Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner The Hitchcock Center is offering a six-week Fall Birding class with Scott Surner. There will be five local trips to various areas in Hampshire and Franklin Counties and a weekend trip to Cape Cod. Scott will help you navigate the fall plumages of Warblers, Sparrows, and waterfowl, plus much […]
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JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Lauren Dausch Ages 5-7 or Grades K-2 Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm September 6 – December 20 (no program November 22) Tier A:$453 Tier B:$378 Tier C:$321 Tier D:$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, […] NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Jeff Mazur Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 September 6 – December 20 (no program November 22) Tier A:$453 | Tier B:$378 | Tier C:$321 | Tier D:$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, […] |
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NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Lauren Dausch Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 September 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26, no program November 23) Tier A:$480 | Tier B:$400 | Tier C:$340 | Tier D:$260 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we […] GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL with Katie Koerten Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-6 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm September 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26, no program November 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340 | Tier D-$260 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for […] |
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Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Second Saturdays of the month, 10–11am September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9 Suggested Donation: $10–$30 per family Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their parents, these programs […] |
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WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES With Monya Relles Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm September 11 – December 18 (no program September 25 and October 9) Tier A:$393 Tier B:$327 Tier C:$278 Tier D:$213 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and explore in this afterschool series […] |
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Homeschool I: Magnificent Mammals With Lauren Dausch Grades 1-3, Ages 6-8 Tuesdays 10:00am -2:00 pm September 12 -December 5 (No program September 26, November 21, and December 12 for Discovery Days and November 7th for Curriculum Day) Tier A:$781 Tier B:$651 Tier C:$553 Tier D:$423 Limited to 12 participants What are mammals and why are […] Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration With Jeff Mazur Grades 4-6, Ages 9-12 Tuesdays 10:00am – 2:00 pm September 12 -December 5 (No program September 26, November 21, and December 12 for Discovery Days and November 7th for Curriculum Day) Tier A:$781 Tier B:$651 Tier C:$553 Tier D:$423 Limited to 12 participants (if over enrolled, […] |
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JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Lauren Dausch Ages 5-7 or Grades K-2 Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm September 6 – December 20 (no program November 22) Tier A:$453 Tier B:$378 Tier C:$321 Tier D:$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, […] NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Jeff Mazur Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 September 6 – December 20 (no program November 22) Tier A:$453 | Tier B:$378 | Tier C:$321 | Tier D:$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, […]
Get Plugged in to Electric Driving for the Climate Wednesday, September 13 at 7:00 PM Virtual workshop Registration required | Suggested Donation $8-15 Season 2 | September - November 2023 | Hitchcock's Climate Action Series is an adult engagement program at the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and environmental justice. Bringing partners and community members […] |
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NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Lauren Dausch Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 September 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26, no program November 23) Tier A:$480 | Tier B:$400 | Tier C:$340 | Tier D:$260 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we […] GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL with Katie Koerten Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-6 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm September 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26, no program November 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340 | Tier D-$260 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for […] |
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Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13, November 10 & 24) Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm Fee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | […] Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13, November 10 & 24) Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm Fee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | […] |
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With Jennifer Unkles All ages Saturday, September 16, 3-4pm Suggested Donation: $10–$30 per person Drop in any time to see how monarch butterflies are tagged and ask questions about this amazing creature and their hope filled cycle of survival. |
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WILD CHILDREN OF THE WOODS SERIES With Monya Relles Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm September 11 – December 18 (no program September 25 and October 9) Tier A:$393 Tier B:$327 Tier C:$278 Tier D:$213 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and explore in this afterschool series […] |
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Homeschool I: Magnificent Mammals With Lauren Dausch Grades 1-3, Ages 6-8 Tuesdays 10:00am -2:00 pm September 12 -December 5 (No program September 26, November 21, and December 12 for Discovery Days and November 7th for Curriculum Day) Tier A:$781 Tier B:$651 Tier C:$553 Tier D:$423 Limited to 12 participants What are mammals and why are […] Homeschool II: Outdoor Skills and Exploration With Jeff Mazur Grades 4-6, Ages 9-12 Tuesdays 10:00am – 2:00 pm September 12 -December 5 (No program September 26, November 21, and December 12 for Discovery Days and November 7th for Curriculum Day) Tier A:$781 Tier B:$651 Tier C:$553 Tier D:$423 Limited to 12 participants (if over enrolled, […]
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Wednesday, July 26 Wednesday, August 16 Tuesday, September 19 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Join us for a community meet and greet and enjoy the Hitchcock Gardens on a summer evening. There will be garden refreshments, and an update from Executive Director Billy Spitzer about the impact of Hitchcock Center programs in the region. RSVP […] |
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JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Lauren Dausch Ages 5-7 or Grades K-2 Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm September 6 – December 20 (no program November 22) Tier A:$453 Tier B:$378 Tier C:$321 Tier D:$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, […] NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Jeff Mazur Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 September 6 – December 20 (no program November 22) Tier A:$453 | Tier B:$378 | Tier C:$321 | Tier D:$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, […] |
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NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Lauren Dausch Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 September 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26, no program November 23) Tier A:$480 | Tier B:$400 | Tier C:$340 | Tier D:$260 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we […] GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL with Katie Koerten Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-6 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm September 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26, no program November 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340 | Tier D-$260 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for […]
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With Jennifer Unkles Ages 3+ Thursday, September 21, 4-5:30pm Tuesday, September 26, 4-5:30pm Suggested Donation: $10–$30 per person Limited to 15 participants The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close, learn about their fascinating life cycle, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then […]
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with Todd Lynch, certified Forest Bathing Guide Thursday, September 21st from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Space is limited, registration required Sliding Scale tickets $8-20. Connecting with nature has the benefits of reducing anxiety, easing stress and rekindling a sense of wonder. In this meditative experience, modeled on Forest Bathing, we’ll explore the Discovery Garden at the Hitchcock […] |
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Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13, November 10 & 24) Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm Fee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | […] Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13, November 10 & 24) Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm Fee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | […] |
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Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner The Hitchcock Center is offering a six-week Fall Birding class with Scott Surner. There will be five local trips to various areas in Hampshire and Franklin Counties and a weekend trip to Cape Cod. Scott will help you navigate the fall plumages of Warblers, Sparrows, and waterfowl, plus much […] |
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Hawk Watch with Dan Ziomek Sunday, September 24 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Space is limited, registration required Sliding Scale tickets $8-$20 Have you watched hawks migrating from a mountain top? It is a pretty special thing to witness, they catch thermals and circle up into the sky! Join expert local birder Dan Ziomek of WRSI Birdsongs […] |
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Patterns in Nature With Emily Schuttenberg September 26, 10am-2pm Grades 1-6, Ages 6-12 Tier A:$79 Tier B:$66 Tier C:$56 Tier D:$43 Limited to 12 participants What 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 […]
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With Jennifer Unkles Ages 3+ Thursday, September 21, 4-5:30pm Tuesday, September 26, 4-5:30pm Suggested Donation: $10–$30 per person Limited to 15 participants The monarch butterflies are back and their cycle continues! Come for a small group class to see them up close, learn about their fascinating life cycle, tag and release pre-caught butterflies and then […] |
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JUNIOR NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Lauren Dausch Ages 5-7 or Grades K-2 Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm September 6 – December 20 (no program November 22) Tier A:$453 Tier B:$378 Tier C:$321 Tier D:$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, […] NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Jeff Mazur Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 September 6 – December 20 (no program November 22) Tier A:$453 | Tier B:$378 | Tier C:$321 | Tier D:$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, […]
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Goldenrods & Asters with Adam Kohl Wednesday, September 27 at 5:00 PM Spaces is limited, registration required Sliding Scale tickets $15 - $35 Join field botanist and entomologist Adam Kohl to learn about these wonderful late fall blooms. On the walk he’ll identify various asters and goldenrods to species, discuss various goldenrod and aster specialist […] |
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NATURE PLAY AFTERSCHOOL With Lauren Dausch Ages 8-11 or Grades 3-5 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 September 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26, no program November 23) Tier A:$480 | Tier B:$400 | Tier C:$340 | Tier D:$260 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we […] GIRLS INTO THE WILD AFTERSCHOOL with Katie Koerten Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-6 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm September 7 – December 21 (*Extended day Oct 26, no program November 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$480 | Tier B-$400| Tier C-$340 | Tier D-$260 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2023 for […] |
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Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13, November 10 & 24) Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm Fee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | […] Fall Nature Discovery Preschool Series – From Here to There: How Things Move in Nature Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, September 15 – December 8 (no programs October 13, November 10 & 24) Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm Fee per Child: Tier A-$477 | Tier B-$398 | […]
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FUN FRIDAY FROLICS **NEW!!** with Lauren Dausch Ages: Ages 6-9 or grades 1 – 3* Fridays, 1:00 – 5:30pm Fee per Child: Tier A-$82 | Tier B-$68| Tier C-$58 | Tier D-$44 Limited to 12 participants New! Come frolic in the forest on this Friday afternoon early release day for Amherst elementary schoolers! Bring a […] |
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Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner The Hitchcock Center is offering a six-week Fall Birding class with Scott Surner. There will be five local trips to various areas in Hampshire and Franklin Counties and a weekend trip to Cape Cod. Scott will help you navigate the fall plumages of Warblers, Sparrows, and waterfowl, plus much […] |

