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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T100000
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CREATED:20161118T150243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T150243Z
UID:10000428-1490695200-1490709600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I
DESCRIPTION:Raindrop to Reservoir: All About Water\nKatie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n10 classes: March 14\, 21\, 28\, April 11 & 25\, May 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, June 6\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $448\nLimited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program; all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-12/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T221918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T221918Z
UID:10000519-1490436000-1490443200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Hampshire Woods Walk and Wildlife Sightings Database Update
DESCRIPTION:with Ted Watt\nSaturday\, March 25\, 10am – 12noon\nFREE registration appreciated\n \nHampshire College\, with some input from the Hitchcock Center\, has set up a public online database project to record sightings of animals and plants and other organisms on the Hampshire Campus. Join us for an exploration of a portion of the Hampshire Woods\, recording sightings as we go. Then we’ll gather back at the Center and hear about the database and its capabilities. Afterwards we’ll practice entering our data into the site and retrieving information as well. You can also use web-based databases to create your own project and track your own sightings for any location you choose. Come learn more!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hampshire-woods-walk-and-wildlife-sightings-database-update/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161117T191900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T191900Z
UID:10000388-1490360400-1490367600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Animals That Build\nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205 / Non-members: $225 \nLimited to 12 families per session. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-58/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161117T191751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T191751Z
UID:10000387-1490347800-1490355000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Animals That Build\nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205 / Non-members: $225 \nLimited to 12 families per session. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-57/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170323T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161118T183206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T183206Z
UID:10000457-1490283000-1490290200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, March 23 – June 8 (no class April 20)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nMembers: $297/Non-members: $352 \nLimited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-36/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161117T200452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T200452Z
UID:10000415-1490196600-1490203800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Spring Session\nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays\, 3:30pm- 5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nMarch 22 – June 7 (no class April 19)\nExtended days: March 29 & May 10\nMembers: $272 / Non-members: $300  \nOpen to all children in grades 1-3. Limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-46/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T220225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T220225Z
UID:10000518-1490173200-1490180400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Senior Walk – Quabbin Park
DESCRIPTION:with John Green\nWednesday\, March 22\, 9am-11am\nFREE\, space is limited registration required\n \nJoin naturalist John Green for a nature walk at Quabbin. See what signs of spring are emerging and maybe hear the first red-winged blackbirds of the season or see the first turkey vultures. Directions provided with registration.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/senior-walk-quabbin-park/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161118T175814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T181138Z
UID:10000437-1490090400-1490104800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II
DESCRIPTION:Biologists in Training\nJeff Mazur\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n10 classes: March 14\, 21\, 28\, April 11\, 25\, May 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, June 6\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $448\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/homeschool-ii-11/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161118T150154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T150154Z
UID:10000427-1490090400-1490104800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I
DESCRIPTION:Raindrop to Reservoir: All About Water\nKatie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n10 classes: March 14\, 21\, 28\, April 11 & 25\, May 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, June 6\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $448\nLimited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program; all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-11/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T220002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T220002Z
UID:10000517-1489831200-1489838400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Citizen Science: Red-Backed Salamander Population Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:with Ted Watt\nSaturday\, March 18\, 10am-noon\nFREE registration appreciated\n \nYou’ve probably been within inches of red-backed salamanders many times and just not seen them. Come learn about their life histories and their role in the ecology of our forests. They’re common and very important\, even though they’re only 4 inches long! We’ll also visit our red-backed salamander monitoring plots and learn about the study we are participating in. The study is a region-wide monitoring project to gauge the animals’ population status across their range\, from the maritimes\, to Minnesota to Georgia\, and establish a baseline from which to gauge their responses to coming climate changes. Click for more information on the study.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/citizen-science-red-backed-salamander-population-monitoring/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161214T152659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T152659Z
UID:10000473-1489827600-1489842000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturdays at the Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Second and third Saturdays\, 9am-1pm\nFree\nJanuary through June\nDrop in\, see Hitchcock’s new home\, and learn about our living building.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturdays-at-the-hitchcock-center-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161117T191547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T191547Z
UID:10000386-1489755600-1489762800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Animals That Build\nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205 / Non-members: $225 \nLimited to 12 families per session. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-56/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170317T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161117T191440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T191440Z
UID:10000385-1489743000-1489750200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Animals That Build\nColleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nMembers: $205 / Non-members: $225 \nLimited to 12 families per session. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-55/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T181855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T222305Z
UID:10000488-1489690800-1489696200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:THE MESSENGER Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 16\, 7pm \nFREE registration appreciated \nImagine a world without birdsong. This film is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the compassionate people who are working to turn the tide. The film takes viewers on a visually stunning journey revealing how the problems facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet and ourselves.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-messenger-film-screening/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161118T183019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T183019Z
UID:10000456-1489678200-1489685400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, January 5–March 16 (no class February 23)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nMembers: $270/Non-members: $320 \nCalling all girls ages 8-11! Get to know nature\, and make friends at the same time at this weekly afterschool program. Now in its third year\, Girls into the Wild is designed to bring girls together in a supportive environment that fosters creativity\, nature skills and inquiry. Each afternoon will consist of hands-on projects and free outdoor exploration at the Larch Hill Conservation Area. Through playing games\, exploring nearby habitats\, and connecting with nature\, we will develop our confidence\, build friendships and have a lot of fun learning! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-35/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T211808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T211808Z
UID:10000509-1489579200-1489582800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Our Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Winter Tour Dates\n1st Fridays at 4pm – January 6\, February 3\, March 3\n3rd Wednesdays at 12pm – January 18\, February 15\, March 15\nFREE registration appreciated \nCome meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature\, it is net zero energy\, net zero water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials\, come check it out at one of our bi-monthly tours.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/our-living-building-tour-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161117T200150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T200150Z
UID:10000414-1489548600-1489599000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Winter Session\nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nJanuary 4 – March 15 (no class February 22)\nExtended day: February 8\nMembers: $230/Non-members: $254\nOpen to all children in grades 1-3. Limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-45/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161118T175726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T175726Z
UID:10000436-1489485600-1489500000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II
DESCRIPTION:Biologists in Training\nJeff Mazur\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n10 classes: March 14\, 21\, 28\, April 11\, 25\, May 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, June 6\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $448\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/homeschool-ii-10/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161117T204413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T204413Z
UID:10000426-1489485600-1489500000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I
DESCRIPTION:Raindrop to Reservoir: All About Water\nKatie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n10 classes: March 14\, 21\, 28\, April 11 & 25\, May 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, June 6\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $448\nLimited to 12 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program; all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-10/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161214T153716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T153716Z
UID:10000482-1489226400-1489230000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Science - Meet the Trees
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays\, January through June\nFree\n10am-11am\nJanuary 14\, February 11\, March 11\, April 15\, May 13\, June 10\nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. No registration required. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead. \nSaturday Science themes:\nJanuary 14 – Scutes and Scales\nFebruary 11 – The Science of Snow\nMarch 11 – Meet the Trees\nApril 15 – Energy Is Electrifying!\nMay 13 – Backyard Birds\nJune 10 – Wonderful Water
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturday-science-meet-the-trees/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161214T152609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T152609Z
UID:10000472-1489222800-1489237200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturdays at the Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Second and third Saturdays\, 9am-1pm\nFree\nJanuary through June\nDrop in\, see Hitchcock’s new home\, and learn about our living building.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/saturdays-at-the-hitchcock-center-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161118T182932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T182932Z
UID:10000455-1489073400-1489080600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, January 5–March 16 (no class February 23)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nMembers: $270/Non-members: $320 \nCalling all girls ages 8-11! Get to know nature\, and make friends at the same time at this weekly afterschool program. Now in its third year\, Girls into the Wild is designed to bring girls together in a supportive environment that fosters creativity\, nature skills and inquiry. Each afternoon will consist of hands-on projects and free outdoor exploration at the Larch Hill Conservation Area. Through playing games\, exploring nearby habitats\, and connecting with nature\, we will develop our confidence\, build friendships and have a lot of fun learning! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-34/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170308T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161117T200052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T200052Z
UID:10000413-1488987000-1488994200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Winter Session\nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nJanuary 4 – March 15 (no class February 22)\nExtended day: February 8\nMembers: $230/Non-members: $254\nOpen to all children in grades 1-3. Limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-44/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T215028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T215028Z
UID:10000514-1488909600-1488916800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Everyday Toxins
DESCRIPTION:with Emily Monosson\, author and toxicologist\nTuesday\, March 7\, 6pm-8pm\nFREE registration appreciated\n \nLocal author and toxicologist Emily Monosson will be offering a discussion/workshop about toxicology and the kinds of things toxicologists think about. She will begin with the familiar\, the drugs we take: dosing; problems with combinations; and why do we hear so often about liver and kidney toxicity? Then have us consider the toxic chemicals we don’t choose to ingest\, pesticides\, plastics\, pcbs and others\, which pose more of a problem and to whom? Emily’s goal is for you to be able to be well prepared when you read about toxic chemicals in the news. This program is supported by a grant from the Toxics Use Reduction Institute.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/understanding-everyday-toxins/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161117T182655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T182655Z
UID:10000371-1488880800-1488895200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Birds\nwith Katie Koerten\nTuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-12\nMembers: $42 per program /Non-members: $46 per program\nTuesdays\, January 10\, January 24\, February 7\, March 7\, April 4\, May 2\, June 13\nDo you love science and nature? Do you want to see what the Hitchcock Homeschool program is all about? Sign up for our Discovery Days\, our one-time programs about science and nature. In a mixed-age setting\, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center\, meet science experts\, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery Day programs are appropriate for everyone from first time to veteran homeschoolers\, and we welcome almost-6 year olds who are interested in joining our class in the spring. This is designed as a drop-off program\, although the occasional parents and younger siblings stay as long as disruptions are kept to a minimum. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-8/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T063000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T210457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T154048Z
UID:10000502-1488601800-1488609000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Prowling for Owls
DESCRIPTION:with Dan Ziomek\, local birder and naturalist\nSaturday\, January 28\, 8pm-10pm\nSaturday\, February 11\, 8pm -10pm\nSaturday\, March 4\, 4:30-6:30am\nMembers $10/Non-members $15 per night\, youth 8 and older welcome with an adult\nSpace is limited\, please register \nDress INCREDIBLY warm because we’ll be standing around in the dark a lot. Bring your sharp ears\, a flashlight\, and a thermos of something hot to drink. We’ll meet at the Hitchcock Center. \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/prowling-for-owls-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170303T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T211356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T211356Z
UID:10000506-1488556800-1488560400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Our Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Winter Tour Dates\n1st Fridays at 4pm – January 6\, February 3\, March 3\n3rd Wednesdays at 12pm – January 18\, February 15\, March 15\nFREE registration appreciated \nCome meet our newest educator – our building!  It is designed to model systems in nature\, it is net zero energy\, net zero water\, has composting toilets\, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic materials\, come check it out at one of our bi-monthly tours.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/our-living-building-tour-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T215629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T161942Z
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SUMMARY:Amherst’s Famous Spotted Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:with Ted Watt\nThursday\, February 9\, 6:30pm\n FREE registration appreciated\n \nCome learn about another of Amherst’s claims to fame – the spotted salamander tunnels under Henry Street. Ted will detail the finely-tuned life history of this creature along with some of the amazing adaptations exhibited by the salamanders. Ted will also describe the history of the first amphibian tunnels in North America and how they came to be located in our town. He will finish the evening by providing ways you can be helpful to these creatures\, both on Henry Street or at your favorite road crossing.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/amhersts-famous-spotted-salamanders/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170302T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161118T182845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T182845Z
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, January 5–March 16 (no class February 23)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nMembers: $270/Non-members: $320 \nCalling all girls ages 8-11! Get to know nature\, and make friends at the same time at this weekly afterschool program. Now in its third year\, Girls into the Wild is designed to bring girls together in a supportive environment that fosters creativity\, nature skills and inquiry. Each afternoon will consist of hands-on projects and free outdoor exploration at the Larch Hill Conservation Area. Through playing games\, exploring nearby habitats\, and connecting with nature\, we will develop our confidence\, build friendships and have a lot of fun learning! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-33/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T061902
CREATED:20161225T214202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T205114Z
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SUMMARY:Drinking Water\, From Source to Your Tap: Quantity and Quality of a Precious Resource
DESCRIPTION:with John Tobiason and Joanna Spaulding\nWednesday\, March 1\, 7pm\nFREE registration appreciated\n \nIt is easy to take for granted the availability of high quality drinking water from convenient faucets and taps in our homes and workplaces. We are able to do so because of long-term and continuing investment and attention to maintaining the physical infrastructure and human resources needed to supply us safe water. This evening’s presentation will provide an overview of our local (Amherst) drinking water system from sources to your tap\, and consider our local situation in the context of regional\, national and global water issues. Topics include water supply and usage in light of drought concerns as well as current water quality concerns including lead and copper at consumer taps. Ample time will be allotted for discussion of questions and issues that are of interest and importance to the audience. The program presenters are John E. Tobiason\, PhD\, PE\, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UMass Amherst and Joanna Spaulding\, EIT\, Graduate student in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering at UMass. The evening program is supported by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Drinking Water Program. \n 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/drinking-water-from-source-to-your-tap-quantity-and-quality-of-a-precious-resource/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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