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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000
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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.\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:20260404T153857
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203155Z
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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.\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:20260404T153857
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-3/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T204042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T204042Z
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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.\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:20260404T153857
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:20260404T153857
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:20260404T153857
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:20260404T153857
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:20260404T153857
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203137Z
UID:10005553-1774971000-1774978200@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-133/2026-03-31/
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:20260331T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203155Z
UID:10005564-1774971000-1774978200@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-214/2026-03-31/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211154Z
UID:10005575-1775057400-1775064600@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-23/2026-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T204547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211247Z
UID:10005587-1775057400-1775064600@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-215/2026-04-01/
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:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20260310T191916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183211Z
UID:10005744-1775066400-1775073600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Heart of the Season: Spring (program series with Dave Eyerman)
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of the Season: Spring\n\na program series with Dave Eyerman\nWednesdays\, April 1\, 8 & 15\,  6pm – 8pm\nSliding Scale $60\, $75 or $90 for the 3 sessions \nExplore the seasonal themes of spring through the lenses of Chinese Medicine and other Earth-based spiritual practices. In this three-week class\, licensed acupuncturist and shamanic practitioner Dave Eyerman will guide participants in understanding how this season affects their body\, emotions\, and energy\, through a mix of teaching\, group discussion\, time outdoors\, and guided meditation. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-heart-of-the-season-spring-workshop-series/2026-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20260323T193217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T193235Z
UID:10005754-1775152800-1775158200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Salamanders of New England
DESCRIPTION:Salamanders of New England Film Screening\nThursday\, April 2\, 6 pm\nwith filmmaker Ray Asselin and herpetologist Alan Richmond\nFree\, registration appreciated.\n \nSalamanders are some of our most mysterious amphibians. Living below ground\, or underwater\, they’re seldom seen\, if ever\, by most people. Probably the most familiar is the Red Eft\, that bright orange juvenile stage of the Red-spotted newt that seems to magically appear on the forest floor during or after rains. Terrestrial salamanders\, when they do come to the surface\, are primarily nocturnal\, so we don’t get many opportunities to see them. The aquatic species remain just as elusive\, given that few of us are spending any time in the kind of underwater worlds they inhabit. \n“The Salamanders of New England” film will give us a close look at every salamander species that inhabits New England. We’ll see examples of the typical complete salamander life cycle\, from egg to larva to adult\, as well as some interesting behaviors. Timelapses will show larvae developing in their transparent eggs.  All 12 New England salamander species will be featured\, with scenes we promise you’ve likely never witnessed. There will be a Q&A session following the film\, and UMass herpetologist Alan Richmond (retired) will be with us to answer all those questions you’re bound to have.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/film-screening-salamanders-of-new-england/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203608Z
UID:10005600-1775208600-1775215800@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/2026-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
UID:10005619-1775469600-1775474100@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-3/2026-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T180957Z
UID:10005544-1775489400-1775496600@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-37/2026-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203137Z
UID:10005554-1775575800-1775583000@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-133/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203155Z
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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.\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-214/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211154Z
UID:10005576-1775662200-1775669400@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-23/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T204547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211247Z
UID:10005588-1775662200-1775669400@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-215/2026-04-08/
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:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20260310T191916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183211Z
UID:10005745-1775671200-1775678400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Heart of the Season: Spring (program series with Dave Eyerman)
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of the Season: Spring\n\na program series with Dave Eyerman\nWednesdays\, April 1\, 8 & 15\,  6pm – 8pm\nSliding Scale $60\, $75 or $90 for the 3 sessions \nExplore the seasonal themes of spring through the lenses of Chinese Medicine and other Earth-based spiritual practices. In this three-week class\, licensed acupuncturist and shamanic practitioner Dave Eyerman will guide participants in understanding how this season affects their body\, emotions\, and energy\, through a mix of teaching\, group discussion\, time outdoors\, and guided meditation. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-heart-of-the-season-spring-workshop-series/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005646-1775890800-1775908800@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-12/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T180957Z
UID:10005545-1776094200-1776101400@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-37/2026-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203137Z
UID:10005555-1776180600-1776187800@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-133/2026-04-14/
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:20260414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203155Z
UID:10005566-1776180600-1776187800@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-214/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211154Z
UID:10005577-1776267000-1776274200@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-23/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153857
CREATED:20251111T204547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211247Z
UID:10005589-1776267000-1776274200@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-215/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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