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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200801T034839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T170909Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200821T184600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T133513Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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:20260413T112622
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200908T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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:20260413T112622
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200621T010940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T010940Z
UID:10001685-1597226400-1597233600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorer Family Field Trip: Mountains and Valleys (ages 8 and up)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories in the stones around us! The Holyoke Range can tell us much about how the Earth’s crust is shaped. It is a geologically unique area\, where we can find evidence of shifting tectonic plates\, earthquakes\, volcanoes\, glaciers\, and erosion\, all in one day’s field trip! We will learn how fascinating geology can be and how the everyday landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. This trip is based at Skinner State Park and involves mostly light hiking with several short steep sections of trail. An additional $5 fee is required at the gate to enter the park. \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!! \nTuesdays\, 10am–12noon on July 14\, 21\, August 4\, 12\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[end button] \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-explorer-family-field-trip-mountains-and-valleys-ages-8-and-up-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200620T152510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011050Z
UID:10001679-1597226400-1597231800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Family Adventures: Little Critters (ages 3–5)
DESCRIPTION:This family program is a wonderful way to spend time outdoors with your young one(s)\, discovering nature together with Colleen Kelley. We will socially distance for circle time. Each family will be given their own discovery tools to use on our adventure together. We will enjoy a fun story at the end of each session. Choose from one or more of our three themed offerings. \n\nColors in Nature\, July 8  There are so many colors growing outside! We will explore with a collector band and nature art palette and see how many colors we can discover together.\nFairy Houses\, July 22  The forest fairies have been waiting for some help in building them new houses! We will take a walk in to the forest and find the perfect place to build some enchanting fairy houses. After story time we will go on a house tour to visit each others creations and see if the fairies have moved in yet!\nLittle Critters\, August 12  So many little creatures have been growing in the fields and forest as the weather warms up. We will use some special tools to search the fields and forests near the Hitchcock Center to see who is flying\, crawling and sliding around!\n\nwith Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Educator\nWednesday\, 10–11:30am\, July 8\, July 22\, August 12                                                                                                  \nFee per Child: Tier A-$20 per day | Tier B-$16 per day | Tier C-$12 per day\nFee per Adult: Tier A-$25 per day | Tier B-$20 per day | Tier C-$15 per day\n(limit 1 adult with up to 2 children) \nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-family-adventures-for-ages-3-5-little-critters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200621T014132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T014132Z
UID:10001691-1596708000-1596722400@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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200620T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011151Z
UID:10001683-1596621600-1596628800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorer Family Field Trip: Habitat (all ages)
DESCRIPTION:Every living thing needs a home or a habitat to survive. The Hitchcock Center has a variety of local habitats on site to experience first-hand. Just as each neighborhood has its own needs and inhabitants\, each habitat has its own animals\, plants\, and interactions. Our trip will take us through forest\, field and wetland where we will focus on the components of each habitat and the adaptations of the animals and plants that live there. \nJoin one of our talented Hitchcock Center educators and choose among many fun-filled and hands-on field trips designed for the whole family. 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!! \nHabitat (all ages)\nThursdays\, 10:30am-12:30pm\, July 2\, 16\nMonday\, 10am-12noon\, July 20\nWednesday\, 10am-12noon\, August 5   \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) \nREGISTERHERE \n \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-explorer-family-field-trip-for-all-ages-habitat-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200621T010845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T010845Z
UID:10001684-1596535200-1596542400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorer Family Field Trip: Mountains and Valleys (ages 8 and up)
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories in the stones around us! The Holyoke Range can tell us much about how the Earth’s crust is shaped. It is a geologically unique area\, where we can find evidence of shifting tectonic plates\, earthquakes\, volcanoes\, glaciers\, and erosion\, all in one day’s field trip! We will learn how fascinating geology can be and how the everyday landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. This trip is based at Skinner State Park and involves mostly light hiking with several short steep sections of trail. An additional $5 fee is required at the gate to enter the park. \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!! \nTuesdays\, 10am–12noon on July 14\, 21\, August 4\, 12\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[end button] \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-explorer-family-field-trip-mountains-and-valleys-ages-8-and-up-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200716T132002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T133500Z
UID:10001701-1596135600-1596142800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Lawns Into Meadows Book Launch and Virtual Meadow Tour followed by Q&A
DESCRIPTION:In a world where lawns wreak havoc on our natural ecosystems\, landscape designer Owen Wormser encourages another approach. Owen’s recently released book\, Lawns Into Meadows\, Growing a Regenerative Landscape\, explains how to plant an organic meadow that’s right for your site. \nMeadows create wildlife and pollinator habitat. They’re low maintenance and low cost. They have a built-in resilience that helps them weather climate extremes and they can sequester loads of carbon. They’re also really beautiful all year long. \nIn this virtual event\, Owen will introduce you to his book and take participants on a tour through Bobbie’s Meadow at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Owen designed this meadow now in its second season. He’ll show us some of the plants and talk about the ecology of the meadow\, including how it actively provides habitat to many pollinators and other animals. \nBooks available for curbside pick up at the Hitchcock Center (please call to arrange a pick up time) and the Eric Carle Museum’s book shop. \nThursday\, July 30th 7pm – Zoom link provided with registration. \nSuggested Donation of $10 \nCo-sponsored by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art\nRegistration required \n\nAuthor bio:\nOwen Wormser was born and raised off the grid in rural Maine. His interest in plants and the natural world led him to pursue a degree in landscape architecture. In 1998 Owen moved to western Massachusetts to start his first landscape design and installation service. Since then he has built hundreds of regenerative landscapes influenced by his study of horticulture\, permaculture\, organic agriculture\, and ecology. \n\n\n \n\n\nIn 2010\, Owen started Abound Design\, which provides design and installation services with a focus on creating sustainability\, regeneration\, and beauty. Six years later\, he co-founded Local Harmony\, a nonprofit that promotes local regenerative projects and has overseen the planting of many thousands of native perennials. His first book\, Lawns Into Meadows\, Growing a regenerative landscape\, was released July\, 2020.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/lawns-into-meadows-book-launch-and-virtual-meadow-tour-followed-by-qa-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200713T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T144256Z
UID:10001700-1596135600-1596142800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Lawns Into Meadows Book Launch and Virtual Meadow Tour followed by Q&A
DESCRIPTION:In a world where lawns wreak havoc on our natural ecosystems\, landscape designer Owen Wormser encourages another approach. Owen’s recently released book\, Lawns Into Meadows\, Growing a Regenerative Landscape\, explains how to plant an organic meadow that’s right for your site. \nMeadows create wildlife and pollinator habitat. They’re low maintenance and low cost. They have a built-in resilience that helps them weather climate extremes and they can sequester loads of carbon. They’re also really beautiful all year long. \nIn this virtual event\, Owen will introduce you to his book and take participants on a tour through Bobbie’s Meadow at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Owen designed this meadow now in its second season. He’ll show us some of the plants and talk about the ecology of the meadow\, including how it actively provides habitat to many pollinators and other animals. \nBooks available for curbside pick up at the Hitchcock center or through the Eric Carle book shop. \nThursday\, July 30th 7pm – Zoom link provided with registration. \nSuggested Donation of $10 \nCo-sponsored by the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art\nREGISTER HERE \nABOUT OWEN WORMSER\nOwen Wormser was born and raised off the grid in rural Maine. His interest in plants and the natural world led him to pursue a degree in landscape architecture. In 1998 Owen moved to western Massachusetts to start his first landscape design and installation service. Since then he has built hundreds of regenerative landscapes influenced by his study of horticulture\, permaculture\, organic agriculture\, and ecology.\n\nIn 2010\, Owen started Abound Design\, which provides design and installation services with a focus on creating sustainability\, regeneration\, and beauty. Six years later\, he co-founded Local Harmony\, a nonprofit that promotes local regenerative projects and has overseen the planting of many thousands of native perennials. His first book\, Lawns Into Meadows\, Growing a Regenerative Landscape\, was released July\, 2020.\n\nOwen has been an integral part of the development of Hitchcock’s outdoor Nature Play and Learning Spaces through his nonprofit Local Harmony\, everything from design to installation to leading volunteer work parties. We are grateful for his help and expertise and congratulate him on this book release.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/lawns-into-meadows-book-launch-and-virtual-meadow-tour-followed-by-qa/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200621T021112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T021112Z
UID:10001695-1596117600-1596124800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Explorer Family Field Trip: Bountiful Butterflies (ages 3 and up)
DESCRIPTION:Go on a butterfly walk with Jennifer to discover the fluttering friends among us. We will start with some basic tools and background about butterflies and then head to a flowering field with edges that should have a good variety of colorful butterflies. \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!! \nThursdays\, 2–4pm on July 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\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)  \n \nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-explorer-family-field-trip-bountiful-butterflies-ages-3-and-up-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200620T151514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011339Z
UID:10001676-1596103200-1596117600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Game Day Getaway (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:Games are a great way to embrace summer fun. In this two-hour all outdoors program\, children can be a part of a small group and enjoy the company of other kids playing classic camp games in safety. We’ll spend our time playing verbal games maintaining social distance\, and physical games\, which can be played in parallel with other kids. Physical games will include classics like Charades\, animal style relay races\, and Motion Telephone. Verbal games will include Werewolf\, Mind Meld\, and Contact. While this program will be offered multiple times\, each one will consist of games that encourage social distancing\, therefore in each session some games may repeat from day to day. Days with inclement weather will need to be rescheduled. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Educator                                                                                              \nThursdays\, 10–12noon\, July 2\, July 9\, July 16\, July 23 and July 30                                                                            \nFee Per Child: Tier A-$30 per day | Tier B-$24 per day | Tier C-$18 per day\n \nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/game-day-getaway-for-ages-8-12-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T112622
CREATED:20200621T014010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T014010Z
UID:10001690-1596016800-1596024000@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-5/
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