Hitchcock Center for the Environment

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Wild Foods for Humans and Animals

Track the movement of animals as they forage for foods, learn to gather the fall wild foods available for humans. with Neill Broivard $30/course Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-all-year-study-club-2018-registration-39885389273 About Niell: Neill 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 […]

$30

Repair Public: Fixery through Community – CANCELED

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

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 […]

FREE

Nature Play and Learning Places Garden Work Day

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

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. Sunday, September 30, 1-3pm Sunday, October 21, 1-3pm Registration appreciated

FREE

What to do about Lymantria dispar (aka Gypsy Moths) – CANCELLED

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

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 […]

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

November Curriculum Day

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

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. with Aemelia Thompson, Hitchcock Educator Ages 6-9, Grades 1-3* […]

$60 – $70

Acting Together in the Face of the Climate Crisis

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

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. Jacqueline 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 […]

FREE

Saturday Family Science: Oh Deer!

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

Geology: The Valley’s ‘Deep’ History

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. with Richard Little $30/course Register here About Richard: Richard is Professor Emeritus at Greenfield Community College. He has geology degrees from Clark University and the University of Southern California. He […]

$30

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