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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-131-2/2024-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T173000
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SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Winter  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nwith Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19)\nTier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135\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 the seasons change in our beautiful woods. We’lll 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-winter-9/2024-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T171105Z
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SUMMARY:Book Circle: All We Can Save
DESCRIPTION:All We Can Save Book Circle\nJanuary – May\n2nd and 4th Mondays of the month\, 7:30pm – 8:30pm \nAre you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too. All We Can Save Circles are like a book club\, but a cooler\, deeper\, extended version. Let’s strengthen the “we” in All We Can Save. Circles were created by Dr. Katharine Wilkinson.  Join us for this bimonthly book circle\, must commit to most dates.  Please submit interest here or email casey@hitchcockcenter.org.  Some copies available to borrow from Hitchcock.  \nAll We Can Save: Truth\, Courage\, and solutions for the Climate Crisis\nEdited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/book-circle-all-we-can-save-5/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231109T204109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T205639Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Days: Local Birds
DESCRIPTION:Local Birds \nWith Lauren Dausch\nMarch 12\, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nAges 6 – 12 or grades 1 – 6\nTier A:$81 | Tier B:$67 | Tier C:$57 | Tier D:$44\nLimited to 12 participants \nRule the roost as we investigate native bird species\, and the amazing ways they make their homes here! Learn more about birds’ unique adaptations\, migrations\, and which feathered friends are returning for spring.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-days-scents-scat-signs/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231215T183345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T183345Z
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SUMMARY:Bark & Winter Tree ID with Michael Wojtech
DESCRIPTION:Bark & Winter Tree ID with Michael Wojtech\nCollaboration with Adventure East\nTuesday\, March 12\n6:30 pm class\, located at Hitchcock Center\n \nSunday\, March 17\n10 am – 12:30 pm class\, outdoor field location TBD  \nSliding Scale Tickets: $45\, $60\, $75\nSpace is limited\, register now!\n \nThere is no better local naturalist to teach you about winter tree identification. Michael wrote the book\, literally. Join Michael Wojtech\, author of  BARK: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast for a two part class\, in collaboration with Adventure East. There will be a Tuesday evening classroom presentation followed by a Sunday morning in the field.  The traits typically used to describe trees—leaves\, twigs\, and buds—are often hard to see or seasonally absent.  \nJoin Michael for an exploration of bark\, which is always visible\, in any season. As you hone your perceptive abilities you will learn about a system for identifying tree species by their bark\, and discover why such a variety of bark characteristics exist. Why do some species have smooth bark\, while on others it is thick and broken? Why does bark peel? Space is limited\, please register now.  Adventure East will provide snowshoes or microspikes depending on weather.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/bark-winter-tree-id-with-michael-wojtech/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205820Z
UID:10003719-1710343800-1710351000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199 | Tier D-$152\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 Winter Junior Nature Play we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill!  Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-winter/2024-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210108Z
UID:10003739-1710343800-1710351000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199  | Tier D-$152\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 After School 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-winter/2024-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T210521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210521Z
UID:10003781-1710430200-1710437400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Winter
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild: Winter \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nJanuary 4 – March 14 (no program February 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222  | Tier D-$170\nLimited to 12 participants \nJoin us in winter 2024 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 Stump City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-winter/2024-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20240108T174234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T174234Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course with Scott Surner\nFebruary 24 – June 8 2024\nClasses and field trips\nSliding scale tickets: $375\, $325\, $280\nUp to 15 participants. Registration required.  \nMarch 16: Local. 7 am – 12 pm. Hampshire/Franklin Counties- more arriving waterfowl. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-3/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231215T183425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T183425Z
UID:10003802-1710669600-1710678600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Bark & Winter Tree ID with Michael Wojtech
DESCRIPTION:Bark & Winter Tree ID with Michael Wojtech\nCollaboration with Adventure East\nTuesday\, March 12\n6:30 pm class\, located at Hitchcock Center\n \nSunday\, March 17\n10 am – 12:30 pm class\, outdoor field location TBD  \nSliding Scale Tickets: $45\, $60\, $75\nSpace is limited\, register now!\n \nThere is no better local naturalist to teach you about winter tree identification. Michael wrote the book\, literally. Join Michael Wojtech\, author of  BARK: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast for a two part class\, in collaboration with Adventure East. There will be a Tuesday evening classroom presentation followed by a Sunday morning in the field.  The traits typically used to describe trees—leaves\, twigs\, and buds—are often hard to see or seasonally absent.  \nJoin Michael for an exploration of bark\, which is always visible\, in any season. As you hone your perceptive abilities you will learn about a system for identifying tree species by their bark\, and discover why such a variety of bark characteristics exist. Why do some species have smooth bark\, while on others it is thick and broken? Why does bark peel? Space is limited\, please register now.  Adventure East will provide snowshoes or microspikes depending on weather.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/bark-winter-tree-id-with-michael-wojtech-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20240606T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200821Z
UID:10004181-1710689400-1710696600@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-131-2/2024-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T205649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205649Z
UID:10003701-1710775800-1710783000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Spring  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nWith: Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5 :30 PM\nMarch 18 – June 3 (no program April 15 and May 27)\nTier A:$314 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222 | Tier D:$170\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 the seasons change in our beautiful woods. 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-spring-10/2024-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231109T203141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T203206Z
UID:10003663-1710842400-1710856800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Water Protectors
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I: Water Protectors \nWith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 1 – 3\, Ages 6 – 8\nTuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMarch 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12\, Apr 9 for Discovery Days\, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week)\nTier A: $771 | Tier B: $643 | Tier C: $546 | Tier D: $418\nLimited to 12 participants \nInspired by the Indigenous water protectors of Standing Rock\, Homeschool 1 will focus on the sacredness of water. We will explore questions such as what is the importance of water\, and how does it connect everything? What is the water cycle? How can water support so many diverse habitats and creatures? We will gently learn about current issues involving clean water and water conservation\, and discover how we can be change-makers and caretakers of the earth no matter how old or young we are! Our group will explore this topic through outdoor play\, hands-on activities\, journaling\, songs\, community projects\, field trips\, and more. Join us as we become the water protectors we were meant to be! \nNon-refundable within a week of the start of the program; all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-water-protectors/2024-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231109T203356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T203356Z
UID:10003673-1710842400-1710856800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: H2WHOA
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool II:  H2WHOA!: How Water Connects Us \nGrades 4-6\, Ages 9-12\nTuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nMarch 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12\, Apr 9 for Discovery Days\, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week)\nTier A: $771 | Tier B:$643 | Tier C:$546 | Tier D:$418\nLimited to 12 participants  \nHow do clouds form? Where does water go once it’s down the drain? What lives in a vernal pool? Discover the answers as we explore daily water-related themes\, and the ways this vital liquid connects all life. Learn about aquatic plants and animals\, the ways humans affect our ecosystem\, and the importance of caring for our shared waters as members of communities. Try building a beaver dam\, forming your own snowflakes\, and measure the health of local ponds and streams. This class will feature field trips\, engineering challenges\, games\, crafts\, journaling\, and more. \nNon-refundable within a week of the start of the program; all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-h2whoa/2024-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231215T183500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T183500Z
UID:10003803-1710928800-1710936000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Senior Nature Walk with John Green
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 20\n10 am – 12 pm\nSliding Scale Tickets: $10\, $15\, $20\nSpace is limited\, register now!\n \nJoin naturalist John Green on this gentle and slow walk through the woods.  There should be signs of springs and the fading of winter to explore.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/senior-nature-walk-with-john-green/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T205946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205946Z
UID:10003720-1710948600-1710955800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nMarch 20 – June 5  (no program April 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245  | Tier D-$187\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-spring/2024-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T210215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210215Z
UID:10003740-1710948600-1710955800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nMarch 20 – June 5  (no program April 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245  | Tier D-$187\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 After School 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-spring/2024-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231215T184048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T184048Z
UID:10003808-1710961200-1710964800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Climate Change in New England
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change in New England (Virtual)  \nWorkshop with Dr. Elizabeth A Burakowski\nWednesday\, March 20 \n7 pm – 8 pm \nClimate in the northeastern United States has shifted remarkably over the past few decades\, with notable impacts on ecosystems and society. Trends include warmer and shorter winters\, fewer days with continuous snow cover\, changes in leaf out dates and chilling periods\, and dramatic swings in precipitation and drought. How will the climate choices we make today affect native plants in the future? This talk will provide an overview of climate trends past and future\, based on historical observations and future climate model projections. \nWorkshop leader:  \nDr. Elizabeth (Liz) Burakowski is Research Faculty at the Institute for the Study of Earth Oceans and Space at University of New Hampshire. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Earth Sciences. Dr. Burakowski earned her Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Science in 2013\, studying the climate impacts of deforestation in the northeastern United States. She has co-authored over two dozen publications on New England climate change\, including the 2021 New Hampshire Climate Assessment. Dr. Burakowski is an avid perennial and vegetable gardener and enjoys eliminating invasive plants in her yard for sport.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/workshop-climate-change-in-new-england/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T210422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210422Z
UID:10003761-1711035000-1711042200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 3 – 5\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nMarch 21 – June 6 (no program April 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248  | Tier D-$190\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 After School 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-spring-2/2024-03-21/
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:20240321T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T210654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210654Z
UID:10003782-1711035000-1711042200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild: Spring \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nMarch 21 – June 6 (no program April 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248  | Tier D-$190\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. 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 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-spring/2024-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20240606T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200821Z
UID:10004182-1711294200-1711301400@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-131-2/2024-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T205649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205649Z
UID:10003702-1711380600-1711387800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods: Spring  
DESCRIPTION:Wild Children of the Woods \nWith: Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 PM – 5 :30 PM\nMarch 18 – June 3 (no program April 15 and May 27)\nTier A:$314 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222 | Tier D:$170\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 the seasons change in our beautiful woods. 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-spring-10/2024-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231215T192540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T171124Z
UID:10003815-1711395000-1711398600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Book Circle: All We Can Save
DESCRIPTION:All We Can Save Book Circle\nJanuary – May\n2nd and 4th Mondays of the month\, 7:30pm – 8:30pm \nAre you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too. All We Can Save Circles are like a book club\, but a cooler\, deeper\, extended version. Let’s strengthen the “we” in All We Can Save. Circles were created by Dr. Katharine Wilkinson.  Join us for this bimonthly book circle\, must commit to most dates.  Please submit interest here or email casey@hitchcockcenter.org.  Some copies available to borrow from Hitchcock.  \nAll We Can Save: Truth\, Courage\, and solutions for the Climate Crisis\nEdited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/book-circle-all-we-can-save-6/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231109T203141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T203206Z
UID:10003664-1711447200-1711461600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Water Protectors
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I: Water Protectors \nWith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 1 – 3\, Ages 6 – 8\nTuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMarch 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12\, Apr 9 for Discovery Days\, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week)\nTier A: $771 | Tier B: $643 | Tier C: $546 | Tier D: $418\nLimited to 12 participants \nInspired by the Indigenous water protectors of Standing Rock\, Homeschool 1 will focus on the sacredness of water. We will explore questions such as what is the importance of water\, and how does it connect everything? What is the water cycle? How can water support so many diverse habitats and creatures? We will gently learn about current issues involving clean water and water conservation\, and discover how we can be change-makers and caretakers of the earth no matter how old or young we are! Our group will explore this topic through outdoor play\, hands-on activities\, journaling\, songs\, community projects\, field trips\, and more. Join us as we become the water protectors we were meant to be! \nNon-refundable within a week of the start of the program; all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-water-protectors/2024-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231109T203356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T203356Z
UID:10003674-1711447200-1711461600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: H2WHOA
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool II:  H2WHOA!: How Water Connects Us \nGrades 4-6\, Ages 9-12\nTuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nMarch 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12\, Apr 9 for Discovery Days\, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week)\nTier A: $771 | Tier B:$643 | Tier C:$546 | Tier D:$418\nLimited to 12 participants  \nHow do clouds form? Where does water go once it’s down the drain? What lives in a vernal pool? Discover the answers as we explore daily water-related themes\, and the ways this vital liquid connects all life. Learn about aquatic plants and animals\, the ways humans affect our ecosystem\, and the importance of caring for our shared waters as members of communities. Try building a beaver dam\, forming your own snowflakes\, and measure the health of local ponds and streams. This class will feature field trips\, engineering challenges\, games\, crafts\, journaling\, and more. \nNon-refundable within a week of the start of the program; all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-h2whoa/2024-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T205946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T205946Z
UID:10003721-1711553400-1711560600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nMarch 20 – June 5  (no program April 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245  | Tier D-$187\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-spring/2024-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T210215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210215Z
UID:10003741-1711553400-1711560600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nMarch 20 – June 5  (no program April 17)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245  | Tier D-$187\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 After School 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-spring/2024-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T210422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210422Z
UID:10003762-1711639800-1711647000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 3 – 5\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nMarch 21 – June 6 (no program April 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248  | Tier D-$190\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 After School 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-spring-2/2024-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231110T210654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T210654Z
UID:10003783-1711639800-1711647000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild: Spring \nwith Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nThursdays\, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nMarch 21 – June 6 (no program April 18)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248  | Tier D-$190\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. 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 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-spring/2024-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040434
CREATED:20231109T201940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T201940Z
UID:10003650-1711701900-1711724400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Curriculum Day
DESCRIPTION:March 29th School Holiday\nWith Alanna Rutledge\nFriday\, March 29\, 8:45 AM – 3:00 PM\nGrades 1 – 3*\nFee per Child: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78  | Tier D-$60\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome play outside on this day off for Amherst elementary schoolers! Bring a snack\, lunch and water bottle and come prepared to play outside\, no matter what the weather! Limited to 12 participants. *Depending on enrollment\, your Kindergartner or 4th grader may be able to join.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-curriculum-day/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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