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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T120000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200707T021939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T021939Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T104000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200620T143849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T012434Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200620T152303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T012654Z
UID:10001677-1594202400-1594207800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Family Adventures: Colors in Nature (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-colors-in-nature/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200618T182333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T182333Z
UID:10001661-1594197000-1594224000@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-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200620T150418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T012806Z
UID:10001668-1594116000-1594130400@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-8-12-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200621T204604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T204604Z
UID:10001697-1594114200-1594119600@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\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-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200618T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T182224Z
UID:10001660-1594110600-1594137600@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-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200706T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200618T182026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T182137Z
UID:10001659-1594024200-1594051200@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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200620T153755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T012734Z
UID:10001680-1593685800-1593693000@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\, Aug. 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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200620T151154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T012838Z
UID:10001672-1593684000-1593691200@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200621T013621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T013621Z
UID:10001686-1593597600-1593604800@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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200620T150323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T013035Z
UID:10001667-1593511200-1593525600@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. \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hike-and-stream-catch-for-ages-8-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200621T204503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T204503Z
UID:10001696-1593509400-1593514800@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\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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T104000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200620T143657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T013242Z
UID:10001664-1593252000-1593254400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Saturday Family Science Series: Metamorphosis (ages 5-8)
DESCRIPTION:Metamorphosis\nSaturday\, June 27\, 10-10:40am\nWe all go through changes in our life\, but metamorphosis tops any changes humans can do. Butterflies\, frogs\, millipedes — all of them experience this incredible process. Learn about the life cycles of our metamorphosing friends at this Saturday Family Science. Learn more about this series. \nRecommended for ages 5-8\nSuggested donation: $5 per child    \nMaximum group size: 16 children      \nRegistration opens June 23
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/virtual-saturday-family-science-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200527T213622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T213926Z
UID:10001658-1592334000-1592339400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forests and Brain Health: Emerging Research
DESCRIPTION:The link between forests and brain health is a public policy imperative: we face increasing costs for disorders ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to addiction\, and forests offer exercise\, mindfulness and stress reduction. We are still discovering new species\, and forests are a former and a likely future source of new medicines. Research on cardiovascular\, immune and neurological systems is expanding worldwide. In people of all ages a forest can increase kindness\, altruism\, and generosity by provoking awe – the sense of wonder you feel in the presence of something beyond your understanding. For these and many other reasons\, natural forests should be protected and accessible to citizens across the state. \nSusan A. Masino\, Ph.D. is the Vernon Roosa Professor of Applied Science at Trinity College and a recent Bullard Fellow in Forest Research at Harvard University. Her research focuses on links among metabolism\, brain activity and behavior and she is dedicated to educational\, environmental and public policy issues affecting brain health. \nTuesday\, June 16\, 7pm\nRegistration available soon. \n\nClimate Action Now and Save Massachusetts Forests are organizing this series to educate the public about the critical importance of forests for storing carbon to fight climate change\, providing critical habitat for native plants and wildlife\, purifying air and water\, and offering opportunities for nature-based recreation. Yet\, almost all of our forests are currently open to logging and resource extraction. We must take action now to protect our forests\, before it is too late! The Hitchcock Center is pleased to co-sponsor this event.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forests-and-brain-health-emerging-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200527T213436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T214058Z
UID:10001657-1591729200-1591734600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Paying to cut and burn forests: is this really what we want for renewable energy?
DESCRIPTION:Biomass energy is growing rapidly worldwide due to its inclusion in renewable energy programs that make it eligible for financial incentives\, including in Massachusetts. However\, despite being treated as “green” and carbon neutral\, burning forest wood for energy actually emits more climate and air pollution per unit energy than most fossil fuels. And harvesting for biomass creates negative impacts on our forests. Join ecosystem scientist Mary Booth\, Director of the Partnership for Policy Integrity\, to hear about PFPI’s science\, activism\, and litigation concerning biomass energy in the US and Europe. \nMary S. Booth\, Ph.D.\, Founder and Director of the Partnership for Policy Integrity\, directs PFPI’s science and advocacy work on greenhouse gases\, air pollution\, and forest impacts of biomass energy. \nTuesday\, June 9\, 7pm\nRegistration available soon. \nClimate Action Now and Save Massachusetts Forests are organizing this series to educate the public about the critical importance of forests for storing carbon to fight climate change\, providing critical habitat for native plants and wildlife\, purifying air and water\, and offering opportunities for nature-based recreation. Yet\, almost all of our forests are currently open to logging and resource extraction. We must take action now to protect our forests\, before it is too late! The Hitchcock Center is pleased to co-sponsor this event. \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/paying-to-cut-and-burn-forests-is-this-really-what-we-want-for-renewable-energy/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200512T141424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T141424Z
UID:10001656-1591437600-1591439400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Saturday Family Science: Wild With Water
DESCRIPTION:For this Saturday Science we’ll be getting our hands wet. This week we’ll be exploring topics around the magnificent powers of water. Our experiments will look at science principles like buoyancy and density\, and others will explore water in our world\, like the many forms of water and how it moves. \nRegistration opens June 2nd. \nWe’re excited to announce that Saturday Family Science is back!!! Each week in this five part virtual series\, we will explore a different topic and focus on how young learners can think scientifically. In each session we’ll highlight one of “The Tools of a Scientist” which include; observation\, hypothesizing\, experimentation\, and data recording. We’ll practice these science skills and investigate the world we live in by studying plants\, animals\, water\, and air. While there will be activities to serve different ages\, this series will focus on younger learners from ages five to eight. \n\nLive half-hour interactive Zoom class for young children ages 5–8\nEvery Saturday at 10am\, May 9 – June 6\, 2020 with Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Environmental Educator\n\n \nSaturday Family Science programs are generously sponsored by Pelham Auto Service. \n\nPlease pre-register prior to each class using links below to receive your Zoom invitation and recommended at-home activities to explore prior to each class\nFree\, donations always welcome
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/virtual-saturday-family-science-wild-with-water/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20191114T152111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T152111Z
UID:10001603-1591092000-1591106400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Digital Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join us to become Eco-photographers! We will be using the camera as a tool to study nature and enhance our observation skills. We’ll explore our world by viewing it through different lenses. During this spring’s Homeschool II class we will delve into the environment through outdoor activities\, games\, observations and investigations\, field trips\, art and photography projects. We will investigate different habitats and change how we see the world around us and further learning at home with optional home projects. Limited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.  \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nMarch 10 – June 2 (No class March 31\, April 21\, or April 28)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $540 \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-digital-ecology-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200530T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200512T141233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T141233Z
UID:10001655-1590832800-1590834600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Saturday Family Science: Incredible Insects
DESCRIPTION:As the days get warmer we come out of our houses\, and insects are coming out too! But what makes an animal an insect? What role do insects play in our world and how are they important to people? For this Saturday Science we will learn about the adaptations\, life cycles and ecology of one of the most successful groups of animals on earth. \nRegistration opens May 26th. \nWe’re excited to announce that Saturday Family Science is back!!! Each week in this five part virtual series\, we will explore a different topic and focus on how young learners can think scientifically. In each session we’ll highlight one of “The Tools of a Scientist” which include; observation\, hypothesizing\, experimentation\, and data recording. We’ll practice these science skills and investigate the world we live in by studying plants\, animals\, water\, and air. While there will be activities to serve different ages\, this series will focus on younger learners from ages five to eight. \n\nLive half-hour interactive Zoom class for young children ages 5–8\nEvery Saturday at 10am\, May 9 – June 6\, 2020 with Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Environmental Educator\nPlease pre-register prior to each class using links below to receive your Zoom invitation and recommended at-home activities to explore prior to each class\nFree\, donations always welcome\n\nSaturday Family Science programs are generously sponsored by Pelham Auto Service.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/virtual-saturday-family-science-incredible-insects/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20191114T152017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T152017Z
UID:10001602-1590487200-1590501600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Digital Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join us to become Eco-photographers! We will be using the camera as a tool to study nature and enhance our observation skills. We’ll explore our world by viewing it through different lenses. During this spring’s Homeschool II class we will delve into the environment through outdoor activities\, games\, observations and investigations\, field trips\, art and photography projects. We will investigate different habitats and change how we see the world around us and further learning at home with optional home projects. Limited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.  \nwith Jeff Mazur\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nMarch 10 – June 2 (No class March 31\, April 21\, or April 28)\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $540 \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-digital-ecology-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200523T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200512T140905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T140905Z
UID:10001654-1590228000-1590229800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Saturday Family Science: Flower Power
DESCRIPTION:Can you eat sunlight and help bees make honey? Flowers aren’t just beautiful to see and pick\, they are a vital part of nature. This week we’ll look at flowers\, the special adaptations they use to thrive in our world\, and how we’ve come to depend on them as humans. \nRegistration opens May 19. \nWe’re excited to announce that Saturday Family Science is back!!! Each week in this five part virtual series\, we will explore a different topic and focus on how young learners can think scientifically. In each session we’ll highlight one of “The Tools of a Scientist” which include; observation\, hypothesizing\, experimentation\, and data recording. We’ll practice these science skills and investigate the world we live in by studying plants\, animals\, water\, and air. While there will be activities to serve different ages\, this series will focus on younger learners from ages five to eight. \n\nLive half-hour interactive Zoom class for young children ages 5–8\nEvery Saturday at 10am\, May 9 – June 6\, 2020 with Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Environmental Educator\n\n \nSaturday Family Science programs are generously sponsored by Pelham Auto Service. \n\nPlease pre-register prior to each class using links below to receive your Zoom invitation and recommended at-home activities to explore prior to each class\nFree\, donations always welcome
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/virtual-saturday-family-science-flower-power/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T064928
CREATED:20200511T162709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T162757Z
UID:10001651-1589914800-1589920200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Our Massachusetts Forests: To Cut\, or Not to Cut?
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center is proud to co-sponsor a series of Zoom webinar talks with Climate Action Now and Save Massachusetts Forests. The second of two talks in the series\, Protecting Forests: A Series of Talks About the Critical Importance of Forests in the Time of Climate Change will be given by Michael Kellett. Forests are vital in mitigating climate change\, and restoring and sustaining healthy ecosystems to protect biodiversity\, provide clean air and water\, and enhance human health. \nMichael Kellett\, Executive Director and co-founder of RESTORE: The North Woods and Dr. Bill Stubblefield\,  biologist and expert on the role forests can play in mitigating climate change and biodiversity collapse. \nWe’re excited to present the latest forest science and policy from these experts! There will be time for Q & A following each talk. \n\nRegister here.\n\nThe talks are free\, but registration is required. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation with a link to join the meeting.Please register if you can’t attend and want a link to the recorded talk. Do not share the link because it will only work for you.\n\nEvent co-sponsors\nArise for Social Justice; Concerned Citizens of Franklin County; Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution\, Climate Change Committee; The Enviro Show; Extinction Rebellion Western MA; Green Berkshires;  Hitchcock Center for the Environment; Keep the Woods; 350MA Berkshire Node; Mothers Out Front Pioneer Valley; Partnership for Policy Integrity; Restore: The North Woods; Representative Lindsay Sabadosa\, 1st Hampshire District; Springfield Climate Justice Coalition; Traprock Center for Peace & Justice; Wendell State Forest Alliance
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/our-massachusetts-forests-to-cut-or-not-to-cut/
LOCATION:Online
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