with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM September 3 – December 17 (no program November 5) Fee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field […]
Wild Children of the Woods with Monya Relles Grades 3 – 5 Mondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19) Tier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and […]
All We Can Save Book Circle January - May 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 7:30pm - 8:30pm Are you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too. All We Can Save Circles are like a book club, but a cooler, deeper, extended version. Let’s strengthen […]
Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter with Lauren Dausch Grades K – 2 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6) Fee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199 | Tier D-$152 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program […]
Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter with Jeff Mazur Grades 2 – 4 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6) Fee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199 | Tier D-$152 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed […]
Big Migration - "Big Night" Volunteer Information and Training Session Wednesday, February 28, 6pm – 7pm It is getting close to the time of year again for Big Migration! On the first rainy, warm nights of spring, thousands of spotted salamanders, wood frogs, spring peepers, and other amphibians travel to vernal pools and other wetlands […]
Girls into the Wild: Winter with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 4 – March 14 (no program February 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222 | Tier D-$170 Limited to 12 participants Join us in winter 2024 for more romping wildly through […]
Thursday, February 29 at 6 pm Registration required, donations appreciated. Come watch Kiss the Ground with us at Hitchcock Center. REGISTER HERE
Friday, February 2 at 6:30 pm (Bad weather date is Friday, March 1) Registration required Sliding scale: $12, $20, $32 We love crisp, clear winter nights here! Join us for warm drinks and snacks around the campfire along with stargazing.
with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM September 3 – December 17 (no program November 5) Fee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field […]
Wild Children of the Woods with Monya Relles Grades 3 – 5 Mondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19) Tier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and […]
Homeschool I: Water Protectors With Lauren Dausch Grades 1 – 3, Ages 6 – 8 Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM March 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12, Apr 9 for Discovery Days, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week) Tier A: $771 | Tier B: $643 | Tier C: $546 | Tier D: […]
Homeschool II: H2WHOA!: How Water Connects Us Grades 4-6, Ages 9-12 Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. March 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12, Apr 9 for Discovery Days, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week) Tier A: $771 | Tier B:$643 | Tier C:$546 | Tier D:$418 Limited to 12 participants How do […]
How to Talk about Climate Change: Climate Action through Conversation A workshop with Ezra Markowitz Wednesday, March 6 7 pm - 8:30 pm Registration required, donations appreciated. Most people spend very little time talking about environmental issues with their colleagues, friends and family members. Yet research shows that these are exactly the conversations we need […]
Girls into the Wild: Winter with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 4 – March 14 (no program February 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222 | Tier D-$170 Limited to 12 participants Join us in winter 2024 for more romping wildly through […]
Nature Discovery Winter Preschool Days With Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) January 26, February 16, March 8 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Please note the later start time for winter) Fee per child/adult pair per day: Tier A-$40 per day | Tier B-$33 per day | Tier C-$28 per day | […]
with Alanna Johnston-Rutledge and Lauren Dausch Grades 1 – 3* Fridays, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM February 16, March 8, April 12, May 10 Fee per Child: Tier A-$84 | Tier B-$70 | Tier C-$59 | Tier D-$45 Limited to 12 participants New! Come frolic in the forest on this Friday afternoon early release day for Amherst […]
Spring Birding Course with Scott Surner February 24 - June 8 2024 Classes and field trips Sliding scale tickets: $375, $325, $280 Up to 15 participants. Registration required. March 9: Local. 7 am - 12 pm. We’ll visit several areas in the Hadley, Northampton, and Hatfield areas looking for newly arriving waterfowl and perhaps Horned […]
Second Saturday Family Science with Lauren Dausch Ages 5–7 or Grades K–1 Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9, April 13, May 11 Suggested Donation: $5 – $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 […]
Afternoons with the Animals with Monya Relles Suggested ages 5-7 or Grades K–1 Special time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Suggested Donation: $5 – $30 per family Come meet one of the Hitchcock Center’s animal ambassadors. Designed for children (ages 5–7) with their caregivers, these programs will include some time with one of the Hitchcock Center […]
with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM September 3 – December 17 (no program November 5) Fee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field […]
Wild Children of the Woods with Monya Relles Grades 3 – 5 Mondays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 8 – March 11 (no class January 15 or February 19) Tier A:$249 | Tier B:$207 | Tier C:$176 | Tier D:$135 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and […]
All We Can Save Book Circle January - May 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 7:30pm - 8:30pm Are you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too. All We Can Save Circles are like a book club, but a cooler, deeper, extended version. Let’s strengthen […]
Local Birds With Lauren Dausch March 12, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ages 6 – 12 or grades 1 – 6 Tier A:$81 | Tier B:$67 | Tier C:$57 | Tier D:$44 Limited to 12 participants Rule the roost as we investigate native bird species, and the amazing ways they make their homes here! Learn […]
Bark & Winter Tree ID with Michael Wojtech Collaboration with Adventure East Tuesday, March 12 6:30 pm class, located at Hitchcock Center Sunday, March 17 10 am - 12:30 pm class, outdoor field location TBD Sliding Scale Tickets: $45, $60, $75 Space is limited, register now! There is no better local naturalist to teach you […]
Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter with Lauren Dausch Grades K – 2 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6) Fee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199 | Tier D-$152 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program […]
Nature Play Afterschool Series: Winter with Jeff Mazur Grades 2 – 4 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 3 – March 13 (no program February 21 or March 6) Fee per Child: Tier A-$281 | Tier B-$234 | Tier C-$199 | Tier D-$152 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed […]
Girls into the Wild: Winter with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM January 4 – March 14 (no program February 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$314 | Tier B-$261 | Tier C-$222 | Tier D-$170 Limited to 12 participants Join us in winter 2024 for more romping wildly through […]
Spring Birding Course with Scott Surner February 24 - June 8 2024 Classes and field trips Sliding scale tickets: $375, $325, $280 Up to 15 participants. Registration required. March 16: Local. 7 am - 12 pm. Hampshire/Franklin Counties- more arriving waterfowl. REGISTER HERE
Bark & Winter Tree ID with Michael Wojtech Collaboration with Adventure East Tuesday, March 12 6:30 pm class, located at Hitchcock Center Sunday, March 17 10 am - 12:30 pm class, outdoor field location TBD Sliding Scale Tickets: $45, $60, $75 Space is limited, register now! There is no better local naturalist to teach you […]
with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM September 3 – December 17 (no program November 5) Fee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field […]
Wild Children of the Woods With: Monya Relles Grades 3 – 5 Mondays 3:30 PM – 5 :30 PM March 18 – June 3 (no program April 15 and May 27) Tier A:$314 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222 | Tier D:$170 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, […]
Homeschool I: Water Protectors With Lauren Dausch Grades 1 – 3, Ages 6 – 8 Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM March 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12, Apr 9 for Discovery Days, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week) Tier A: $771 | Tier B: $643 | Tier C: $546 | Tier D: […]
Homeschool II: H2WHOA!: How Water Connects Us Grades 4-6, Ages 9-12 Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. March 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12, Apr 9 for Discovery Days, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week) Tier A: $771 | Tier B:$643 | Tier C:$546 | Tier D:$418 Limited to 12 participants How do […]
Wednesday, March 20 10 am - 12 pm Sliding Scale Tickets: $10, $15, $20 Space is limited, register now! Join naturalist John Green on this gentle and slow walk through the woods. There should be signs of springs and the fading of winter to explore. REGISTER HERE
Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring with Lauren Dausch Grades K – 2 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 20 – June 5 (no program April 17) Fee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Tier D-$187 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to […]
Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring with Jeff Mazur Grades 2 – 4 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 20 – June 5 (no program April 17) Fee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Tier D-$187 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids […]
Climate Change in New England (Virtual) Workshop with Dr. Elizabeth A Burakowski Wednesday, March 20 7 pm - 8 pm Climate in the northeastern United States has shifted remarkably over the past few decades, with notable impacts on ecosystems and society. Trends include warmer and shorter winters, fewer days with continuous snow cover, changes in […]
Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring with Lauren Dausch Grades 3 – 5 Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 21 – June 6 (no program April 18) Fee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$190 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be […]
Girls into the Wild: Spring with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 21 – June 6 (no program April 18) Fee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$190 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild continues into 2024 for more romping […]
with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM September 3 – December 17 (no program November 5) Fee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field […]
Wild Children of the Woods With: Monya Relles Grades 3 – 5 Mondays 3:30 PM – 5 :30 PM March 18 – June 3 (no program April 15 and May 27) Tier A:$314 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222 | Tier D:$170 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, […]
All We Can Save Book Circle January - May 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 7:30pm - 8:30pm Are you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too. All We Can Save Circles are like a book club, but a cooler, deeper, extended version. Let’s strengthen […]
Homeschool I: Water Protectors With Lauren Dausch Grades 1 – 3, Ages 6 – 8 Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM March 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12, Apr 9 for Discovery Days, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week) Tier A: $771 | Tier B: $643 | Tier C: $546 | Tier D: […]
Homeschool II: H2WHOA!: How Water Connects Us Grades 4-6, Ages 9-12 Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. March 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12, Apr 9 for Discovery Days, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week) Tier A: $771 | Tier B:$643 | Tier C:$546 | Tier D:$418 Limited to 12 participants How do […]
Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring with Lauren Dausch Grades K – 2 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 20 – June 5 (no program April 17) Fee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Tier D-$187 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to […]
Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring with Jeff Mazur Grades 2 – 4 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 20 – June 5 (no program April 17) Fee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Tier D-$187 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids […]
Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring with Lauren Dausch Grades 3 – 5 Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 21 – June 6 (no program April 18) Fee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$190 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be […]
Girls into the Wild: Spring with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 21 – June 6 (no program April 18) Fee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$190 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild continues into 2024 for more romping […]
March 29th School Holiday With Alanna Rutledge Friday, March 29, 8:45 AM – 3:00 PM Grades 1 – 3* Fee per Child: Tier A-$110 | Tier B-$92 | Tier C-$78 | Tier D-$60 Limited to 12 participants Come play outside on this day off for Amherst elementary schoolers! Bring a snack, lunch and water bottle and come […]
with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM September 3 – December 17 (no program November 5) Fee per Child: Tier A-$453 | Tier B-$378 | Tier C-$321 | Tier D-$245 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild is back in Fall 2024 for more romping wildly through the field […]
Wild Children of the Woods With: Monya Relles Grades 3 – 5 Mondays 3:30 PM – 5 :30 PM March 18 – June 3 (no program April 15 and May 27) Tier A:$314 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222 | Tier D:$170 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, […]
Homeschool I: Water Protectors With Lauren Dausch Grades 1 – 3, Ages 6 – 8 Tuesdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM March 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12, Apr 9 for Discovery Days, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week) Tier A: $771 | Tier B: $643 | Tier C: $546 | Tier D: […]
Homeschool II: H2WHOA!: How Water Connects Us Grades 4-6, Ages 9-12 Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. March 5 – May 28 (No program Mar 12, Apr 9 for Discovery Days, no class Apr 16 for April Vacation Week) Tier A: $771 | Tier B:$643 | Tier C:$546 | Tier D:$418 Limited to 12 participants How do […]
Junior Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring with Lauren Dausch Grades K – 2 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 20 – June 5 (no program April 17) Fee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Tier D-$187 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Junior Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to […]
Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring with Jeff Mazur Grades 2 – 4 Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 20 – June 5 (no program April 17) Fee per Child: Tier A-$346 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 | Tier D-$187 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids […]
Nature Play Afterschool Series: Spring with Lauren Dausch Grades 3 – 5 Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 21 – June 6 (no program April 18) Fee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$190 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be […]
Girls into the Wild: Spring with Katie Koerten Grades 4 – 6 Thursdays, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM March 21 – June 6 (no program April 18) Fee per Child: Tier A-$350 | Tier B-$292 | Tier C-$248 | Tier D-$190 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild continues into 2024 for more romping […]
Nature Discovery Spring Preschool Series: Our Rainbow World Colleen Kelley – Last chance to join a program with Colleen before she retires! Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, April 5-June 14 (no class April 19) Morning session: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 PM – […]
Nature Discovery Spring Preschool Series: Our Rainbow World Colleen Kelley – Last chance to join a program with Colleen before she retires! Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, April 5-June 14 (no class April 19) Morning session: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 PM – 3:00 […]
Spring Birding Course with Scott Surner February 24 - June 8 2024 Classes and field trips Sliding scale tickets: $375, $325, $280 Up to 15 participants. Registration required. April 6: Local. 7 am -12 pm. Hampshire County- Early warblers, Wilson Snipe, and perhaps some more waterfowl. REGISTER HERE
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