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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170301T183000
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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:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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:20260406T102911
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20161214T153626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T140512Z
UID:10000481-1486202400-1486206000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Science - The Science of Snow
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays\, January through June\nFree\n10am-11am\nJanuary 14\, February 4\, 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:\nFebruary 4 – The Science of Snow\nNote: February’s Saturday Family Science will be held on the 1st Saturday.\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-the-science-of-snow/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20161225T211246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T211246Z
UID:10000505-1486137600-1486141200@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-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20161117T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T170000Z
UID:10000384-1486114200-1486121400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Preschool Day
DESCRIPTION:All About Ice and Snow!\nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (Adult must attend with child)\nSelected Fridays\, 9:30am-11:30am\nMembers: $20 per program / Non-members: $24 per program \nExplore fun winter themes with your child! Limited to 12 families per program. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/winter-preschool-days-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20161225T213534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T160926Z
UID:10000511-1486062000-1486067400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:From Hurricane to Climate Change Film Screening and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 2\, 7pm\nFREE\, registration appreciated\n \n\nDoug Challenger\, Film Director and Editor\, Professor of Sociology\, Franklin Pierce University\nDwayne Breger\, Director of Clean Energy Extension\, UMass Center for Agriculture\, Food and the Environment\nChristine Hatch\, Extension Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology & Climate Change\, UMass Center for Agriculture\, Food and the Environment\nChris Mason\, Energy and Sustainability Office\, City of Northampton\nMichael Sen\, English Department\, Umass\n\nThis short film documents how the Monadnock region of New Hampshire is addressing the challenges of an increasingly unstable climate. The film opens with scenes from the Hurricane of 1938\, the most dramatic meteorological event in recent memory. Towns like Peterborough came together\, rebuilding flood-ravaged streets and supporting the construction of projects like the McDowell Dam. Today the threats we face are different. Human activities that release carbon into the atmosphere are causing temperatures to rise and episodes of extreme precipitation to increase. The film highlights a range of regional responses designed to adapt to this new norm and to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Culverts are being resized; businesses are competing to introduce renewable energy; young people are growing crops and investing in farmers markets; and townspeople are working together to envision and implement community resilience. Integrating the voices of experts and ordinary citizens\, the film offers a model of response for this looming environmental challenge for communities across New England and beyond.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/from-hurricane-to-climate-change-film-screening-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20161118T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T182510Z
UID:10000450-1486049400-1486056600@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-29/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20170104T200359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T200400Z
UID:10000537-1485973800-1485979200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Spring Birding
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/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20161117T195128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T195128Z
UID:10000409-1485963000-1485970200@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-40/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20161225T213149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T170010Z
UID:10000510-1485889200-1485894600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:It All Starts at Home: What YOU Can Do for the Climate
DESCRIPTION:with Sally Pick\, SJP Environmental Consulting\nTuesday\, January 31\, 7-8:30pm\nFREE registration appreciated\n \nIn a time when policies addressing climate change are being challenged\, find out what you can do to reduce your home’s climate impact\, by making it less reliant on fossil fuels\, with renewables like solar and with an energy savvy home that wastes less electricity and heat. Even if federal benefits are cut\, Massachusetts offers incentives for solar power\, solar hot water\, electric cars\, and energy saving options for your home like insulation and efficient heating and cooling. Learn how to waste less energy in your home\, produce your own renewable electricity and/or hot water from solar\, evaluate electric vehicles\, find related incentives and low-interest loans\, and best prioritize energy savings projects. Be empowered to work toward climate solutions\, by starting at home.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/it-all-starts-at-home-what-you-can-do-for-the-climate/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20161225T210114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T224920Z
UID:10000500-1485633600-1485640800@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-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102911
CREATED:20161225T180959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161225T223423Z
UID:10000486-1485457200-1485462600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Latest in Efficient Heating and Cooling: What are Air Source Heat Pumps?
DESCRIPTION:with Jamie Overby\, Center for EcoTechnology\nThursday\, January 26\, 7pm\nFree registration appreciated\n \nAn air source heat pump is a system which transfers heat from outside to inside a building\, or vice versa. Air at any temperature above absolute zero contains some energy. An air-source heat pump transfers (‘pumps’) some of this energy as heat from one place to another\, for example between the outside and inside of a building. This can provide space heating or cooling. A single system can be designed to transfer heat in either direction\, to heat or cool the interior of the building in winter and summer respectively.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-latest-in-efficient-heating-and-cooling-what-are-air-source-heat-pumps/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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