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UID:10001729-1602248400-1602253800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Secret Soil Recipe
DESCRIPTION:This award-winning adult and child preschool program–the adult accompanies their child(ren)–offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Sign up for one or or more days and choose one of two time offerings: Friday mornings or afternoons. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3–5 or Grade Pre-K\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am or 1–2:30pm\nSeptember 4–December 11\nFee per Child: Tier A-$18 per day | Tier B-$14 per day | Tier C-$10 per day | Tier D- $5\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$23 per day | Tier B-$18 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $7\nLimited to 12 participants (Limit of 2 children per adult.) \n\nSeptember 4: Beautiful Butterflies\nSeptember 11: Seed Surprises\nSeptember 25: Ladybug Love\nOctober 2: Leave it to Leaves\nOctober 9: Secret Soil Recipe\nOctober 30: Mouse Houses\nNovember 6: Squirrel Stories\nNovember 20: Bountiful Birds\nDecember 11: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-secret-soil-recipe-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200924T165208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T165208Z
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SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Secret Soil Recipe (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:This award-winning adult and child preschool program–the adult accompanies their child(ren)–offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Sign up for one or or more days. \nwith Helen Ann Sephton\nAges 3–5 or Grade Pre-K\nSelected Fridays\, 10:00–11:30am\n\nFee per Child: Tier A-$18 per day | Tier B-$14 per day | Tier C-$10 per day | Tier D- $5\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$23 per day | Tier B-$18 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $7\nLimited to 12 participants (Limit of 2 children per adult.) \n\nOctober 9: Secret Soil Recipe\nOctober 30: Mouse Houses\nNovember 6: Squirrel Stories\nDecember 11: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000-1130am-nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-secret-soil-recipe-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T030023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T172213Z
UID:10001720-1602237600-1602243000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Secret Soil Recipe
DESCRIPTION:This award-winning adult and child preschool program–the adult accompanies their child(ren)–offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Sign up for one or or more days and choose one of two time offerings: Friday mornings or afternoons. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3–5 or Grade Pre-K\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am or 1–2:30pm\nSeptember 4–December 11\nFee per Child: Tier A-$18 per day | Tier B-$14 per day | Tier C-$10 per day | Tier D- $5\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$23 per day | Tier B-$18 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $7\nLimited to 12 participants (Limit of 2 children per adult.) \n\nSeptember 4: Beautiful Butterflies\nSeptember 11: Seed Surprises\nSeptember 25: Ladybug Love\nOctober 2: Leave it to Leaves\nOctober 9: Secret Soil Recipe\nOctober 30: Mouse Houses\nNovember 6: Squirrel Stories\nNovember 20: Bountiful Birds\nDecember 11: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-secret-soil-recipe/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200925T175037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T175037Z
UID:10001933-1602171000-1602178200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Girls into the Wild Series (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers 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. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Monya Relles\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 24–December 17 (no program November 5 or 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$289  | Tier B-$232  | Tier C-$174  | Tier D-$87\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-girls-into-the-wild-series-in-person-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T133632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180834Z
UID:10001765-1602171000-1602178200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Girls into the Wild Series
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers 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. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 24–December 17 (no program November 5 or 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$289  | Tier B-$232  | Tier C-$174  | Tier D-$87\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200925T171719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T171719Z
UID:10001922-1602151200-1602158400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nThursdays\, September 24–December 17  (No program November 5 and 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$432  | Tier B-$345  | Tier C-$259  | Tier D-$129\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-in-person-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K,Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T212906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164819Z
UID:10001801-1602149400-1602160200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  The Ology of Ologists Homeschool Adventure Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this fall program series as we learn the jobs that scientists do. We will focus on a different “ology” each week — from archeology to zoology we will explore different realms of science. This will be an all-outdoor program\, and will include a morning circle\, an activity focused on the ology of the day\, followed by a snack\, nature exploration and games. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nThursdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 17–November 19\nFee per Child: Tier A-$554  | Tier B-$443  | Tier C-$332  | Tier D-$166\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-ology-of-ologists-homeschool-adventure-thursday-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20201007T164102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T164102Z
UID:10001944-1602084600-1602091800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool Wednesday Series (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Play is an essential part of childhood\, and playing games can cultivate social-emotional skills that keep us connected. Games in Nature After School will use a combination of structured games and free nature play to build interpersonal skills and to just have fun in an increasingly stressful world. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. It will also be an opportunity for the co-creation of new simple games (think racing sticks down a river) and an opportunity for kids to practice rule negotiation and boundary set up. This program will provide a space to continue important social-emotional learning during a time of social distancing. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 23–December 16 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$254  | Tier B-$203  | Tier C-$152  | Tier D-$76\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-wednesday-series-in-person-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T224029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164509Z
UID:10001835-1602084600-1602091800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nWednesdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 16–December 16 (no class November 11 or 25)\nExtended days: October 21\, November 18\, and December 16\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$315  | Tier B-$252   | Tier C-$189   | Tier D-$94\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200824T022155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164519Z
UID:10001864-1602075600-1602079200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-8/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T213759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T165012Z
UID:10001810-1602064800-1602072000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Discovery Day: Insect Life Cycles
DESCRIPTION:Attention kindergartners and first graders! Junior Discovery Days are one-time nature programs where we notice what’s happening in nature and explore specific topics. Sign up for as many days as you like. Our morning includes snack time\, story\, a nature project and a game. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nWednesdays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 23–December 16\nFee per Child: Tier A-$46 per day | Tier B-$37 per day | Tier C-$27 per day | Tier D-$14 per day\nLimited to 8 participants per day \n\nSeptember 23: Colors of Nature\nSeptember 30: Catching Crickets\nOctober 7: Insect Life Cycles\nOctober 14: A Leaf Rainbow\nOctober 21: Wonderful Water\nOctober 28:  Spiders Are Friends\nNovember 4:  Being Birds\nNovember 11: Super Cool Seeds\nNovember 18: White-Tailed Deer Games\nDecember 2: Gnome Homes\nDecember 9: Faraway Woods Foray\nDecember 16: Gifts from Nature
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-discovery-day-insect-life-cycles/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T134812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180313Z
UID:10001777-1602064800-1602072000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Art in the Forest Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:The natural world has served as inspiration for artists of all varieties for all of humankind’s history. While surrounded by the undeniable beauty of the outdoors\, children in the Art in the Forest program will be encouraged to develop awareness of the details in the natural world and learn how to utilize its beauty in artistic expression. Throughout the fall and into winter we will explore our own imagination and expression with activities that include drawing\, poetry\, structure building\, painting and sculpture. We’ll spend part of our time\, in-person\, working together towards creating works of art and part free time in the woods\, playing\, talking and building community. This series is being offered two times per week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please sign up for one of the two days. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 7–10 or Grades 2–4\nWednesdays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 16–December 16\nFee per Child: Tier A-$437  | Tier B-$349  | Tier C-$252  | Tier D-$131\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/art-in-the-forest-wednesday-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6,Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T132514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164549Z
UID:10001754-1601998200-1602005400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Games in Nature Afterschool Series
DESCRIPTION:Play is an essential part of childhood\, and playing games can cultivate social-emotional skills that keep us connected. Games in Nature After School will use a combination of structured games and free nature play to build interpersonal skills and to just have fun in an increasingly stressful world. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. It will also be an opportunity for the co-creation of new simple games (think racing sticks down a river) and an opportunity for kids to practice rule negotiation and boundary set up. This program will provide a space to continue important social-emotional learning during a time of social distancing. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nTuesdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 22–December 15 (no class November 3)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$254  | Tier B-$203  | Tier C-$152  | Tier D-$76\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/games-in-nature-afterschool-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200824T022126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164621Z
UID:10001863-1601989200-1601992800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-7/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T225513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164946Z
UID:10001846-1601976600-1601987400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  Morning Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:Spend Tuesday mornings playing outside in the woods! Challenge your body by balancing on logs and climbing trees. Get as dirty as you like as we romp through the forest\, explore under logs\, make mud pie feasts and splash in puddles. Notice the changes in nature as we go through the season together. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead kids to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Please note: lunch is not part of this program\, so please pack a robust snack that includes protein for a mid-program snack. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 22–December 15\nFee per Child: Tier A-$604 | Tier B-$483 | Tier C-$363  | Tier D-$181\nLimited to 10 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/morning-nature-play-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T212010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164837Z
UID:10001791-1601976600-1601987400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  The Ology of Ologists Homeschool Adventure Tuesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this fall program series as we learn the jobs that scientists do. We will focus on a different “ology” each week — from archeology to zoology we will explore different realms of science. This will be an all-outdoor program\, and will include a morning circle\, an activity focused on the ology of the day\, followed by a snack\, nature exploration and games. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nTuesdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 15–November 17 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$554  | Tier B-$443  | Tier C-$332  | Tier D-$166\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-ology-of-ologists-homeschool-adventure-tuesday-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T221215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164641Z
UID:10001822-1601911800-1601919000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Monday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nMondays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 21–December 14 (no class October 12)\nExtended days: September 28 and November 2\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$335  | Tier B-$268  | Tier C-$201  | Tier D-$101\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-monday-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200824T022053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164651Z
UID:10001862-1601902800-1601906400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-6/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T123559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T164920Z
UID:10001742-1601892000-1601899200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play Series
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nMondays\, 10am–12pm\nSeptember 21–December 14 (no program October 12)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$470  | Tier B-$376  | Tier C-$282  | Tier D-$141\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200911T142005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T142005Z
UID:10001909-1601802000-1601812800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9am-12pm Nature All Year: Invasive Plant Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth natural history course to develop your naturalists skills. 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. Bring your curiosity and observation skills. Dress for the weather for 3 hours as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like.  These will be outdoor only programs and please bring masks and plan to wear them when within 6 feet of others. \nWith Martha Hoopes\nAt Northampton Community Gardens\nFocused on particular invasive species spotted along the trail\, this walk will cover the the ways genetics\, humans\, environmental conditions and native diversity can all play a role in the spread and impacts of native species. \nBiography: Ecologist Martha Hoopes is interested in how species coexist and even more in why they don’t. Her research focuses on conservation biology and the human interactions with the environment that lead to rarity\, declining population sizes\, and even to extinction. Martha is a co-author of the book Invasion Ecology.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-invasive-plant-ecology/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T031154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171851Z
UID:10001728-1601643600-1601649000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Leave it to Leaves
DESCRIPTION:This award-winning adult and child preschool program–the adult accompanies their child(ren)–offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Sign up for one or or more days and choose one of two time offerings: Friday mornings or afternoons. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3–5 or Grade Pre-K\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am or 1–2:30pm\nSeptember 4–December 11\nFee per Child: Tier A-$18 per day | Tier B-$14 per day | Tier C-$10 per day | Tier D- $5\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$23 per day | Tier B-$18 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $7\nLimited to 12 participants (Limit of 2 children per adult.) \n\nSeptember 4: Beautiful Butterflies\nSeptember 11: Seed Surprises\nSeptember 25: Ladybug Love\nOctober 2: Leave it to Leaves\nOctober 9: Secret Soil Recipe\nOctober 30: Mouse Houses\nNovember 6: Squirrel Stories\nNovember 20: Bountiful Birds\nDecember 11: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-leave-it-to-leaves-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200901T135648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T141228Z
UID:10001899-1601632800-1601640000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm Nature-based Field Trip: Life in a Stream
DESCRIPTION:Streams are an excellent place for the science of discovery and investigation. The critters who make their home in the stream demonstrate a beautiful web of life\, from algae and microscopic organisms\, to insect larvae and amphibians. We’ll begin at the Hitchcock Center and use our limnology lab tools to practice techniques for observing small aquatic creatures and learning about their unique life cycles and adaptations. We’ll then head to the Fort River at Groff park\, where we will collect and observe several varieties of invertebrates that depend on this habitat. \nwith Helen Ann Sephton\nMinimum Age 5\nFridays\, 10am–12noon\nSeptember 4–October 16 (no program September 11) \nFee per Child:  Tier A-$24 per trip  |  Tier B-$19 per trip  |  Tier C-$14 per trip | Tier D- $7\nFee per Adult:  Tier A-$28 per trip  |  Tier B-$23 per trip  |  Tier C-$18 per trip | Tier D- $9\nLimited to 12 participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult (limit 1 adult and up to 4 children).
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-based-field-trip-life-in-a-stream-4/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T025914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T172241Z
UID:10001719-1601632800-1601638200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Leave it to Leaves
DESCRIPTION:This award-winning adult and child preschool program–the adult accompanies their child(ren)–offers weekly outdoor exploration together combined with multi-modal learning experiences to foster wonder and curiosity about the natural world. Sign up for one or or more days and choose one of two time offerings: Friday mornings or afternoons. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3–5 or Grade Pre-K\nFridays\, 10:00–11:30am or 1–2:30pm\nSeptember 4–December 11\nFee per Child: Tier A-$18 per day | Tier B-$14 per day | Tier C-$10 per day | Tier D- $5\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$23 per day | Tier B-$18 per day | Tier C-$13 per day | Tier D- $7\nLimited to 12 participants (Limit of 2 children per adult.) \n\nSeptember 4: Beautiful Butterflies\nSeptember 11: Seed Surprises\nSeptember 25: Ladybug Love\nOctober 2: Leave it to Leaves\nOctober 9: Secret Soil Recipe\nOctober 30: Mouse Houses\nNovember 6: Squirrel Stories\nNovember 20: Bountiful Birds\nDecember 11: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-adventure-leave-it-to-leaves/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200925T174948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T174948Z
UID:10001932-1601566200-1601573400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Girls into the Wild Series (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers 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. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Monya Relles\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 24–December 17 (no program November 5 or 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$289  | Tier B-$232  | Tier C-$174  | Tier D-$87\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-girls-into-the-wild-series-in-person-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T133551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180846Z
UID:10001764-1601566200-1601573400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Girls into the Wild Series
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers 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. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nThursdays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 24–December 17 (no program November 5 or 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$289  | Tier B-$232  | Tier C-$174  | Tier D-$87\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-series-2/
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:20201001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200925T171619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T171619Z
UID:10001921-1601546400-1601553600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Nature Play (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer for the first time a new Nature Play program that includes kindergartners— Junior Nature Play! Children in kindergarten and first grade may sign up for this immersive\, lightly-structured program that lets kids be “free-range” while being safely supervised. Instructor Katie Koerten will lead us to our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump Town\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods. Each day includes games\, free play\, a story and snack time. \nwith Katie Koerten\nAges 5–7 or Grades K–1\nThursdays\, September 24–December 17  (No program November 5 and 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$432  | Tier B-$345  | Tier C-$259  | Tier D-$129\nLimited to 8 participants per day
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/1000am-1200pm-junior-nature-play-in-person-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T212820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T165605Z
UID:10001800-1601544600-1601555400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9:30am-12:30pm  The Ology of Ologists Homeschool Adventure Thursday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this fall program series as we learn the jobs that scientists do. We will focus on a different “ology” each week — from archeology to zoology we will explore different realms of science. This will be an all-outdoor program\, and will include a morning circle\, an activity focused on the ology of the day\, followed by a snack\, nature exploration and games. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nThursdays\, 9:30am–12:30pm\nSeptember 17–November 19\nFee per Child: Tier A-$554  | Tier B-$443  | Tier C-$332  | Tier D-$166\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-ology-of-ologists-homeschool-adventure-thursday-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20201007T163957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T163957Z
UID:10001943-1601479800-1601487000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm Games in Nature Afterschool Wednesday Series (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Play is an essential part of childhood\, and playing games can cultivate social-emotional skills that keep us connected. Games in Nature After School will use a combination of structured games and free nature play to build interpersonal skills and to just have fun in an increasingly stressful world. Each week the group will spend time together beginning with games and move into nature play and free game building. Structured games will focus on confidence building\, leadership\, communication\, laughing. Free nature play will give individuals time to observe\, experiment\, and play\, using the inspiration of the natural world. It will also be an opportunity for the co-creation of new simple games (think racing sticks down a river) and an opportunity for kids to practice rule negotiation and boundary set up. This program will provide a space to continue important social-emotional learning during a time of social distancing. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 9–11 or Grades 4–6\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 23–December 16 \nFee per Child: Tier A-$254  | Tier B-$203  | Tier C-$152  | Tier D-$76\nLimited to 12 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/330-530pm-games-in-nature-afterschool-wednesday-series-in-person-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200822T223920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T165615Z
UID:10001834-1601479800-1601487000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:3:30-5:30pm  Nature Play Afterschool Wednesday Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range children\, all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. We will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the leaves\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Children will be provided with a safe setting for children to explore nature and stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 6–8 or Grades 1–3\nWednesdays\, 3:30–5:30pm\nSeptember 16–December 16 (no class November 11 or 25)\nExtended days: October 21\, November 18\, and December 16\, 1:30–5:30pm\nFee per Child: Tier A-$315  | Tier B-$252   | Tier C-$189   | Tier D-$94\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-wednesday-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011242
CREATED:20200824T022009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T165653Z
UID:10001861-1601470800-1601474400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:00pm  Class Program (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Have a Hitchcock educator pay a virtual visit to your classroom or home! Our virtual class programs will be focused on specific topics to fit with your science curriculum. You will receive special topic-focused\, take-home resources\, and a remotely accessible video of a Hitchcock educator that will spark student interest. This will be paired with a 40-minute interactive lesson on  Zoom with a Hitchcock educator that will end with a fun game that will check for students’ understanding and reinforce lesson goals. \nWhen registering\, choose your first and second preference for a date and time and one of the Virtual Class Program themes below: \n\nLife Underground\nPredator and Prey\nFlowers and Plants\nInsects\nAnimal Observations\nDecomposers\nMetamorphosis\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges 5–8 or Grades K–2\nMondays\, Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, 1–2pm\nSeptember 21–December 18 (no program September 28 or November 2)\nFee per program: Tier A-$61  | Tier B-$50  | Tier C-$37  | Tier D-$18\nGroup size: up to 22 students\, including at least one adult
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/class-program-5/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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