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  • Amherst’s Famous Spotted Salamanders

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    with Ted Watt Thursday, February 9, 6:30pm FREE registration appreciated Come learn about another of Amherst’s claims to fame – the spotted salamander tunnels under Henry Street. Ted will detail […]

    FREE
  • Our Living Building Tour

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Winter Tour Dates 1st Fridays at 4pm – January 6, February 3, March 3 3rd Wednesdays at 12pm – January 18, February 15, March 15 FREE registration appreciated Come meet […]

    FREE
  • Prowling for Owls

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    with Dan Ziomek, local birder and naturalist Saturday, January 28, 8pm-10pm Saturday, February 11, 8pm -10pm Saturday, March 4, 4:30-6:30am Members $10/Non-members $15 per night, youth 8 and older welcome […]

    $10 – $15
  • Homeschool Discovery Day

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Backyard Birds with Katie Koerten Tuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm Ages 6-12 Members: $42 per program /Non-members: $46 per program Tuesdays, January 10, January 24, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, […]

    $42 – $46
  • Understanding Everyday Toxins

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    with Emily Monosson, author and toxicologist Tuesday, March 7, 6pm-8pm FREE registration appreciated Local author and toxicologist Emily Monosson will be offering a discussion/workshop about toxicology and the kinds of […]

    FREE
  • Nature Play Afterschool

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Winter Session with Jeff Mazur Wednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm January 4 – March 15 (no class February 22) Extended day: February 8 Members: $230/Non-members: $254 Open to all […]

    $230 – $254
  • Girls into the Wild

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    with Katie Koerten Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5 Thursdays, January 5–March 16 (no class February 23) 3:30pm-5:30pm Members: $270/Non-members: $320 Calling all girls ages 8-11! Get to know nature, and make […]

    $270 – $320
  • Wildflowers of Spring

    A special dinner with presentation by Ted Watt Friday, March 10, 5:30-8:30pm Held at Red Gate Farm Education Center, 4 Norman Rd., Buckland, MA Tickets $25/person or $40/two people Information […]

    $25 – $40
  • Saturdays at the Hitchcock Center

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Second and third Saturdays, 9am-1pm Free January through June Drop in, see Hitchcock’s new home, and learn about our living building.

    FREE
  • Second Saturday Science – Meet the Trees

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Second Saturdays, January through June Free 10am-11am January 14, February 11, March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10 Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday […]

    FREE