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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 24\, October 29\, November 19 and December 17\, no program November 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$570 | Tier B-$496 | Tier C-$422\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-210/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing\n\nThursday October 16th\, 5:30pm – 7:30pm\nSunday\, November 2nd\, 2 pm – 4 pm\nOne session $25 or $40 for both sessions\nSpace is limited\n\nConnecting with nature an essential part of who we are as people. Time spent in forests has been proven to reduce stress-hormone levels and lower blood pressure\, a perfect way to navigate the challenges of the modern world. A Forest Bathing experience allows you to slow down and immerse yourself in the world around you. Our time together will consist of a leisurely walk with stops along the way to explore themagic of the Hitchcock Center woodland. \nThis is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful wayof spending time in nature. Walks typically last about 2-3 hours and finish with an herbal tea from Todd’s garden.  There is hardly a better antidote for these times!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-5/2025-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T113000
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SUMMARY:Fall Nature Discovery Preschool (Group A)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Fall 2025\nThe Secret Life of Trees \nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, 9:30-11:30 AM\nAlternating Weeks (activities are the same for Group A and Group B):\nGroup A Sessions: 9/12\, 9/26\, 10/17\, 10/31\, 11/14\, 12/5\nGroup B Sessions: 9/19\, 10/3\, 10/24\, 11/7\, 11/21\, 12/12\n \nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$352 | Tier B-$306 | Tier C-$260\nLimited to 12 children. Limit of 2 preK children per adult. Each preK student must register.  Siblings under 3 are free. \nSpend six weeks uncovering the secret lives of trees! Learn tree anatomy\, explore the science of leaves and roots\, hunt for tree homes\, and try to figure out who might live in a tree. Trees are an important part of our ecosystems\, and through crafts\, experiments\, and hands-on activities\, we will discover the ways trees help animals (and plants and fungi) survive! This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-nature-discovery-preschool-group-a/2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T185538Z
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SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Ages 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nSee dates and locations below\nFee per child (adults and younger siblings under 16 months are free): Tier A-$15 | Tier B-$13 | Tier C-$11 \nNEW for 2025\, Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring. Nature educators guide children in small groups and explore plants\, animals\, rocks\, and soil. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning\, but also make space for imagination and play. Each walk has a loose theme and includes a story or a song if time. \nLearn more and register 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-2/2025-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T195340Z
UID:10005461-1760886000-1760896800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Harvest: A Celebration of Sustainability 
DESCRIPTION:Harvesting hope for more than 60 years –  one petal at a time! \nSunday\, October 19\, 2025\n3 PM – 6 PM in Hitchcock Center’s gardens \nThe Hitchcock Center has been sowing seeds of change and educating for a healthy planet in the Valley for more than 60 years. Come together in community to enjoy local food & libations in our Brew Garden & wander through interactive stations themed around the petals of the Living Building — Place\, Water\, Energy\, Health & Happiness\, Materials\, Equity\, and Beauty. See what local innovators\, and Hitchcock Center\, are doing to show what it means to shape a hopeful\, resilient future. \nFollow the petals of possibility and share your climate hopes and dreams in our collective art project and harvest hope\, one petal at a time!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-harvest-a-celebration-of-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T173000
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SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods    \nGrades 3-5\nMondays 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no class October 13)\nTier A: $438 | Tier B: $381 | Tier C: $324\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-36/2025-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T214013Z
UID:10005329-1761060600-1761067800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (no program November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$438 | Tier B-$381 | Tier C-$324\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-209/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T213804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T213804Z
UID:10005396-1761060600-1761067800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild \nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (no program November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$444 | Tier B-$386 | Tier C-$328\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is for girls and nonbinary kids in fourth through sixth grade. Together we build a space where kids can be themselves\, make friends\, and take a few risks in nature. This fully outdoor afterschool program is a mix of structured and unstructured fun as we play games\, do nature projects and explore nature in all weather. We’ll do our favorite activities that have been invented over the years\, such as trading nature goods at the fairy market\, building hotels for slugs\, and fencing with staghorn sumac poles. We’ll visit our favorite places to play such as Roots\, Jumping Rock\, and the Faraway Woods. What new activities will we invent together?! 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T214241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T214241Z
UID:10005412-1761147000-1761154200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 24\, October 29\, November 19 and December 17\, no program November 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$570 | Tier B-$496| Tier C-$422\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-20/2025-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T215214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T215214Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 24\, October 29\, November 19 and December 17\, no program November 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$570 | Tier B-$496 | Tier C-$422\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-210/2025-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250825T185538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T185538Z
UID:10005469-1761213600-1761218100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Ages 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nSee dates and locations below\nFee per child (adults and younger siblings under 16 months are free): Tier A-$15 | Tier B-$13 | Tier C-$11 \nNEW for 2025\, Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring. Nature educators guide children in small groups and explore plants\, animals\, rocks\, and soil. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning\, but also make space for imagination and play. Each walk has a loose theme and includes a story or a song if time. \nLearn more and register 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-2/2025-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005456-1761375600-1761393600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin Scott Surner as he guides you through the fall migration in New England. The class starts with a trip to Plum Island to experience the southbound migration of shorebirds as well\, we hope to encounter many Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T213414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T213414Z
UID:10005313-1761579000-1761586200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods    \nGrades 3-5\nMondays 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no class October 13)\nTier A: $438 | Tier B: $381 | Tier C: $324\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-36/2025-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250825T185538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T185538Z
UID:10005470-1761645600-1761650100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Ages 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nSee dates and locations below\nFee per child (adults and younger siblings under 16 months are free): Tier A-$15 | Tier B-$13 | Tier C-$11 \nNEW for 2025\, Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring. Nature educators guide children in small groups and explore plants\, animals\, rocks\, and soil. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning\, but also make space for imagination and play. Each walk has a loose theme and includes a story or a song if time. \nLearn more and register 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-2/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T213617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T214013Z
UID:10005330-1761665400-1761672600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (no program November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$438 | Tier B-$381 | Tier C-$324\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-209/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T213804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T213804Z
UID:10005397-1761665400-1761672600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild \nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (no program November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$444 | Tier B-$386 | Tier C-$328\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is for girls and nonbinary kids in fourth through sixth grade. Together we build a space where kids can be themselves\, make friends\, and take a few risks in nature. This fully outdoor afterschool program is a mix of structured and unstructured fun as we play games\, do nature projects and explore nature in all weather. We’ll do our favorite activities that have been invented over the years\, such as trading nature goods at the fairy market\, building hotels for slugs\, and fencing with staghorn sumac poles. We’ll visit our favorite places to play such as Roots\, Jumping Rock\, and the Faraway Woods. What new activities will we invent together?! 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T214454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T214514Z
UID:10005413-1761742800-1761759000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 24\, October 29\, November 19 and December 17\, no program November 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$570 | Tier B-$496| Tier C-$422\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-20-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T215423Z
UID:10005428-1761742800-1761759000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 24\, October 29\, November 19 and December 17\, no program November 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$570 | Tier B-$496 | Tier C-$422\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-210-3/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T220647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T220647Z
UID:10005438-1761903000-1761910200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Nature Discovery Preschool (Group A)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Fall 2025\nThe Secret Life of Trees \nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, 9:30-11:30 AM\nAlternating Weeks (activities are the same for Group A and Group B):\nGroup A Sessions: 9/12\, 9/26\, 10/17\, 10/31\, 11/14\, 12/5\nGroup B Sessions: 9/19\, 10/3\, 10/24\, 11/7\, 11/21\, 12/12\n \nFee per child/adult pair: Tier A-$352 | Tier B-$306 | Tier C-$260\nLimited to 12 children. Limit of 2 preK children per adult. Each preK student must register.  Siblings under 3 are free. \nSpend six weeks uncovering the secret lives of trees! Learn tree anatomy\, explore the science of leaves and roots\, hunt for tree homes\, and try to figure out who might live in a tree. Trees are an important part of our ecosystems\, and through crafts\, experiments\, and hands-on activities\, we will discover the ways trees help animals (and plants and fungi) survive! This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-nature-discovery-preschool-group-a/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
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UID:10005479-1762092000-1762099200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing\n\nThursday October 16th\, 5:30pm – 7:30pm\nSunday\, November 2nd\, 2 pm – 4 pm\nOne session $25 or $40 for both sessions\nSpace is limited\n\nConnecting with nature an essential part of who we are as people. Time spent in forests has been proven to reduce stress-hormone levels and lower blood pressure\, a perfect way to navigate the challenges of the modern world. A Forest Bathing experience allows you to slow down and immerse yourself in the world around you. Our time together will consist of a leisurely walk with stops along the way to explore themagic of the Hitchcock Center woodland. \nThis is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful wayof spending time in nature. Walks typically last about 2-3 hours and finish with an herbal tea from Todd’s garden.  There is hardly a better antidote for these times!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-5/2025-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T213414Z
UID:10005314-1762183800-1762191000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods    \nGrades 3-5\nMondays 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 8 – December 22 (no class October 13)\nTier A: $438 | Tier B: $381 | Tier C: $324\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-36/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250704T161857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T164317Z
UID:10005447-1762245900-1762268400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Curriculum Day
DESCRIPTION:November 4th –  Educator Workshop Day – No school for Amherst Public Schools  \nwith Isaiah Brown\nTuesday\, November 4 \n8:45 AM to 3:00 PM\nGrades 1 – 3*\nFee per Child: Tier A-$112 | Tier B-$97 | Tier C-$83\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome play outside on this day off for Amherst elementary schoolers! Bring a snack\, lunch and water bottle and come prepared to play outside\, no matter what the weather! Limited to 12 participants. *Depending on enrollment\, your Kindergartner or 4th grader may be able to join.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/curriculum-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T213617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T214013Z
UID:10005331-1762270200-1762277400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (no program November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$438 | Tier B-$381 | Tier C-$324\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-209/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T213804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T213804Z
UID:10005398-1762270200-1762277400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild \nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 2 – December 16 (no program November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$444 | Tier B-$386 | Tier C-$328\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is for girls and nonbinary kids in fourth through sixth grade. Together we build a space where kids can be themselves\, make friends\, and take a few risks in nature. This fully outdoor afterschool program is a mix of structured and unstructured fun as we play games\, do nature projects and explore nature in all weather. We’ll do our favorite activities that have been invented over the years\, such as trading nature goods at the fairy market\, building hotels for slugs\, and fencing with staghorn sumac poles. We’ll visit our favorite places to play such as Roots\, Jumping Rock\, and the Faraway Woods. What new activities will we invent together?! 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20251105T210912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T210952Z
UID:10005482-1762329600-1762362000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Great Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families\nSponsored by Hampshire Bird Club\nSunday\, Dec 14\, 2025\, 1-3 pm\nAll Ages Welcome\nFree \nDo you want to learn more about birds? Would you like to contribute to science? Join birdwatchers all over America in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! \nThe CBC is a 125-year old event in which bird lovers of all ages and skill levels count all the birds they see in a 24-hour period in December. At this program\, there will be something for everyone. We’ll meet at the Hitchcock Center for an indoor program about how to recognize common birds and a story about the history of the Christmas Bird Count. Afterwards\, families who are interested may participate in an outdoor bird count\, with ID help by Hampshire Bird Club members at the Hitchcock Center bird feeders and beyond. We’ll count every bird we see! Younger participants may decorate “eye focusers” and hit the trails for a self-guided bird scavenger hunt (with paper birds!). Stay as long as you wish. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a real bird census! This event is rain\, slow\, sleet or shine. Families may stay and count birds for as much time as they wish but we recommend that you arrive on time for the indoor portion in order to get introduced to the common winter species we are likely to see. Binoculars are welcome but not required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-great-christmas-bird-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250825T185538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T185538Z
UID:10005471-1762336800-1762341300@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Ages 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nSee dates and locations below\nFee per child (adults and younger siblings under 16 months are free): Tier A-$15 | Tier B-$13 | Tier C-$11 \nNEW for 2025\, Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring. Nature educators guide children in small groups and explore plants\, animals\, rocks\, and soil. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning\, but also make space for imagination and play. Each walk has a loose theme and includes a story or a song if time. \nLearn more and register 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-2/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T214241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T214241Z
UID:10005414-1762356600-1762363800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 24\, October 29\, November 19 and December 17\, no program November 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$570 | Tier B-$496| Tier C-$422\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-20/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250604T215214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T215214Z
UID:10005429-1762356600-1762363800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (Extended day (1 PM) on September 24\, October 29\, November 19 and December 17\, no program November 26)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$570 | Tier B-$496 | Tier C-$422\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-210/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250725T003020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T011906Z
UID:10005457-1762491600-1762534800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:August – November 2025\nSliding Scale $350 / $410 / $470\nThere is a maximum of 15 people \nJoin Scott Surner as he guides you through the fall migration in New England. The class starts with a trip to Plum Island to experience the southbound migration of shorebirds as well\, we hope to encounter many Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and an early Warbler on that first trip. The local trips will focus on the drab plumages of fall warblers\, along with Vireos\, Flycatchers\, and of course “The Sparrows”. There will be two additional trips to coastal areas.   \nFall Birding Class Dates: \nAll trips leave from the Hitchcock Center.  Carpooling will be encouraged. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements for the final weekend overnight trip to the Cape\, course cost only includes birding instruction.   Additional information will be provided after signing up.  \nFIELD TRIPS: \nAugust 23rd – Plum Island. Depart 5:00 AM  Looking for southbound Shorebirds\, Herons/Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls\, and more. \nSeptember 13th – Local. 7:00 AM  Fall warblers\, Vireos\, and flycatchers. \nSeptember 20th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and more. \nSeptember 27th– Local. 7:00 AM  Fall Warblers and the beginning of Sparrow season. \nOctober 4th – Light House Point\, Connecticut. Depart 5:45 AM  Migrating Raptors and many other songbirds. Last year\, we tallied 1183 Blue Jays migrating. \nOctober 11th – Local. 7:00 AM. Local- more Sparrows and early waterfowl. \nOctober 25th – Local- 7:00 AM. Local. Waterfowl. \nNovember 7th-9th. Cape Cod. Depart the Hitchcock Center at 5:00 AM for a weekend on Cape Cod. We’ll hit several areas on the outer Cape\, including locations in Provincetown\, Wellfleet\, Eastham\, and Orleans.  \nCLASSROOM SESSIONS: \nWednesdays – Sept 10 &  Oct 8 – 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hitchcock Center \nREGISTRATION AND MORE INFO \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course/2025-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T184555
CREATED:20250825T185538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T185538Z
UID:10005472-1762768800-1762773300@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Ages 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nSee dates and locations below\nFee per child (adults and younger siblings under 16 months are free): Tier A-$15 | Tier B-$13 | Tier C-$11 \nNEW for 2025\, Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring. Nature educators guide children in small groups and explore plants\, animals\, rocks\, and soil. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning\, but also make space for imagination and play. Each walk has a loose theme and includes a story or a song if time. \nLearn more and register 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-2/2025-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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