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SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:with Jennifer Unkles\nSunday\, September 20\, 2 pm \nHelp with this ongoing citizen science project and get up close and personal with Monarch butterflies. Fun for all ages • FREE • Registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T070000
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join local bird expert Scott Surner for this special fall birding course. There will be an evening class component to prepare for each following field trip. Evening classes will be held at the Hitchcock Center. For all field trips bring binoculars and guides\, food and water and dress for the weather. Carpooling will be arranged in class. Space is limited. August 26-November 15. Members $200/Non-members $240 for the series. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nThis course is currently full. Please register to be added to the wait list. \n\nWednesday Evening Classes at the Hitchcock Center:\nAugust 26\, September 9\, October 7\, October 28\, November 11\n6:30pm-8:00pm \nField Trips:\nAugust 29th  (Saturday All Day) 5:00am – Dusk\nPlum Island \nSouth bound shorebirds\, Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls and perhaps fall warblers. \nSeptember 12th (Saturday)  7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nFall Warblers/Vireo’s\, etc. \nSeptember 19th (Saturday) 7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nOctober 10th (Saturday All Day)\nQuabbin Reservoir\nWe will bird a number Gates and access roads including Dana Spruces\, Dana Common\, Graves Landing  etc. Waterfowl\, Warblers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc. Bring Lunch. \nOctober 18th (Sunday) 7:00am – 12:00pm\nHoney Pot-East Meadows\nLate Warblers/Sparrows \nNovember 8th (Sunday) 6:00am – 3:00pm\nBerkshire Lakes\nWaterfowl. We’ll visit Cheshire Reservoir\, Lake Pontoosuc\, Lake Onota\, Richmond Pond and Mudd Pond. Bring Lunch. \nNovember 14 & 15th (Weekend Trip)\nSaturday: Coastal Maine/Salisbury/Plum Island.\nSunday: Depending on the reports. Continue in Newburyport area or make our way to Cape Ann. (Depart for home by 2:00pm.)\nHarlequin Duck\, King Eider\, Red-throated Loon\, Purple Sandpipers\, etc. More information to come.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-6/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150513T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T170146Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Session\nwith Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\nFridays\, September 18 – December 11 (No class October 23\, November 13 & 27)\nAges 3-5\n \nThis season we will travel back in time to the days of the dinosaurs. Children will learn about dinosaurs through stories\, songs\, movement and crafts. We will compare different dinosaurs\, dig for bones\, and learn about the plants they munched on. Come have a dinomite time! \nRegistration opens Tuesday\, June 16\, 2015. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Adult is required to attend with child. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-8/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150918T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150513T180636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150514T141529Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Morning Session\nwith Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock Center Educator\n Fridays\, September 18 – December 11 (No class October 23\, November 13 & 27)\nAges 3-5\n \nThis season we will travel back in time to the days of the dinosaurs. Children will learn about dinosaurs through stories\, songs\, movement and crafts. We will compare different dinosaurs\, dig for bones\, and learn about the plants they munched on. Come have a dinomite time! \nRegistration opens Tuesday\, June 16\, 2015. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Adult is required to attend with child. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-prehistoric-preschool/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150917T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150514T200138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150514T200138Z
UID:10000030-1442503800-1442511000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock educator\nEvery other Thursday\, September 17\, October 1\, 15\, 29\, November 12\, December 3\,\nand OVERNIGHT Friday December 11!\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nOvernight hours: Friday\, December 11 5:30pm to Saturday December 12 at 8:00am.\n Ages 8-11\, Grades 3-5 \nGet to know nature\, and make friends at the same time! This afterschool program is designed to bring girls together in a supportive environment that fosters creativity\, nature skills and inquiry. Each afternoon will consist of hands-on projects and free outdoor exploration at the Larch Hill Conservation Area. Through playing games\, exploring nearby habitats\, and connecting with nature\, we will develop our confidence\, build friendships and have a lot of fun learning! \nOnline registration opens Tuesday\, June 16. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150812T195926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150909T135648Z
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SUMMARY:Citizen Science: Autumn Colors and Leaf Drop
DESCRIPTION:Tim Zimmerman\, Visiting Asst. Professor of Cognition and Education\, Hampshire College\nTed Watt\, Hitchcock Center Naturalist\n Wednesday\, September 16\, 7-9 pm \nTim has been developing new methods of submitting citizen science data using the internet. We are very excited about the possibilities of expanding public awareness about environmental issues and deepening connections to the natural world using these technologies. Observing trees\, the coloring and dropping of leaves in autumn\, helps increase our awareness of complexities and beauties in nature. Recording our observations online can contribute to a deeper understanding of some local effects of a changing climate. Come learn about this project and how you can get involved. All you need is a tree (one or more?) and the ability to see colors. Participants will be asked to choose one branch on one tree and record their observations of the leaves on that branch over the course of the fall.  We’ll explain everything else. Families welcome\, recommended for young people grades 3 and up. • FREE • Registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/citizen-science-autumn-colors-and-leaf-drop/
LOCATION:Directions upon registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150513T191808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150521T144726Z
UID:10000050-1442410200-1442424600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock educator\nWednesdays – September 9* – December 16 (no class 11/11 or 11/25)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nExtended days: Wednesdays\, 9/16\, 10/21\, and 12/16\, 1:30pm-5:30pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3 \nDo you just wanna play outside? Do you love mud puddles and muck\, climbing trees and making friends? Need more outdoor recess in your life? Then Nature Play Afterschool at the Hitchcock Center is for you! Each Wednesday afterschool we play outside in rain or shine\, building shelters\, playing games and exploring the woods. Bus transportation is available from Amherst schools. We follow the Amherst public school calendar. On early-release Wednesdays we meet from 1:30pm-5:30pm. \nOnline registration opens Tuesday\, June 16. Space is limited. This program begins on the second Wednesday of the school year. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150514T191553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150514T191946Z
UID:10000028-1442311200-1442325600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II
DESCRIPTION:with Patrick O’Roark\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, September 15 – December 1 (9 classes)\n(No class 10/6\, 11/3 and 11/10)\n10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 9-12 \nJoin us this fall as we travel deep into the past to explore the age of the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs were one of the dominant groups of animals on Earth for 140 million years – that’s 700 times longer than modern humans have existed! Our class will take a journey from dinosaur’s humble beginnings as dog-sized predators\, through their glory days when herbivores the size of a house battled with hungry carnivores longer than a school bus\, all the way to their sudden extinction. Through outdoor activities\, crafts\, games and field trips we’ll become familiar with the amazing variety of dinosaur groups\, become detectives of life past as we learn the techniques of paleontology\, and examine the evidence of dinosaurs that lived right here in western Massachusetts. \nOnline registration opens Tuesday\, June 16. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Class meets: September 15\, 22\, 29\, October 13\, 20\, 27\, November 17\, 24\, December 1. Space is limited. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150514T135052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150514T135924Z
UID:10000027-1442311200-1442325600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I
DESCRIPTION:Incredible Insects (and other Arthropods!)\nwith Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, September 15 – December 1 (9 classes)\n(No class 10/6\, 11/3 and 11/10)\n 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-8\n \n \nHoney\, we shrunk the homeschoolers! Get ready to become very tiny this fall as we get down on a bug’s level. At Homeschool I we’ll discover the insects and other arthropods\, such as spiders\, millipedes and crustaceans that share our home with us. From butterfly to bumblebee\, and cockroach to click beetle we’ll find out the characteristics that make these animals amazing survivors. We’ll learn about insect defense strategies\, communication\, and how many insects help humans in our everyday lives! Through collection and observation\, field trips and art projects\, we will study the insects and arthropods of our local habitats and beyond. By the end of our class\, you might just ask yourself\, where would the world “bee” without insects? \nOnline registration opens Tuesday\, June 16. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Class meets: September 15\, 22\, 29\, October 13\, 20\, 27\, November 17\, 24\, December 1. Space is limited. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150807T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150807T161011Z
UID:10000092-1442041200-1442059200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join local bird expert Scott Surner for this special fall birding course. There will be an evening class component to prepare for each following field trip. Evening classes will be held at the Hitchcock Center. For all field trips bring binoculars and guides\, food and water and dress for the weather. Carpooling will be arranged in class. Space is limited. August 26-November 15. Members $200/Non-members $240 for the series. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nThis course is currently full. Please register to be added to the wait list. \n\nWednesday Evening Classes at the Hitchcock Center:\nAugust 26\, September 9\, October 7\, October 28\, November 11\n6:30pm-8:00pm \nField Trips:\nAugust 29th  (Saturday All Day) 5:00am – Dusk\nPlum Island \nSouth bound shorebirds\, Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls and perhaps fall warblers. \nSeptember 12th (Saturday)  7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nFall Warblers/Vireo’s\, etc. \nSeptember 19th (Saturday) 7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nOctober 10th (Saturday All Day)\nQuabbin Reservoir\nWe will bird a number Gates and access roads including Dana Spruces\, Dana Common\, Graves Landing  etc. Waterfowl\, Warblers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc. Bring Lunch. \nOctober 18th (Sunday) 7:00am – 12:00pm\nHoney Pot-East Meadows\nLate Warblers/Sparrows \nNovember 8th (Sunday) 6:00am – 3:00pm\nBerkshire Lakes\nWaterfowl. We’ll visit Cheshire Reservoir\, Lake Pontoosuc\, Lake Onota\, Richmond Pond and Mudd Pond. Bring Lunch. \nNovember 14 & 15th (Weekend Trip)\nSaturday: Coastal Maine/Salisbury/Plum Island.\nSunday: Depending on the reports. Continue in Newburyport area or make our way to Cape Ann. (Depart for home by 2:00pm.)\nHarlequin Duck\, King Eider\, Red-throated Loon\, Purple Sandpipers\, etc. More information to come.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-5/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150807T154707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150807T155112Z
UID:10000087-1441823400-1441828800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join local bird expert Scott Surner for this special fall birding course. There will be an evening class component to prepare for each following field trip. Evening classes will be held at the Hitchcock Center. For all field trips bring binoculars and guides\, food and water and dress for the weather. Carpooling will be arranged in class. Space is limited. August 26-November 15. Members $200/Non-members $240 for the series. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nThis course is currently full. Please register to be added to the wait list. \n\nWednesday Evening Classes at the Hitchcock Center:\nAugust 26\, September 9\, October 7\, October 28\, November 11\n6:30pm-8:00pm \nField Trips:\nAugust 29th  (Saturday All Day) 5:00am – Dusk\nPlum Island \nSouth bound shorebirds\, Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls and perhaps fall warblers. \nSeptember 12th (Saturday)  7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nFall Warblers/Vireo’s\, etc. \nSeptember 19th (Saturday) 7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nOctober 10th (Saturday All Day)\nQuabbin Reservoir\nWe will bird a number Gates and access roads including Dana Spruces\, Dana Common\, Graves Landing  etc. Waterfowl\, Warblers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc. Bring Lunch. \nOctober 18th (Sunday) 7:00am – 12:00pm\nHoney Pot-East Meadows\nLate Warblers/Sparrows \nNovember 8th (Sunday) 6:00am – 3:00pm\nBerkshire Lakes\nWaterfowl. We’ll visit Cheshire Reservoir\, Lake Pontoosuc\, Lake Onota\, Richmond Pond and Mudd Pond. Bring Lunch. \nNovember 14 & 15th (Weekend Trip)\nSaturday: Coastal Maine/Salisbury/Plum Island.\nSunday: Depending on the reports. Continue in Newburyport area or make our way to Cape Ann. (Depart for home by 2:00pm.)\nHarlequin Duck\, King Eider\, Red-throated Loon\, Purple Sandpipers\, etc. More information to come.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150909T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150909T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150513T191221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150521T144754Z
UID:10000026-1441812600-1441819800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock educator\nWednesdays – September 9* – December 16 (no class 11/11 or 11/25)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nExtended days: Wednesdays\, 9/16\, 10/21\, and 12/16\, 1:30pm-5:30pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3 \nDo you just wanna play outside? Do you love mud puddles and muck\, climbing trees and making friends? Need more outdoor recess in your life? Then Nature Play Afterschool at the Hitchcock Center is for you! Each Wednesday afterschool we play outside in rain or shine\, building shelters\, playing games and exploring the woods. Bus transportation is available from Amherst schools. We follow the Amherst public school calendar. On early-release Wednesdays we meet from 1:30pm-5:30pm.  \nOnline registration opens Tuesday\, June 16. Space is limited. This program begins on the second Wednesday of the school year. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150904T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150814T145259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150825T200307Z
UID:10000115-1441369800-1441371600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock's new "living" building site tour
DESCRIPTION:At our construction site\n 1st Friday of each month\n 12:30 – 1:00 \nOpen to all\, no registration required. Park and meet in the Red Barn parking lot at Hampshire College. Locate it on the map.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcocks-new-living-building-site-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150829T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150807T160805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150807T160805Z
UID:10000091-1440824400-1440882000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join local bird expert Scott Surner for this special fall birding course. There will be an evening class component to prepare for each following field trip. Evening classes will be held at the Hitchcock Center. For all field trips bring binoculars and guides\, food and water and dress for the weather. Carpooling will be arranged in class. Space is limited. August 26-November 15. Members $200/Non-members $240 for the series. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nThis course is currently full. Please register to be added to the wait list. \n\nWednesday Evening Classes at the Hitchcock Center:\nAugust 26\, September 9\, October 7\, October 28\, November 11\n6:30pm-8:00pm \nField Trips:\nAugust 29th  (Saturday All Day) 5:00am – Dusk\nPlum Island \nSouth bound shorebirds\, Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls and perhaps fall warblers. \nSeptember 12th (Saturday)  7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nFall Warblers/Vireo’s\, etc. \nSeptember 19th (Saturday) 7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nOctober 10th (Saturday All Day)\nQuabbin Reservoir\nWe will bird a number Gates and access roads including Dana Spruces\, Dana Common\, Graves Landing  etc. Waterfowl\, Warblers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc. Bring Lunch. \nOctober 18th (Sunday) 7:00am – 12:00pm\nHoney Pot-East Meadows\nLate Warblers/Sparrows \nNovember 8th (Sunday) 6:00am – 3:00pm\nBerkshire Lakes\nWaterfowl. We’ll visit Cheshire Reservoir\, Lake Pontoosuc\, Lake Onota\, Richmond Pond and Mudd Pond. Bring Lunch. \nNovember 14 & 15th (Weekend Trip)\nSaturday: Coastal Maine/Salisbury/Plum Island.\nSunday: Depending on the reports. Continue in Newburyport area or make our way to Cape Ann. (Depart for home by 2:00pm.)\nHarlequin Duck\, King Eider\, Red-throated Loon\, Purple Sandpipers\, etc. More information to come.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-4/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150728T190616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150807T155001Z
UID:10000086-1440613800-1440619200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join local bird expert Scott Surner for this special fall birding course. There will be an evening class component to prepare for each following field trip. Evening classes will be held at the Hitchcock Center. For all field trips bring binoculars and guides\, food and water and dress for the weather. Carpooling will be arranged in class. Space is limited. August 26-November 15. Members $200/Non-members $240 for the series. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nThis course is currently full. Please register to be added to the wait list. \n\nWednesday Evening Classes at the Hitchcock Center:\nAugust 26\, September 9\, October 7\, October 28\, November 11\n6:30pm-8:00pm \nField Trips:\nAugust 29th  (Saturday All Day) 5:00am – Dusk\nPlum Island \nSouth bound shorebirds\, Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls and perhaps fall warblers. \nSeptember 12th (Saturday)  7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nFall Warblers/Vireo’s\, etc. \nSeptember 19th (Saturday) 7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nOctober 10th (Saturday All Day)\nQuabbin Reservoir\nWe will bird a number Gates and access roads including Dana Spruces\, Dana Common\, Graves Landing  etc. Waterfowl\, Warblers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc. Bring Lunch. \nOctober 18th (Sunday) 7:00am – 12:00pm\nHoney Pot-East Meadows\nLate Warblers/Sparrows \nNovember 8th (Sunday) 6:00am – 3:00pm\nBerkshire Lakes\nWaterfowl. We’ll visit Cheshire Reservoir\, Lake Pontoosuc\, Lake Onota\, Richmond Pond and Mudd Pond. Bring Lunch. \nNovember 14 & 15th (Weekend Trip)\nSaturday: Coastal Maine/Salisbury/Plum Island.\nSunday: Depending on the reports. Continue in Newburyport area or make our way to Cape Ann. (Depart for home by 2:00pm.)\nHarlequin Duck\, King Eider\, Red-throated Loon\, Purple Sandpipers\, etc. More information to come.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150812T200824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150812T200824Z
UID:10000111-1439400600-1439406000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 22\n5:30pm-7pm \nHelp us carve pumpkins for the Enchanted Forest\, a fun family community service event. FREE • Call to sign up.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/pumpkin-carving/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T190047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150609T151125Z
UID:10000022-1439195400-1439564400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Rube Goldberg Machine Week!
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nDo you love watching energy flow from one thing to another\, like in marble runs\, water walls and falling dominoes? Then you will love Rube Goldberg Machine week! We will spend this camp session collaborating and building Rube Goldberg machines – contraptions that perform a simple task in the most complicated way possible. In both individual and group settings\, campers will get to experiment with everyday objects to create Rube Goldberg machines and complete challenges. While this session has a physical science focus\, we will still hike outside and play active running games each day. All campers will have field trips\, and Young Naturalists will have sprinkler time and Explorers will have pool time as in other sessions. Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-rube-goldberg-machine-week/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150803T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T185634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150430T182751Z
UID:10000021-1438590600-1438959600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Feathers in Flight
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nWho are the only animals that have feathers? Birds\, of course! This session we will take flight to learn about a bird’s life\, from egg to adult. From hummingbird to ostrich\, campers will discover how birds are adapted to the lives they lead. We’ll travel to meadow\, forest\, wetland and farm to explore the birds that call these places home. We’ll learn about what people can do to protect our feathered neighbors. Outdoor adventures\, free play\, songs and games are part of every day as we soar through the avian world! Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-feathers-in-flight/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150720T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T185300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150430T182800Z
UID:10000020-1437381000-1438354800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: At Home in the Wild
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nCome fine-tune your senses and sharpen your nature observation skills. Campers will learn how to silently fox-walk through the forest and camouflage themselves so they can’t be seen. We will learn about the animals around us and their strategies for survival in the wild. With field trips\, live animal observations\, predator/prey games and songs we’ll discover how all living things\, including us\, depend on each other. By the end of this session\, you might just feel a bit more at home in the wild! Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-at-home-in-the-wild/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150706T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T184826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150430T182823Z
UID:10000019-1436171400-1437145200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Leadership Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:*Session full\, wait list only.*\nAges 11-13\n \nAre you a current or aspiring junior counselor between the ages of 11-13 looking for leadership skills? Join us for Leadership Training Camp! Hitchcock Nature Camp’s newest program is back in summer 2015 – this time for two weeks! This camp is designed to give 11-13 year-olds a summer camp experience that includes outdoor adventures\, team building and nature mentoring skills. Over the course of the two weeks\, campers will work with instructors Peter Lamdin and Katie Koerten to develop confidence being a team member\, leading a group\, and mentoring young children\, all culminating in a camping overnight! This camp is for young people looking to develop leadership and outdoor skills\, whether it’s to take along with them as a junior counselor in another camp later in the summer\, or just for an adventurous camp experience! Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-leadership-training-camp/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150706T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T184501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150430T182815Z
UID:10000018-1436171400-1437145200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: This Land is Our Land
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nIn this session\, campers will connect with the land we call home. From farmland to forest\, mountains to meadows\, we’ll discover the ecosystems all around us and the interconnectedness of the animals that live here. We’ll learn about our rich farm soil\, our fascinating geological stories and the serene wilderness of the Quabbin Reservoir by traveling on field trips\, telling stories\, playing nature-themed games and making crafts. From enjoying the view from a mountaintop to tasting fresh local food\, we’ll experience the finest natural features of the Pioneer Valley. Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-this-land-is-our-land/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150629T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T184111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150430T182836Z
UID:10000017-1435566600-1435935600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Our Little Micro World
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nGet ready to get very tiny this week as we explore all things small. Who are the creatures that can fit in your hand\, or on a penny? We’ll investigate teeny tiny ants\, pillbugs\, worms and other invertebrates who have important jobs in nature. We’ll pay attention to the tiniest flowers and plants and discover how important they are to their ecosystems. Through field trips\, live animal exploration\, hikes and art projects\, campers will investigate the tiny things in life! Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-our-little-micro-world/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T151440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T151354Z
UID:10000016-1435397400-1435406400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Explore the Hitchcock Center’s New Grounds
DESCRIPTION:with Ted Watt \nJoin Ted for a couple hours exploring the varied landscape of the northeast Hampshire College campus. Vernal pools\, a diverse woodland\, farm roads and trails\, and a farm pond will all be included. You’ll get an introduction to the Hitchcock Center’s new home and start learning about the natural history of the site.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/explore-the-hitchcock-centers-new-grounds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150610T145307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T145858Z
UID:10000085-1434416400-1434456000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Children\, Youth and Family Program Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:New this year\, registration opens online Tuesday\, June 16th for all Fall Children\, Youth and Family Programs. Access the program registration page HERE or by visiting any program page.\n\nYou may log into the system at any time to set up an account in order to register\, but programs will not become available until 1AM on June 16th. Phone calls and drop-in registration are available\, but we direct all who can to register online in order to reduce wait times.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-children-youth-and-family-program-registration-opens/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T151326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T142048Z
UID:10000015-1432972800-1432994400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Birds: Valley Family Bird Festival
DESCRIPTION:8-10am at the Fort River Wildlife Sanctuary on Moody Bridge Road in Hadley\n10am-2pm at the Mass Audubon’s Arcadia Sanctuary at 127 Combs Road in Easthampton \nJoin us for a fun day of activities and demonstrations about the birds of the Connecticut River Valley. A variety of local organizations and experts will be on hand to answer your bird questions. We’ll have live bird and bird banding demonstrations and there will be bird walks throughout the event. Learn more about this event.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/celebrate-birds-valley-family-bird-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T151158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T151459Z
UID:10000014-1432544400-1432551600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Morning Nature Walk for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:with John Green \nAt the new Fort River Wildlife Sanctuary on Moody Bridge Road in Hadley\nJoin John at this wonderful time of year to explore this beautiful new accessible trail of the USFWS Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge system. It weaves through many lovely habitats and is sure to offer some great spring plant and bird sightings. FREE\, but space is limited and registration required.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/morning-nature-walk-for-seniors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T150944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T151528Z
UID:10000013-1432116000-1432121400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Tour of Amherst Wastewater Treatment Facility
DESCRIPTION:We think it is good to know where our water comes from and where it goes. We just turn on our faucets and flush our toilets but what’s the infrastructure that makes that possible. Come tour the facility that receives Amherst’s wastewater and see what happens there. At this special facility tiny microorganisms normally present in wastewater are given optimum conditions to feed on biodegradable matter. As the microorganisms grow\, they digest large amounts of biodegradable matter and convert some of it into carbon dioxide and water\, two relatively harmless byproducts. The rest of the biodegradable matter consumed by the microorganisms remains in their cell bodies\, causing them to grow even more and are then removed from the wastewater together with much of the waste materials. FREE but space is limited\, please call to register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/tour-of-amherst-wastewater-treatment-facility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150508T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150508T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T144841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T151615Z
UID:10000010-1431068400-1431075600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Biothon Bird Walks
DESCRIPTION:with Scott Surner at 7AM on Sunday\, May 3rd in Hadley OR \nwith John Green at 7AM on Friday\, May 8th in Belchertown \nJoin two of our most popular birders and naturalists for new one-time outings in support of the Hitchcock Center’s Biothon! Scott Surner’s birding classes are amongst our most popular courses each year; this year Scott’s course filled up in just 20 minutes after opening for registration! During John Green’s sold-out field walks\, he shares his years of knowledge with adults of all ages to explore life around us and deepen our powers of observation. As a member of Scott’s or John’s “Biothon team\,” your outing will focus on spotting and documenting as many different species of birds as possible within a 3-hour period. And\, help support the Biothon by collecting pledges in support of your outing\, and receive a free custom-designed Biothon 2015 t-shirt when you reach $100 in pledges! Registration required.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/biothon-bird-walks-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150506T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150506T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150326T144837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T193433Z
UID:10000023-1430926200-1430933400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Tour the Orchard Arboretum at Applewood
DESCRIPTION:with Dan Ziomek\, Nursery and Garden Manager at Hadley Garden Center &\nAnne Cann\, Chair Orchard Arboretum Committee at Applewood \nApplewood has been nurturing a diverse planting of both native and non-native trees on a 2 acre parcel of land south of the residences since 1994. We’ll identify a number of trees and discuss their ecology and adaptations. Program is accessible. If driving to this program please park on the south side of Spencer Drive.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/tour-the-orchard-arboretum-at-applewood/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T043527
CREATED:20150323T145400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T151719Z
UID:10000012-1430647200-1430661600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Wildflowers of the Valley at Mount Toby
DESCRIPTION:with Nancy Goodman \nCome and explore the wonders and beauties of our native wildflowers as we spend the day learning how to identify them in the field. Please bring lunch\, water\, a hand lens & a copy of Newcomb’s wildflower book if you own one. Members $18/Non-members $22 Space is limited\, registration required.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-wildflowers-of-the-valley-at-mount-toby/
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