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SUMMARY:Landscape and Infrastructure: Re-imagining the Pastoral Paradigm Book Release with author Meg Vickery
DESCRIPTION:In her new book local author and lecturer of the History of Art and Architecture Meg Vickery traces the roots and uncovers the significance of the productive activities and elements of pastoral traditions in art and designed landscapes\, clearly documenting the persistent and sometimes difficult relationship of aesthetics and production. With rising demand for clean energy\, clean water\, and locally-grown food\, this study offers a historical perspective on how such systems can be integrated into our suburban and urban areas. Vestigial elements of the pastoral tradition have long held aesthetic sway in our suburbs\, cities and national parks\, both in Britain and America. Now\, as new energy- and water-related projects encroach on these spaces\, remnants of the pastoral play a crucial role in convincing neighborhood residents\, municipal leaders\, and energy companies or water authorities of the benefits of a neighboring infrastructure. This book investigates the history of that tradition and highlights the advantages it brings as we re-imagine infrastructure in the twenty-first century.\n \nThursday\, November 7\, 7-8:30pm\nLight refreshments served\nFREE\, registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/landscape-and-infrastructure-re-imagining-the-pastoral-paradigm-book-release-with-author-meg-vickery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T153000
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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-124/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T195006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T195028Z
UID:10001507-1573054200-1573061400@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-181/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T174442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T143959Z
UID:10001452-1572948000-1572962400@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 5\, 19\, 26\, December 3\, 10\nNo class October 1 or November 12\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $540
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-our-valley-our-home-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T171512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T144039Z
UID:10001442-1572948000-1572962400@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 5\, 19\, 26\, December 3\, 10\nNo class October 1 or November 12\nMembers: $450/Non-members: $540
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-1-marvelous-mammals-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T164001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T164001Z
UID:10001432-1572942600-1572966000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Curriculum Day (No School for Amherst)
DESCRIPTION:Schools out? Quick\, get your spot at the Hitchcock Center! Curriculum days are a whole lot of fun and learning packed into one day. We will spend much of our time outside so pack weather-appropriate clothing as well as an extra set of clothes just in case. Instructors will provide a supportive environment for each child that encourages them to question\, investigate\, and wonder. Limited to 12 students. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee. \nGrades K-4\nwith Aemelia Thompson\nTuesday\, November 5\, 8:30am-3:00pm\n$65 members/$78 non-members
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/curriculum-day-no-school-for-amherst/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T191834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T191834Z
UID:10001493-1572881400-1572885000@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-167/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190828T175203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T174459Z
UID:10001537-1572775200-1572786000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Explore an Old Growth Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Join our Valley’s old-growth forest expert\, Bob Leverett\, on a walk at the Mohawk Trail State Forest. Come learn what old-growth trees of a variety of species really look like and how their appearance depends partly on their habitat and growing conditions. We will stroll leisurely on graded roads and trails with our eyes trained to the heights as we explore the fascination of these trees. We will visit the Elder Grove to pay our respects to some of these ancient residents. Bob will explain how he measures the trees and update us on the tallest trees. Co-founder of the Eastern Native Tree Society\, Bob is brimming with fascinating information! \nMeet at the Mohawk State Forest Headquarters building\, just off Rt. 2 in Charlemont at 10:00 am. We will finish around 1:00 pm. Dress for weather and bring snacks and water. \nProgram filled\, wait list only \nwith Bob Leverett\nSunday\, November 3\, 10am-1pm\n$30/person\nRegistration required
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/explore-an-old-growth-habitat-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190814T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T172915Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner in all his favorite fall birding spots. This course will consist of 4 Wednesday evening classes and 10 field trips to exciting spots locally and throughout New England. \n[bg_faq_start] \nEvening Programs\nThere will be four evening classes this fall. All programs are held on Wednesday evenings at the Hitchcock Center\, starting at 6:30pm and generally end around 8pm. Dates: September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13. \nField Trips\nSaturday\, September 28\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip-Fall Warblers and other migrants. \nSaturday\, October 5\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip- Fall Warblers and Sparrows. \nSaturday\, October 12\, Depart at 6am\nMilford Point\, Connecticut. All Day. Migrating hawks\, shorebirds\, and many more. Bring lunch. \nSaturday\, October 19\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Sparrows & waterfowl. \nSaturday\, October 26\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 2\, 6am – 3pm\nBerkshire Lakes Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 9\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal. Quabbin Reservoir. \nSaturday\, November 16\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. \nSaturday\, November 23-24\, Cape Cod. Overnight.\nWe’ll visit areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. Seabirds\, Gannets\, late Shearwaters\, Gulls\, sea ducks\, and late migrants. If members of the class decide that this trip is too long\, we can substitute the Cape Cod trip with a one-day trip to Cape Ann (North Shore). Note that participants will be responsible for their own motel reservations for the overnight trip to the Cape (more information at the beginning of the class). \nLocal Trips\nLocal trips will be to birding destinations in Hampshire\, Franklin or Hampden Counties. All trips leave from the Hitchcock Center at the designated times (carpooling encouraged) and we make time for coffee and restroom stops. \n[bg_faq_end] \nwith Scott Surner\nWednesdays\, 6:30-8pm\, September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13\nSaturdays\, field trip times vary\, September 28-November 24\nMembers $300/Non-members $360 \nRegistration opens HERE August 28 at 9am. Please note\, this class typically fills with a wait list.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-class-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T185255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T185255Z
UID:10001483-1572613200-1572620400@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-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T183121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T183121Z
UID:10001475-1572600600-1572607800@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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190814T140027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T140027Z
UID:10001522-1572460200-1572465600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner in all his favorite fall birding spots. This course will consist of 4 Wednesday evening classes and 10 field trips to exciting spots locally and throughout New England. \n[bg_faq_start] \nEvening Programs\nThere will be four evening classes this fall. All programs are held on Wednesday evenings at the Hitchcock Center\, starting at 6:30pm and generally end around 8pm. Dates: September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13. \nField Trips\nSaturday\, September 28\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip-Fall Warblers and other migrants. \nSaturday\, October 5\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip- Fall Warblers and Sparrows. \nSaturday\, October 12\, Depart at 6am\nMilford Point\, Connecticut. All Day. Migrating hawks\, shorebirds\, and many more. Bring lunch. \nSaturday\, October 19\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Sparrows & waterfowl. \nSaturday\, October 26\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 2\, 6am – 3pm\nBerkshire Lakes Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 9\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal. Quabbin Reservoir. \nSaturday\, November 16\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. \nSaturday\, November 23-24\, Cape Cod. Overnight.\nWe’ll visit areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. Seabirds\, Gannets\, late Shearwaters\, Gulls\, sea ducks\, and late migrants. If members of the class decide that this trip is too long\, we can substitute the Cape Cod trip with a one-day trip to Cape Ann (North Shore). Note that participants will be responsible for their own motel reservations for the overnight trip to the Cape (more information at the beginning of the class). \nLocal Trips\nLocal trips will be to birding destinations in Hampshire\, Franklin or Hampden Counties. All trips leave from the Hitchcock Center at the designated times (carpooling encouraged) and we make time for coffee and restroom stops. \n[bg_faq_end] \nwith Scott Surner\nWednesdays\, 6:30-8pm\, September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13\nSaturdays\, field trip times vary\, September 28-November 24\nMembers $300/Non-members $360 \nRegistration opens HERE August 28 at 9am. Please note\, this class typically fills with a wait list.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-class-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T194259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T194514Z
UID:10001506-1572449400-1572456600@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-180/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T174327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T174327Z
UID:10001451-1572343200-1572357600@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-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T171422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T175632Z
UID:10001441-1572343200-1572357600@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-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191028T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T191748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T191748Z
UID:10001492-1572276600-1572283800@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-166/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190814T172835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T172835Z
UID:10001528-1572073200-1572091200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner in all his favorite fall birding spots. This course will consist of 4 Wednesday evening classes and 10 field trips to exciting spots locally and throughout New England. \n[bg_faq_start] \nEvening Programs\nThere will be four evening classes this fall. All programs are held on Wednesday evenings at the Hitchcock Center\, starting at 6:30pm and generally end around 8pm. Dates: September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13. \nField Trips\nSaturday\, September 28\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip-Fall Warblers and other migrants. \nSaturday\, October 5\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip- Fall Warblers and Sparrows. \nSaturday\, October 12\, Depart at 6am\nMilford Point\, Connecticut. All Day. Migrating hawks\, shorebirds\, and many more. Bring lunch. \nSaturday\, October 19\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Sparrows & waterfowl. \nSaturday\, October 26\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 2\, 6am – 3pm\nBerkshire Lakes Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 9\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal. Quabbin Reservoir. \nSaturday\, November 16\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. \nSaturday\, November 23-24\, Cape Cod. Overnight.\nWe’ll visit areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. Seabirds\, Gannets\, late Shearwaters\, Gulls\, sea ducks\, and late migrants. If members of the class decide that this trip is too long\, we can substitute the Cape Cod trip with a one-day trip to Cape Ann (North Shore). Note that participants will be responsible for their own motel reservations for the overnight trip to the Cape (more information at the beginning of the class). \nLocal Trips\nLocal trips will be to birding destinations in Hampshire\, Franklin or Hampden Counties. All trips leave from the Hitchcock Center at the designated times (carpooling encouraged) and we make time for coffee and restroom stops. \n[bg_faq_end] \nwith Scott Surner\nWednesdays\, 6:30-8pm\, September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13\nSaturdays\, field trip times vary\, September 28-November 24\nMembers $300/Non-members $360 \nRegistration opens HERE August 28 at 9am. Please note\, this class typically fills with a wait list.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-class-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T184526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T184526Z
UID:10001482-1572008400-1572015600@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-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T183005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T183005Z
UID:10001474-1571995800-1572003000@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-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T180906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T180906Z
UID:10001463-1571931000-1571938200@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-123/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190814T135941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T151726Z
UID:10001521-1571855400-1571860800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner in all his favorite fall birding spots. This course will consist of 4 Wednesday evening classes and 10 field trips to exciting spots locally and throughout New England. \n[bg_faq_start] \nEvening Programs\nThere will be four evening classes this fall. All programs are held on Wednesday evenings at the Hitchcock Center\, starting at 6:30pm and generally end around 8pm. Dates: September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13. \nField Trips\nSaturday\, September 28\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip-Fall Warblers and other migrants. \nSaturday\, October 5\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip- Fall Warblers and Sparrows. \nSaturday\, October 12\, Depart at 6am\nMilford Point\, Connecticut. All Day. Migrating hawks\, shorebirds\, and many more. Bring lunch. \nSaturday\, October 19\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Sparrows & waterfowl. \nSaturday\, October 26\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 2\, 6am – 3pm\nBerkshire Lakes Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 9\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal. Quabbin Reservoir. \nSaturday\, November 16\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. \nSaturday\, November 23-24\, Cape Cod. Overnight.\nWe’ll visit areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. Seabirds\, Gannets\, late Shearwaters\, Gulls\, sea ducks\, and late migrants. If members of the class decide that this trip is too long\, we can substitute the Cape Cod trip with a one-day trip to Cape Ann (North Shore). Note that participants will be responsible for their own motel reservations for the overnight trip to the Cape (more information at the beginning of the class). \nLocal Trips\nLocal trips will be to birding destinations in Hampshire\, Franklin or Hampden Counties. All trips leave from the Hitchcock Center at the designated times (carpooling encouraged) and we make time for coffee and restroom stops. \n[bg_faq_end] \nwith Scott Surner\nWednesdays\, 6:30-8pm\, September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13\nSaturdays\, field trip times vary\, September 28-November 24\nMembers $300/Non-members $360 \nRegistration opens HERE August 28 at 9am. Please note\, this class typically fills with a wait list.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-class-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T194138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T194138Z
UID:10001505-1571837400-1571851800@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-179/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T174241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T174241Z
UID:10001450-1571738400-1571752800@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-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T171335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T175710Z
UID:10001440-1571738400-1571752800@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-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T191702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T191702Z
UID:10001491-1571671800-1571679000@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-165/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190814T172746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T172747Z
UID:10001527-1571468400-1571486400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Surner in all his favorite fall birding spots. This course will consist of 4 Wednesday evening classes and 10 field trips to exciting spots locally and throughout New England. \n[bg_faq_start] \nEvening Programs\nThere will be four evening classes this fall. All programs are held on Wednesday evenings at the Hitchcock Center\, starting at 6:30pm and generally end around 8pm. Dates: September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13. \nField Trips\nSaturday\, September 28\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip-Fall Warblers and other migrants. \nSaturday\, October 5\, 7pm-12pm\nLocal Trip- Fall Warblers and Sparrows. \nSaturday\, October 12\, Depart at 6am\nMilford Point\, Connecticut. All Day. Migrating hawks\, shorebirds\, and many more. Bring lunch. \nSaturday\, October 19\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Sparrows & waterfowl. \nSaturday\, October 26\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 2\, 6am – 3pm\nBerkshire Lakes Trip. Waterfowl. \nSaturday\, November 9\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal. Quabbin Reservoir. \nSaturday\, November 16\, 7am – 12pm\nLocal Trip. \nSaturday\, November 23-24\, Cape Cod. Overnight.\nWe’ll visit areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. Seabirds\, Gannets\, late Shearwaters\, Gulls\, sea ducks\, and late migrants. If members of the class decide that this trip is too long\, we can substitute the Cape Cod trip with a one-day trip to Cape Ann (North Shore). Note that participants will be responsible for their own motel reservations for the overnight trip to the Cape (more information at the beginning of the class). \nLocal Trips\nLocal trips will be to birding destinations in Hampshire\, Franklin or Hampden Counties. All trips leave from the Hitchcock Center at the designated times (carpooling encouraged) and we make time for coffee and restroom stops. \n[bg_faq_end] \nwith Scott Surner\nWednesdays\, 6:30-8pm\, September 25\, October 16\, October 30\, and November 13\nSaturdays\, field trip times vary\, September 28-November 24\nMembers $300/Non-members $360 \nRegistration opens HERE August 28 at 9am. Please note\, this class typically fills with a wait list.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-class-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T184300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T184414Z
UID:10001481-1571403600-1571410800@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-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T182857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T182857Z
UID:10001473-1571391000-1571441400@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-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T180804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T180804Z
UID:10001462-1571326200-1571333400@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-122/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T010743
CREATED:20190517T193901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T193901Z
UID:10001504-1571239800-1571247000@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-178/
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