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SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T180957Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20 and May 25)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! We explore woodlands\, fields\, underbush and streams in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. Participants engage in a variety of games\, activities\, and discovery-based adventures every week. The hope with this program is to grow and develop young people’s appreciation for the outdoors while exploring their feelings of joy and curiosity in both play and exploration.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-37/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203137Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild 
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild  \nwith: Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-133/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203155Z
UID:10005569-1778599800-1778607000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-214/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211154Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-23/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T204547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211247Z
UID:10005591-1778686200-1778693400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-215/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20260331T173750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173750Z
UID:10005756-1779026400-1779033600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Spring Forest Bathing\nSunday April 19\,\nand Sunday May 17\nfrom 2 – 4 pm \nSlow down\, listen to the birds and discover what the forest might share at the Hitchcock Center on a Forest Bathing walk with certified guide\, Todd Lynch. Forest Bathing allows us to renew and connect to the joyful relationships that await us outside through meditative walking and awakening the senses. Experience the magic of the Hitchcock forest and see what you might discover. \nWhat to Expect:A leisurely walk of about one mile with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. We will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest and have time to get to know and explore the beauty of the forest. This is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful way of being in nature. The walk lasts about 2 hours and we will finish with an herbal tea made from Todd’s organic herb garden. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-forest-bathing/2026-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T180957Z
UID:10005549-1779118200-1779125400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20 and May 25)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! We explore woodlands\, fields\, underbush and streams in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. Participants engage in a variety of games\, activities\, and discovery-based adventures every week. The hope with this program is to grow and develop young people’s appreciation for the outdoors while exploring their feelings of joy and curiosity in both play and exploration.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-37/2026-05-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203137Z
UID:10005559-1779204600-1779211800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild 
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild  \nwith: Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-133/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203155Z
UID:10005570-1779204600-1779211800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-214/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211154Z
UID:10005580-1779291000-1779298200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-23/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T204547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211247Z
UID:10005592-1779291000-1779298200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-215/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
UID:10005625-1779357600-1779362100@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20260115T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205055Z
UID:10005653-1779514200-1779537600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Course
DESCRIPTION:Spring Birding Course\nLed by Scott Surner\nSpace is limited\, and this program sells out fast!\nSliding Scale: $380 / $440 /$500 \nJoin this spring tradition.  Are you wanting to delight in birds more often\, learn what you are seeing and hearing\, seek new species you haven’t seen\,  or just be in community with other birders?   \nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-course-12/2026-05-23/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203137Z
UID:10005560-1779809400-1779816600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild 
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild  \nwith: Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-133/2026-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203155Z
UID:10005571-1779809400-1779816600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-214/2026-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
UID:10005626-1779876000-1779880500@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T204042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T204042Z
UID:10005585-1779886800-1779903000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-24/2026-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T204705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T204705Z
UID:10005597-1779886800-1779903000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-216/2026-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203608Z
UID:10005603-1780047000-1780054200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery: Sky Explorers (Group A)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Series for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Spring 2026\nSky Explorers: The Great Bird Adventure\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nAll sessions 9:30-11:30 AM\n \nAlternating Weeks on Fridays (activities are the same for Group A & Group B):\nPlease note: no classes scheduled on 4/24 or 5/22.\nGroup A Sessions: 3/6\, 3/20\, 4/3\, 4/17\, 5/8\, 5/29\nOR\nGroup B Sessions: 3/13\, 3/27\, 4/10\, 5/1\, 5/15\, 6/5\n \nLimited to 12 children. Limit of 2 preK children per adult. Each preK student must register.  Siblings under 3 are free. \nGrab your wings and join the Sky Explorers on a magical adventure! From clever crows to soaring hawks\, each class uncovers the wonders of a different New England bird — how they fly\, hunt\, and play. Children will learn about bird families\, their homes\, and all the amazing ways they move\, eat\, and communicate. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts. An adult caregiver must attend with the child. \nPlease note: Nature Discovery classes typically start indoors with table activities and circle time\, followed by an outdoor adventure that includes hands-on activities and a story. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-sky-explorers-group-a/2026-05-29/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20260310T192233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192233Z
UID:10005748-1780232400-1780239600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Tree Walk with arborist Alex Klein
DESCRIPTION:Tree Walk\nSunday\, May 31\, 1pm – 3pm\nwith local herbalist and arborist\, Alex Klein\nSliding scale  $25\, $32 or $40\n \nNow that the trees have fully leafed out\, there’s no mistaking who’s who\, or at least it might seem that way… Join local herbalist and arborist\, Alex Klein\, for a walk through the trees\, getting to know the species by not just their leaves\, but by their bark and branching patterns\, habitat and form. We’ll go over some identification techniques to parse out different genera and species and discuss the different forest types and levels of ecological succession where we’d expect to find different groupings of trees. Trees are foundational to the life of the forest and the growth of humanity\, so we’ll carve out some time to think about the roles our woody friends are playing in the environment and how they have contributed to human history as well.  \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/tree-walk-with-arborist-alex-klein/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T180957Z
UID:10005550-1780327800-1780335000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20 and May 25)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! We explore woodlands\, fields\, underbush and streams in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. Participants engage in a variety of games\, activities\, and discovery-based adventures every week. The hope with this program is to grow and develop young people’s appreciation for the outdoors while exploring their feelings of joy and curiosity in both play and exploration.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-37/2026-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
UID:10005627-1780394400-1780398900@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203137Z
UID:10005561-1780414200-1780421400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild 
DESCRIPTION:Girls into the Wild  \nwith: Katie Koerten\nGrades 4-6\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild continues into 2026 for more romping wildly through the fields and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Slug City\, the Forest Garden\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects in the outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Any young people with an experience of gender marginalization are welcome!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-133/2026-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203155Z
UID:10005572-1780414200-1780421400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1-3\nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 24 – June 9 (no program April 21)\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In Winter Nature Play Afterschool we will explore snowy wooded trails and fields\, make snow villages\, and sled down the HCE hill. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-214/2026-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211154Z
UID:10005581-1780500600-1780507800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades K-2\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Spring Junior Nature Play we will play in the mud and spring rains\, look for bugs\, and enjoy the warming outdoors. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/junior-nature-play-afterschool-23/2026-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T204547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T211247Z
UID:10005593-1780500600-1780507800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool Series \nWith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 3-5\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 25 – June 10  (Extended days (1PM) on March 25\, April 29\, May 27\, no program April 22)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$434 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321\nLimited to 12 participants \nHitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. In spring Nature Play Afterschool we will explore\, watch the trees bud\, celebrate the green and blooming springtime\, and play in the mud. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-215/2026-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191639Z
UID:10005628-1780912800-1780917300@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Little Bear Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Little Bear Nature Walks  \nWith Chrissy Larson\nAges 0-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nWalks are outdoors and take place unless there is extreme weather.\nSee dates and locations here \nLittle Bear Nature Walks are guided\, open-ended walks that allow toddlers\, preschoolers and their caregivers explore nature in an age-appropriate way. While on the walk\, children borrow a backpack filled with simple tools for exploring and are led by a preschool educator. Children investigate plants and animals\, engage with rocks\, soil and water\, and use their imaginations to play with the world. Walks incorporate observation\, inquiry\, and sensory learning. Each has a loose theme and includes a trail-side storytime. Come along with us! \nSee dates and locations here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/little-bear-nature-walk-3/2026-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T080729
CREATED:20251111T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T180957Z
UID:10005551-1780932600-1780939800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nWith: Isaiah Brown\nGrades 1-3\nMondays 3:30-5:30 p.m.\nMarch 23 – June 8 (no program April 20 and May 25)\nLimited to 12 participants \nCome explore the outdoors as we travel in and around the Hitchcock Center’s outdoor spaces! We explore woodlands\, fields\, underbush and streams in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. Participants engage in a variety of games\, activities\, and discovery-based adventures every week. The hope with this program is to grow and develop young people’s appreciation for the outdoors while exploring their feelings of joy and curiosity in both play and exploration.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-37/2026-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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