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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding - Classroom Program
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n (Plus optional add on November weekend trip)  \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n \nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 28th– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows \nREGISTER HERE FOR FULL CLASS\n\nOptional Overnight Weekend Birding Trip-\nNov 8th-10th. Cape Cod Weekend. Departing early Friday morning and returning late afternoon on Sunday. We’ll focus mostly on the lower Cape. (Orleans down to Provincetown). More info will be given after sign-up. This trip is separate from the other trips listed above.  Everyone is responsible for their own transportation\, food and lodging. Fee includes 3 days of birding instruction. \nSliding scale: $190\, 160\, or $130.  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ADDITIONAL WEEKEND TRIP
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-classroom-program-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T130000
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SUMMARY:Lecture & Wild Mushroom Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:Indoor Slideshow -Lecture & Wild Mushroom Cooking Demo \nwith The Mushroom Hunting Foundation \nSaturday\, August 31\, 1pm – 3pm at the Hitchcock Center \nLearn from Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt\, New England’s leading mushroom hunting teachers.  Using a slideshow of their own incredible all-local photography\, Ryan and Emily will explain the basics of wild mushroom science and safety\, and focus on the local summer species that are considered “safe for beginners” to cook with.  The discussions will be accompanied by an ongoing wild mushroom cooking demonstration\, where you can experience some extraordinary flavors for yourself.  This class will show you inside a whole world of adventure that most people overlook. \nIf you can\, it is recommended to also attend the outdoor guided walk (earlier on this same day)\, adding to this immersive experience \nAbout the Instructors:Ryan T.Bouchard is the author and photographer of the groundbreaking book Gourmet Mushrooms of the Northeast 2019.  Emily Schmidt also studies our local mushroom species (and wild plants as well)\, and teaches creative cooking that highlights their many unique flavors.  Together\, they created The Mushroom Hunting Foundation\, and have educated thousands of people about safely enjoying America’s incredible wild mushrooms. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/lecture-wild-mushroom-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T200000
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding - Classroom Program
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n (Plus optional add on November weekend trip)  \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n \nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 28th– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows \nREGISTER HERE FOR FULL CLASS\n\nOptional Overnight Weekend Birding Trip-\nNov 8th-10th. Cape Cod Weekend. Departing early Friday morning and returning late afternoon on Sunday. We’ll focus mostly on the lower Cape. (Orleans down to Provincetown). More info will be given after sign-up. This trip is separate from the other trips listed above.  Everyone is responsible for their own transportation\, food and lodging. Fee includes 3 days of birding instruction. \nSliding scale: $190\, 160\, or $130.  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ADDITIONAL WEEKEND TRIP
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-classroom-program/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Field Trip with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birding Class with Scott Surner\n August 24 – October 26\, 2024 \n \nBirding in the fall is just as wonderful as birding in the spring\, see hawks migrating\, fall warblers\, waterfowl migration and more.  Join lifelong birder Scott Surner as well as other local birders to get out and enjoy nature\, birds and the company of others who also love birds. \nSliding Scale cost: $300\, $270 or $240 \nSaturday Field Trips: \nAug 24  – 5AM – Dusk  We start off the fall 2024 season with a trip to a coastal location in search of south bound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Terns etc. The likely location would be Plum Island\, but a trip to the Connecticut shore can’t be ruled out. Bring Lunch. \nAug 31 – No Class \nSept 7 – 7AM – 12 Local\,  Looking for fall Warblers\, Philadelphia Vireo\, and keeping an eye out for south bound American Golden-Plovers. \nSept 14 – 7AM – 12 Local\, More fall Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers. Etc. \nSept 21 – 7AM – 12  Local\, Looking for more warblers\, early sparrows and\, depending on the weather\, looking for migrating hawks at MT.Holyoke. \nSept 28- 7AM – 12. Local. Looking for Sparrows! We’ll be visiting local weedy fields in Amherst\, Hadley and Northampton. \nOct 5- 6AM – 4PM. Lighthouse point\, Connecticut. This is a well-known location for hawk migration\, in particular for accipiters. Bring lunch. \n\n \n\n\nOct 12th– No Class \nOct 19th– 7AM-12. Local. Waterfowl migration is starting up. We could visit a number of sites locally from Quabbin to Northampton. \nOct 26th– 7AM-12. Franklin County- Waterfowl. We’ll visit Barton’s Cove\, Power Canal and in the spirit of Halloween\, we’ll also visit Satan’s Kingdom and Hell’s Kitchen. \nClassroom Programs-\nAug 21st– 6PM-8PM- Shorebirds & Terns \nSept 4th– 6PM – 8PM- Fall Warblers \nSept 25th– 6PM-8PM- Sparrows
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-field-trip-with-scott-surner/2024-08-24/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
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SUMMARY:Hitchcock Center Closed      -     August 12   Through   August 16
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Hitchcock Center will be closed for cleaning August 12-16\, 2024.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-center-closed-28/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20221103T192429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T192429Z
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SUMMARY:Hitchcock Climate Action Series: Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Climate Action Series\nCommunity Forum:\nImproving Communication: Deliberative Dialogue \nThursday\, December 8\,  5:30pm Arrival & Snacks  \n6pm – 8pm Forum – Net Zero: How Do We Get There? \nJoin in a deliberative dialogue about different ways in which we can get to a “net zero carbon” future. Deliberation matters because democracy depends on community members coming together and making well-thought-out decisions on what we can do together to solve tough problems like climate change. A pre-reading will frame the issue\, lay out several approaches based on values people care about\, describe benefits and trade-offs associated with each choice\, and pose some reflective questions. In small groups\, participants will have an opportunity to share their personal perspectives and listen to others\, weigh options and wrestle with trade-offs\, and identify areas of common ground. A moderator will help to set ground rules\, ensure that all perspectives are heard\, and identify areas of agreement and uncertainty. We hope participants will keep an open mind\, listen to one another\, disagree with curiosity\, and focus on learning. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-climate-action-series-community-forum/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T173429Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-21/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20221103T190849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T194803Z
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SUMMARY:Hitchcock Climate Action Series: Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Climate Action Series\nSeason 1: Coming Together in the Face of Climate Change: Laying the Groundwork by Building Hope\, Practicing Action\, and Improving Communication \nPlease join us as we launch a new program series at the intersection of climate change\, sustainability\, and environmental justice.  Bringing partners and community members  to address critical community issues through  fireside chats\, practical workshops\, and deliberative forums.   All programs will be available for a Sliding Scale $15- $50 or Suggested Donation.  \nFireside Chat\nDecember  1st – 6pm – 8pm  \nREGISTER HERE \nNature Runs on Sunlight –   Energy Cycles in Nature – Come for inspirational stories and conversation about how we can learn from nature about our own potential for more efficient systems.  There will be a short program followed by conversation around a  fire\, enjoying the beauty of a crisp evening with hot beverages and hearty nibbles.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fireside-chats-nature-runs-on-sunlight-energy-cycles-in-nature/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20221103T191441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T192515Z
UID:10003048-1668708000-1668715200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Climate Action Series: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock Climate Action Series:\nWorkshop\nSeason 1: Coming Together in the Face of Climate Change: Laying the Groundwork by Building Hope\, Practicing Action\, and Improving Communication \nPlease join us as we launch a new program series at the intersection of climate change\, sustainability\, and environmental justice.  Bringing partners and community members  to address critical community issues through  fireside chats\, practical workshops\, and deliberative forums.   All programs will be available for a Sliding Scale $15- $50 or Suggested Donation.  \nThursday\, November 17\, 6pm – 8pm – Practicing Creative Problem Solving through Design Challenges – Rain Water Capture Challenge\, Come play\, create and work together just as our students do! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-climate-action-series-workshop/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20221103T190446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T190446Z
UID:10003046-1668348000-1668355200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing \nSunday\, October 30\, 2:00-4:00pm \nNovember 13\, 2:00-4:00pm  \nSpace is limited and registration is required\, Sliding scale $25\, $30\, $35 per class \nREGISTER HERE \nForest and Nature Therapy Walks \nThere is a quiet pulse to the fall forest\, as the trees and landscape turn inward and prepare for winter.  It is darker earlier; the leaves fall – creating spontaneous collages on the forest floor and the trees reveal their winter forms. Come experience this changing of the seasons on a Forest Bathing walk with Todd Lynch\, certified ANFT Forest Bathing guide. Forest Bathing offers the opportunity to slow down. It re-aligns our rhythms with the landscape\, allowing our senses a respite from everyday demands and uncertainties\, and gives us a template to practice on our own time at home. It’s a chance to remember ourselves and the joyful relationships that await us outside. Come experience what the Forest at the Hitchcock Center might share on this 2 hour experience \nWhat to Expect: \nA leisurely walk of about a mile with stops along the way where we will gather and sit. The walk will be planned in a way to promote safe physical distancing of 6 feet or more between participants. We will focus on our senses to develop an immediate connection with the forest. This is a very relaxed\, slow\, and mindful way of being in nature. The walk should last about 2 hours and we will finish with an herbal tea made from Todd’s organic herb garden. \nAbout Todd: \nTodd Lynch is an artist\, garden designer and Forest Bathing guide. His passion is to connect people to the world around them through art\, plants\, beauty and immersion into nature. Todd is an ANFT certified forest therapy guide and has led many walks that connect people to place\, plants and ecology. Learn more about Todd at www.ecotropy.net or see some stories on Instagram @ecotropy .
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/forest-bathing/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20221103T194630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T194630Z
UID:10003052-1668016800-1668024000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hitchcock Climate Action Series: Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:Season 1: Coming Together in the Face of Climate Change: Laying the Groundwork by Building Hope\, Practicing Action\, and Improving Communication \nPlease join us as we launch a new program series at the intersection of climate change\, sustainability\, and environmental justice.  Bringing partners and community members  to address critical community issues through  fireside chats\, practical workshops\, and deliberative forums.   All programs will be available for a Sliding Scale $15- $50 or Suggested Donation.  \nFireside Chat :  \nBuilding Hope : Telling the Stories of Creative Problem Solving \nNovember 9th – 6pm – 8pm  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hitchcock-climate-action-series-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T173352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T173352Z
UID:10003044-1667631600-1667649600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-20/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T173306Z
UID:10003043-1667026800-1667044800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-19/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T173159Z
UID:10003042-1666483200-1666569599@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-18/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T173129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T173129Z
UID:10003041-1666396800-1666483199@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-17/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T173052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T173052Z
UID:10003040-1666310400-1666396799@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-16/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T173010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T173010Z
UID:10003039-1665817200-1665835200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-15/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T172848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T172848Z
UID:10003038-1664607600-1664625600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-14/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T172804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T172804Z
UID:10003037-1663398000-1663416000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-13/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T172555Z
UID:10003035-1662188400-1662206400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-11/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220821
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T172302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T172302Z
UID:10003034-1660953600-1661039999@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-with-scott-surner-10/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220726T170231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T174013Z
UID:10003033-1659085200-1659114000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hitchcock Center’s beloved Fall Birding Class with birding extraordinaire\, Scott Surner. This fall class will consist of ten field trips to various locations in the Connecticut River Valley\, plus three coastal areas. Scott will help you work through the confusing plumages of fall warblers\, and the streak and unstreaked plumages of fall sparrows. Our trips to the coast should provide us with an opportunity to study the different plumages of adult and juvenile southbound Shorebirds\, Herons\, Gulls\, Terns\, and with a little luck\, some pelagic birds (Shearwaters\, Storm-Petrels\, and Jaegers) off the beaches of Cape cod. All trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged. The class will be limited to fifteen observers. \nScott has been birding for more than forty-five years all around the Connecticut River Valley\, Canada\, and North and Central America. Scott just finished up a very successful Spring Class that traveled to more than thirty-six different locations and encountered 201 species of birds! \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety.\nParticipants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nSliding Scale Pricing; $700\, $650\, $600\, and $550. \nFALL BIRDING REGISTRATION\n\nRegistration opens Friday\, July 29 at 9:00 AM.  \nCourse is limited to 15 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. \nField Trip Dates and Details: \nAug 20: 5:00 AM – all day. Plum Island or another coastal location within a two-hour drive. This trip’s primary focus will be migrating Shorebirds from their breeding grounds in the Arctic.\nSept 3: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Fall Warblers/Shorebirds of Hampshire & Franklin County.\nSept 10: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Warblers\, with a special focus on locating the elusive Connecticut Warbler.\nSept 17: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Warblers\, Vireos\, Flycatchers\, etc.\nOct 1: Local. 7:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sparrows & Late Warblers.\nOct 15: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Prime time for migrating Sparrows!\nOct 21 – 23: Cape Cod Weekend. We’ll explore areas from Chatham down to Provincetown. More info after signing up. If accommodations are hard to come by\, we may do a one-day trip to the Connecticut shore.\nOct 29: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Waterfowl & Sparrows\nNov 5: Local. 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM.\nDec 3rd: 5:00 AM – all day. Last class\, back to the MA Coast. Probably Cape Ann (Gloucester/Rockport area) Sea ducks\, Grebes\, and more. \nAll trips depart from the Hitchcock Center and car-pooling will be encouraged.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-course-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220113T173355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173355Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring Birding Course \n \nwith Scott Surner \nJoin birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips\,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. Sliding Scale Pricing – Tier A- $550  Tier B- $500  Tier C- $450  Tier D- $400.   \nREGISTER HERE \n*Registration opens on Tuesday\, January 18 at 9am \nFIELD TRIPS:  \n\nFebruary 12 – 5AM-Dusk.  Cape Ann or Plum Island- Coastal Specialties – Scaups\, Common Eider\, Harlequin Duck\, Surf\, Black and White-winged Scoters\, Common Goldeneye\, Buffleheads\, and Red-breasted Mergansers. Purple Sandpipers\, Iceland Gull\, Glaucous Razorbill\, Black Guillemot\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl.\nFebruary 19 –7AM-12PM. Local – Amherst-Hadley. Winter birds- Hawks\, Horned Larks and maybe Lapland Longspur or Snow Buntings. American Tree Sparrows.\n\n\nFebruary 26 –7AM-12PM. Local –  Amherst/Hadley Region. Early waterfowl.\n\n\nMarch 5 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl. By this time waterfowl will be returning to the Valley. We’ll take a look at several vantage points along the Connecticut.\n\n\nMarch 19 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl migration is in full swing. We’ll hit areas in Hadley\, Hatfield and Turner’s Falls.\n\n\nMarch 26 – 5AM- All Day. Moose Bog\, VT. This trip is very weather dependent. Northern Specialties- possibilities include\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee and perhaps some winter finches\, Crossbills\, Siskins.\n\n\nApril 2 – 7AM-12PM. Local Local 7:00AM-12:00 Waterfowl and early migrants.\n\n\nApril 9 – 7AM-12PM. Local  TBD\n\n\nApril 16 – 7AM-12PM. Ludlow– Looking for Upland Sandpipers at Westover AFB.\n\n\nApril 23rd– 7AM-12PM Fannie Stebbins Refuge\, Longmeadow. Early Warblers\, (Palm\, Yellow-rumped\, Pine\, Yellow and maybe Northern Waterthrush)\n\n\nApril 30 – 5AM-Dusk. Plum Island.  Waterfowl\, Egrets\, Shorebirds and maybe a lingering Snowy Owl?\n\n\nMay 7 – 7AM-12PM. Local.  Warbler migration starting to ramp up. We’ll visit local areas in Amherst.\n\n\nMay 21 – 6:30AM-12PM. Mt.Holyoke We’ll hike up the main road to the Summit House. Nesting Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers will be our goal.\n\n\nMay 28th– 5:30AM-12PM.  Southwick WMA. We visited this area for the first-time last spring. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows\, Field Sparrows\, Prairie Warblers\, Eastern Meadowlarks and much more.\n\n\nOvernight Trip – June 10-12– Ct. Lakes\, Pittsburg\, NH?  To be discussed by class.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-field-trip-8/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220113T173231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173231Z
UID:10002769-1653715800-1653739200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring Birding Course \n \nwith Scott Surner \nJoin birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips\,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. Sliding Scale Pricing – Tier A- $550  Tier B- $500  Tier C- $450  Tier D- $400.   \nREGISTER HERE \n*Registration opens on Tuesday\, January 18 at 9am \nFIELD TRIPS:  \n\nFebruary 12 – 5AM-Dusk.  Cape Ann or Plum Island- Coastal Specialties – Scaups\, Common Eider\, Harlequin Duck\, Surf\, Black and White-winged Scoters\, Common Goldeneye\, Buffleheads\, and Red-breasted Mergansers. Purple Sandpipers\, Iceland Gull\, Glaucous Razorbill\, Black Guillemot\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl.\nFebruary 19 –7AM-12PM. Local – Amherst-Hadley. Winter birds- Hawks\, Horned Larks and maybe Lapland Longspur or Snow Buntings. American Tree Sparrows.\n\n\nFebruary 26 –7AM-12PM. Local –  Amherst/Hadley Region. Early waterfowl.\n\n\nMarch 5 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl. By this time waterfowl will be returning to the Valley. We’ll take a look at several vantage points along the Connecticut.\n\n\nMarch 19 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl migration is in full swing. We’ll hit areas in Hadley\, Hatfield and Turner’s Falls.\n\n\nMarch 26 – 5AM- All Day. Moose Bog\, VT. This trip is very weather dependent. Northern Specialties- possibilities include\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee and perhaps some winter finches\, Crossbills\, Siskins.\n\n\nApril 2 – 7AM-12PM. Local Local 7:00AM-12:00 Waterfowl and early migrants.\n\n\nApril 9 – 7AM-12PM. Local  TBD\n\n\nApril 16 – 7AM-12PM. Ludlow– Looking for Upland Sandpipers at Westover AFB.\n\n\nApril 23rd– 7AM-12PM Fannie Stebbins Refuge\, Longmeadow. Early Warblers\, (Palm\, Yellow-rumped\, Pine\, Yellow and maybe Northern Waterthrush)\n\n\nApril 30 – 5AM-Dusk. Plum Island.  Waterfowl\, Egrets\, Shorebirds and maybe a lingering Snowy Owl?\n\n\nMay 7 – 7AM-12PM. Local.  Warbler migration starting to ramp up. We’ll visit local areas in Amherst.\n\n\nMay 21 – 6:30AM-12PM. Mt.Holyoke We’ll hike up the main road to the Summit House. Nesting Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers will be our goal.\n\n\nMay 28th– 5:30AM-12PM.  Southwick WMA. We visited this area for the first-time last spring. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows\, Field Sparrows\, Prairie Warblers\, Eastern Meadowlarks and much more.\n\n\nOvernight Trip – June 10-12– Ct. Lakes\, Pittsburg\, NH?  To be discussed by class.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-field-trip-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220113T173121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173121Z
UID:10002768-1653114600-1653134400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring Birding Course \n \nwith Scott Surner \nJoin birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips\,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. Sliding Scale Pricing – Tier A- $550  Tier B- $500  Tier C- $450  Tier D- $400.   \nREGISTER HERE \n*Registration opens on Tuesday\, January 18 at 9am \nFIELD TRIPS:  \n\nFebruary 12 – 5AM-Dusk.  Cape Ann or Plum Island- Coastal Specialties – Scaups\, Common Eider\, Harlequin Duck\, Surf\, Black and White-winged Scoters\, Common Goldeneye\, Buffleheads\, and Red-breasted Mergansers. Purple Sandpipers\, Iceland Gull\, Glaucous Razorbill\, Black Guillemot\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl.\nFebruary 19 –7AM-12PM. Local – Amherst-Hadley. Winter birds- Hawks\, Horned Larks and maybe Lapland Longspur or Snow Buntings. American Tree Sparrows.\n\n\nFebruary 26 –7AM-12PM. Local –  Amherst/Hadley Region. Early waterfowl.\n\n\nMarch 5 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl. By this time waterfowl will be returning to the Valley. We’ll take a look at several vantage points along the Connecticut.\n\n\nMarch 19 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl migration is in full swing. We’ll hit areas in Hadley\, Hatfield and Turner’s Falls.\n\n\nMarch 26 – 5AM- All Day. Moose Bog\, VT. This trip is very weather dependent. Northern Specialties- possibilities include\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee and perhaps some winter finches\, Crossbills\, Siskins.\n\n\nApril 2 – 7AM-12PM. Local Local 7:00AM-12:00 Waterfowl and early migrants.\n\n\nApril 9 – 7AM-12PM. Local  TBD\n\n\nApril 16 – 7AM-12PM. Ludlow– Looking for Upland Sandpipers at Westover AFB.\n\n\nApril 23rd– 7AM-12PM Fannie Stebbins Refuge\, Longmeadow. Early Warblers\, (Palm\, Yellow-rumped\, Pine\, Yellow and maybe Northern Waterthrush)\n\n\nApril 30 – 5AM-Dusk. Plum Island.  Waterfowl\, Egrets\, Shorebirds and maybe a lingering Snowy Owl?\n\n\nMay 7 – 7AM-12PM. Local.  Warbler migration starting to ramp up. We’ll visit local areas in Amherst.\n\n\nMay 21 – 6:30AM-12PM. Mt.Holyoke We’ll hike up the main road to the Summit House. Nesting Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers will be our goal.\n\n\nMay 28th– 5:30AM-12PM.  Southwick WMA. We visited this area for the first-time last spring. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows\, Field Sparrows\, Prairie Warblers\, Eastern Meadowlarks and much more.\n\n\nOvernight Trip – June 10-12– Ct. Lakes\, Pittsburg\, NH?  To be discussed by class.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-field-trip-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220113T172956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172956Z
UID:10002767-1651906800-1651924800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring Birding Course \n \nwith Scott Surner \nJoin birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips\,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. Sliding Scale Pricing – Tier A- $550  Tier B- $500  Tier C- $450  Tier D- $400.   \nREGISTER HERE \n*Registration opens on Tuesday\, January 18 at 9am \nFIELD TRIPS:  \n\nFebruary 12 – 5AM-Dusk.  Cape Ann or Plum Island- Coastal Specialties – Scaups\, Common Eider\, Harlequin Duck\, Surf\, Black and White-winged Scoters\, Common Goldeneye\, Buffleheads\, and Red-breasted Mergansers. Purple Sandpipers\, Iceland Gull\, Glaucous Razorbill\, Black Guillemot\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl.\nFebruary 19 –7AM-12PM. Local – Amherst-Hadley. Winter birds- Hawks\, Horned Larks and maybe Lapland Longspur or Snow Buntings. American Tree Sparrows.\n\n\nFebruary 26 –7AM-12PM. Local –  Amherst/Hadley Region. Early waterfowl.\n\n\nMarch 5 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl. By this time waterfowl will be returning to the Valley. We’ll take a look at several vantage points along the Connecticut.\n\n\nMarch 19 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl migration is in full swing. We’ll hit areas in Hadley\, Hatfield and Turner’s Falls.\n\n\nMarch 26 – 5AM- All Day. Moose Bog\, VT. This trip is very weather dependent. Northern Specialties- possibilities include\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee and perhaps some winter finches\, Crossbills\, Siskins.\n\n\nApril 2 – 7AM-12PM. Local Local 7:00AM-12:00 Waterfowl and early migrants.\n\n\nApril 9 – 7AM-12PM. Local  TBD\n\n\nApril 16 – 7AM-12PM. Ludlow– Looking for Upland Sandpipers at Westover AFB.\n\n\nApril 23rd– 7AM-12PM Fannie Stebbins Refuge\, Longmeadow. Early Warblers\, (Palm\, Yellow-rumped\, Pine\, Yellow and maybe Northern Waterthrush)\n\n\nApril 30 – 5AM-Dusk. Plum Island.  Waterfowl\, Egrets\, Shorebirds and maybe a lingering Snowy Owl?\n\n\nMay 7 – 7AM-12PM. Local.  Warbler migration starting to ramp up. We’ll visit local areas in Amherst.\n\n\nMay 21 – 6:30AM-12PM. Mt.Holyoke We’ll hike up the main road to the Summit House. Nesting Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers will be our goal.\n\n\nMay 28th– 5:30AM-12PM.  Southwick WMA. We visited this area for the first-time last spring. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows\, Field Sparrows\, Prairie Warblers\, Eastern Meadowlarks and much more.\n\n\nOvernight Trip – June 10-12– Ct. Lakes\, Pittsburg\, NH?  To be discussed by class.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-field-trip-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220113T172605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172605Z
UID:10002766-1651294800-1651338000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring Birding Course \n \nwith Scott Surner \nJoin birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips\,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. Sliding Scale Pricing – Tier A- $550  Tier B- $500  Tier C- $450  Tier D- $400.   \nREGISTER HERE \n*Registration opens on Tuesday\, January 18 at 9am \nFIELD TRIPS:  \n\nFebruary 12 – 5AM-Dusk.  Cape Ann or Plum Island- Coastal Specialties – Scaups\, Common Eider\, Harlequin Duck\, Surf\, Black and White-winged Scoters\, Common Goldeneye\, Buffleheads\, and Red-breasted Mergansers. Purple Sandpipers\, Iceland Gull\, Glaucous Razorbill\, Black Guillemot\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl.\nFebruary 19 –7AM-12PM. Local – Amherst-Hadley. Winter birds- Hawks\, Horned Larks and maybe Lapland Longspur or Snow Buntings. American Tree Sparrows.\n\n\nFebruary 26 –7AM-12PM. Local –  Amherst/Hadley Region. Early waterfowl.\n\n\nMarch 5 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl. By this time waterfowl will be returning to the Valley. We’ll take a look at several vantage points along the Connecticut.\n\n\nMarch 19 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl migration is in full swing. We’ll hit areas in Hadley\, Hatfield and Turner’s Falls.\n\n\nMarch 26 – 5AM- All Day. Moose Bog\, VT. This trip is very weather dependent. Northern Specialties- possibilities include\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee and perhaps some winter finches\, Crossbills\, Siskins.\n\n\nApril 2 – 7AM-12PM. Local Local 7:00AM-12:00 Waterfowl and early migrants.\n\n\nApril 9 – 7AM-12PM. Local  TBD\n\n\nApril 16 – 7AM-12PM. Ludlow– Looking for Upland Sandpipers at Westover AFB.\n\n\nApril 23rd– 7AM-12PM Fannie Stebbins Refuge\, Longmeadow. Early Warblers\, (Palm\, Yellow-rumped\, Pine\, Yellow and maybe Northern Waterthrush)\n\n\nApril 30 – 5AM-Dusk. Plum Island.  Waterfowl\, Egrets\, Shorebirds and maybe a lingering Snowy Owl?\n\n\nMay 7 – 7AM-12PM. Local.  Warbler migration starting to ramp up. We’ll visit local areas in Amherst.\n\n\nMay 21 – 6:30AM-12PM. Mt.Holyoke We’ll hike up the main road to the Summit House. Nesting Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers will be our goal.\n\n\nMay 28th– 5:30AM-12PM.  Southwick WMA. We visited this area for the first-time last spring. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows\, Field Sparrows\, Prairie Warblers\, Eastern Meadowlarks and much more.\n\n\nOvernight Trip – June 10-12– Ct. Lakes\, Pittsburg\, NH?  To be discussed by class.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-field-trip-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220113T172454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172454Z
UID:10002765-1650697200-1650715200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring Birding Course \n \nwith Scott Surner \nJoin birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips\,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. Sliding Scale Pricing – Tier A- $550  Tier B- $500  Tier C- $450  Tier D- $400.   \nREGISTER HERE \n*Registration opens on Tuesday\, January 18 at 9am \nFIELD TRIPS:  \n\nFebruary 12 – 5AM-Dusk.  Cape Ann or Plum Island- Coastal Specialties – Scaups\, Common Eider\, Harlequin Duck\, Surf\, Black and White-winged Scoters\, Common Goldeneye\, Buffleheads\, and Red-breasted Mergansers. Purple Sandpipers\, Iceland Gull\, Glaucous Razorbill\, Black Guillemot\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl.\nFebruary 19 –7AM-12PM. Local – Amherst-Hadley. Winter birds- Hawks\, Horned Larks and maybe Lapland Longspur or Snow Buntings. American Tree Sparrows.\n\n\nFebruary 26 –7AM-12PM. Local –  Amherst/Hadley Region. Early waterfowl.\n\n\nMarch 5 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl. By this time waterfowl will be returning to the Valley. We’ll take a look at several vantage points along the Connecticut.\n\n\nMarch 19 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl migration is in full swing. We’ll hit areas in Hadley\, Hatfield and Turner’s Falls.\n\n\nMarch 26 – 5AM- All Day. Moose Bog\, VT. This trip is very weather dependent. Northern Specialties- possibilities include\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee and perhaps some winter finches\, Crossbills\, Siskins.\n\n\nApril 2 – 7AM-12PM. Local Local 7:00AM-12:00 Waterfowl and early migrants.\n\n\nApril 9 – 7AM-12PM. Local  TBD\n\n\nApril 16 – 7AM-12PM. Ludlow– Looking for Upland Sandpipers at Westover AFB.\n\n\nApril 23rd– 7AM-12PM Fannie Stebbins Refuge\, Longmeadow. Early Warblers\, (Palm\, Yellow-rumped\, Pine\, Yellow and maybe Northern Waterthrush)\n\n\nApril 30 – 5AM-Dusk. Plum Island.  Waterfowl\, Egrets\, Shorebirds and maybe a lingering Snowy Owl?\n\n\nMay 7 – 7AM-12PM. Local.  Warbler migration starting to ramp up. We’ll visit local areas in Amherst.\n\n\nMay 21 – 6:30AM-12PM. Mt.Holyoke We’ll hike up the main road to the Summit House. Nesting Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers will be our goal.\n\n\nMay 28th– 5:30AM-12PM.  Southwick WMA. We visited this area for the first-time last spring. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows\, Field Sparrows\, Prairie Warblers\, Eastern Meadowlarks and much more.\n\n\nOvernight Trip – June 10-12– Ct. Lakes\, Pittsburg\, NH?  To be discussed by class.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-field-trip-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T222920
CREATED:20220113T172355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172846Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Birding - Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Winter/Spring Birding Course \n \nwith Scott Surner \nJoin birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips\,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants must be vaccinated and willing to carpool. Sliding Scale Pricing – Tier A- $550  Tier B- $500  Tier C- $450  Tier D- $400.   \nREGISTER HERE \n*Registration opens on Tuesday\, January 18 at 9am \nFIELD TRIPS:  \n\nFebruary 12 – 5AM-Dusk.  Cape Ann or Plum Island- Coastal Specialties – Scaups\, Common Eider\, Harlequin Duck\, Surf\, Black and White-winged Scoters\, Common Goldeneye\, Buffleheads\, and Red-breasted Mergansers. Purple Sandpipers\, Iceland Gull\, Glaucous Razorbill\, Black Guillemot\, and perhaps a Snowy Owl.\nFebruary 19 –7AM-12PM. Local – Amherst-Hadley. Winter birds- Hawks\, Horned Larks and maybe Lapland Longspur or Snow Buntings. American Tree Sparrows.\n\n\nFebruary 26 –7AM-12PM. Local –  Amherst/Hadley Region. Early waterfowl.\n\n\nMarch 5 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl. By this time waterfowl will be returning to the Valley. We’ll take a look at several vantage points along the Connecticut.\n\n\nMarch 19 – 7AM-12PM. Local  Waterfowl migration is in full swing. We’ll hit areas in Hadley\, Hatfield and Turner’s Falls.\n\n\nMarch 26 – 5AM- All Day. Moose Bog\, VT. This trip is very weather dependent. Northern Specialties- possibilities include\, Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Canada Jay\, Boreal Chickadee and perhaps some winter finches\, Crossbills\, Siskins.\n\n\nApril 2 – 7AM-12PM. Local Local 7:00AM-12:00 Waterfowl and early migrants.\n\n\nApril 9 – 7AM-12PM. Local  TBD\n\n\nApril 16 – 7AM-12PM. Ludlow– Looking for Upland Sandpipers at Westover AFB.\n\n\nApril 23rd– 7AM-12PM Fannie Stebbins Refuge\, Longmeadow. Early Warblers\, (Palm\, Yellow-rumped\, Pine\, Yellow and maybe Northern Waterthrush)\n\n\nApril 30 – 5AM-Dusk. Plum Island.  Waterfowl\, Egrets\, Shorebirds and maybe a lingering Snowy Owl?\n\n\nMay 7 – 7AM-12PM. Local.  Warbler migration starting to ramp up. We’ll visit local areas in Amherst.\n\n\nMay 21 – 6:30AM-12PM. Mt.Holyoke We’ll hike up the main road to the Summit House. Nesting Cerulean and Worm-eating Warblers will be our goal.\n\n\nMay 28th– 5:30AM-12PM.  Southwick WMA. We visited this area for the first-time last spring. Nesting Grasshopper Sparrows\, Field Sparrows\, Prairie Warblers\, Eastern Meadowlarks and much more.\n\n\nOvernight Trip – June 10-12– Ct. Lakes\, Pittsburg\, NH?  To be discussed by class.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/22874/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
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