Hitchcock Center for the Environment

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From Fear to Confidence: Preventing Tick-Borne Illnesses

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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. […]

FREE

Explore an Old Growth Habitat

Join us for a trip to remnant old growth forest in Cummington. with Ted Watt $30/course Register here About Ted: Ted 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 passionate about their desire to […]

$30

Current Environmental Justice Legislation & Initiatives

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

Featuring Ellen Story, Claire Higgins, and Jo Comerford. More details to come... Organized in partnership with Pete Westover, Hampshire College, and the Roddenberry Foundation. Wednesday, December 5th, 7-8:30pm Registration appreciated

FREE

Living Building Tour

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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 […]

FREE

Viewing the Night Sky

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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 […]

FREE

Saturday Family Science: Counting Winter Birds

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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. Saturdays, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 10-11am Free Registration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. September 8: What Do Snakes Do? […]

FREE

How to Talk About Environmental Issues

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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 […]

FREE

Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

Sunday, December 16 2-4pm Free, Registration appreciated Do 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 […]

FREE

Living Building Tour

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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 […]

FREE

Girls into the Wild

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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 […]

$300 – $330

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