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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\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. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. 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-211/2026-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203408Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, invent\, imagine\, and play as free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  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-21/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203400Z
UID:10005539-1772638200-1772645400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\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. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. 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-212/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005643-1772647200-1772654400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203608Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery: Sky Explorers (Group A)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Spring 2026\nSky Explorers: The Great Bird Adventure\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nAll sessions 9:30-11:30 AM\n \nAlternating Weeks on Fridays (activities are the same for Group A & Group B):\nPlease note: no classes scheduled on 4/24 or 5/22.\nGroup A Sessions: 3/6\, 3/20\, 4/3\, 4/17\, 5/8\, 5/29\nOR\nGroup B Sessions: 3/13\, 3/27\, 4/10\, 5/1\, 5/15\, 6/5\n \nLimited to 12 children. Limit of 2 preK children per adult. Each preK student must register.  Siblings under 3 are free. \nGrab your wings and join the Sky Explorers on a magical adventure! From clever crows to soaring hawks\, each class uncovers the wonders of a different New England bird — how they fly\, hunt\, and play. Children will learn about bird families\, their homes\, and all the amazing ways they move\, eat\, and communicate. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. \nPlease note: Nature Discovery classes typically start indoors with table activities and circle time\, followed by an outdoor adventure that includes hands-on activities and a story. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-sky-explorers-group-a/2026-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005644-1772866800-1772884800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-03-07/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
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SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-03-09/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T202537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203422Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-132/2026-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T202748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203259Z
UID:10005522-1773156600-1773163800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\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. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. 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-211/2026-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T202537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203422Z
UID:10005514-1773761400-1773768600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-132/2026-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T202748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203259Z
UID:10005523-1773761400-1773768600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 6 – March 17 (no program January 20 and February 17)\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. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. 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-211/2026-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T202958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203408Z
UID:10005531-1773847800-1773855000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, invent\, imagine\, and play as free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  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-21/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203400Z
UID:10005540-1773847800-1773855000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nJanuary 7 – March 18 (Extended day on February 25 (1PM)\, no programs on February 18 or March 11)\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. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. 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-212/2026-03-18/
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:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251217T210151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T210151Z
UID:10005637-1773856800-1773862200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Beneath the Woodland Canopy: The Understory
DESCRIPTION:A John Green Slide Show:\nBeneath the Woodland Canopy: The Understory\nWednesday\, March 18\, 6pm  \nHave you seen a John Green Slideshow?  It is literally an old fashion slideshow\, click of the machine and whir of the fan.  John has a lifetime of beautiful nature photography that he puts together along with his stories.  This is a new compilation over and under.  Don’t miss it.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/beneath-the-woodland-canopy-the-understory/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
UID:10005615-1773914400-1773918900@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20260225T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T210305Z
UID:10005737-1773946800-1773950400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:On the Same Page '26: Beaver Tales with Dr. Bruchac
DESCRIPTION:Beaver Tales: Native Traditions and Colonial Relations\nThursday\, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.\nLocated at North Amherst Library Meeting Room\n\nThis talk by Dr. Margaret M. Bruchac considers shifts in Indigenous approaches to hunting beaver in the Connecticut River valley. For millennia\, hunting practices were rooted in reciprocity and sustainability\, as recorded in oral traditions and archaeological records. During the 1600s\, however\, the English colonial settler fur trade encouraged over-hunting and introduced a debt economy\, provoking land loss and conflicts that resonate into the present day. \nDr. Margaret M. Bruchac is Professor Emerita of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania\, where she founded the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative. For more than 30 years\, she has also served as a consultant to Historic Northampton\, Historic Deerfield\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, and Old Sturbridge Village Museum.\nThis is part of the On the Same Page 2026 Community Read! A series of free programs for all in collaboration with Amherst Jones Library.  \nLearn more about the program series \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/on-the-same-page-26-beaver-tales-with-dr-bruchac/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203608Z
UID:10005599-1773999000-1774006200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery: Sky Explorers (Group A)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Spring 2026\nSky Explorers: The Great Bird Adventure\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nAll sessions 9:30-11:30 AM\n \nAlternating Weeks on Fridays (activities are the same for Group A & Group B):\nPlease note: no classes scheduled on 4/24 or 5/22.\nGroup A Sessions: 3/6\, 3/20\, 4/3\, 4/17\, 5/8\, 5/29\nOR\nGroup B Sessions: 3/13\, 3/27\, 4/10\, 5/1\, 5/15\, 6/5\n \nLimited to 12 children. Limit of 2 preK children per adult. Each preK student must register.  Siblings under 3 are free. \nGrab your wings and join the Sky Explorers on a magical adventure! From clever crows to soaring hawks\, each class uncovers the wonders of a different New England bird — how they fly\, hunt\, and play. Children will learn about bird families\, their homes\, and all the amazing ways they move\, eat\, and communicate. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. \nPlease note: Nature Discovery classes typically start indoors with table activities and circle time\, followed by an outdoor adventure that includes hands-on activities and a story. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-sky-explorers-group-a/2026-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005645-1774076400-1774094400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20260225T210542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T210542Z
UID:10005738-1774087200-1774092600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:On the Same Page '26: Family Beaver StoryWalk
DESCRIPTION:Family Beaver StoryWalk and Program\n\nSaturday\, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. – Wentworth Farm Conservation Area\nKatie Koerten\, Hitchcock Center Education Director\n \n\nWood you believe that beavers are some of nature’s most important engineers? Join the Hitchcock Center for a beaver StoryWalk for young ones! We’ll waddle through beaver habitat\, reading the pages of a beaver-themed StoryWalk as we go. We’ll slap our “tails\,” waddle like beavers\, and sing a song about our favorite lodge-builders. Spend time in the outdoors engaging in early literacy and movement. Best for little explorers ages 1-6 with their caregivers. Led by Katie Koerten of the Hitchcock Center.\nThis is part of the On the Same Page 2026 Community Read! A series of free programs for all in collaboration with Amherst Jones Library.  \nLearn more about the program series
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/on-the-same-page-26-family-beaver-storywalk/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T180957Z
UID:10005542-1774279800-1774287000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20 and May 25)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! We explore woodlands\, fields\, underbush and streams in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. Participants engage in a variety of games\, activities\, and discovery-based adventures every week. The hope with this program is to grow and develop young people’s appreciation for the outdoors while exploring their feelings of joy and curiosity in both play and exploration.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-37/2026-03-23/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20260225T211018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T211018Z
UID:10005740-1774288800-1774294200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:On the Same Page '26: Screening of "Beaver Family Life"
DESCRIPTION:Screening of Beaver Family Life\n\nMonday\, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. – Hitchcock Center @ 845 West Street \n\nJoin us at the Hitchcock Center for a screening of a new documentary by New England Forests\, as we follow a beaver family over a year’s time\, beginning in autumn as they prepare for and endure winter; and then as warm spring and summer weather returns. The filmmaker\, Ray Asselin\, will be on hand to answer questions.\nThis is part of the On the Same Page 2026 Community Read! A series of free programs for all in collaboration with Amherst Jones Library.  \nLearn more about the program series
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/on-the-same-page-26-screening-of-beaver-family-life/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203137Z
UID:10005552-1774366200-1774373400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild 
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild  \nwith: Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-133/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203155Z
UID:10005563-1774366200-1774373400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\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. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. 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-214/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
UID:10005616-1774432800-1774437300@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T204042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T204042Z
UID:10005583-1774443600-1774459800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\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 Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. 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-24/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T204705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T204705Z
UID:10005595-1774443600-1774459800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\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. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. 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-216/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20260225T211659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T211659Z
UID:10005743-1774465200-1774468800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:On the Same Page '26: Author Event with Leila Philip
DESCRIPTION:On the Same Page with Leila Philip\n\nWednesday\, March 25 at 7:00 pm\nAt Munson Memorial Library Hall \n\nJoin us for an exciting in-person evening with author Leila Philip\, as she reads from and discusses her book Beaverland. \nThis is part of the On the Same Page 2026 Community Read! A series of free programs for all in collaboration with Amherst Jones Library.  \nLearn more about the program series
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/on-the-same-page-26-author-event-with-leila-philip/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
UID:10005617-1774692000-1774696500@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T180957Z
UID:10005543-1774884600-1774891800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20 and May 25)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! We explore woodlands\, fields\, underbush and streams in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. Participants engage in a variety of games\, activities\, and discovery-based adventures every week. The hope with this program is to grow and develop young people’s appreciation for the outdoors while exploring their feelings of joy and curiosity in both play and exploration.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-37/2026-03-30/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T092843
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
UID:10005618-1774951200-1774955700@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-03-31/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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