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SUMMARY:Living Building Tour Ambassador Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn to become a Living Building Tour Ambassador at the Hitchcock Center. This fee training will include learning theory\, understanding building systems\, and a discussion of Living Building Challenge. A light lunch will be provided. Participants who complete the training are encouraged to participate as volunteers in our building tour program. \nwith Sara Draper\, R.W. Kern Center Director of Educational Program and Outreach at Hampshire College;\nJessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator at Hitchcock Center;\nand Tim Zimmerman\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Education at Hampshire College\nMondays\, 12:30-2pm\, 
September 17\, 24\, October 1\, 15\nFree\, registration required
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-ambassador-training-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T161457Z
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SUMMARY:Fungi Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Dianna for an in-depth exploration of our fungi at Cadwell Forest in Pelham. She can identify to species whatever we find and fill us in on each species’ unique adaptations\, identifying characters\, and ecology. You will leave her walks with a greatly increased knowledge base of our local mushrooms and motivation to keep learning on your own. See her web site for more information. Dress for being outdoors. Directions to the meeting site will be provided prior to the program. \nwith Dianna Smith\, Pioneer Valley Mycological Association \nMembers $15/Non-members $20\, Space is limited.\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fungi-field-trip/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T140619Z
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SUMMARY:Pollination Celebration Day
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the pollinators in our world at Hitchcock’s first Pollination Celebration Day! We will have events and activities for the whole family\, including honey tasting\, a pollinator scavenger hunt\, and a monarch migration obstacle course. Make your own wings and march in our pollinator parade! See a demonstration of how to make your own waterproof beeswax container lids! Attend our workshop on how to make your garden more friendly to pollinators! And of course\, learn about magnificent monarch butterflies\, learn how to tag them\, keep track of them and contribute to science. Bring a picnic and stay for the whole thing! This event is rain or shine. Check out the schedule of events. \nMembers: $4 Children/$7 Adults\nNon-members: $5 Children/$8 Adults\nBuy tickets
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/pollination-celebration-day/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180202T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T150253Z
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SUMMARY:Family StoryWalk: Fairy Went A-Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun Saturday morning activity with your young children? We are excited to be offering a free StoryWalk with Dawn Ward! Designed for pre-readers and their families\, Dawn’s StoryWalks include an outdoor family walk and indoor natural history touch-table activities. Many thanks to the Amherst Cultural Council for generously funding this program. \nSaturday\, 10:30am-11:30am\nSeptember 22: A Fairy Went A-Marketing\n(Rain date September 23)\nFREE\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/family-storywalk-series-with-dawn-marvin-ward-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180817T163459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T163518Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:Help with this ongoing citizen science project and get up close and personal with Monarch butterflies. It’s a good year for Monarchs! Fun for all ages. \nJennifer Unkles\, Monarch tagger since 1997\nThursday\, September 20\, 4-6pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180815T151639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T151639Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature\, it is net zero energy\, net zero water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials\, come check it out 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-37/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180907T175909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T181036Z
UID:10001152-1537187400-1537192800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour Ambassador Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn to become a Living Building Tour Ambassador at the Hitchcock Center. This fee training will include learning theory\, understanding building systems\, and a discussion of Living Building Challenge. A light lunch will be provided. Participants who complete the training are encouraged to participate as volunteers in our building tour program. \nwith Sara Draper\, R.W. Kern Center Director of Educational Program and Outreach at Hampshire College;\nJessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator at Hitchcock Center;\nand Tim Zimmerman\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Education at Hampshire College\nMondays\, 12:30-2pm\, 
September 17\, 24\, October 1\, 15\nFree\, registration required
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-ambassador-training-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180810T134135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T140203Z
UID:10001121-1536487200-1536494400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Lake Warner
DESCRIPTION:Kingfishers\, painted turtles\, great blue herons\, bullfrogs\, water snakes… we’ll be searching for them! We’ll paddle slowly around the lake\, looking for birds and plants and any other nature we can find. Bring binoculars\, snacks and water\, sun and bug protection. We will provide canoes\, paddles\, life jackets\, and canoe instruction. Not recommended for paddlers younger than grade 4. Canoes and instruction will be supplied by Morse Hill\, certified canoe instructors. \nwith Ted Watt\, Hitchcock Center Naturalist together with Morse Hill Canoe GuidesSunday\, September 9\, 10am-12pm$10 Members/$15 Non-membersRegistration required. Space is limited.Sponsored by Friends of Lake Warner. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/exploring-lake-warner-2/
LOCATION:Directions upon registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180815T145629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T145703Z
UID:10001127-1536400800-1536404400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science: What Do Snakes Do?
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/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180815T151206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T151206Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature\, it is net zero energy\, net zero water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials\, come check it out 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-33/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180722T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180312T185506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T141917Z
UID:10000963-1532260800-1532273400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Repair Public: Fixery through Community
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 repair whatever you decide to bring in – To learn more https://repairpublic.org/. \nSunday\, April 22\, 12-3:30pm\nSunday\, July 22\, 12-3:30pm\nDonations and registration appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/repair-public-fixery-through-community-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180312T193404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T193404Z
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SUMMARY:Nature All Year Study Club: Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 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. Carpooling to more distant locations will be encouraged. Note: A change has been made to this program since it was originally published. The program will meet March-December\, 2018. \nSundays once per month\, 9am-12pm (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nMembers: $250/Non-members: $300 for the full course OR $30 per class\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-study-club-turtles/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180615T142109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180615T142109Z
UID:10001119-1529949600-1529955000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:From Fear to Confidence: Preventing Tick-Borne Illness
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 findings over the 12 years of tick testing that has been done at UMASS. In addition\, Ted Watt will present 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! \nMonday\, June 25\n6:00-7:30pm\nFree\nRegistration encouraged: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-fear-to-confidence-preventing-tick-borne-illness-tickets-47084902210
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/from-fear-to-confidence-preventing-tick-borne-illness/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180309T171103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T171143Z
UID:10000951-1529496000-1529499600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature\, it is net zero energy\, net zero water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials\, come check it out at one of our bi-monthly tours. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nSpring tour schedule:\nFirst Fridays at 4pm: April 6\, May 4\, June 1\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: March 21\, April 18\, May 16\, June 20\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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/10807/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171226T000550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T000550Z
UID:10000925-1529226000-1529236800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year Study Club: Fireflies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 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. Carpooling to more distant locations will be encouraged. \nSundays once per month\, 9am-12pm (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nMembers: $300/Non-members: $350 for the full course\nDrop-in cost is $30. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-study-club-fireflies/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180202T174226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T174226Z
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SUMMARY:Family StoryWalk Series with Dawn Marvin Ward
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, 10:30am-11:30am\nApril 28: Looking for a Moose\nMay 19: A Fairy Went A-Marketing\nJune 16: Turtle Splash!\nFREE\nRegister here \nLooking for a fun Saturday morning activity with your young children? This spring\, we are excited to be offering a free StoryWalk series with Dawn Ward! Designed for pre-readers and their families\, Dawn’s StoryWalks will include an outdoor family walk and indoor natural history touch-table activities. Join us for one or all! Many thanks to the Amherst Cultural Council for generously funding this series. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/family-storywalk-series-with-dawn-marvin-ward-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180614T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171121T210235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T210235Z
UID:10000864-1528990200-1528997400@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. Now in its fourth year\, 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 – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, March 29 – June 14\, 2018 (No program 4/19)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\n$270 members/$354 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-79/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171121T203829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T203829Z
UID:10000854-1528903800-1528911000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Spring fever is in the air\, and it is time to get the kids outside to let out some of their energy! 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 Spring Nature Play\, we explore vernal pools\, notice the first signs of spring\, build forts\, make up games and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Jeff Mazur 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 Jeff Mazur\nAges 6-9\, Graces 1-3\nWednesdays\, March 28 – June 13 (No program 4/18)\n3:30-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30-5:30pm (4/4 and 5/9)\n$275 members/$300 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-92/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180312T192044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T160335Z
UID:10000976-1528830000-1528833600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Edible Wild Plants Presentation - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This is a powerpoint presentation offering a comprehensive introduction to identification and uses of wild plants for food and beverage. Distinguishing characteristics\, seasons of availability\, habitats\, methods or preparation and nutritional and medicinal value of our region’s most common and appealing wild plants are discussed. \nwith John Root\nTuesday\, June 12\, 7-8pm\n$8 Members/$10 Non-members\nRegistration required
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/edible-wild-plants-presentation/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171121T200848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T170102Z
UID:10000843-1528797600-1528812000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day
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\, although the occasional parents and younger siblings stay as long as disruptions are kept to a minimum. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nwith Katie Koerten or Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-12\nMembers: $42 per program/Non-members: $46 per program\nTuesdays\, January 9\, January 23\, February 27\, March 6\, April 3\, May 1\, June 12 \n\nJanuary 9 Animals in Winter with Jeff Mazur \nJanuary 23 How Does Water Get To Our Faucet? Field Trip with Jeff Mazur \nFebruary 27 How Sweet It Is: Making Maple Syrup with Jeff Mazur \nMarch 6 Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands with Katie Koerten \nApril 3 Poisonous or Venomous? An Exploration of Natural Defenses with Jeff Mazur \nMay 1 Making and Tinkering Workshop with Katie Koerten \nJune 12 The River in Our Backyard: Field Trip to Groff Park with Katie Koerten
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-16/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180312T185944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180605T160310Z
UID:10000966-1528552800-1528560000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Gathering Rain: 3-Season Rainwater Collection for Outdoor Use - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:You’d be surprised how much water comes off your roof in a short rain storm. Gathering rain is a straight-forward and practical step you can take to abundantly provide for your outdoor water needs. Come learn the important concepts in system design\, ask questions about the expandable 100 gallon do-it-yourself kit I’ll have on hand that could get you up and running more quickly than starting from scratch\, and afterwards tour the systems I’ve been using for years to water my gardens. Whether you take what you learn and build it all yourself\, or make use of a DIY kit in your system design\, make this the year that you start gathering rain. \nwith Kris Walter\nSaturday\, June 9\, 2-4 pm in Greenfield\nMembers $15/Non-members $18\nRegistration required\, space is limited.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/gathering-rain-3-season-rainwater-collection-for-outdoor-use/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171122T145818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T150543Z
UID:10000890-1528538400-1528542000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Family Science Series
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays: December 9\, January 13\, February 10\, March 10\, April 14\, May 12\, June 9 \nThe Hitchcock Center is open to families and the community second Saturdays of the month\, December thru June from 9am-1pm. Stop by to explore our building\, talk with an educator\, read a book with your kids or grandkids in our visitor center\, and join us for one of our family science programs. \n9am-1pm \nSaturday Family Science Series \nJoin 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. \n10am-11am\nFree\, registration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturday-family-science-series-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171122T150503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T150503Z
UID:10000896-1528534800-1528549200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturdays at Hitchcock
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays: December 9\, January 13\, February 10\, March 10\, April 14\, May 12\, June 9 \nThe Hitchcock Center is open to families and the community second Saturdays of the month\, December thru June from 9am-1pm. Stop by to explore our building\, talk with an educator\, read a book with your kids or grandkids in our visitor center\, and join us for one of our family science programs. \n9am-1pm \nSaturday Family Science Series \nJoin 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. \n10am-11am\nFree\, registration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturdays-at-hitchcock-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171121T181141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T181141Z
UID:10000802-1528462800-1528470000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Spineless Wonders – Animals without Backbones\nPretend to shrink down real small to explore the spineless wonders of our natural world! This Spring\, Colleen will introduce children to the crawling\, sliding\, hopping\, flying world of worms\, spiders\, snails\, pill bugs and insects. All those spineless wonders are animals without backbones. Through live observations\, puppets\, stories\, model making\, songs and snacks\, children will become more familiar with these creatures. An adult is required to attend with each child. Space is limited. For children ages 3-5 years. \nwith Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 3-5 (Caregiver required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 23 – June 8 (no program 4/20 or 5/4)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30pm\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-94/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171121T180142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T180142Z
UID:10000792-1528450200-1528457400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Spineless Wonders – Animals without Backbones\nPretend to shrink down real small to explore the spineless wonders of our natural world! This Spring\, Colleen will introduce children to the crawling\, sliding\, hopping\, flying world of worms\, spiders\, snails\, pill bugs and insects. All those spineless wonders are animals without backbones. Through live observations\, puppets\, stories\, model making\, songs and snacks\, children will become more familiar with these creatures. An adult is required to attend with each child. Space is limited. For children ages 3-5 years. \nwith Colleen Kelley\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 3-5 (Caregiver required to attend with child)\nFridays\, March 23 – June 8 (no program 4/20 or 5/4)\nMorning session: 9:30am-11:30pm\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-84/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180607T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20180309T165209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T165311Z
UID:10000944-1528392600-1528403400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Battle of the Botanicals
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! Our third annual Battle of the Botanicals returns to the PowerHouse at Amherst College with an outstanding line-up of teams from our region’s hottest restaurants. \nCheck back soon to see who’s participating this year! \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/battle-of-the-botanicals-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180607T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171121T210150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T210150Z
UID:10000863-1528385400-1528392600@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. Now in its fourth year\, 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 – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nwith Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, March 29 – June 14\, 2018 (No program 4/19)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\n$270 members/$354 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-78/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171121T203742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T203742Z
UID:10000853-1528299000-1528306200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Spring fever is in the air\, and it is time to get the kids outside to let out some of their energy! 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 Spring Nature Play\, we explore vernal pools\, notice the first signs of spring\, build forts\, make up games and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Jeff Mazur 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 Jeff Mazur\nAges 6-9\, Graces 1-3\nWednesdays\, March 28 – June 13 (No program 4/18)\n3:30-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30-5:30pm (4/4 and 5/9)\n$275 members/$300 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-91/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171121T215318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T215318Z
UID:10000884-1528192800-1528207200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II
DESCRIPTION:Rocks and Water: The Shaping of Our Valley\nDiscover the stories in the stones around us!  We live in a geologically unique area\, and the landscape provides intriguing clues to the past. At Homeschool II we will find evidence of shifting plate tectonics\, earthquakes\, volcanoes\, glaciers\, and the power of water. We will hike up mountains\, collect rocks\, and explore the rivers that have cut through the land. Join the fun as we conduct experiments\, create crafts\, explore home projects\, and play outside. \nwith Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, March 13\, 20\, 27\, April 10\, 24\, May 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, June 5\n(no program 4/3\, 4/17\, or 5/1)\n10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 9-12\n$420 members/$450 nonmembers – financial aid available
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-28/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161125
CREATED:20171121T214504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T214504Z
UID:10000874-1528192800-1528207200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I
DESCRIPTION:Feathers to Flight\nIt’s spring! What better time of year is there to discover the birds all around us? At Homeschool I we will explore the wonderful adaptations that makes a bird a bird\, and how specialized beaks\, feet and feathers make them suited for their habitats. We’ll learn tools for identifying a bird by examining field markings\, size\, and flight patterns. We will observe birds at our feeders and in different habitats on field trips. We’ll also meet live birds of prey with special visitor Tom Ricardi! Get ready for an amazing birding adventure with spring homeschool! Bring binoculars if you have them. Limited to 12 participants. \nwith Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock educator\nTuesdays\, March 13\, 20\, 27\, April 10\, 24\, May 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, June 5\n(no program 4/3\, 4/17\, or 5/1)\n10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-8\n$420 members/$450 nonmembers – financial aid available
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-28/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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