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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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T171335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T175710Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190814T172746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T172747Z
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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-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T174149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T174149Z
UID:10001449-1571133600-1571148000@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-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T171150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T175733Z
UID:10001439-1571133600-1571148000@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-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T163348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T163548Z
UID:10001429-1570874400-1570878000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science: Going Batty
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. No registration required. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nWith Aemelia Thompson\nSecond Saturdays\, 10 – 11am\, October through December\nSaturdays October 12\, November 9\, December 14\nMembers: Free; Non-members: $10 per family \n \nSeptember 14: Pollination Celebration Day \nInstead of a typical Second Saturday Science\, we are kicking off the fall with our second annual Pollination Celebration Day! Click here for more details. \nOctober 12: Going Batty \nCome get cozy with the only mammal that can fly! Found on every continent except Antarctica and in a variety of ecosystems\, bats are as fascinating as they are numerous. Come learn about these wonderful creatures and how they benefit our environment. \nNovember 9: Tons of Seeds \nEven the largest oak tree begins its life as a tiny seed. For this Saturday Science we’ll be learning all about seeds\, what they need\, and the tricks plants use to keep them safe and spread them far and wide. \nDecember 14: Nocturnal Life \nWhen the sun sets many of us get ready for rest\, but there is a whole world that is just waking up! Get ready for some night life (during the day) and learn about why and how some animals are active while we’re all asleep.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-going-batty/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190814T172701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T172701Z
UID:10001526-1570838400-1570924799@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-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T184215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T184215Z
UID:10001480-1570798800-1570806000@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-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T182812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T182812Z
UID:10001472-1570786200-1570793400@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-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T180705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T180705Z
UID:10001461-1570721400-1570728600@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-121/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T193807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T193807Z
UID:10001503-1570635000-1570642200@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-177/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T174102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T174102Z
UID:10001448-1570528800-1570543200@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-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T171107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T175758Z
UID:10001438-1570528800-1570543200@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-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T191614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T191614Z
UID:10001490-1570462200-1570469400@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-164/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190516T161828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T161828Z
UID:10001425-1570352400-1570363200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year: Invasive Plant Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our sixth year of offering an in-depth natural history course for naturalists and citizen scientists. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, varying from broad habitat-wide perspectives to the finer details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills and be prepared to spend time outdoors. Dress for the weather as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like. Carpooling to more distant locations will be encouraged. \nOctober 6: Invasive Plant Ecology with Martha Hoopes\nMartha is a plant ecologist at Mt. Holyoke College who spends time learning about and researching invasive plants. She will present a unique look at these species and help us understand more of the why and the where behind the success of these plants. \nSundays once per month\, 9am-12pm (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nSign up for the remainder of the year: $140 members/$170 non-members.\nOr\, $30 per session.\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-invasive-plant-ecology/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190918T154506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T154506Z
UID:10001538-1570273200-1570278600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Gathering Rain at Home
DESCRIPTION:You’d be surprised how much water comes off your roof in a short rain storm. Gathering rain is a straight-forward and practical step you can take to abundantly provide for your outdoor water needs. Come learn the important concepts in system design\, ask questions\, learn what Kris has discovered through trial and error. Whether you take what you learn and build it all yourself\, or make use of a DIY kit in your system design\, make this the year that you start gathering rain.\n\n\n\n\nKris enjoys practical do-it-yourself projects\, and has been gathering rain to water her food gardens for years. As the Principal at Gathering Rain\, she wants to share the expertise she’s developed to help you build your resilience\, live a more hands-on life\, and better steward to the small piece of this beautiful world that’s in your care.\n\n\nwith Kris Walter of Gathering Rain\nSaturday\, October 5\, 11am-12:30pm\nFree\, registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/gathering-rain-at-home/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190814T155325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190814T155325Z
UID:10001525-1570258800-1570276800@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-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190522T145711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T145711Z
UID:10001513-1570194000-1570201200@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 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, November 1\, 15\, 22\, December 6\, 13
\, 20\nMembers: $220/Non-members: $264
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-from-here-to-there-how-things-move-in-nature-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190522T150108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T150141Z
UID:10001514-1570181400-1570188600@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 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, November 1\, 15\, 22\, December 6\, 13
\, 20\n
Members: $220/Non-members: $264
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/14752/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T180618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T180618Z
UID:10001460-1570116600-1570123800@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-120/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T193702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T193702Z
UID:10001502-1570030200-1570037400@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-176/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T170220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T170313Z
UID:10001434-1569924000-1569938400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day: Patterns in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Do you love science and nature? Do you want to see what the Hitchcock Homeschool program is all about? Sign up for our Discovery Days\, our one-time programs about science and nature. In a mixed-age setting\, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center\, meet science experts\, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery Day programs are appropriate for everyone from first time to veteran homeschoolers\, and we welcome almost-6 year olds who are interested in joining our class in the spring. This is designed as a drop-off program. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nAges 6-12\nwith Katie Koerten or Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays\, 10am-2pm\nSeptember 10\, October 1\, November 5\, December 10\nMembers: $45 per program/Non-members: $55 per program \n\nSeptember 10: Hurray for Herps with Jeff Mazur\nSnakes and turtles and frogs\, oh my! Today we will slither and hop into the world of herpetology\, getting a chance to meet some of our subjects face to face! \nOctober 1: Patterns in Nature with Katie Koerten\nWhat do a fiddlehead\, DNA\, and a hurricane all have in common? They’re all spirals! Many other patterns and designs are common throughout nature\, and today we’ll study them and look for examples in nature. \nNovember 5: Stars in the Sky: Field Trip to the Basset Planetarium with Jeff Mazur\nCome with us\, on a field trip to the stars. We are going to be visiting the Basset Planetarium get a look at our solar system and beyond! \nDecember 17 – Chain Reaction Machines with Katie Koerten\nIf you love building creations out of everyday materials\, this is the program for you! Today homeschoolers will be challenged to build Rube-Goldberg-style contraptions that perform a simple task\, such as flipping a light switch or watering a plant.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-patterns-in-nature/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T102653
CREATED:20190517T191349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T191349Z
UID:10001489-1569857400-1569864600@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-163/
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