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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:20260413T145636
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011050Z
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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:20260413T145636
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:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T154113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011151Z
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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:20260413T145636
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:20260413T145636
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:20260413T145636
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
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:20260413T145636
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T150711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011433Z
UID:10001671-1595930400-1595944800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hike and Stream Catch (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:Come join an all-outdoor group experience where we’ll hike\, explore the woods\, catch creatures in a stream\, and play games. From the Hitchcock Center\, we will hike to the Hampshire woods. Once there\, we will spread out along the banks of a stream\, each with our own net and basin\, to cool our feet in the water and see what creatures we can find. We’ll then make our way to a nearby open field for a socially distant lunch and end with storytelling games. During this four hour program\, children will be required to wear masks while hiking and in the stream. We will all sanitize before eating lunch. Social distance will be maintained during the stream catch and games. Days with inclement weather will need to be rescheduled. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Educator                                                                                              \nTuesdays\, 10am–2pm\nJune 30\, July 7\, July 14\, July 21\, July 28                                                                                  \nFee Per Child: Tier A-$60 per day | Tier B-$48 per day | Tier C-$36 per day\n \nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hike-and-stream-catch-for-ages-8-12-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200725T104000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T144109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011504Z
UID:10001666-1595671200-1595673600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Saturday Family Science Series: Life Underground (ages 5-8)
DESCRIPTION:Life Underground\nSaturday\, July 25\, 10-10:40am\nDoes a hole in the earth sound like a comfy place to live? To some animals it absolutely does! Living underground takes serious work but it is also a place many animals make their homes or live out their whole lives. Many of the animals that use the earth as their dwelling live right here in Massachusetts. Come dig in with us! Learn more about this series. \nRecommended for ages 5-8\nSuggested donation: $5 per child    \nMaximum group size: 16 children \nRegistration opens July 21
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/virtual-saturday-family-science-series-life-underground/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T151434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011531Z
UID:10001675-1595498400-1595505600@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-8-12-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200621T013916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T013916Z
UID:10001689-1595412000-1595419200@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-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T152411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011713Z
UID:10001678-1595412000-1595417400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Family Adventures: Fairy Houses (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-fairy-houses/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T150556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011744Z
UID:10001670-1595325600-1595340000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hike and Stream Catch (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:Come join an all-outdoor group experience where we’ll hike\, explore the woods\, catch creatures in a stream\, and play games. From the Hitchcock Center\, we will hike to the Hampshire woods. Once there\, we will spread out along the banks of a stream\, each with our own net and basin\, to cool our feet in the water and see what creatures we can find. We’ll then make our way to a nearby open field for a socially distant lunch and end with storytelling games. During this four hour program\, children will be required to wear masks while hiking and in the stream. We will all sanitize before eating lunch. Social distance will be maintained during the stream catch and games. Days with inclement weather will need to be rescheduled. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Educator                                                                                              \nTuesdays\, 10am–2pm\nJune 30\, July 7\, July 14\, July 21\, July 28                                                                                  \nFee Per Child: Tier A-$60 per day | Tier B-$48 per day | Tier C-$36 per day\n \nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hike-and-stream-catch-for-ages-8-12-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200709T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T153643Z
UID:10001699-1595323800-1595329200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching for Beginners (ages 6 and up)
DESCRIPTION:What feathered friends are around us? Using binoculars for adults and older kids\, and eye focusers for younger ones\, we’ll use our senses of sight and hearing to find and identify birds. Katie will teach you the basics of bird identification using field marks and songs. \nTuesdays\, 9:30am–11:00am on June 30\, July 7\, 14\, 21\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 \nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/birdwatching-for-beginners-ages-6-and-up-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T154010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011841Z
UID:10001682-1595239200-1595246400@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-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200621T020934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T020934Z
UID:10001694-1594908000-1594915200@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-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T153905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T011949Z
UID:10001681-1594895400-1594902600@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-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T151348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T012102Z
UID:10001674-1594893600-1594900800@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\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 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-8-12-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200621T013819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T013819Z
UID:10001688-1594807200-1594814400@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-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T150506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T012211Z
UID:10001669-1594720800-1594735200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hike and Stream Catch (ages 8–12)
DESCRIPTION:Come join an all-outdoor group experience where we’ll hike\, explore the woods\, catch creatures in a stream\, and play games. From the Hitchcock Center\, we will hike to the Hampshire woods. Once there\, we will spread out along the banks of a stream\, each with our own net and basin\, to cool our feet in the water and see what creatures we can find.  We’ll then make our way to a nearby open field for a socially distant lunch and end with storytelling games. During this four hour program\, children will be required to wear masks while hiking and in the stream. We will all sanitize before eating lunch. Social distance will be maintained during the stream catch and games. Days with inclement weather will need to be rescheduled. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Educator                                                                                              \nTuesdays\, 10am–2pm\nJune 30\, July 7\, 14\, 21\, 28                                                                                  \nFee Per Child: Tier A-$60 per day | Tier B-$48 per day | Tier C-$36 per day\n \nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hike-and-stream-catch-for-ages-8-12-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200707T021939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T021939Z
UID:10001698-1594719000-1594724400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Birdwatching for Beginners (ages 6 and up)
DESCRIPTION:What feathered friends are around us? Using binoculars for adults and older kids\, and eye focusers for younger ones\, we’ll use our senses of sight and hearing to find and identify birds. Katie will teach you the basics of bird identification using field marks and songs. \nTuesdays\, 9:30am–11:00am on June 30\, July 7\, 14\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 \nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about our Summer 2020 Children and Family Programs.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/birdwatching-for-beginners-ages-6-and-up-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T104000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T143849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T012434Z
UID:10001665-1594461600-1594464000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Saturday Family Science Series: Predator and Prey (ages 5-8)
DESCRIPTION:Predator and Prey\nSaturday July 11\, 10-10:40am\nTrying to survive out in the wild can be a tough job for any animal\, whether you’re a fox looking for a mouse to snack on\, or the mouse hiding from the fox! Predatory animals have to hunt other animals for their food and their prey must be smart to avoid them. Both have their place in the ecosystem. Come learn more about the importance of predator and prey at this Saturday Family Science program. Learn more about this series. \nRecommended for ages 5-8\nSuggested donation: $5 per child    \nMaximum group size: 16 children \nRegistration opens July 7
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/virtual-saturday-family-science-series-predator-and-prey/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200618T182622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T182622Z
UID:10001663-1594369800-1594396800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Rivers to Range: Exploring the Pioneer: a 5-Day Institute for Grades 4-8 Educators
DESCRIPTION:For thousands of years\, the Connecticut River has flowed through Pioneer Valley\, shaping the land and life around it. Known for its basalt flows\, mountain ranges\, dinosaur footprints\, and fertile soils\, the Pioneer Valley exhibits a rich history of geologic change. Join us to explore opportunities for integrating science and math as you learn about the geologic history of the Pioneer Valley. Visit local field sites\, delve into museum collections\, and immerse yourself in inquiry-based\, standards-driven investigations as you learn about how the modern landscape provides clues to a very different past. \nPartners & Collaborators:\nHitchcock Center for the Environment; Beneski Museum of Natural History; Springfield Science Museum; The Trustees of Reservations \nJuly 6-10\, 2020 (8:30am – 4:00pm) \nCost:\n$450/participant.\n$400/participant if attending with one other teacher from your school or district.\n$375/participant if attending with 2 or more other teachers from your school or district. \nPDPs and Optional Graduate Credit:\n40 PDPs are available without graduate credit.\n67.5 PDPs and 3 graduate science credits are available from Cambridge College for $225.\n67.5 PDPs and 3 graduate credits are available from Framingham State University for $225. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/rivers-to-range-exploring-the-pioneer-a-5-day-institute-for-grades-4-8-educators-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200621T020607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T020607Z
UID:10001693-1594303200-1594310400@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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200620T151255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T012505Z
UID:10001673-1594288800-1594296000@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-8-12-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200618T182409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T182409Z
UID:10001662-1594283400-1594310400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Rivers to Range: Exploring the Pioneer: a 5-Day Institute for Grades 4-8 Educators
DESCRIPTION:For thousands of years\, the Connecticut River has flowed through Pioneer Valley\, shaping the land and life around it. Known for its basalt flows\, mountain ranges\, dinosaur footprints\, and fertile soils\, the Pioneer Valley exhibits a rich history of geologic change. Join us to explore opportunities for integrating science and math as you learn about the geologic history of the Pioneer Valley. Visit local field sites\, delve into museum collections\, and immerse yourself in inquiry-based\, standards-driven investigations as you learn about how the modern landscape provides clues to a very different past. \nPartners & Collaborators:\nHitchcock Center for the Environment; Beneski Museum of Natural History; Springfield Science Museum; The Trustees of Reservations \nJuly 6-10\, 2020 (8:30am – 4:00pm) \nCost:\n$450/participant.\n$400/participant if attending with one other teacher from your school or district.\n$375/participant if attending with 2 or more other teachers from your school or district. \nPDPs and Optional Graduate Credit:\n40 PDPs are available without graduate credit.\n67.5 PDPs and 3 graduate science credits are available from Cambridge College for $225.\n67.5 PDPs and 3 graduate credits are available from Framingham State University for $225. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/rivers-to-range-exploring-the-pioneer-a-5-day-institute-for-grades-4-8-educators-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145636
CREATED:20200621T013721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T013721Z
UID:10001687-1594202400-1594209600@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-2/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR