By E. Godbois at Life in Mass
In a time when conversations around climate and sustainability feel more important than ever, organizations like the Hitchcock Center for the Environment are helping lead the way—right here in Massachusetts. Based in Amherst, this inspiring nonprofit is dedicated to connecting people of all ages with the natural world while empowering them to become thoughtful stewards of the planet. From its innovative “Living Building” to its hands-on programs for students, families, and the broader community, the Hitchcock Center is redefining what environmental education can look like. We had the chance to learn more about their mission, impact, and vision for the future.
By WBUR
Dylan Carlson Sirvent León was working in his office at Harvard University when he began receiving frantic messages from his research colleagues. Environmental data was starting to disappear from government websites. It was January, and President Trump had just taken office for the second time. Researchers across the country had expected some information to go offline, as it had during the first Trump administration.
By Christine Hatch
During the past couple of weeks I’ve been thinking about emergence. This is the time of year, as spring starts, that green is exploding out of every pore in the landscape. After winter, when so much is buried underground, the sudden flourish when sunlight reaches us is always a welcome shock…
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Hitchcock Center for the Environment
at Hampshire College
845 West Street | Amherst MA 01002 | 413.256.6006 | 413.253.2809 fax