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SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 10) \nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \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-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T172848Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T165055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T165515Z
UID:10002842-1664530200-1664537400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Series - Mammal Friends - AM
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 16 – December 9 (no program October 7\, and November 11 & 25)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$377 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 15 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nCome join us this Fall to learn about local mammals living right in our backyards! Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, rabbits and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we will make during our ten weeks together.  We use live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and songs to help explore and discover. \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-series-mammal-friends-am-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T181459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T181459Z
UID:10002904-1664465400-1664472600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11 or grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no program November 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$418 | Tier B-$364 | Tier C-$309 | Tier D-$236 \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2022 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. 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-afterschool-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T173514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T173514Z
UID:10002874-1664379000-1664386200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 5-7 or grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T163559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T163559Z
UID:10002833-1664379000-1664386200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Aftershool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-aftershool-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T154746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T004247Z
UID:10002817-1664379000-1664386200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAYS WITH THE ANIMALS \nAges 8-11 or grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$412 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \nCome spend some time with animals inside and outside at the Hitchcock Center. Some weeks we’ll meet and spend some quality time with the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and some weeks we’ll go out in search of what we can find. We’ll also have some time for outdoor free play and visit all our favorite places in the woods.  **This program will only be available in the fall.**
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wednesdays-with-the-animals-4/
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:20220927T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T152312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T152312Z
UID:10002802-1664292600-1664299800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20 (no program Nov. 8)  Fee per Child: Tier A-$414 | Tier B-$360 | Tier C-$306 | Tier D-$234\n \nWild Children of the Woods is a nature based after school for upper-elementary schoolers.  We will learn\, play\, and explore outdoors\, roaming the grounds of the Hitchcock Center and watching 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-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T175825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T175825Z
UID:10002893-1664272800-1664287200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Marvelous Mutualism Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:With Monya Relles \nTuesday\, September 27\, 10am-2pm \nGrades 1-6\, Ages 6-12 \nTier A:$74 Tier B:$65 Tier C:$55 Tier D:$42 \nIn this class we will explore how animals and other living things support each other. We’ll think about animals of the same species and living things of different species and what we can learn from these living things. We’ll even practice some team work games of our own!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/marvelous-mutualism-discovery-day/
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:20220926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T193123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T193123Z
UID:10002929-1664208000-1664213400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:With Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+ \nThursday\, September 22\, 4-5:30pm or Monday\, September 26\, 4-5:30pm \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per person \nLimited to 15 participants \nThe monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to look for others. Nets and supplies will be provided. We often find other insects on these walks. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Community Science Project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-16/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T150139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T150139Z
UID:10002787-1664199000-1664213400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12  – December 19 (no program October 10)\nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232\n\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-189/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T134327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T143358Z
UID:10002773-1664199000-1664213400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 10) \nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \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-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T163919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T163919Z
UID:10002837-1663925400-1663932600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Series - Mammal Friends - AM
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 16 – December 9 (no program October 7\, and November 11 & 25)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$377 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 15 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nCome join us this Fall to learn about local mammals living right in our backyards! Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, rabbits and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we will make during our ten weeks together.  We use live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and songs to help explore and discover. \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-series-mammal-friends-am/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T193020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T193020Z
UID:10002928-1663862400-1663867800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:With Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+ \nThursday\, September 22\, 4-5:30pm or Monday\, September 26\, 4-5:30pm \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per person \nLimited to 15 participants \nThe monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to look for others. Nets and supplies will be provided. We often find other insects on these walks. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Community Science Project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-15/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T181403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T181403Z
UID:10002903-1663860600-1663867800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11 or grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no program November 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$418 | Tier B-$364 | Tier C-$309  | Tier D-$236 \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2022 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. 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-afterschool-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T173310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T173310Z
UID:10002867-1663774200-1663781400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 5-7 or grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T163503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T163503Z
UID:10002832-1663774200-1663781400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Aftershool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-aftershool-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T154614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T004232Z
UID:10002816-1663774200-1663781400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAYS WITH THE ANIMALS \nAges 8-11 or grades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$412 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \nCome spend some time with animals inside and outside at the Hitchcock Center. Some weeks we’ll meet and spend some quality time with the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and some weeks we’ll go out in search of what we can find. We’ll also have some time for outdoor free play and visit all our favorite places in the woods.  **This program will only be available in the fall.**
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wednesdays-with-the-animals-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T152214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T152214Z
UID:10002801-1663687800-1663695000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8–11 or Grades 3–5\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 6 – December 20 (no program Nov. 8)  Fee per Child: Tier A-$414 | Tier B-$360 | Tier C-$306 | Tier D-$234\n \nWild Children of the Woods is a nature based after school for upper-elementary schoolers.  We will learn\, play\, and explore outdoors\, roaming the grounds of the Hitchcock Center and watching 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-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220815T005844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T005844Z
UID:10001519-1663668000-1663682400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Community Science
DESCRIPTION:With Jeff Mazur\nGrades 4-6\, Ages 9-12 \nTuesdays 10:00am – 2:00 pm \nSeptember 13 -December 13  (No program September 27\, October 18\, and November 22 for Discovery Days and November 8 for Curriculum Day) \nTier A:$747 Tier B:$649 Tier C:$552 Tier D:$422 \nCalling all future scientists! Community scientists are people — young or old — who help collect data for research projects conducted around the world. We will work with local researchers and on national science projects collecting data that matters!  Areas that we will investigate include – Climate change’s impact on when leaves fall? Monarch migration? What is living in our streams and more! Bring your scientific mind\, observation skills and unique perspective to our class. Through field visits\, surveys\, and special guests we will study the world around us and contribute to science while also having fun\, exploring and playing games.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-community-science-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T172313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T172313Z
UID:10002858-1663668000-1663682400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Cycles and Systems
DESCRIPTION:With Monya Relles \nGrades 1-3\, Ages 6-8 \nTuesdays 10:00am -2:00 pm \nSeptember 13 -December 13 (No program September 27\, October 18\, and November 22 for Discovery Days and November 8 for Curriculum Day) \nTier A:$730 Tier B:$635 Tier C:$540 Tier D:$413 \nWhat does it mean to be in an ecosystem? How are we connected to each other? We will study ecosystems\, nutrient cycles\, energy cycles\, and the ways we can interact with all the systems around us. We will approach learning with outdoor play\, hands-on activities\, journaling\, songs\, and more.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-cycles-and-systems-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T143714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T143714Z
UID:10002786-1663601400-1663608600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12  – December 19 (no program October 10)\nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232\n\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-188/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T134209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T134255Z
UID:10002772-1663601400-1663608600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES\nAges 8-11 or Grades 3-5\nMondays\, 3:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 10) \nExtended Day: September 26\nFee per Child: Tier A-$411 | Tier B-$358 | Tier C-$304  | Tier D-$232 \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T192842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T192842Z
UID:10002927-1663425000-1663430400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:With Jennifer Unkles\nAll ages \nSaturday\, September 17\, 2:30-4pm \nDrop in any time to see how monarch butterflies are tagged and ask questions about this amazing creature and their hope filled cycle of survival.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-14/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T195529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T195529Z
UID:10002942-1663408800-1663412400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturdays with the Animals
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nAges 5–7 or Grades  K–1 \nSaturdays\, 10–11am \nThird Saturdays \nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for a series of four classes focusing on the Hitchcock Center teaching animals. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will include some time with one of the Hitchcock Center teaching animals and a craft. \nSeptember 17 – Cob \nOctober 15 – Ivy and Terra \nNovember 19 – Isopods \nDecember 17 – Cockroaches
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturdays-with-the-animals/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220726T172804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T172804Z
UID:10003037-1663398000-1663416000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T162428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T163544Z
UID:10002825-1663320600-1663327800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool Series - Mammal Friends - AM
DESCRIPTION:Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 16 – December 9 (no program October 7\, and November 11 & 25)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$377 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 15 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nCome join us this Fall to learn about local mammals living right in our backyards! Squirrels\, deer\, skunks\, rabbits and raccoons will be just a few of the friends we will make during our ten weeks together.  We use live animal observations\, puppets\, stories\, games and songs to help explore and discover. \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-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T181320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T181320Z
UID:10002900-1663212600-1663263000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11 or grades 3-5\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no program November 24)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$418 | Tier B-$364 | Tier C-$309 | Tier D-$236 \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2022 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. 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-afterschool-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T172908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T172908Z
UID:10002865-1663169400-1663176600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 5-7 or grades K-1\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185424
CREATED:20220616T161300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T161300Z
UID:10002826-1663169400-1663176600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Aftershool
DESCRIPTION:NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL \nAges 6-9 or grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 7 – December 21 (no program October 5\, November 23)\nExtended Days: October 12 & December 7\nFee per Child: Tier A-$469 | Tier B-$382 | Tier C-$325  | Tier D-$248  \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-aftershool-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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