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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science: Digging for Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nJanuary 11: Digging for Dinosaurs \nDinosaurs lived on our planet for over 165 million years- that’s more than 1\,000 times longer than modern humans have existed! Come to the Hitchcock Center to explore the different groups of dinosaurs and learn which dinosaurs lived here in the Pioneer Valley. \nSaturday Family Science programs are generously sponsored by Pelham Auto Service. \nSecond Saturdays\, 10-11am\nSeptember – June\nMembers: Free/Non-members: $10 per family \nRegister here\nGroups of 6 or more please call ahead.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-digging-for-dinosaurs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200109T153000
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Winter Session
DESCRIPTION:Often you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields – not to mention sledding\, sliding on ice and exploring animal tracks in the snow. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Bus transportation is available for Crocker Farm students. \nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, January 9 – March 19 (no program February 20)\nMembers: $275/Non-members: $330 \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter-session-2/
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter Session
DESCRIPTION:Playing outside in the winter is super awesome! Hitchcock’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 Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the snow\, build forts\, sled\, make snow creations\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. Bus transportation is available for Crocker Farm students. \nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWednesdays with Jeff Mazur\nJanuary 8 – March 18 (no class February 19)\nExtended day: March 4\n3:30-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30-5:30pm\nMembers: $255/Non-members: $306 \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter-session-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20191114T142644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T142644Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter Session
DESCRIPTION:Playing outside in the winter is super awesome! Hitchcock’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 Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in the snow\, build forts\, sled\, make snow creations\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. Bus transportation is available for Crocker Farm students. \nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMondays with Aemelia Thompson\nJanuary 6 – March 16 (no class January 20 or February 17)\n3:30-5:30pm\nMembers: $210/ Non-members $252 \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-winter-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20191209T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T160835Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts to achieve the Certified Living Building designation! It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Come find out what makes our building a special teaching tool empowering visitors to ask\, “what does sustainability look like in the built environment and in my community?” Bring your questions so we can learn together. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: January 3\, February 7\, March 6\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: January 15\, February 19\, March 18 \nFREE but please register online \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date. \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-48/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191228
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20191120T152435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T152435Z
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SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed December 23-27.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/closed-12/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191227
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20191120T152414Z
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SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed December 23-27.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/closed-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191226
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
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SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed December 23-27.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/closed-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191225
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20191120T152334Z
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SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed December 23-27.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/closed-9/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191224
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20191120T152310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T152310Z
UID:10001621-1577059200-1577145599@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center will be closed December 23-27.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/closed-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T173000
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CREATED:20190517T181644Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nWith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 31 or November 28)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $426
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-129/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T195945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T195945Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3
\nWith Jeff Mazur
\nWednesday Sessions\, 3:30-5:30pm: September 11 – December 18 (no class November 27)\nExtended days\, 1:30-5:30pm: September 25\, October 23\, December 11\nMembers: $390/Non-members: $468
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-186/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20191120T130836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T130836Z
UID:10001615-1576670400-1576674000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It’s the 23rd in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts! It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Come find out what makes our building a special teaching tool empowering visitors to ask\, “what does sustainability look like in the built environment and in my community?” Bring your questions so we can learn together. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: January 3\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: December 18 \nFREE but please register online \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-47/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T170631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T170631Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day: Chain Reaction Machines
DESCRIPTION:Do you love science and nature? Do you want to see what the Hitchcock Homeschool program is all about? Sign up for our Discovery Days\, our one-time programs about science and nature. In a mixed-age setting\, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center\, meet science experts\, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery Day programs are appropriate for everyone from first time to veteran homeschoolers\, and we welcome almost-6 year olds who are interested in joining our class in the spring. This is designed as a drop-off program. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nAges 6-12\nwith Katie Koerten or Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nSeptember 10\, October 1\, November 5\, December 10\nMembers: $45 per program/Non-members: $55 per program \n\nSeptember 10: Hurray for Herps with Jeff Mazur\nSnakes and turtles and frogs\, oh my! Today we will slither and hop into the world of herpetology\, getting a chance to meet some of our subjects face to face! \nOctober 1: Patterns in Nature with Katie Koerten\nWhat do a fiddlehead\, DNA\, and a hurricane all have in common? They’re all spirals! Many other patterns and designs are common throughout nature\, and today we’ll study them and look for examples in nature. \nNovember 5: Stars in the Sky: Field Trip to the Basset Planetarium with Jeff Mazur\nCome with us\, on a field trip to the stars. We are going to be visiting the Basset Planetarium get a look at our solar system and beyond! \nDecember 17 – Chain Reaction Machines with Katie Koerten\nIf you love building creations out of everyday materials\, this is the program for you! Today homeschoolers will be challenged to build Rube-Goldberg-style contraptions that perform a simple task\, such as flipping a light switch or watering a plant.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-chain-reaction-machines/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T192300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T192300Z
UID:10001498-1576510200-1576517400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWith Aemelia Thompson \nMonday Sessions\, 3:30-5:30pm: September 9 – December 16 (no class October 14 or November 11)\nMembers: $300/Non-members $360
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-172/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20191119T182349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T144115Z
UID:10001613-1576414800-1576422000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the Hampshire Bird Club for its generous support of this program! \n\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)! The Hitchcock Center is hosting its first ever CBC for kids and their families on Sunday\, December 15 from 1:00-3:00pm. The CBC is a 119-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\, we’ll meet at the Hitchcock Center for an indoor program about how to recognize common birds\, followed by an outdoor bird count. Educator Katie Koerten will facilitate a bird count for kids and their families on the grounds of the Hitchcock Center – we’ll count every bird we see! 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 welcome but not required. \nSunday\, December 15\n1-3pm\nFree \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-and-families-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T163648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T163804Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science: Nocturnal Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. No registration required. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nWith Aemelia Thompson\nSecond Saturdays\, 10 – 11am\, October through December\nSaturdays October 12\, November 9\, December 14\nMembers: Free; Non-members: $10 per family \n \nSeptember 14: Pollination Celebration Day \nInstead of a typical Second Saturday Science\, we are kicking off the fall with our second annual Pollination Celebration Day! Click here for more details. \nOctober 12: Going Batty \nCome get cozy with the only mammal that can fly! Found on every continent except Antarctica and in a variety of ecosystems\, bats are as fascinating as they are numerous. Come learn about these wonderful creatures and how they benefit our environment. \nNovember 9: Tons of Seeds \nEven the largest oak tree begins its life as a tiny seed. For this Saturday Science we’ll be learning all about seeds\, what they need\, and the tricks plants use to keep them safe and spread them far and wide. \nDecember 14: Nocturnal Life \nWhen the sun sets many of us get ready for rest\, but there is a whole world that is just waking up! Get ready for some night life (during the day) and learn about why and how some animals are active while we’re all asleep.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-nocturnal-life/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20191120T130723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191120T130723Z
UID:10001614-1576252800-1576256400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It’s the 23rd in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts! It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Come find out what makes our building a special teaching tool empowering visitors to ask\, “what does sustainability look like in the built environment and in my community?” Bring your questions so we can learn together. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: December 13*\nNote December’s tour is on the second Friday.\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: December 18 \nFREE but please register online \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-46/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190927T202730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T221139Z
UID:10001543-1576225800-1576251000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Western MA Youth Climate Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Climate Summit is a participant-driven educational conference for youth\, designed to create an opportunity for learning\, dialogue and action on climate change. This premiere 2-day climate event for Western MA youth has served over 100 youth from 6 local high schools at a time when youth leadership and empowerment is harnessing the world stage for change. \nLearn more about the Youth Climate Summit.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/western-ma-youth-climate-summit-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T181602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T181602Z
UID:10001468-1576164600-1576171800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nWith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 31 or November 28)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $426
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-128/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T195711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T195742Z
UID:10001511-1576071000-1576085400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers.  Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWith Jeff Mazur\nWednesday Sessions\, 3:30-5:30pm: September 11 – December 18 (no class November 27)\nExtended days\, 1:30-5:30pm: September 25\, October 23\, December 11\nMembers: $390/Non-members: $468
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-185/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T174811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T174811Z
UID:10001456-1575972000-1575986400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Our Valley\, Our Home
DESCRIPTION:How many different types of habitats are in the Pioneer Valley? Join us this fall as we try and find out! From mountain tops\, to caves\, to rivers and forest – there is some much to learn about. During this series\, we will be exploring our valley – discovering different types of habitats\, and learning about the plants and animals that live there.  Each week we will visit a new place around the Hitchcock Center and beyond\, focusing on how that place is a special part of the valley ecosystem. Every day we will explore the outdoors\, play games and further learning at home with optional home projects. Limited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.  \nAges 9-12\nWith Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nSeptember 24\, October 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\,  November 12\, 19\, 26\, December 3\, 10\nNo class October 1 or November 5\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $540
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-our-valley-our-home-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T171832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T175358Z
UID:10001446-1575972000-1575986400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Marvelous Mammals
DESCRIPTION:What do porcupines\, blue whales and little brown bats have in common? They’re all mammals! And so are we! This fall we’ll be learning all about the world of mammals – which ones live here and what their adaptations are. These furry\, warm-blooded creatures are not so different from you and me. What are their lives like\, what do they eat\, where do they live? What makes them unique from other animals? Each week we’ll focus on a new mammal and its adaptations and natural history. Every day we’ll explore the outdoors\, play games\, learn new vocabulary words and further the learning at home with optional home projects. Limited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.  \nAges 6-8\nWith Katie Koerten\nTuesdays\, 10-2pm\nSeptember 24\, October 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\,  November 12\, 19\, 26\, December 3\, 10\nNo class October 1 or November 5\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $540
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-1-marvelous-mammals-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T192214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T192214Z
UID:10001497-1575905400-1575912600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWith Aemelia Thompson \nMonday Sessions\, 3:30-5:30pm: September 9 – December 16 (no class October 14 or November 11)\nMembers: $300/Non-members $360
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-171/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190516T162426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T162517Z
UID:10001427-1575795600-1575806400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year: Natural History Hike in the Quabbin
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our sixth year of offering an in-depth natural history course for naturalists and citizen scientists. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, varying from broad habitat-wide perspectives to the finer details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills and be prepared to spend time outdoors. Dress for the weather as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like. Carpooling to more distant locations will be encouraged. \nDecember 8: Natural History Hike in the Quabbin with Ted Watt\nWe’ll hike into the Quabbin wilderness\, getting a deeper understanding of the habitats that are preserved there\, and the plants and animals that live there. If there is snow we will follow some of the creatures moving through and learn more about their lives. \nSundays once per month\, 9am-12pm (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nSign up for the remainder of the year: $140 members/$170 non-members.\nOr\, $30 per session.\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-natural-history-hike-in-the-quabbin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T185630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T185630Z
UID:10001485-1575637200-1575644400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: From Here To There: How Things Move in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to a fun fall with Colleen. Children and their adult companion will discover all the wonderful ways that nature’s creatures get around- flying\, hopping\, slithering\, and swimming. We will observe how birds and insects fly\, how fish swim\, animals hop\, seeds move and lots more. This program encourages learning through movement\, singing\, crafts\, games\, stories and great adventure! Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nWith Colleen Kelley\nFriday afternoon sessions:1-3pm\nSeptember 20\, 27\, October  11\, 18\, 25\, November 1\, 15\, 22\, December 6\, 13\n(No class October 4\, November 8\, 29)\nMembers: $220/Non-members: $264
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-from-here-to-there-how-things-move-in-nature-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T183752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T183752Z
UID:10001477-1575624600-1575631800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool: From Here To There: How Things Move in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to a fun fall with Colleen. Children and their adult companion will discover all the wonderful ways that nature’s creatures get around- flying\, hopping\, slithering\, and swimming. We will observe how birds and insects fly\, how fish swim\, animals hop\, seeds move and lots more. This program encourages learning through movement\, singing\, crafts\, games\, stories and great adventure! Limited to 12 families per session. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nWith Colleen Kelley\nFriday morning sessions: 9:30-11:30am\nSeptember 20\, 27\, October  11\, 18\, 25\, November 1\, 15\, 22\, December 6\, 13\n(No class October 4\, November 8\, 29) \nMembers: $220/Non-members: $264
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-from-here-to-there-how-things-move-in-nature-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T181442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T181442Z
UID:10001467-1575559800-1575567000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nWith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nSeptember 12 – December 19 (no program October 31 or November 28)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $426
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-127/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190927T153922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T160211Z
UID:10001541-1575486000-1575491400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:New England Forests Film: Eastern White Pine – The Tree Rooted in American History
DESCRIPTION:In colonial American times\, stately eastern white pines were among the most valuable trees on the planet. They were an imposing presence in the primeval forests of eastern North America. \nThis new documentary film tells the story of our native white pine\, and the significant part it played in America’s founding and history\, using archival footage\, stunning photography\, and aerial views.  It also answers such questions as: \n\nWhy were these pines so valuable?\nHow were these pines important to the lives of the first settlers?\nWhat role did they play in the the American War of Independence\, and founding of the US?\nWhat is the status of this great tree species today?\nHow is it important to wildlife?\nWhy is walking among white pines in the forest good for you?\nWhat is the tallest living thing in the northeastern United States?\nIs there any hope of seeing these trees as they once were\, 400 years ago?\n\nFind the answers to these questions and more in the newest film by the makers of The Lost Forests of New England\, Eastern White Pine … the tree rooted in American history. Learn more and watch the trailer. \nWednesday\, December 4\, 7 – 8:30pm\nScreening followed by panel with filmmakers Ray Asselin and Bob Leverett\nSuggested donation $5\, registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/new-england-forests-film-eastern-white-pine-the-tree-rooted-in-american-history/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T181131
CREATED:20190517T195549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T195549Z
UID:10001510-1575473400-1575480600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Fall is here\, and school has started\, and your kids still want to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play in and near streams\, build forts\, climb trees\, make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us and use our imaginations. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3
\nWith Jeff Mazur
\nWednesday Sessions\, 3:30-5:30pm: September 11 – December 18 (no class November 27)\nExtended days\, 1:30-5:30pm: September 25\, October 23\, December 11\nMembers: $390/Non-members: $468
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-184/
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