volunteer Info & Training
DESCRIPTION:Big Migration – “Big Night” Volunteer Information and Training Session\nWednesday\, February 28\, 6pm – 7pm \nIt is getting close to the time of year again for Big Migration! On the first rainy\, warm nights of spring\, thousands of spotted salamanders\, wood frogs\, spring peepers\, and other amphibians travel to vernal pools and other wetlands to breed. This migration is known as “Big Night” — though it rarely occurs on just one evening. Most years\, “Big Night” is actually one or two Big Nights\, a few Medium-Sized Nights\, and a Small Night here or there\, which can take place anytime from mid-March to early May. In Amherst\, this happens on Henry Street\, where amphibians make their annual journey from their forest territories to their breeding pools at Henry Street in North Amherst. \nWe will have a short presentation on the yellow-spotted salamander\, and the history of the salamander tunnels. We all also discuss how volunteers can help this year\, by gathering data and being ambassadors for others who come to the tunnels\, to share how to safely participate in this once-a-year event. \nJoin us to help prepare for the excitement of the Big Migration and assist the Henry Street amphibians on their journey – generally\, the first rainy night( or nights) of spring when temperatures remain above 40 degrees. \nSign up for our training session on February 28 and to get migration updates through Spring!  \nBIG MIGRATION EMAIL LIST
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/big-migration-aka-big-night-volunteer-info-training/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231110T210521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210521Z
UID:10003779-1709220600-1709227800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild: Winter \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 4 – March 14 (no program February 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222  | Tier D-$170\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2024 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter/2024-02-29/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231215T183842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T183842Z
UID:10003806-1709229600-1709238600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Kiss the Ground
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 29 at 6 pm\nRegistration required\, donations appreciated.\n \nCome watch Kiss the Ground with us at Hitchcock Center. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/film-screening-kiss-the-ground/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20231215T183540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T170317Z
UID:10003804-1709317800-1709321400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 2 at 6:30 pm\n(Bad weather date is Friday\, March 1)\nRegistration required\nSliding scale: $12\, $20\, $32 \nWe love crisp\, clear winter nights here! Join us for warm drinks and snacks around the campfire along with stargazing.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fireside-chat-astronomy/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111958
CREATED:20240606T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200821Z
UID:10004179-1709479800-1709487000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2/2024-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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