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SUMMARY:Climate Action Series: Electrification Workshop Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Electrification: The Conservation Conversion Conversation\nWorkshops with Jonathan Wright\nSession 1: Tuesday\, October 24th at 6:30 PM\nSession 2: Wednesday\, November 1st at 6:30 PM\nat the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\nRegistration required\, donations appreciated \nSession 1: A deep dive for the eager and curious novice. Core facts and figures will be folded into what we can do NOW\, and why it matters.The sources and uses of electricity\, how it works\, and how it is so different from any other utility. Where are the conversion opportunities that do not add fossil fuel load on the generating side\, or at least reduce more than enough to offset the new grid load? Getting to what good looks like- reducing building operations carbon. Why we can’t just turnoff the gas and plug in the electricity.  \nREGISTER FOR SESSION 1 \nMeet Workshop Leader\, Jonathan A. Wright \nJonathan A. Wright is a writer\, author\, poet\, retired builder\, artisan\, and designer with a 50-year history in sustainable buildings\, methods\, materials\, and communities. His former company\, Wright Builders Inc.\, under his guidance\, completed over fifty LEED certified projects\, and was the first in the world to complete two Living Building Challenge projects. He lives In Northampton and consults regionally on sustainable practices.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-action-series-electrification-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T173000
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Lauren Dausch\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20  (no program November 22)\nTier A:$453 Tier B:$378 Tier C:$321 Tier D:$245\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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  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-15/2023-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200617Z
UID:10003491-1698247800-1698255000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Jeff Mazur\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 6  – December 20 (no program November 22)\nTier A:$453 | Tier B:$378 | Tier C:$321 | Tier D:$245\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. 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-205/2023-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200841Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Lauren Dausch\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nTier A:$480 | Tier B:$400 | Tier C:$340 | Tier D:$260\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. 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-206/2023-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T201029Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL  \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 9-12 or Grades 4-6\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340  | Tier D-$260\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. Please note the age adjustment: GITW has shifted to be for students in grades 4 through 6. 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! *Extended day hours on Oct 26 are 1pm-5:30pm due to early release for Amherst Public Schools.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-130/2023-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T193152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T193152Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: From Here to There (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature\nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13\,  November 10 & 24)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nWelcome back to a fun Fall with Colleen. Children and their parents will discover all the wonderful ways that nature’s creatures get around- flying\, hopping\, slithering and swimming. This program encourages learning through movement\, singing\, crafts \,games\, stories and great adventures. A parent or guardian must attend with the child. \nThis Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-from-here-to-there-am/2023-10-27/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T193338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T193338Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: From Here to There (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature\nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13\,  November 10 & 24)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nWelcome back to a fun Fall with Colleen. Children and their parents will discover all the wonderful ways that nature’s creatures get around- flying\, hopping\, slithering and swimming. This program encourages learning through movement\, singing\, crafts \,games\, stories and great adventures. A parent or guardian must attend with the child. \nThis Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-from-here-to-there-pm/2023-10-27/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T201323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T201323Z
UID:10003531-1698411600-1698427800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fun Friday Frolics Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:FUN FRIDAY FROLICS **NEW!!** \nwith Lauren Dausch\nAges: Ages 6-9 or grades 1 – 3*\nFridays\, 1:00 – 5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$82 | Tier B-$68| Tier C-$58  | Tier D-$44\nLimited to 12 participants\n \nNew! Come frolic in the forest on this Friday afternoon early release day for Amherst elementary schoolers! Bring a snack\, lunch and water bottle and come prepared to play outside\, no matter what the weather! Limited to 12 participants. *Depending on enrollment\, your Kindergartner or 4th grader may be able to join. \nOctober 27: Spoooooky Creatures!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fun-friday-frolics-afterschool-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230726T162727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T162727Z
UID:10003544-1698476400-1698494400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner \nThe Hitchcock Center is offering a six-week Fall Birding class with Scott Surner. There will be five local trips to various areas in Hampshire and Franklin Counties and a weekend trip to Cape Cod. Scott will help you navigate the fall plumages of Warblers\, Sparrows\, and waterfowl\, plus much more. Fall is Scott’s favorite time of year when it comes to birding. Please join Scott this fall. \nSept 2nd.  7:00 AM – 12:00 Local. Focusing on fall Warblers and possibly inland shorebirds. \nSept 23rd- 7:00 AM- 12:00. Local. Seeking out more fall Warblers\, Hawks\, and early Sparrows. \nSept 30th. 7:00 AM -12:00. Local. Fall warblers are starting to decrease and Sparrows increasing. \nOct 7th. 7:00 AM-12:00. Local- Prime time for Sparrows. \nOct 20th-22nd\, Cape Cod Weekend. Seabirds\, Shorebirds\, Shearwaters\, and maybe even a Whale or two. More info after signing up. \nOct 28th. Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00. Last class of the fall season. \nPlease note- All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center. \n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-class-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200256Z
UID:10003461-1698679800-1698687000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES \nWith Monya Relles\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 11 – December 18 (no program September 25 and October 9)\nTier A:$393 Tier B:$327 Tier C:$278 Tier D:$213\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 Fall turn to Winter. We will 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-34/2023-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T194445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T194744Z
UID:10003430-1698746400-1698760800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Magnificent Mammals
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I: Magnificent Mammals \nWith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 1-3\, Ages 6-8\nTuesdays 10:00am -2:00 pm\nSeptember 12 -December 5 (No program September 26\, November 21\, and December 12 for Discovery Days and November 7th for Curriculum Day)\nTier A:$781 Tier B:$651 Tier C:$553 Tier D:$423\nLimited to 12 participants  \nWhat are mammals and why are they unique? Are all mammal life cycles the same? What roles do different mammals play in our local ecosystems? This fall we will study a variety of local mammals and learn about their behavior. Together we’ll interact with the land around us as we utilize outdoor play\, hands-on activities\, journaling\, songs\, and more to enhance our understanding and knowledge of our incredible local mammal friends!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-magnificent-mammals/2023-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T194645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T194645Z
UID:10003440-1698746400-1698760800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 4-6\, Ages 9-12\nTuesdays 10:00am – 2:00 pm\nSeptember 12 -December 5  (No program September 26\, November 21\, and December 12 for Discovery Days and November 7th for Curriculum Day)\nTier A:$781 Tier B:$651 Tier C:$553 Tier D:$423\nLimited to 12 participants (if over enrolled\, we may open a second class on Thursdays) \nJoin us as we explore the woods of Hampshire College Campus and other beautiful areas in and around Amherst.  During this series\, we will build our wilderness skills and overcome challenges together. As we enter into our own survival story\, we will need to develop skills to help us to survive\, such as\,  orienteering\, fire building\, shelter making\, plant identification\, tracking\, and more! This class will also have time built in for free play\, journal time to reflect on our experiences and organized games. For this class there may be drop off and pick up locations at the Hitchcock Center\, or within a 20 minute drive from the Center.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-outdoor-skills-and-exploration/2023-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200412Z
UID:10003477-1698852600-1698859800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Lauren Dausch\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20  (no program November 22)\nTier A:$453 Tier B:$378 Tier C:$321 Tier D:$245\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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  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-15/2023-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200617Z
UID:10003492-1698852600-1698859800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Jeff Mazur\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 6  – December 20 (no program November 22)\nTier A:$453 | Tier B:$378 | Tier C:$321 | Tier D:$245\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. 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-205/2023-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230822T194714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T194614Z
UID:10003555-1698863400-1698867000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Series: Electrification Workshop Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Electrification: The Conservation Conversion Conversation\nWorkshops with Jonathan Wright\nSession 1: Tuesday\, October 24th at 6:30 PM\nSession 2: Wednesday\, November 1st at 6:30 PM\nat the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\nRegistration required\, donations appreciated \nSession 2: How to fix our homes and buildings\, reduce loads\, utilize changing HVAC technologies\, have healthier air\, in all communities. The easy and not-so-easy.   Heat Pumps and how they work and where they shine\, and falter. Traveling cleaner\, and how to make your EV or Hybrid vehicle usage most sustainable working with utilities\, rebates\, incentives\, HEAT loans and financing options.  \nREGISTER FOR SESSION 2 \nMeet Workshop Leader\, Jonathan A. Wright \nJonathan A. Wright is a writer\, author\, poet\, retired builder\, artisan\, and designer with a 50-year history in sustainable buildings\, methods\, materials\, and communities. His former company\, Wright Builders Inc.\, under his guidance\, completed over fifty LEED certified projects\, and was the first in the world to complete two Living Building Challenge projects. He lives In Northampton and consults regionally on sustainable practices.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-action-series-electrification-workshop-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230628T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T181909Z
UID:10003533-1698883200-1698969599@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Day 1: Youth Climate Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:learn more and sign up: https://sites.google.com/view/ycanupcomingevents/home
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/day-1-youth-climate-summit-2023/
CATEGORIES:Teen Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T200841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200841Z
UID:10003507-1698939000-1698946200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Lauren Dausch\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nTier A:$480 | Tier B:$400 | Tier C:$340 | Tier D:$260\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. 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-206/2023-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T201029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T201029Z
UID:10003522-1698939000-1698946200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL  \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 9-12 or Grades 4-6\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340  | Tier D-$260\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. Please note the age adjustment: GITW has shifted to be for students in grades 4 through 6. 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! *Extended day hours on Oct 26 are 1pm-5:30pm due to early release for Amherst Public Schools.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-130/2023-11-02/
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:20231103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T193152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T193152Z
UID:10003406-1699003800-1699011000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: From Here to There (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature\nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13\,  November 10 & 24)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nWelcome back to a fun Fall with Colleen. Children and their parents will discover all the wonderful ways that nature’s creatures get around- flying\, hopping\, slithering and swimming. This program encourages learning through movement\, singing\, crafts \,games\, stories and great adventures. A parent or guardian must attend with the child. \nThis Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-from-here-to-there-am/2023-11-03/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T193338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T193338Z
UID:10003416-1699016400-1699023600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: From Here to There (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature\nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13\,  November 10 & 24)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nWelcome back to a fun Fall with Colleen. Children and their parents will discover all the wonderful ways that nature’s creatures get around- flying\, hopping\, slithering and swimming. This program encourages learning through movement\, singing\, crafts \,games\, stories and great adventures. A parent or guardian must attend with the child. \nThis Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-from-here-to-there-pm/2023-11-03/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230915T172540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T172540Z
UID:10003561-1699088400-1699110000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing and Art Workshop 
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing and Art Workshop \nwith Todd Lynch\, certified Forest Bathing Guide \nSaturday\, November 4\, 9am-3pm \nSpace is limited\, registration required.\nSliding Scale tickets $40-$85 \nJoin Forest Bathing guide and ecological artist Todd Lynch for a refreshing day of discovery and art making and leave with ways you can integrate these practices into your own rhythms. Forest Bathing combined with ecological art-making can offer us ways to explore our relationships across many levels. These practices root us in our senses in the present moment. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-and-art-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230811T190554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T193856Z
UID:10003550-1699113600-1699119000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Deep History in Amherst with Richard Little
DESCRIPTION:Deep History in Amherst with Richard Little\nSaturday\, November 4 at 4:00 PM\nSpace is limited\, registration required\nSliding scale tickets available \nProf. Richard Little will illustrate how the birth and death of Pangea led to the “Valley of the Dinosaurs” and the formation of rare armored mud balls.  Closer to the present day\, Amherst and surroundings were profoundly influenced by glaciers and Lake Hitchcock.  Was Amherst under cold\, muddy lake water?  Come to the program to discover the answer to this and other mysteries hidden in rocks and landscapes.  Prof. Little will bring samples and you can bring one or two of yours for identification.  His two books as well as armored mud ball hats and T shirts will be available for purchase.  Please see his web site http://www.EarthView.rocks for more information.  \nREGISTER HERE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/deep-history-in-amherst-with-richard-little/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231107
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230628T181951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T181951Z
UID:10003534-1699228800-1699315199@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Day 2: Youth Climate Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:learn more and sign up: https://sites.google.com/view/ycanupcomingevents/home
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/day-2-youth-climate-summit-2023/
CATEGORIES:Teen Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200256Z
UID:10003462-1699284600-1699291800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES \nWith Monya Relles\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 11 – December 18 (no program September 25 and October 9)\nTier A:$393 Tier B:$327 Tier C:$278 Tier D:$213\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 Fall turn to Winter. We will 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-34/2023-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T193915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T193915Z
UID:10003422-1699346700-1699369200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Curriculum Day
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday November 7\, Curriculum Day\n\nWith Katie Koerten\n8:45am to 3:00 pm\nAges 6-9 or grades 1st – 3rd*\nFee per Child: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$91 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$59\nTotal number of participants: 12 \nCome play outside on this day off for many local elementary schoolers! Bring a snack\, lunch and water bottle and come prepared to play outside\, no matter what the weather! Limited to 12 participants. *Depending on enrollment\, your Kindergartner or 4th grader may be able to join. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/curriculum-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230822T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T194641Z
UID:10003556-1699381800-1699385400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Series: Unpacking the Massachusetts Climate Action Plan 
DESCRIPTION:Unpacking the Massachusetts Climate Action Plan  \nWorkshop with Steve Roof \nTuesday\, November 7th at 6:30pm \nat the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\n \nMassachusetts has a meaningful Clean Energy and Climate Action Plan that quickly and dramatically reduces our carbon emissions to 50% by 2030\, 75% by 2040 to net zero by 2050! Come here from Hampshire College professor Steve Roof about the state’s strategies for meeting this goal and get us thinking about how we as a region can contribute.  Registration required\, donations appreciated.   \nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-action-series-unpacking-the-massachusetts-climate-action-plan/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200412Z
UID:10003478-1699457400-1699464600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Lauren Dausch\nAges 5-7 or Grades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20  (no program November 22)\nTier A:$453 Tier B:$378 Tier C:$321 Tier D:$245\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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  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-15/2023-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200617Z
UID:10003493-1699457400-1699464600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Jeff Mazur\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 6  – December 20 (no program November 22)\nTier A:$453 | Tier B:$378 | Tier C:$321 | Tier D:$245\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. 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-205/2023-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T200841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200841Z
UID:10003508-1699543800-1699551000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL\n \nWith Lauren Dausch\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nTier A:$480 | Tier B:$400 | Tier C:$340 | Tier D:$260\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. 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-206/2023-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T145512
CREATED:20230531T201029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T201029Z
UID:10003523-1699543800-1699551000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL  \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 9-12 or Grades 4-6\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26\, no program November 23)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340  | Tier D-$260\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. Please note the age adjustment: GITW has shifted to be for students in grades 4 through 6. 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! *Extended day hours on Oct 26 are 1pm-5:30pm due to early release for Amherst Public Schools.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-130/2023-11-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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