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SUMMARY:Naturally Curious
DESCRIPTION:with Mary Holland\, Naturalist\, Blogger and Author\nSunday\, November 5\, 1pm-2:30pm\nAges 4th grade and up.\nMembers $12/Non-members $15\nRegistration appreciated.\n \nIn her presentation Mary will describe in detail natural events that take place each month throughout the year. Her talk will be richly illustrated with her own projected images: lady’s slippers in bloom\, beavers chewing\, red maple flowers welcoming spring…and more. She also brings an extensive natural history artifact collection for you to examine before and after the program. She will make time after her presentation for your nature questions so come prepared to ask. She will bring her books for sale.  For further information check out her beloved blog.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/naturally-curious/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171104T120000
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SUMMARY:“Holey Basalt”: Amazing Geologic Stories in the Holyoke Range
DESCRIPTION:with Richard Little\, Geologist\nFriday\, November 3\, 7pm – 8:30pm (indoor presentation)\nSaturday\, November 4\, 9am – 12pm (field trip)\nMembers $32/Non-members $40\nSpace is limited. Register here.\nThe Holyoke Range runs east-west extending to the west from the Amherst area and then curves southward extending across Connecticut. It is composed of more than 400 feet of basalt lava formed during the Age of Dinosaurs’ Jurassic Period. Find out about the development of this significant major landscape feature\, the backbone of the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts and Connecticut. You will learn about Pangaea\, flood basalts\, dikes\, sills\, glaciers\, and the development of the Connecticut Valley\, its dramatic topography and Lake Hitchcock. And you will see some fascinating rock formations! Many interesting mysteries will be unraveled in this program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/holey-basalt-amazing-geologic-stories-in-the-holyoke-range-2/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170831T152653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T152653Z
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SUMMARY:“Holey Basalt”: Amazing Geologic Stories in the Holyoke Range
DESCRIPTION:with Richard Little\, Geologist\nFriday\, November 3\, 7pm – 8:30pm (indoor presentation)\nSaturday\, November 4\, 9am – 12pm (field trip)\nMembers $32/Non-members $40\nSpace is limited. Register here.\nThe Holyoke Range runs east-west extending to the west from the Amherst area and then curves southward extending across Connecticut. It is composed of more than 400 feet of basalt lava formed during the Age of Dinosaurs’ Jurassic Period. Find out about the development of this significant major landscape feature\, the backbone of the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts and Connecticut. You will learn about Pangaea\, flood basalts\, dikes\, sills\, glaciers\, and the development of the Connecticut Valley\, its dramatic topography and Lake Hitchcock. And you will see some fascinating rock formations! Many interesting mysteries will be unraveled in this program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/holey-basalt-amazing-geologic-stories-in-the-holyoke-range/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170627T183450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183450Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool - Our Rainbow World
DESCRIPTION:Welcome fall and all its colors at nature preschool at the Hitchcock Center with Colleen! Children will fill their art palettes with many colors and discover how colors affect animals\, plants and their own lives. Through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations\, children will investigate camouflage\, natural plant dyes\, plant patterns\, chlorophyll and much more. An adult is required to attend with each child. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nSeptember 15\, 22\, 29\, October 6\, 13\, 27\, November 3\, 17\, December 1\, 8\n(no class October 20\, November 10 or November 24)\nMembers: $205 / Non-members: $225\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-our-rainbow-world-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170626T182616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182616Z
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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 going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-54/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170830T144443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T190743Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkins and Bats Oh My: A Fall Evening Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 27\, 6pm- 7:30pm\nMembers $10 per child/Non-members $12 per child\, must come with an adult.\nSpace is limited\, registration required.  \nJoin us for an enchanted fall evening of a pumpkin lit walk and a family program about bats. In lieu of Enchanted Forest (which is being revamped) this year we will be offering this family program. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Enchanted Forest is closed for renovation. We are taking a break this year to revamp the event.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/pumpkins-and-bats-oh-my-a-fall-evening-family-program/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170627T183400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183400Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool - Our Rainbow World
DESCRIPTION:Welcome fall and all its colors at nature preschool at the Hitchcock Center with Colleen! Children will fill their art palettes with many colors and discover how colors affect animals\, plants and their own lives. Through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations\, children will investigate camouflage\, natural plant dyes\, plant patterns\, chlorophyll and much more. An adult is required to attend with each child. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nSeptember 15\, 22\, 29\, October 6\, 13\, 27\, November 3\, 17\, December 1\, 8\n(no class October 20\, November 10 or November 24)\nMembers: $205 / Non-members: $225\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-our-rainbow-world-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170626T182528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182528Z
UID:10000661-1509031800-1509039000@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 going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-53/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170831T180355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T180355Z
UID:10000761-1508677200-1508688000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Repair Public: An Experiment in Community Fixery
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 22\, 1pm- 4pm\nFREE\, registration appreciated\nRepair 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/repair-public-an-experiment-in-community-fixery-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170830T203341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T203341Z
UID:10000745-1508677200-1508688000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Repair Public: An Experiment in Community Fixery
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 22\, 1pm- 4pm\nRepair 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. \nDO bring: \n\nSmall appliances\nSmall furniture or woodworking (chairs or smaller)\nClothing / Textiles\nToys\nGarden tools\nLamps\nElectronic items*\n…anything else you want to fix that isn’t on the “DON’T” list.\n\n\nBicycles and bicycle-related things**\nTents\, canvas things\, larger furniture items\, patio stuff.\n\nGenerally speaking\, DON’T bring: \n\nComputers\nThings under warranty\nThings that need welding (we don’t have a space to do that publicly yet)\nAnything living\nBig or heavy things.***
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/repair-public-an-experiment-in-community-fixery/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170830T201300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201300Z
UID:10000736-1508612400-1508617800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Viewing the Night sky
DESCRIPTION:with James Lowenthal\, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College and active in the International Dark-Sky Association\nFriday\, September 29\, 7:15pm\nSaturday\, October 21\, 7:00pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 6:30pm\nSaturday\, December 2\, 6:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJames will provide telescopes and help us view constellations\, planets\, galaxies and stars from our Hitchcock hilltop. We’ll discuss what we are viewing including science facts as well as legends from other cultures that teach deeper lessons about how we can connect with the sky. We\, of course\, cannot be sure of providing clear skies for viewing so\, no matter what the sky conditions\, we’ll have additional activities planned to teach you more about the sky. Dress for the weather and be prepared to expand your horizons!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/viewing-the-night-sky-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170626T182427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182427Z
UID:10000660-1508427000-1508434200@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 going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-52/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170831T150332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T150332Z
UID:10000751-1507971600-1507982400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Exploring for Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:with Dianna Smith\, Pioneer Valley Mycological Association\nSaturday\, October 14\, 9am – 12pm\, Mt Toby State Reservation\nMembers $20/Non-members $25\nSpace is limited. Register here.\nJoin Dianna for an in-depth exploration of our fungi. 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. Visit her web site for more information Dress for being outdoors. Directions to the meeting site will be provided prior to the program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/exploring-for-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170626T182321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182321Z
UID:10000659-1507822200-1507829400@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 going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-51/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170627T183211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T183211Z
UID:10000713-1507282200-1507289400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool - Our Rainbow World
DESCRIPTION:Welcome fall and all its colors at nature preschool at the Hitchcock Center with Colleen! Children will fill their art palettes with many colors and discover how colors affect animals\, plants and their own lives. Through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations\, children will investigate camouflage\, natural plant dyes\, plant patterns\, chlorophyll and much more. An adult is required to attend with each child. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nSeptember 15\, 22\, 29\, October 6\, 13\, 27\, November 3\, 17\, December 1\, 8\n(no class October 20\, November 10 or November 24)\nMembers: $205 / Non-members: $225\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-our-rainbow-world-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170830T202411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T202429Z
UID:10000743-1507230000-1507235400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge
DESCRIPTION:with Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Challenge Ambassador\nThursday\, October 5\, 7pm-8:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nThe Hitchcock Center took the Living Building Challenge in building its new building. The Challenge is an innovative philosophy that asks us\, “What does good look like?” What does it mean to build healthy homes and communities that are regenerative\, socially and environmentally just? Come learn about the Challenge and how it can be a framework for influencing decisions we make in our daily lives.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-living-future-institutes-living-building-challenge/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170626T182211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182211Z
UID:10000658-1507217400-1507224600@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 going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-50/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170830T201914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201914Z
UID:10000739-1507123800-1507127400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Docent Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 1:30pm – 2:30pm\nRegistration required\nHampshire College and the Hitchcock Center are working together to train docents in the Living Building Challenge and to lead innovative building tours for the public and special groups at our two new LBC buildings. Each building is a valuable educational tool to teach about energy efficiency\, rainwater capture\, composting toilets\, non toxic building materials\, etc. We are looking for individuals passionate about green building and comfortable leading and talking to the public to train as Living Building Docents.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-docent-training-series/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170104T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T144511Z
UID:10000534-1506848400-1506859200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year Study Club
DESCRIPTION:Sundays once per month\, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nMembers $275/Non-members $325 for the full course\nDrop-in cost is $27. For the Plum Island field trip\, the drop-in cost is $45.\nRegister here\nJoin us for our fourth 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. \nCourse dates and leaders are available here. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-study-club-9/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170830T200600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T173711Z
UID:10000734-1506762000-1506780000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Oaks and Hickories
DESCRIPTION:with Ted Watt and Nancy Goodman\, naturalists\nSaturday\, Sept 30\, 9am-2pm*\nMembers $25/Non-members $35\nSpace is limited. Registration required. \nJoin Nancy and Ted for another look at our Massachusetts oaks and hickories species. We have gathered leaves\, twigs and nuts from the various species and will carefully review them with you. These species groups are extremely important to the diversity of our forests and provide tremendous mast for wildlife food as winter approaches. You will leave with a greater command of how to identify these challenging species! \n*Note: This program has been changed from it’s original schedule.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/oaks-and-hickories-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170830T201146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201146Z
UID:10000735-1506712500-1506717000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Viewing the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:with James Lowenthal\, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College and active in the International Dark-Sky Association\nFriday\, September 29\, 7:15pm\nSaturday\, October 21\, 7:00pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 6:30pm\nSaturday\, December 2\, 6:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJames will provide telescopes and help us view constellations\, planets\, galaxies and stars from our Hitchcock hilltop. We’ll discuss what we are viewing including science facts as well as legends from other cultures that teach deeper lessons about how we can connect with the sky. We\, of course\, cannot be sure of providing clear skies for viewing so\, no matter what the sky conditions\, we’ll have additional activities planned to teach you more about the sky. Dress for the weather and be prepared to expand your horizons!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/viewing-the-night-sky/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170626T182050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182050Z
UID:10000657-1506612600-1506619800@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 going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-49/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170922T153140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T153224Z
UID:10000762-1506538800-1506544200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:What is Carbon Pricing?
DESCRIPTION:Have you been wondering what Carbon Pricing is or what a Carbon Pollution Fee and Rebate would be? It is a broad\, market-based initiative that is critical to lowering carbon emissions.  Virtually all economist support this approach and it has been successfully implemented around the world Massachusetts currently has two bills in the State House (S1821 and H1726) that would put a fee on carbon pollution. MA legislation is particularly important because it can become a model for other states and our country. There is a coalition of groups working to pass these bills. This presentation will include ways that you can help pass this essential legislation. This program is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters. \n\nwith Mary Jo Maffei\, Chair of Carbon Pollution and Rebate Committee\, Climate Action Now\n\nWednesday\, September 27\, 7pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated \n\n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/what-is-carbon-pricing/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170104T195824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T144532Z
UID:10000533-1506243600-1506254400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature All Year Study Club
DESCRIPTION:Sundays once per month\, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon (some class times may vary depending on topics)\nMembers $275/Non-members $325 for the full course\nDrop-in cost is $27. For the Plum Island field trip\, the drop-in cost is $45.\nRegister here\nJoin us for our fourth 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. \nCourse dates and leaders are available here. 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-all-year-study-club-8/
LOCATION:Fieldtrip Location
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170626T182004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T182004Z
UID:10000656-1506007800-1506015000@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 going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-48/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170829T150825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T154107Z
UID:10000731-1505656800-1505664000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:with Jennifer Unkles\, Monarch tagger since 1997\nThursday\, September 14\, 4pm- 6pm \nSunday\, September 17\, 2pm- 4pm – program date filled\nFREE\, Registration appreciated \nHelp 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170830T145529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T145529Z
UID:10000733-1505566800-1505574000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 16\, 1-3pm\nRegistration appreciated  \nCome help with all our new native gardens and kids nature play areas. Bring tools and help us spruce up the place for autumn.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/garden-work-day/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170627T182854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T182854Z
UID:10000710-1505467800-1505475000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool - Our Rainbow World
DESCRIPTION:Welcome fall and all its colors at nature preschool at the Hitchcock Center with Colleen! Children will fill their art palettes with many colors and discover how colors affect animals\, plants and their own lives. Through movement\, songs\, crafts and live animal observations\, children will investigate camouflage\, natural plant dyes\, plant patterns\, chlorophyll and much more. An adult is required to attend with each child. \nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nSeptember 15\, 22\, 29\, October 6\, 13\, 27\, November 3\, 17\, December 1\, 8\n(no class October 20\, November 10 or November 24)\nMembers: $205 / Non-members: $225\nRegister here
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-our-rainbow-world/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170829T150731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T193248Z
UID:10000730-1505404800-1505412000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging
DESCRIPTION:with Jennifer Unkles\, Monarch tagger since 1997\nThursday\, September 14\, 4pm- 6pm \nSunday\, September 17\, 2pm- 4pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated \nHelp 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/monarch-tagging-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T210449
CREATED:20170626T181916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T181916Z
UID:10000655-1505403000-1505410200@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 going into 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. Each season we do handmade nature crafts – last year we did weaving\, birdhouse painting and flower fairies. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nWith Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 14 – December 14 (no program Nov 23)\nMembers: $355/Non-members: $420\nRegister here \nLimited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-47/
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