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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T130000
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T213552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170537Z
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SUMMARY:10:00am-12:00pm  Junior Discovery Day: Colors of Nature
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-colors-of-nature/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T134655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180331Z
UID:10001775-1600855200-1600862400@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T132332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170751Z
UID:10001752-1600788600-1600795800@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200824T021824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170803Z
UID:10001858-1600779600-1600783200@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T225250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171144Z
UID:10001844-1600767000-1600777800@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T211807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171122Z
UID:10001789-1600767000-1600777800@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T220959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170816Z
UID:10001820-1600702200-1600709400@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-program-monday-series/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200824T021748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170825Z
UID:10001857-1600693200-1600696800@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/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T123422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171216Z
UID:10001740-1600682400-1600689600@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200911T141514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T141659Z
UID:10001908-1600592400-1600603200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:9am-12pm Nature All Year: Insect Tracks and Signs
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 Charley Eiseman at Montague Plains\nJoin the author of Tracks & Sign of Insects and Other Invertebrates for an exploration in search of galls\, leaf mines\, egg cases\, cocoons\, webs\, nests\, burrows\, and other traces of insects\, spiders\, slugs\, and worms! \nBiography: Charley Eiseman is a freelance naturalist based in western Massachusetts and working throughout New England. He is the lead author of Tracks & Sign of Insects and Other Invertebrates and has certified vernal pools for many local towns.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/9am-12pm-nature-all-year-insect-tracks-and-signs/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200801T034839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170909Z
UID:10001704-1600498800-1600513200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am. \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200901T135520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T141250Z
UID:10001897-1600423200-1600430400@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200821T184600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T133513Z
UID:10001711-1600358400-1600363800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:4-5:30pm  Monarch Tagging Program
DESCRIPTION:The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group\, in-person\, class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to find some others. Nets and supplies will be provided. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Citizen Science Project. \nwith Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+\nTuesday\, September 8\, 4-5:30pm\nWednesdays\, September 9 and 16\, 4-5:30pm\nThursday\, September 17\, 4-5:30pm\nSuggested Donation: $5–$12 per family\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-11/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T212633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171105Z
UID:10001798-1600335000-1600345800@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200821T184519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T133617Z
UID:10001710-1600272000-1600277400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:4-5:30pm  Monarch Tagging Program
DESCRIPTION:The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group\, in-person\, class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to find some others. Nets and supplies will be provided. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Citizen Science Project. \nwith Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+\nTuesday\, September 8\, 4-5:30pm\nWednesdays\, September 9 and 16\, 4-5:30pm\nThursday\, September 17\, 4-5:30pm\nSuggested Donation: $5–$12 per family\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T223733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170922Z
UID:10001832-1600270200-1600277400@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T134552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T180343Z
UID:10001774-1600250400-1600257600@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T211712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171052Z
UID:10001788-1600162200-1600173000@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/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200821T204204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170959Z
UID:10001712-1599904800-1599908400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:00am  Second Saturday Family Science: Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs\, in-person\, each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \n\nSeptember 12: Pollinators\nOctober 10: Our Trees in Autumn\nNovember 14: Reptiles in Winter\nDecember 12: Fantastic Foxes\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nAges ages 5–7 and Grades  K–1\nSaturdays\, 10–11am\nSeptember 12\, October 10\, November 15\, December 12\nSuggested Donation: $5–$12 per family\nLimited to 10 participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limit of 3 children per adult. \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-pollinators/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3,Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200801T034757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171004Z
UID:10001703-1599894000-1599908400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am. \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T031003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171326Z
UID:10001726-1599829200-1599834600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Seed Surprises
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-seed-surprises-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T025716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171253Z
UID:10001717-1599818400-1599823800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Seed Surprises
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-seed-surprises/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200821T184415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T133658Z
UID:10001709-1599667200-1599672600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:4-5:30pm  Family Monarch Tagging Program
DESCRIPTION:The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group\, in-person\, class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to find some others. Nets and supplies will be provided. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Citizen Science Project. \nwith Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+\nTuesday\, September 8\, 4-5:30pm\nWednesdays\, September 9 and 16\, 4-5:30pm\nThursday\, September 17\, 4-5:30pm\nSuggested Donation: $5–$12 per family\nLimited to 10 participants
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/family-monarch-tagging/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200821T184256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T133727Z
UID:10001708-1599580800-1599586200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:4-5:30pm  Family Monarch Tagging Program
DESCRIPTION:The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group\, in-person\, class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to find some others. Nets and supplies will be provided. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Citizen Science Project. \nwith Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+\nTuesday\, September 8\, 4-5:30pm\nWednesdays\, September 9 and 16\, 4-5:30pm\nThursday\, September 17\, 4-5:30pm\nSuggested Donation: $5–$12 per family\nLimited to 10 participants \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/family-monarch-tagging-program/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200801T034635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171512Z
UID:10001702-1599289200-1599303600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Series with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner for outdoor birding this fall. Good news\,  in spite of all that isn’t safe right now watching birds outdoors is still to be enjoyed. Field trips will meet at the locations rather than at the Hitchcock Center and there will be no carpooling. Masks will need to be worn when 6ft distance from each other can not be maintained as well as any other COVID-19 health and safety requirements of our state and local health departments. Program enrollment is limited to 10 participants per program and will be held exclusively outdoors. \nSaturdays\, September 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 and October 10\, 17\n7 – 11am at varying locations\nFee per person: Tier A – $360\, Tier B – $288\, Tier C – $216*\nRegistration will open on Monday\, August 10 at 9am. \nREGISTER \n*Given this time of financial hardship for our community and our organization\, we are offering a sliding scale fee structure aimed to provide greater flexibility in choosing a price that is right for you and your family.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T030859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171448Z
UID:10001725-1599224400-1599229800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:1:00-2:30pm  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Beautiful Butterflies
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-beautiful-butterflies-2/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200901T135433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T141302Z
UID:10001896-1599213600-1599220800@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/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200822T025616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T171413Z
UID:10001716-1599213600-1599219000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:10:00-11:30am  Nature Discovery Preschool Adventure: Beautiful Butterflies
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-beautiful-butterflies/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T095946
CREATED:20200621T014244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T014244Z
UID:10001692-1597312800-1597320000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorer Family Field Trip: Life in a Pond (all ages)
DESCRIPTION:A pond is much more than frogs and fish! It demonstrates a beautiful web of life from algae and microscopic organisms to insect larvae and amphibians. We will use our limnology lab tools to practice techniques for observing small aquatic creatures and learning about their unique life cycles and adaptations. At the pond\, we will collect and observe several varieties of invertebrates that depend on this habitat. \nJoin one of our talented Hitchcock Center educators and choose among many fun-filled and hands-on field trips designed for the whole family (age levels for children vary as indicated below). Each field trip is two hours in length. Consider extending the trip by packing a picnic lunch and staying after the program ends! Adults without children are welcome too!! \nWednesdays\, 10am–12noon on July 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, August 6\, 13       \nFee per Child: Tier A-$28 per trip | Tier B-$22 per trip | Tier C-$17 per trip  \nFee per Adult: Tier A-$33 per trip | Tier B-$26 per trip | Tier C-$20 per trip\n(limit up to two adults and three children per family) \nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-explorer-family-field-trip-life-in-a-pond-all-ages-7/
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