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SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day: Animal Tracks & Signs
DESCRIPTION:Do you love science and nature? Do you want to see what the Hitchcock Homeschool program is all about? Sign up for our Discovery Days\, our one-time programs about science and nature. In a mixed-age setting\, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center\, meet science experts\, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery Day programs are appropriate for everyone from first time to veteran homeschoolers\, and we welcome almost-6 year olds who are interested in joining our class in the spring. This is designed as a drop-off program. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nJanuary 15: Animal Tracks and Signs with Jeff Mazur\nThe winter is a fantastic time to look for who is living in the forest. At this program we will learn how to spot tracks and signs\, and venture out into the woods to test our skills. When we come back in we will make track stories about what we found or from our own imagination. \nTuesdays 10am-2pm\nJanuary 15\, 29\, February 5\, March 5\, April 2\, May 7\, June 11\nMembers: $45 per program/Non-members: $55 per program\nAges 6-12 \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-animal-tracks-signs/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T173000
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 7 – March 18\, 2019 (no class January 21 or February 18)\nAge 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $205/Non-members $255 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-121/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181204T213846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T214234Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Study Club: Bark: Getting to Know Trees in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our sixth year of offering an in-depth natural history course for naturalists and citizen scientists. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, varying from broad habitat-wide perspectives to the finer details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills and be prepared to spend time outdoors. Dress for the weather as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like. Carpooling to more distant locations will be encouraged. \n\nJanuary 13: Bark: Getting to Know Trees in Winter with Michael Wojteck\nMichael will help us look more closely at the bark of local tree species. Furrows\, ridges\, plates and more will provide a vocabulary and train your eye for these characters. You’ll gain confidence in your skills at identifying trees without their leaves. Michael is the author of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast and has lots to share about these wonderful plants! \nSundays once per month\, 9am-12pm (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nFull Year: Members: $265/Non-members: $315\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-study-club-bark-getting-to-know-trees-in-winter/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181204T155230Z
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SUMMARY:Looking East Community Gallery Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Looking East\nArtist: Jay Alexander\nOn exhibit January – March 15\, 2019. Exhibit opening January 12\, 11am-1pm.\n \nJay Alexander’s paintings present a contemporary reinterpretation of several dominant themes in classical Chinese painting: the plum\, orchid\, flowering plants\, birds\, and landscapes. He brings his experience and technique to these ancient venerable genres\, depicting the above subjects in the moods\, seasons and light of his environment. These subjects are expressed through his deep attachment to the natural world filtered through a vast body of theory with metaphysical underpinnings—that art is a spontaneous expression\, immediate and irrevocable as life itself\, where the essential truth of a painted object is the operation of the spirit (Chi) in life movement (Zheng tung). \n \nPlum Blossom. Jay Alexander \n\nThis approach to painting is engendered and fostered by the artist’s media—a very porous rice paper combined with the drips\, washes\, ink blots and calligraphic strokes of ink and watercolor. The washes of transparent color capture light and atmosphere\, the bleeding of the rice paper adds expression and accidental effect: lotus pods leak out ink\, blossoms dissolve into branches and mist\, birds gaze into the diffuse sunlight in a watery\, vague environment. \nForm and dissolution—nothing is fixed or stable in this world of water\, ink and paper—layers dissolve into one another and the atmosphere envelopes the subjects in a vibrant\, fluid\, luminous world. Jay Alexander has expanded and reinterpreted these genres into a personalized vision of his environment using the simple media of brush\, ink\, and watercolor \nAbout Jay Alexander\nJay Alexander studied Far Eastern languages\, art\, and architecture at Harvard University and the University of Massachusetts. After finishing his studies\, he started a small graphics company\, and for many years designed and illustrated medical and science college textbooks and developed accompanying animations. Drawing on this graphics experience and his studies in Far Eastern art\, he has devoted himself to expression with the simple media of ink\, watercolor\, and rice paper in the literati tradition of the scholar-painter\, while incorporating aspects of contemporary graphic design. He has exhibited his work in many local venues in the Amherst area and has been selected in several juried shows. His work has appeared in many literary/art publications—The Shanghai Literary Review\, Remembered Arts\, The Hopper Magazine and the A3 Review.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/looking-east-community-gallery-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science Series: Evergreens and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nJanuary 12: Evergreens and Beyond\nSome plants die in the winter\, others retreat unseen below the ground\, still others seem completely unchanged. Learn about the adaptations of different plants in winter time and investigate some evergreens in attempt to understand their survival strategies. \nOur Second Saturday Family Science programs are generously sponsored by Pelham Auto Service.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturday-family-science-series-evergreens-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181122T024645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T024645Z
UID:10001166-1547199000-1547206200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Preschool Day: Animals Getting Ready for Winter
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the outdoors in winter with your preschooler and Colleen! Sign up for one\, two or all three winter programs. Come prepared for winter outdoor exploration! \nWith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, 9:30-11:30am\nMembers: $20/Non-Members: $25\nSign up for all 3- Members:$55/Non-Members:$70 \nJanuary 11: Animals Getting Ready for Winter\nJanuary 25: Signs of Animals\nFebruary 15: Slip\, Slide- Ice and Snow!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-preschool-day-animals-getting-ready-for-winter/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181201T144616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T144616Z
UID:10001240-1547134200-1547141400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to offer games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Even in winter we’ll spend the entirety of the afternoon outside so bring your warmest layers and come have some snowy fun! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nJanuary 3 – March 21 (no program February 21)\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nMembers: $300/Non-members: $330 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-96/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181128T151043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T151043Z
UID:10001229-1547047800-1547055000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \n\n\nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 9 – March 20\, 2019 (no class February 20)\nExtended Day: March 6\, 1:30pm-5:30pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $250/Non-members: $300 \n\n\nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-129/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181128T150202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T150202Z
UID:10001220-1546875000-1546882200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Just because it’s cold outside\, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program\, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run\, jump\, climb\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play games in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Aemelia Thompson (Monday’s) and Jeff Mazur (Wednesdays) provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Aemelia Thompson\nMondays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nWinter Session: January 7 – March 18\, 2019 (no class January 21 or February 18)\nAge 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nMembers: $205/Non-members $255 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-120/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181205T201429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T201429Z
UID:10001291-1546617600-1546621200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Public Building Tours \nDid you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Bring your questions and come find out what good can look like in the built environment at one of our bi-monthly tours. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: December 7\, January 4\, February 1\, March 1\, April 5\, June 7 (no tour May 3)\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: December 19\, January 16\, February 20\, March 20\, April 17\, May 15\, June 19\nFREE but please register online \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project. \nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group for a one hour weekday tour (during business hours). Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-40/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181201T144528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181201T144528Z
UID:10001239-1546529400-1546536600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just need to run\, explore and play! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild\, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside\, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to offer games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields. Even in winter we’ll spend the entirety of the afternoon outside so bring your warmest layers and come have some snowy fun! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\nThursdays\, 3:30-5:30pm\nJanuary 3 – March 21 (no program February 21)\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nMembers: $300/Non-members: $330 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-95/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180815T151855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T202313Z
UID:10001137-1545220800-1545224400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Bring your questions and come find out what good can look like in the built environment at one of our bi-monthly tours. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: September 7\, October 5\, November 2\, December 6\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: August 15\, September 19\, October 17\, December 19 (No tour November 21)\nFREE but please register online \n\nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group for a one hour weekday tour (during business hours). Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date. \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-39/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181024T203815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T204247Z
UID:10001161-1544968800-1544976000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 16\n2-4pm\nFree\, Registration appreciated\n \nDo you want to learn more about birds? Would you like to contribute to science? Join birdwatchers all over America in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! The Hitchcock Center is hosting its first ever CBC for kids and their families on Sunday\, December 16 from 2:00-4:00pm. The CBC is a 118-year old event in which bird lovers of all ages and skill levels count all the birds they see in a 24-hour period in December. At this program\, we’ll meet at the Hitchcock Center for an indoor program about how to recognize common birds\, followed by an outdoor bird count. Educator Katie Koerten will facilitate a bird count for kids and their families on the grounds of the Hitchcock Center – we’ll count every bird we see! Stay as long as you wish. Later that evening she will report the data we collect at the official CBC compilation meeting. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a real bird census! This event is rain\, slow\, sleet or shine. Families may stay for as much time as they wish but we recommend you come for the indoor portion in order to get introduced to the common winter species we are likely to see. Binoculars welcome but not required.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/christmas-bird-count-for-kids-and-families/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180816T191716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T194034Z
UID:10001141-1544551200-1544556600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:How to Talk About Environmental Issues
DESCRIPTION: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 to be having in order to promote greater public engagement with the conservation and sustainability challenges we face. Join Ezra Markowitz Umass professor and researcher of Climate Ethics and Intergenerational decision-making and the environment. In this talk\, he will present some of the research he and others have done on the key role of interpersonal communication—everyday social interactions and conversations—in conservation efforts. He will then highlight how this work can be used to support pro-environmental decision-making across a variety of issues. \nwith Ezra Markowitz\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Decision-Making \nDonations and registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/conservation-through-conversation-promoting-environmental-stewardship-through-interpersonal-communication/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180815T150035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T150035Z
UID:10001130-1544263200-1544266800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science: Counting Winter Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nSaturdays\, September 8\, October 13\, November 10\, December 8\n10-11am\nFree\nRegistration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nSeptember 8: What Do Snakes Do?\nWhat are turtles and snakes doing this time of year? Come visit the Hitchcock reptiles and meet Cob\, our new corn snake! \nOctober 13: Colors of Fall\nHow many colors of leaves can you find? Learn about why the leaves change colors in fall. \nNovember 10: Oh Deer!\nOne of our most common\, yet quiet mammals: come learn about the lives of white-tailed deer. \nDecember 8: Counting Winter Birds with Heidi Stemple\, Guest Teacher\nLearn about the birds that stay all winter\, and the citizen scientists that count them\, with local children’s author Heidi Stemple. \n\nWeather Cancellation Policy\nIf we cancel this program due to in-climate weather\, we will post the cancellation on our website by 9am. Please check the website before coming to the program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturday-family-science-counting-winter-birds/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181101T153527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T153527Z
UID:10001164-1544209200-1544212800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Viewing the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:James will provide telescopes and help us view constellations\, planets\, galaxies and stars from our Hitchcock hilltop. We’ll discuss what we are viewing including science facts as well as legends from other cultures that teach deeper lessons about how we can connect with the sky. Dress for the weather\, bring a flashlight\, and be prepared to expand your horizons! \nThis event will be held rain or clear. Indoor astronomy activities will be planned in case of cloudy or inclement weather. \nwith James Lowenthal\, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College\, International Dark-Sky Association\nFriday\, October 12\, 8-9pm\nFriday\, November 2\, 7:30- 8:30pm\nFriday\, December 7\, 7-8pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/viewing-the-night-sky-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180815T151539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T202244Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Bring your questions and come find out what good can look like in the built environment at one of our bi-monthly tours. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: September 7\, October 5\, November 2\, December 7\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: August 15\, September 19\, October 17\, December 19 (No tour November 21)\nFREE but please register online \n\nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group for a one hour weekday tour (during business hours). Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date. \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-36/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181115T145013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T153011Z
UID:10001165-1544036400-1544041800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Current Environmental Justice Legislation & Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Ellen Story\, Claire Higgins\, and Jo Comerford.\nMore details to come… \nOrganized in partnership with Pete Westover\, Hampshire College\, and the Roddenberry Foundation. \nWednesday\, December 5th\, 7-8:30pm\nRegistration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/current-environmental-justice-legislation-initiatives/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181011T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T193649Z
UID:10001160-1543741200-1543752000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Explore an Old Growth Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a trip to remnant old growth forest in Cummington. \nwith Ted Watt\n$30/course\nRegister here \nAbout Ted:\nTed is an environmental educator and naturalist at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment. He has worked here for over 30 years and loves exploring nature with others who are\npassionate about their desire to connect with all aspects of the natural world \nAbout this program:\nThis program is a part of our fifth year of offering an in-depth natural history course for naturalists and citizen scientists. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, from broad habitat perspectives to close details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills and be prepared to spend time outdoors. Dress for the weather as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/explore-an-old-growth-habitat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180817T162640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T162640Z
UID:10001147-1543343400-1543348800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:From Fear to Confidence: Preventing Tick-Borne Illnesses
DESCRIPTION:Have you found a tick on yourself or your child and felt worried? Are you concerned about tick-borne disease? The Hitchcock Center is delighted to welcome back Dr. Stephen Rich\, chief medical zoologist at the UMASS Amherst Laboratory of Medical Zoology. Steve will present his work at the “Tick Lab” and his important findings over their 12 years of tick testing. In addition\, Ted Watt will open with a brief presentation of the natural history and life cycles of the ticks that can be found in our area. Our goal is for you to leave more informed\, at ease\, and prepared for preventing tick-borne illness! \nwith Dr. Stephen Rich\, UMASS “Tick Lab” \nDonations and registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/from-fear-to-confidence-preventing-tick-borne-illnesses/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181011T193513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T193513Z
UID:10001159-1542531600-1542542400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Geology: The Valley's 'Deep' History
DESCRIPTION:Learn why the Pioneer Valley is one of the best places to study geology. Starting at the Hitchcock Center with a visit to nearby sites. \nwith Richard Little\n$30/course\nRegister here \nAbout Richard:\nRichard is Professor Emeritus at Greenfield Community College. He has geology degrees from Clark University and the University of Southern California. He taught geology and oceanography at GCC for 45 years\, leads “Fantastic Landscape Tours” to Iceland\, Scotland and other locations\, and has published 2 books and 2 videos about Connecticut Valley. \nAbout this program:\nThis program is a part of our fifth year of offering an in-depth natural history course for naturalists and citizen scientists. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, from broad habitat perspectives to close details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills and be prepared to spend time outdoors. Dress for the weather as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/geology-the-valleys-deep-history/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180815T145907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T145907Z
UID:10001129-1541844000-1541847600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science: Oh Deer!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \nSaturdays\, September 8\, October 13\, November 10\, December 8\n10-11am\nFree\nRegistration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nSeptember 8: What Do Snakes Do?\nWhat are turtles and snakes doing this time of year? Come visit the Hitchcock reptiles and meet Cob\, our new corn snake! \nOctober 13: Colors of Fall\nHow many colors of leaves can you find? Learn about why the leaves change colors in fall. \nNovember 10: Oh Deer!\nOne of our most common\, yet quiet mammals: come learn about the lives of white-tailed deer. \nDecember 8: Counting Winter Birds with Heidi Stemple\, Guest Teacher\nLearn about the birds that stay all winter\, and the citizen scientists that count them\, with local children’s author Heidi Stemple. \n\nWeather Cancellation Policy\nIf we cancel this program due to in-climate weather\, we will post the cancellation on our website by 9am. Please check the website before coming to the program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturday-family-science-oh-deer/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181025T141334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T142405Z
UID:10001162-1541617200-1541622600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Acting Together in the Face of the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Come join us and this panel of local grassroots organizers to hear about local environmental justice issues and the great work these 3 community leaders are doing. \n\nJacqueline Velez – Jacqueline has worked in Holyoke\, MA for Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) since July 2016. She is a leader in the Columbia Gas Resistance Campaign. Before becoming the Holyoke Organizer for N2N she served as the project assistant at the Correctional Association of New York for the Women in Prison Project for five years and then as the Social Media and Communications Associate for a year and a half. She worked as the Production Assistant for WBAI’s\, “On The Count\, The Prison and Criminal Justice Report\,” with the late Eddie Ellis\, and as the Outreach Specialist for WORTH. She is a graduate of both leadership and advocacy trainings at the Women’s Prison Association and the Correctional Association of New York and is currently pursuing a degree from Bard College.\nSusan Theberge– Is deeply concerned about the environmental catastrophe\, Susan left her academic position to return to her roots as an organizer with a focus on environmental\, race and climate justice. Co-founder and Steering Committee member of Climate Action NOW and active in Sugar Shack Alliance\, Susan helped organize and works with the Springfield Climate Justice Coalition. She serves on the Steering Committee for the Columbia Gas Resistance Campaign and as Environmental and Climate Justice Program Chair of the Amherst area NAACP.\nMarty Nathan– Marty Nathan MD is an almost-retired family practitioner at Baystate Brightwood Health Center who directs the Cliniquita Fund (Spanish) for immigrant health care. She is a long-time anti-racist\, peace and environmental organizer who is on the steering committees of Climate Action Now\, the Springfield Climate Justice Coalition\, and the Columbia Gas Resistance Coalition. She is a founder and director of the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice. She is married to Elliot Fratkin and is the mother of three and grandmother of two.\n\nWednesday\, November 7th\, 7:00-8:30pm\nFree\, registration appreciated \nOrganized in partnership with Pete Westover\, Hampshire College\, the Roddenberry Foundation\, and Climate Action NOW
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/acting-together-in-the-face-of-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180912T140244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T140244Z
UID:10001156-1541493000-1541516400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:November Curriculum Day
DESCRIPTION:Come play outside on this day off for Amherst elementary schoolers! Bring a snack\, lunch and water bottle and come prepared to play outside\, no matter what the weather! Limited to 10 participants. *Depending on enrollment\, your Kindergartner or 4th grader may be able to join.\n\nwith Aemelia Thompson\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3*\nTuesday\, November 6\n8:30am-3:00pm\nMember $60/Non-Member $70
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/november-curriculum-day/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181101T153428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T153428Z
UID:10001163-1541187000-1541190600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Viewing the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:James will provide telescopes and help us view constellations\, planets\, galaxies and stars from our Hitchcock hilltop. We’ll discuss what we are viewing including science facts as well as legends from other cultures that teach deeper lessons about how we can connect with the sky. Dress for the weather\, bring a flashlight\, and be prepared to expand your horizons! \nThis event will be held rain or clear. Indoor astronomy activities will be planned in case of cloudy or inclement weather. \nwith James Lowenthal\, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College\, International Dark-Sky Association\nFriday\, October 12\, 8-9pm\nFriday\, November 2\, 7:30- 8:30pm\nFriday\, December 7\, 7-8pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/viewing-the-night-sky-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180815T151448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T202221Z
UID:10001133-1541174400-1541178000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature\, it’s net zero energy and water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials. Bring your questions and come find out what good can look like in the built environment at one of our bi-monthly tours. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: September 7\, October 5\, November 2\, December 6\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: August 15\, September 19\, October 17\, December 19 (No tour November 21)\nFREE but please register online \n\nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group for a one hour weekday tour (during business hours). Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date. \nWhile you’re here\, check out our neighbors over at the R.W. Kern Center at Hampshire College\, another Living Building Challenge project.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-35/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181001T173458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T005101Z
UID:10001157-1540407600-1540413000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:What to do about Lymantria dispar (aka Gypsy Moths) - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Populations of Gypsy Moths (Lymantria dispar) have been building in the Valley during these last several years. Many of us have experienced this first hand. Come learn about this insect\, its life cycle\, and preferred food tree species. What are the predators and diseases that can control this moth? What can be done to reduce infestations? And what can we do as property owners for our own trees and woods? Joe has been researching this species and will bring up-to-date information about this rapidly changing field of inquiry. Come ready to take notes and ask your questions.\n\nPlease note: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this program has been cancelled. We plan to reschedule it for the winter or spring.\n\n\nwith Joe Elkinton\, Professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation in the College of Natural Sciences at UMASS\nWednesday\, October 24\, 7 pm\nFree\, registration and donations appreciated. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/what-to-do-about-gypsy-moths/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180816T193444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T193444Z
UID:10001144-1540126800-1540134000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play and Learning Places Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:The Hitchcock Center is expanding its nature play area. Join this community effort and come help us dig\, weed\, plant\, mulch\, haul\, etc. Bring tools and gloves if you have them. \nSunday\, September 30\, 1-3pm \nSunday\, October 21\, 1-3pm \nRegistration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-and-learning-places-garden-work-day-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20180816T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T144658Z
UID:10001139-1540123200-1540135800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Repair Public: Fixery through Community - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Repair Public is an exercise in community resourcefulness. The basic idea is to encourage people to learn how and/or where to fix broken items instead of tossing them into a landfill and buying replacements. The participants and facilitators are local community members just like you. You bring a broken item that you want help repairing as well as a willingness to try to fix it. There will be repair facilitators on-hand to help you figure out how to fix your treasure\, each with one or more areas of specialty. We’ll have various tools available for use\, as well as some basic supplies like screws\, tape\, glue\, wire nuts\, needles\, threads\, and probably appliance cord with some plug-ends. With all these ingredients\, we intend to help you repair whatever you decide to bring in – To learn more https://repairpublic.org/. \nDonations and registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/repair-public-fixery-through-community-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070323
CREATED:20181011T193257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T193257Z
UID:10001158-1540112400-1540123200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild Foods for Humans and Animals
DESCRIPTION:Track the movement of animals as they forage for foods\, learn to gather the fall wild foods available for humans. \nwith Neill Broivard\n$30/course\nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-all-year-study-club-2018-registration-39885389273 \nAbout Niell:\nNeill has been practicing and teaching wilderness skills since 1998. He is the founder and director of Wolf Tree Programs in Montague\, MA and has a deep love for harvesting wild food off of the landscape. www.wolftreema.com \nAbout this program:\nThis program is a part of our fifth year of offering an in-depth natural history course for naturalists and citizen scientists. Each month\, in our series of nature explorations with different local naturalists\, we explore a focused\, seasonal\, natural history topic. We’ll look at nature in new ways\, from broad habitat perspectives to close details of individual species. Over the course of the year we’ll visit a variety of natural habitats in the greater Pioneer Valley area. Identification skills\, ecological connections\, adaptations\, and life cycles of organisms will be the focus of our observations. Bring your curiosity and observation skills and be prepared to spend time outdoors. Dress for the weather as we rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Bring binoculars and a hand lens\, water and snacks if you would like.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/wild-foods-for-humans-and-animals/
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