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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170309T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161118T182932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T182932Z
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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-34/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170308T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T063000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161225T210457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T154048Z
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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:20260406T115728
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:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161225T215629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T161942Z
UID:10000516-1488479400-1488484800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
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:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161118T182845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T182845Z
UID:10000454-1488468600-1488475800@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-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:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161225T214202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T205114Z
UID:10000512-1488394800-1488400200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20170104T200456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T200456Z
UID:10000538-1488393000-1488398400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding Class
DESCRIPTION:with Scott Surner\nClasses: Wednesdays\, 6:30pm-8pm – 2/1\, 3/1\, 4/12\, 5/3\, 5/17\nField Trips: 2/3-4\, 3/5\, 3/18\, 4/8\, 4/15\, 4/29\, 5/6\, 5/13\, 5/20\, 6/10-11 \nJoin this Hitchcock tradition! Scott has been leading this class since 1979. Space is limited and in high demand. Class dates and locations. Online registration opens on January 10th at 9am. Members $275/Non-members $315.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/spring-birding-class/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161117T195941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T195941Z
UID:10000412-1488339000-1488389400@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-43/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170224T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161117T185614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T185711Z
UID:10000380-1487925000-1487948400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Winter Vacation Camp \nGrades K-5\nFebruary 20-24\, 2017\n8:30am-3:00pm\nMembers: $60 per day / Nonmembers: $70 per day\nCome play and explore at the new Hitchcock Center this winter break. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Space is limited\, so sign up early! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-9/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161118T182754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T182754Z
UID:10000453-1487863800-1487871000@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-32/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161117T185501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T185830Z
UID:10000379-1487838600-1487862000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Winter Vacation Camp \nGrades K-5\nFebruary 20-25\, 2017\n8:30am-3:00pm\nMembers: $60 per day / Nonmembers: $70 per day\nCome play and explore at the new Hitchcock Center this winter break. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Space is limited\, so sign up early! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-8/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161117T185358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T185855Z
UID:10000378-1487752200-1487775600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Winter Vacation Camp \nGrades K-5\nFebruary 20-24\, 2017\n8:30am-3:00pm\nMembers: $60 per day / Nonmembers: $70 per day\nCome play and explore at the new Hitchcock Center this winter break. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Space is limited\, so sign up early! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161117T185204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T185921Z
UID:10000377-1487665800-1487689200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Winter Vacation Camp \nGrades K-5\nFebruary 20-25\, 2017\n8:30am-3:00pm\nMembers: $60 per day / Nonmembers: $70 per day\nCome play and explore at the new Hitchcock Center this winter break. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Space is limited\, so sign up early! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161117T190018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T190018Z
UID:10000381-1487579400-1487602800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Vacation Camp
DESCRIPTION:Winter Vacation Camp \nGrades K-5\nFebruary 20-24\, 2017\n8:30am-3:00pm\nMembers: $60 per day / Nonmembers: $70 per day\nCome play and explore at the new Hitchcock Center this winter break. Sign up for as many days as you wish. Space is limited\, so sign up early! \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-vacation-camp-10/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161225T210814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T222519Z
UID:10000503-1487412000-1487419200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Screech Owls are Cool!
DESCRIPTION:with Ted Watt\nSaturday\, February 18\, 10-noon\n$25 per family\, per house\, all materials included\, recommended for young people 4th grade and up\nRegistration required\n \nCome to the Hitchcock Center and learn about these cool\, nocturnal predators! They’re little (less than 10“ tall) and they eat all kinds of creatures!  We’ll start off with a 20 minute presentation on these wonderful critters – how they live and what they love to eat!  We’ll hear recordings of their ghostly calls! Then we’ll move to the work tables and each family will assemble a nesting box for screech owls. Families will take their boxes home to see if they can put them up and get nesting ‘screechies’ in your backyard! Directions on where and how to put up the boxes will be provided.  Bring your own Phillips head screw driver. \nTo register: Please visit our Community Programs\, scroll to the event and click the event to register. Registration opens January 3\, 2017.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/screech-owls-are-cool/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161225T181145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170105T184431Z
UID:10000487-1487408400-1487422800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Drive Green
DESCRIPTION:with The Center for EcoTechnology\nSaturday\, February 18\, 9am – 1pm\nFree registration appreciated\n \nGreen your ride and your electric bill with Drive Green and New England Green Start! The Center for EcoTechnology\, in partnership with Mass Energy Consumers Alliance\, is promoting a limited time opportunity to buy or lease a brand new Electric Vehicle at a deeply discounted price. And you can power your new EV with 100% New England generated renewable energy\, making a dramatic reduction in your carbon footprint! \nCET will be at the Hitchcock Center from 9am to 1pm  to answer your questions about these exciting programs that can help you dramatically reduce your reliance on fossil fuels\, and will offer a presentation on the programs from 11AM-Noon. You will also have an opportunity to see and test drive an electric car!  
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/drive-green/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161214T152521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T152521Z
UID:10000471-1487408400-1487422800@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-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161225T184626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T184626Z
UID:10000491-1487271600-1487277000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Read (3 of 5) discussion: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
DESCRIPTION:Community Read\nThe Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert\nThis year we will be collaborating with the Jones Library for the 2017 community read On the Same Page—Amherst. To learn more\, please visit: joneslibrary.org/onthesamepage \n Programs: \n\nTuesday\, January 31 at 7 pm: Dr. Richard Palmer from UMass-Amherst will speak on global warming and the Connecticut River at the Jones Library Woodbury Room\nTuesday\, February 7 at 7 pm: Dr. Ray Bradley will present a program entitled “The Human Footprint on the Earth’s Environment” at the Jones Library Woodbury Room\nThursday\, February 16 at 7 pm: Book discussion at the Hitchcock Center\, led by a Jones Library librarian and an environmental educator from the Hitchcock Center\nSaturday\, February 25th at 2:30 pm: Book discussion at the Jones Library\, led by a Jones Library librarian and an environmental educator from the Hitchcock Center\n\n    Culminating Event: \n\nEvening with the Elizabeth Kolbert – Tuesday\, February 28 at 7pm at the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/community-read-3-of-5-discussion-the-sixth-extinction-an-unnatural-history-by-elizabeth-kolbert/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161118T182701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T182701Z
UID:10000452-1487259000-1487266200@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-31/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161117T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T195430Z
UID:10000411-1487172600-1487179800@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-42/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161225T211650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T211650Z
UID:10000508-1487160000-1487163600@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-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161225T210258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T224948Z
UID:10000501-1486843200-1486850400@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\, February 25\, 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.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/prowling-for-owls-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161214T152427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T152427Z
UID:10000470-1486803600-1486818000@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-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161118T182604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T182604Z
UID:10000451-1486654200-1486661400@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-30/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170208T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170208T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161117T195234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T195234Z
UID:10000410-1486560600-1486575000@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-41/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115728
CREATED:20161117T182459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T182459Z
UID:10000370-1486461600-1486476000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Amazing Plant Adaptations: Field Trip to Smith Botanic Garden\nwith Jeff Mazur\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-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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