Events

Locally Grown Homes: A Path To Climate Justice and Housing Equity with Greg Bossie and Kelley Wagner of Rare Forms Design Thursday, October 24, 7PM What would it look like if everyone had access to sustainable, affordable housing? This talk explores the intersection of biogenic building materials (rapidly renewable materials like straw, cork, hemp, and […]

Hitchcock Harvest Feast and Celebration Sunday, October 27, 2024 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM The Hitchcock Center has been sowing seeds of change and educating for a healthy planet in the Valley for more than 60 years. In October 2024, we will celebrate the harvest with local friends and businesses, give away new Hitchcock Hero […]

Optional Overnight Weekend Birding Trip- Nov 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 […]

To Which We Belong Film Screening Thursday, November 14, 6PM  Here at the Hitchcock Center we are getting really excited about regenerative agriculture and its role in climate action.  Come watch this informative film with us and talk about what we can do as consumers and efforts happening locally and regionally to support soil health, […]

Making Mugwort Pillows!  Sunday, November 24, 2-4PM Mugwort oh my, it’s everywhere.  We can use this plant as we clear it from our meadows.  Learn how to make a lovely aromatic dream pillow and a simple salve out of this plant you likely have in your neighborhood!  Both make lovely gifts! Materials  (and MUGWORT!) provided. Sliding Scale – […]

Climate Stories of Hope  Wednesday, December 4, 6PM  Join us to watch some of Project Drawdown’s inspiring short film stories.  These mini documentaries are a journey to “pass the mic” to climate heroes whose stories often go unheard, and inspire climate action in the process. They showcase the diverse community of people using climate solutions […]