Earth Day Week Flora and Fauna Walks Celebrate Earth Day with the Hitchcock Center for the Environment, participate in one or more of our Flora and Fauna Walks. Join expert naturalists and survey for biodiversity while fundraising for a healthy planet. Space is limited, register now! Birds with John Green - Tuesday, April 22, 7 […]
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Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. Click here to find today's theme, location, and to register! With: Monya Relles Grades 3-5 Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 24 - June 9 (no program April 21 and May 26) Tier A:$299 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds […] |
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with: Katie Koerten Grades 4-6 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild continues into 2025 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll […] With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […] |
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With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$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, imagine, play and […] With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […] (February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about each session. |
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Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. Click here to find today's theme, location, and to register! With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 27 - June 12 (no program April 24) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 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, imagine, play and […] Thursday, May 1, 6-8pm Saturday, May 17, 10am-12pm 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 woods around the Hitchcock Center at the magical hours of a spring evening and/or morning. While in this magical […] |
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Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] Nature Discovery for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] |
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(February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about today's session, from location to the birds we hope to identify. |
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With: Monya Relles Grades 3-5 Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 24 - June 9 (no program April 21 and May 26) Tier A:$299 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds […] |
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with: Katie Koerten Grades 4-6 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild continues into 2025 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll […] With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […] |
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Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. Click here to find today's theme, location, and to register! With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$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, imagine, play and […] With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […] |
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With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 27 - June 12 (no program April 24) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 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, imagine, play and […] |
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Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] Nature Discovery for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] |
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(February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about today's session, from location to the birds we hope to identify. |
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With: Monya Relles Grades 3-5 Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 24 - June 9 (no program April 21 and May 26) Tier A:$299 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds […] |
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Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. Click here to find today's theme, location, and to register! with: Katie Koerten Grades 4-6 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild continues into 2025 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll […] With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […] |
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With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$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, imagine, play and […] With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […]
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Ticks & Tickborne Diseases (Including Lyme): Separating Fact from Fiction Wednesday, May 14 6:00 PM at Hitchcock Center Join us for a presentation by Dr. Steve Rich, Professor of Microbiology at UMASS Amherst, on tick-borne diseases and how to prevent them. Lyme Disease is the most prevalent infectious disease in Massachusetts and is now considered […] |
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With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 27 - June 12 (no program April 24) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 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, imagine, play and […] |
2 events,
Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] Nature Discovery for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] |
1 event,
(February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about today's session, from location to the birds we hope to identify. |
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with Casey Beebe Sunday, May 18th 10am – 11:30am As part of our native plant sale collaboration with My Home Park, we will be demonstrating how to plant your kit and generally how to plant well for pollinators as we expand one of our many pollinator gardens. Teaching participants what plants support what pollinators throughout the season. […]
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Planting for Pollinators Demo with My Home Park Native Plant Kit Sunday, May 18th 10am - 11:30am As part of our native plant sale collaboration with My Home Park, we will be demonstrating how to plant your kit and generally how to plant well for pollinators as we expand one of our many pollinator […] |
2 events,
Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. Click here to find today's theme, location, and to register! With: Monya Relles Grades 3-5 Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 24 - June 9 (no program April 21 and May 26) Tier A:$299 | Tier B:$261 | Tier C:$222 Limited to 12 participants We go to the woods to think, learn, play, and explore in this afterschool series for upper-elementary schoolers. We will roam the grounds […] |
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with: Katie Koerten Grades 4-6 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild continues into 2025 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll […] With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […] |
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With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$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, imagine, play and […] With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […] |
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With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 27 - June 12 (no program April 24) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 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, imagine, play and […] |
2 events,
Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] Nature Discovery for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] |
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Mushroom Classes with Jessica Benson Evans Sunday, May 25, 10-12 - Mt. Toby Saturday, July 19, 10-12 - Cadwell Forest Saturday, October 4, 10-12 - Morse Hill Join mushroom enthusiast Jessica Benson Evans of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Association as she explores and teaches us about the ecology and magic of fungi. Jessica has a […] |
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with: Katie Koerten Grades 4-6 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Girls into the Wild continues into 2025 for more romping wildly through the field and forests of the Hitchcock Center. As always we’ll […] With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 25 - June 10 (no program April 22) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […] |
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With Jeff Mazur Grades 2-4 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$245 Limited to 12 participants Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be […] With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 26 - June 11 (no program April 23) Fee per Child: Tier A-$332 | Tier B-$288 | Tier C-$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, imagine, play and […] |
2 events,
Come along on a Little Bear Nature Walk! Little Bear Nature Walks are a way for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature in an age-appropriate way. Click here to find today's theme, location, and to register! With: Lauren Dausch Grades K-2 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 27 - June 12 (no program April 24) Fee per Child: Tier A-$328 | Tier B-$285 | Tier C-$242 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, imagine, play and […] |
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Nature Discovery Series for ages 3-5 (AM) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] Nature Discovery for 3-5 year olds (Adult/Child) Nature Did It First! (How nature inspires creative design) With Chrissy Larson Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, March 28-June 6 (no class April 25) Morning session: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (please note earlier start time for Spring) Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 […] |
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(February - June 2025) The Hitchcock Center's annual Spring Birding course! The class focuses on identification and migration of New England birds. Click here to get information about today's session, from location to the birds we hope to identify. |

