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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17-2/2024-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T200000
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding - Classroom Program
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n (Plus optional add on November weekend trip)  \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n \nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 28th– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows \nREGISTER HERE FOR FULL CLASS\n\nOptional Overnight Weekend Birding Trip-\nNov 8th-10th. Cape Cod Weekend. Departing early Friday morning and returning late afternoon on Sunday. We’ll focus mostly on the lower Cape. (Orleans down to Provincetown). More info will be given after sign-up. This trip is separate from the other trips listed above.  Everyone is responsible for their own transportation\, food and lodging. Fee includes 3 days of birding instruction. \nSliding scale: $190\, 160\, or $130.  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ADDITIONAL WEEKEND TRIP
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-classroom-program-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
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SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods  
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 9 – December 16 (no class October 14 or November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A:$393 | Tier B:$327 | Tier C:$278 | Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-35/2024-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195709Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1 – 3\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 10 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$447 | Tier B-$372 | Tier C-$316  | Tier D-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-207/2024-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T201018Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, 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! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2-2/2024-09-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200145Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17/2024-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T200624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200624Z
UID:10004159-1726068600-1726075800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345  | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-208/2024-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T195309Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17-2/2024-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T192517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192517Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-am/2024-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T192646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192646Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-pm/2024-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240808T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T161146Z
UID:10004287-1726297200-1726315200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T193652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T193652Z
UID:10003969-1726308000-1726311600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturday Family Science\nwith Lauren Dausch\nAges 5 – 7 or Grades K – 1\nSaturdays\, 10 – 11 AM\nSeptember 14\, October 12\, November 9\, December 14\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. We will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building. \nSeptember 14: Strengthen Your Senses (Outside)  \nDo you sometimes feel like the natural world is too separate from the constructed human world? Join us as we utilize our senses to foster a more full-bodied connection with the nature around us!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-27/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T193251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T193334Z
UID:10003966-1726313400-1726318800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging (All Ages)
DESCRIPTION:with Jennifer Unkles\nAll ages\nSaturday\, September 14\, 11:30 AM – 1 PM\nSuggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family \nDrop in any time to see how monarch butterflies are tagged and ask questions about this amazing creature and their hope filled cycle of survival. Author Naila Moreira will be a special guest sharing about her new middle grade novel\, The Monarchs of Winghaven.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-for-all-ages/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T195530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195530Z
UID:10003997-1726500600-1726507800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods  
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 9 – December 16 (no class October 14 or November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A:$393 | Tier B:$327 | Tier C:$278 | Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-35/2024-09-16/
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:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T194614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194614Z
UID:10003976-1726567200-1726581600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Our Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I: Our Changing World: Transformations in Nature \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 1 – 3\, Ages 6 – 8\nTuesdays 10 AM – 2 PM\nSeptember 17 – December 10\n(No program October 22\, November 26 for Homeschool Discovery Days. No program November 5 for election day)\nFee per Child: Tier A: $773 | Tier B: $645 | Tier C: $548 | Tier D: $419\nLimited to 12 participants \nWhat does it mean to “transform?” Do all transformations happen in the same way? What changes do we experience as humans? Join us this Fall to study the intricacies of change and transformation in the natural world. We will learn about changes among plant life\, the animal kingdom\, soil and substrates\, planetary history\, chemicals and more! Our world is constantly changing\, and if we train our senses finely enough\, we will be able to sense our own transformations occurring right in tune with the Earth’s.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-our-changing-world/2024-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T194806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194806Z
UID:10003986-1726567200-1726581600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: CSI Nature Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool II: CSI (Children Science Investigators) Nature Detectives \nwith Alanna Johnston-Rutledge\nGrades 4 – 6\, Ages 9 – 12\nTuesdays 10 AM – 2 PM\nSeptember 17 – December 10\n(No program October 22\, November 26 for Discovery Days. No program Nov 5 for election day)\nFee per Child: Tier A: $773 | Tier B:$645 | Tier C:$548 | Tier D:$419\nLimited to 12 participants  \nPut on your detective hats\, because it’s science investigation time! Nature has many mysteries for us to explore: Why do leaves change color in the fall? What can we learn from an animal’s bones? What makes static electricity? How do trees think? We will be investigating these cases and many more. We will learn investigative skills\, ask questions and solve puzzles about the world around us. This program will feature field trips\, engineering challenges\, games\, crafts\, journaling\, and more.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-csi-nature-detectives/2024-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1 – 3\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 10 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$447 | Tier B-$372 | Tier C-$316  | Tier D-$242\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-207/2024-09-17/
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:20240917T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T201017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T201018Z
UID:10004222-1726587000-1726594200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, 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! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2-2/2024-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240829T141041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141041Z
UID:10004416-1726650000-1726657200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Senior Nature Hike with John Green
DESCRIPTION:Senior Nature Hikes with John Green\nWednesday\, September 18\, 9-11am – Notch  \n\n  \n \nThese nature hikes will be led by naturalist John Green\, they are all at locations with f \nairly level ground\, they will move slowly and not cover a lot of distance.   Please wear solid footwear\, and binoculars are welcome. \nRegistration is required\,  exact location and meeting spot will be provided upon registration.   Sliding Scale: $10\, $20\, or $30 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/senior-nature-hike-with-john-green/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200145Z
UID:10004092-1726673400-1726680600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17/2024-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T200624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200624Z
UID:10004160-1726673400-1726680600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345  | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-208/2024-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20241121T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T195309Z
UID:10004431-1726673400-1726680600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-17-2/2024-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T193444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T193444Z
UID:10003967-1726761600-1726767000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging (3+) 1/2
DESCRIPTION:With Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+\nThursday\, September 19\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM or Monday\, September 23\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nSuggested Donation: $10–$30 per person\nLimited to 15 participants \nThe monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to look for others. Nets and supplies will be provided. We often find other insects on these walks. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Community Science Project (MonarchWatch.org).
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-3-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240829T140754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T140754Z
UID:10004415-1726765200-1726770600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Garden Party with Herbal infusion Demo
DESCRIPTION:Garden Parties with Herbal infusion Demos\nThursday\, September 19\, 5 PM\nIn the Hitchcock Center Gardens – FREE  \n\nJoin us for a garden party in the Hitchcock Center gardens. Enjoy a demonstration on how to make a variety of infusions with seasonal herbs and flowers and learn more about the work of the Hitchcock Center with Executive Director Billy Spitzer. Light refreshments from the garden will be served. Please RSVP to shelly@hitchcockcenter.org or kim@hitchcockcenter.org.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/garden-party-with-herbal-infusion-demo/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T192517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192517Z
UID:10003945-1726824600-1726831800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-am/2024-09-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T192646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192646Z
UID:10003955-1726837200-1726844400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-pm/2024-09-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240808T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T161146Z
UID:10004288-1726902000-1726920000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-09-21/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T195530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195530Z
UID:10003998-1727105400-1727112600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods  
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 9 – December 16 (no class October 14 or November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A:$393 | Tier B:$327 | Tier C:$278 | Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-35/2024-09-23/
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:20240923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T193527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T193527Z
UID:10003968-1727107200-1727112600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging (3+) 2/2
DESCRIPTION:With Jennifer Unkles\nAges 3+\nThursday\, September 19\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM or Monday\, September 23\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nSuggested Donation: $10–$30 per person\nLimited to 15 participants \nThe monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close\, learn about their fascinating life cycle\, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then take a hike to look for others. Nets and supplies will be provided. We often find other insects on these walks. Data collected will be added for scientific research through the Monarch Watch Community Science Project (MonarchWatch.org).
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-3-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113123
CREATED:20240606T194614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194614Z
UID:10003977-1727172000-1727186400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Our Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I: Our Changing World: Transformations in Nature \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 1 – 3\, Ages 6 – 8\nTuesdays 10 AM – 2 PM\nSeptember 17 – December 10\n(No program October 22\, November 26 for Homeschool Discovery Days. No program November 5 for election day)\nFee per Child: Tier A: $773 | Tier B: $645 | Tier C: $548 | Tier D: $419\nLimited to 12 participants \nWhat does it mean to “transform?” Do all transformations happen in the same way? What changes do we experience as humans? Join us this Fall to study the intricacies of change and transformation in the natural world. We will learn about changes among plant life\, the animal kingdom\, soil and substrates\, planetary history\, chemicals and more! Our world is constantly changing\, and if we train our senses finely enough\, we will be able to sense our own transformations occurring right in tune with the Earth’s.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-our-changing-world/2024-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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