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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-pm/2024-10-04/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-10-05/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195530Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods  
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 9 – December 16 (no class October 14 or November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A:$393 | Tier B:$327 | Tier C:$278 | Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-35/2024-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T194614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194614Z
UID:10003979-1728381600-1728396000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Our Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I: Our Changing World: Transformations in Nature \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 1 – 3\, Ages 6 – 8\nTuesdays 10 AM – 2 PM\nSeptember 17 – December 10\n(No program October 22\, November 26 for Homeschool Discovery Days. No program November 5 for election day)\nFee per Child: Tier A: $773 | Tier B: $645 | Tier C: $548 | Tier D: $419\nLimited to 12 participants \nWhat does it mean to “transform?” Do all transformations happen in the same way? What changes do we experience as humans? Join us this Fall to study the intricacies of change and transformation in the natural world. We will learn about changes among plant life\, the animal kingdom\, soil and substrates\, planetary history\, chemicals and more! Our world is constantly changing\, and if we train our senses finely enough\, we will be able to sense our own transformations occurring right in tune with the Earth’s.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-our-changing-world/2024-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T194806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194806Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool II: CSI Nature Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool II: CSI (Children Science Investigators) Nature Detectives \nwith Alanna Johnston-Rutledge\nGrades 4 – 6\, Ages 9 – 12\nTuesdays 10 AM – 2 PM\nSeptember 17 – December 10\n(No program October 22\, November 26 for Discovery Days. No program Nov 5 for election day)\nFee per Child: Tier A: $773 | Tier B:$645 | Tier C:$548 | Tier D:$419\nLimited to 12 participants  \nPut on your detective hats\, because it’s science investigation time! Nature has many mysteries for us to explore: Why do leaves change color in the fall? What can we learn from an animal’s bones? What makes static electricity? How do trees think? We will be investigating these cases and many more. We will learn investigative skills\, ask questions and solve puzzles about the world around us. This program will feature field trips\, engineering challenges\, games\, crafts\, journaling\, and more.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-csi-nature-detectives/2024-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T195709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195709Z
UID:10004013-1728401400-1728408600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1 – 3\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 10 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$447 | Tier B-$372 | Tier C-$316  | Tier D-$242\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. 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-207/2024-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T201017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T201018Z
UID:10004225-1728401400-1728408600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2-2/2024-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200145Z
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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  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-17/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T200624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200624Z
UID:10004163-1728487800-1728495000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345  | Tier D-$264\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-208/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20241121T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T195309Z
UID:10004434-1728487800-1728495000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  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-17-2/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T192517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192517Z
UID:10003947-1728639000-1728646200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-am/2024-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T192646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192646Z
UID:10003957-1728651600-1728658800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-pm/2024-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T193736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T193736Z
UID:10003970-1728727200-1728730800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Science
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturday Family Science\nwith Lauren Dausch\nAges 5 – 7 or Grades K – 1\nSaturdays\, 10 – 11 AM\nSeptember 14\, October 12\, November 9\, December 14\nSuggested Donation: $5–$30 per family \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. We will be learning while moving\, often exploring the woods behind our building. \nOctober 12: Lovely Leaves (Outside)  \nWhy do leaves change colors in autumn? And why do they fall off? Join us for an exploration about the life of leaves!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-science-28/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T194614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194614Z
UID:10003980-1728986400-1729000800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Our Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool I: Our Changing World: Transformations in Nature \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades 1 – 3\, Ages 6 – 8\nTuesdays 10 AM – 2 PM\nSeptember 17 – December 10\n(No program October 22\, November 26 for Homeschool Discovery Days. No program November 5 for election day)\nFee per Child: Tier A: $773 | Tier B: $645 | Tier C: $548 | Tier D: $419\nLimited to 12 participants \nWhat does it mean to “transform?” Do all transformations happen in the same way? What changes do we experience as humans? Join us this Fall to study the intricacies of change and transformation in the natural world. We will learn about changes among plant life\, the animal kingdom\, soil and substrates\, planetary history\, chemicals and more! Our world is constantly changing\, and if we train our senses finely enough\, we will be able to sense our own transformations occurring right in tune with the Earth’s.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-our-changing-world/2024-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T194806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194806Z
UID:10003990-1728986400-1729000800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: CSI Nature Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool II: CSI (Children Science Investigators) Nature Detectives \nwith Alanna Johnston-Rutledge\nGrades 4 – 6\, Ages 9 – 12\nTuesdays 10 AM – 2 PM\nSeptember 17 – December 10\n(No program October 22\, November 26 for Discovery Days. No program Nov 5 for election day)\nFee per Child: Tier A: $773 | Tier B:$645 | Tier C:$548 | Tier D:$419\nLimited to 12 participants  \nPut on your detective hats\, because it’s science investigation time! Nature has many mysteries for us to explore: Why do leaves change color in the fall? What can we learn from an animal’s bones? What makes static electricity? How do trees think? We will be investigating these cases and many more. We will learn investigative skills\, ask questions and solve puzzles about the world around us. This program will feature field trips\, engineering challenges\, games\, crafts\, journaling\, and more.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-csi-nature-detectives/2024-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T195709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195709Z
UID:10004014-1729006200-1729013400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1 – 3\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 10 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$447 | Tier B-$372 | Tier C-$316  | Tier D-$242\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. 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-207/2024-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T201017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T201018Z
UID:10004226-1729006200-1729013400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nGrades 4 – 6\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 3 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321  | Tier D-$245\nLimited to 12 participants \nGirls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center with Katie! As always we’ll visit our favorite places to play in the forest\, such as Stump City\, the Ferns\, and the Faraway Woods – exploring the seasonal beauty of nature as we go. Play games\, make friends\, and create nature projects outdoors! Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Genderqueer\, nonbinary\, agender and trans young people are welcome.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-131-2-2/2024-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200145Z
UID:10004096-1729092600-1729099800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  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-17/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T200624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T200624Z
UID:10004164-1729092600-1729099800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Jeff Mazur\nGrades 2 – 4\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345  | Tier D-$264\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. Our instructors provide a safe setting for children to explore nature and encourage children to stretch their limits. For those parents deciding between the junior and nature play programs\, the latter often travels further and is away from the Hitchcock Center’s play yard longer.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-208/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20241121T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T195309Z
UID:10004435-1729092600-1729099800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Junior Nature Play Afterschool \nwith Lauren Dausch\nGrades K – 2\nWednesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 4 – December 18 (Extended day (1 PM) on October 23\, no program November 27)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$487 | Tier B-$406 | Tier C-$345 | Tier D-$264\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 Fall Junior Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, play pretend in our mud kitchen\, and make leaf crowns.  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-17-2/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240829T141205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141205Z
UID:10004417-1729155600-1729162800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Senior Nature Hike with John Green
DESCRIPTION:Senior Nature Hikes with John Green\nThursday\, October 17\, 9-11am – Fitzgerald Lake \n\n  \n \nThese nature hikes will be led by naturalist John Green\, they are all at locations with f \nairly level ground\, they will move slowly and not cover a lot of distance.   Please wear solid footwear\, and binoculars are welcome. \nRegistration is required\,  exact location and meeting spot will be provided upon registration.   Sliding Scale: $10\, $20\, or $30 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/senior-nature-hike-with-john-green-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T192517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192517Z
UID:10003948-1729243800-1729251000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (AM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-am/2024-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T192646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T192646Z
UID:10003958-1729256400-1729263600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Nature Discovery Preschool Series:\nLife in the Canopy! (Leaves\, Seeds and the Animals Above Us)\nwith Chrissy Larson\nAges 3 – 5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, September 13 – December 6 (no programs September 27\, October 25\, November 29)\nMorning session: 9:30 – 11:30 AM\nAfternoon session: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nFee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | Tier C-$338 | Tier D-$258\nLimited to 16 participants. Limit of 2 children per adult. Siblings under 3 are free. \nThe leafy branches above our heads create a habitat for birds\, mammals\, and invertebrates. Children and their grown-ups investigate together and spend the fall learning about the unique inhabitants of the tree canopy. Birds and squirrels use the branches to find food and shelter. Hawks peer down watching for prey. As fall continues\, leaves change color and fall to the ground\, creating a cozy layer of food and shelter for nature’s recyclers. This program encourages learning through exploration\, movement\, songs\, stories\, and crafts.  An adult caregiver must attend with the child. This Nature Discovery Preschool is a ten week series that takes place outdoors unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-pm/2024-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Ages 3–5 or Grade Pre-K
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240829T144955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T144955Z
UID:10004423-1729278000-1729285200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chat: Astronomy \nFriday\, October 18\, 7pm  \nJoin us for an evening in our gardens under the stars.  We have a nice open landscape for stargazing\, come for a chat and nibbles around the fire and hear a bit about astronomy and its history\, look through telescopes and see what we can see.  Weather permitting.   Sliding Scale: $10\, $20\, or $30  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fireside-chat-astronomy-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240808T154926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T161146Z
UID:10004291-1729321200-1729339200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-10-19/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240829T141854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141854Z
UID:10004420-1729418400-1729425600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing with Todd Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing with Todd Lynch \nSunday\, October 20\, 10-12PM \n \nSliding Scale: $18\, $25\, or $35 \nThere is a quiet pulse to the fall forest\, as the trees and landscape turn inward and\nprepare for winter. It is darker earlier; the leaves fall – creating spontaneous collages on\nthe forest floor and the trees reveal their winter forms. Come experience this changing\nof the seasons on a Forest Bathing walk with Todd Lynch\, certified ANFT Forest\nBathing guide. Forest Bathing offers the opportunity to slow down. It re-aligns our\nrhythms with the landscape\, allowing our senses a respite from everyday demands and\nuncertainties\, and gives us a template to practice on our own time at home. It’s a\nchance to remember ourselves and the joyful relationships that await us outside. Come\nexperience what the Forest at the Hitchcock Center might share on this 2 hour\nexperience. \nREGISTER HERE – OCTOBER
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing-with-todd-lynch-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240829T145842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T145842Z
UID:10004424-1729432800-1729438200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Climate Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Climate Cafe \nSunday\, October 20\, 2-3:30PM  \nFree to attend  \nOne of the biggest challenges of the climate crisis is knowing what to do with the complex set of emotions regarding the planetary emergency.  Where is it safe to talk about the fear\, outrage\, and grief? The idea is that the more comfortable we become with these difficult feelings\, the more able we are to cope with our situation. Climate Cafes offer a structured space for informal open\, respectful discussion of emotional responses and reactions related to the climate. \nThe Climate Cafe is a facilitated\, welcoming space for people concerned about the climate and ecological crises\, and their impacts on the global\, local\, and individual levels. We call it a Cafe because we aim for an informal and open discussion (and participants are welcome to bring a beverage to enjoy during the meeting). This is not a lecture\, nor is it a therapy group. Each participant will be welcome to speak or not to speak as they feel comfortable.  The Climate Cafe fills an important and often unmet need: a safe space for people to speak about their emotions stemming from the climate and ecological crises (CEC). Many people have been deeply concerned for decades about the climate and ecological crises\, and some are just beginning to feel concerned as we experience more direct impacts in our area and as the news of climate-related disasters continues to increase. Many fall somewhere in between. Everyone is welcome\, no matter where they fall on that continuum. \nClimate Cafes focus on feelings rather than action. We recognize the importance of taking action to bring about a better future\, and many local groups exist for this purpose. This group exists to fulfill a different need\, that of building emotional resilience in the face of uncertain times. We also believe that\, in the words of the Climate Psychology Alliance\, “the more we recognize and tolerate feelings arising from the climate crisis\, the easier it will be to connect with others\, act in collaboration\, and envision a just and equitable solution.”  The facilitators will provide resources for anyone who would like to learn more about ways to work with climate emotions\, as well as local opportunities for action\, after the event. \nFacilitators: \nSadie Forsythe\, LICSW\, is a climate-aware therapist based in Amherst\, MA\, offering individual therapy and monthly climate cafes\, as well as consultation for organizations looking to add a psychological lense to their climate work. Sadie is a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America\, Group Facilitators Hub and Climate Cafe Facilitator Training committees. She holds a Certificate in Climate Psychology through The California Institute of Integral Studies. \nHannah Harvester is a Conway-based artist and educator who has been facilitating eco grief and climate anxiety support circles since 2023. She is a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America. \nBoth Sadie and Hannah have completed Climate Cafe trainings led by Climate Psychology Alliance of North America\, and hope to bring more and more local opportunities for individuals to come together to share and process climate-related emotions. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/climate-cafe/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T195530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195530Z
UID:10004001-1729524600-1729531800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Children of the Woods  
DESCRIPTION:with Monya Relles\nGrades 3 – 5\nMondays 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 9 – December 16 (no class October 14 or November 11)\nFee per Child: Tier A:$393 | Tier B:$327 | Tier C:$278 | Tier D:$213\nLimited to 12 participants \nWe go to the woods to think\, learn\, play\, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds of the Hitchcock Center as we watch Fall turn to Winter. We will visit stump city\, ferns\, and the far-away woods\, play some organized games\, and learn about the animals\, plants\, and life in these woods\, including ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-children-of-the-woods-35/2024-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T194205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T194219Z
UID:10003973-1729591200-1729605600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Day: Spooooky Animals
DESCRIPTION:Spooooky Animals! \nwith Lauren Dausch\nOctober 22\, 10 AM – 2 PM\nAges 6 – 12 or grades 1 – 6\nFee per Child: Tier A:$79 | Tier B:$66 | Tier C:$56 | Tier D:$43\nLimited to 12 participants \nLet’s face it– there are just some creatures that are spookier than others! This day will be full of explorations and activities about the lives of these creatures…the perfect pre-Halloween discovery day!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/discovery-day/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182749
CREATED:20240606T195709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T195709Z
UID:10004015-1729611000-1729618200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nGrades 1 – 3\nTuesdays\, 3:30 – 5:30 PM\nSeptember 10 – December 17 (no program November 5)\nFee per Child: Tier A-$447 | Tier B-$372 | Tier C-$316  | Tier D-$242\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. During Fall Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields\, jump in leaf piles\, build forts\, climb trees\, and make new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. 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-207/2024-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Ages 5–8/Grades K–3 or Ages 9–11/Grades 4–6
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