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SUMMARY:Hot Water Issues Symposium: Global\, National & Valley Perspectives – Problems\, Solutions\, and the Challenges Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 19\, 12pm- 3pm\n845 West St. Amherst\, MA\nFREE\, but please register online\nDownload and share the event flyer. \nThree hot topics that concern public drinking water and their sources of supply\, from both a water quality and quantity perspective: \n\nLooming Water Shortages: Is Water The Next Oil? \nIs My Water Safe To Drink? Conventional And Emerging Contaminants \nClimate Change and Water:  Should we be worried?\n\nNationally recognized expert speakers will address national and local water quality concerns as sparked by the recent water contamination crisis in Flint\, Michigan as well as water supply fears brought on by recent drought conditions in New England along with the long-term implications of climate change on future water supplies\, in the Valley and around the globe. Speakers will be followed by a Q&A panel discussion with audience – What can we as individuals and a community do to secure a better water future? \nAMY VICKERS is a nationally recognized water conservation and efficiency expert\, engineer\, and author of the award-winning Handbook of Water Use and Conservation: Homes\, Landscapes\, Businesses\, Industries\, Farms (WaterPlow Press). A consultant to more than 125 U.S. and overseas water utilities and organizations\, Amy is also the author of the first national water efficiency standards for plumbing fixtures that were adopted under the U.S. Energy Policy Act of 1992–now saving 7 to 9 billion gallons daily. In 2017\, she will be a contributing author to the forthcoming Drought and Water Crises (CRC Press). Education: M.S.\, Engineering\, Dartmouth College; B.A.\, Philosophy\, New York University. More… \nLAUREL SCHAIDER is a Research Scientist at the Silent Spring Institute with expertise in environmental chemistry\, environmental engineering\, and exposure assessment. She leads the Institute’s Cape Cod water quality research on highly fluorinated chemicals and other contaminants of emerging concern. Before joining Silent Spring\, she was a research associate at the Harvard School of Public Health where she led a study in rural Oklahoma on mercury exposure among anglers and their families including members of local Native American tribes. Dr. Schaider earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at the University of California\, Berkeley\, and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering Science from MIT. She has taught ecology and environmental engineering courses at MIT and Northeastern University. More… \nCASEY BROWN is an internationally recognized expert in water resources systems analysis and climate risk assessment. He serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UMass/Amherst and Adjunct Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University. At UMass\, Casey leads the Hydrosystems Research Group that conducts world-leading research on climate risk assessment\, adaptation\, and hydroclimatology. His pioneering work in vulnerability-based climate risk assessment is influencing adaptation planning in water management agencies around the world. He has led climate risk studies for the U.S. Department of Defense\, World Bank\, and the California Department of Water Resources. Education: Ph.D\, Environmental Engineering Science\, Harvard University. More…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/hot-water-issues-symposium-global-national-valley-perspectives-problems-solutions-and-the-challenges-ahead/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T143340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T143340Z
UID:10000279-1479474000-1479481200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Under Your Toes to Above Your Nose – Layers of the Forest\nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nSeptember 23\, 30\, October 7\, 21\, 28\, November 4\, 18\, December 2\, 9\, 16\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225\nLimited to 12 families per session \nCome join us this Fall to explore the layers of the forest – starting with under your toes and all the wonders of soil and who lives there – to above your nose exploring the sun\, clouds and wind in the sky! Through live animal observations\, puppets\, games and model making\, each week will focus on a different layer of the forest. \n \nSpace is limited. An adult is required to attend with child. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-47/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T143249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T143249Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Under Your Toes to Above Your Nose – Layers of the Forest\nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nSeptember 23\, 30\, October 7\, 21\, 28\, November 4\, 18\, December 2\, 9\, 16\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225\nLimited to 12 families per session \nCome join us this Fall to explore the layers of the forest – starting with under your toes and all the wonders of soil and who lives there – to above your nose exploring the sun\, clouds and wind in the sky! Through live animal observations\, puppets\, games and model making\, each week will focus on a different layer of the forest. \n \nSpace is limited. An adult is required to attend with child. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-46/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T200449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T200449Z
UID:10000320-1479396600-1479403800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls Into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 15 – December 15 (no class November 24)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nMembers: $351/Non-members: $416\n \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. \n \nThese programs are part of a series and are not open as a drop-in classes. Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-21/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T205037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T205037Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program for children ages 6–9 is all about getting kids outside to run\, jump\, climb\, splash\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kid. There are many positive impacts of nature play on children’s social\, emotional\, intellectual\, and physical well-being. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 14 – December 21 (no class November 23)\nExtended days: Sept. 21\, Oct. 19\, Dec 14\nMembers: $357/Non-members: $388\nOn early-release Wednesdays we meet from 1:30pm-5:30pm. Limited to 10 participants. \n \nSpace is limited. These programs are part of a series and are not open as drop-in classes. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-31/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20161017T142131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T142131Z
UID:10000353-1479297600-1479301200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come 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. FREE but please register online. \nAll Fall Tour Dates:\nWednesdays at 12pm – September 14\, 28\, October 19\, November 16\nFridays at 4pm – September 23\, October 7\, November 4\, December 2
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T194106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T194106Z
UID:10000309-1479204000-1479218400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:with Patrick O’Roark\nTuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-12\nMembers: $42 per day /Non-members: $46 per day\nTuesdays\, September 27 \, October 25\, November 15 \, December 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. Themes to be announced this summer. Limited to 12 participants per program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20161017T201724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T201724Z
UID:10000365-1479027600-1479038400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Red\, Black and Scarlet - Identifying The Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Ted Watt\, Nancy Goodman\, Kim Noyes & Patti Steinman\, Collaborative Naturalists\nThursday\, November 10\, 7- 8:30 pm (at the Hitchcock Center)\nSunday\, November 13\, 9:00 am – noon (field trip) \nJoin the Hitchcock Center\, Northfield Mountain and Arcadia for a collaborative unraveling of the mysteries of oak identification. After a review of the many oak species found in the Valley\, we’ll take a closer look at buds and acorns. We’ll share specific identification tips and strategies and work together to gain skills and confidence in identifying this challenging group.  Bring your enthusiasm along with a hand lens\, if you have one\, and join us for a fun evening! If time allows we’ll also try our hand at Hickory ID. The evening will be followed by a local field trip on Sunday\, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to noon to practice our newly acquired skills in the field. Members $20/Non-members $25
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/red-black-and-scarlet-identifying-the-oaks-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20161017T201621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T201621Z
UID:10000364-1478804400-1478809800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Red\, Black and Scarlet - Identifying The Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Ted Watt\, Nancy Goodman\, Kim Noyes & Patti Steinman\, Collaborative Naturalists\nThursday\, November 10\, 7- 8:30 pm (at the Hitchcock Center)\nSunday\, November 13\, 9:00 am – noon (field trip) \nJoin the Hitchcock Center\, Northfield Mountain and Arcadia for a collaborative unraveling of the mysteries of oak identification. After a review of the many oak species found in the Valley\, we’ll take a closer look at buds and acorns. We’ll share specific identification tips and strategies and work together to gain skills and confidence in identifying this challenging group.  Bring your enthusiasm along with a hand lens\, if you have one\, and join us for a fun evening! If time allows we’ll also try our hand at Hickory ID. The evening will be followed by a local field trip on Sunday\, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. to noon to practice our newly acquired skills in the field. Members $20 Non-members $25
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/red-black-and-scarlet-identifying-the-oaks/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T200317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T200317Z
UID:10000319-1478791800-1478799000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls Into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 15 – December 15 (no class November 24)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nMembers: $351/Non-members: $416\n \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. \n \nThese programs are part of a series and are not open as a drop-in classes. Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-20/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T204946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T204946Z
UID:10000332-1478705400-1478712600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program for children ages 6–9 is all about getting kids outside to run\, jump\, climb\, splash\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kid. There are many positive impacts of nature play on children’s social\, emotional\, intellectual\, and physical well-being. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 14 – December 21 (no class November 23)\nExtended days: Sept. 21\, Oct. 19\, Dec 14\nMembers: $357/Non-members: $388\nOn early-release Wednesdays we meet from 1:30pm-5:30pm. Limited to 10 participants. \n \nSpace is limited. These programs are part of a series and are not open as drop-in classes. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-30/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T193525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T193525Z
UID:10000303-1478599200-1478613600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Digital Ecology
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n10 classes: September 13\, 20\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, November 1\, 8\, 22\, 29\, December 6\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $448 \nJoin us to become Eco-photographers! We will be using the camera as a tool to study nature and enhance our observation skills. We’ll explore our world by viewing it through different lenses. During this fall’s Homeschool II class we will delve into the environment through outdoor activities\, games\, observations and investigations\, field trips\, art and photography projects. We will investigate different habitats and change how we see the world around us and be the first to document what is living in Hitchcock’s new trail system. Limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-digital-ecology-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T152920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T152920Z
UID:10000293-1478599200-1478613600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Marvelous Mammals
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n10 classes: September 13\, 20\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, November 1\, 8\, 22\, 29\, December 6\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $448 \nCome to our first homeschool class in the new Hitchcock Center Living Building\, now in a 10-week format! This fall we’ll be learning all about bears\, bats\, squirrels and more as we dive into the world of mammals. These furry\, warm-blooded creatures share a lot in common with us humans. What are their lives like\, what do they eat\, where do they live? What makes them unique from other animals? Each week we’ll focus on a new mammal and its adaptations and natural history. With special visitors\, field trips and live animal observations\, we’ll discover who these creatures are and what we have in common with them. Online registration opens Tuesday\, June 21. Limited to 12 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-marvelous-mammals-7/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20161103T145027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T145027Z
UID:10000367-1478593800-1478617200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Fall Curriculum Day
DESCRIPTION:Program full\, waitlist only \nTuesday\, November 8\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\n8:30am-3:00pm\nMembers: $60/Non-members: $70\nNo school for Amherst public schools. Limited to 12 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-curriculum-day/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20161017T142239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T142239Z
UID:10000354-1478275200-1478278800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Living Building Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come 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. FREE but please register online. \nAll Fall Tour Dates:\nWednesdays at 12pm – September 14\, 28\, October 19\, November 16\nFridays at 4pm – September 23\, October 7\, November 4\, December 2
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T144232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T144232Z
UID:10000286-1478264400-1478271600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Under Your Toes to Above Your Nose – Layers of the Forest\nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nSeptember 23\, 30\, October 7\, 21\, 28\, November 4\, 18\, December 2\, 9\, 16\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225\nLimited to 12 families per session \nCome join us this Fall to explore the layers of the forest – starting with under your toes and all the wonders of soil and who lives there – to above your nose exploring the sun\, clouds and wind in the sky! Through live animal observations\, puppets\, games and model making\, each week will focus on a different layer of the forest. \n \nSpace is limited. An adult is required to attend with child. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-54/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T143058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T143058Z
UID:10000276-1478251800-1478259000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Under Your Toes to Above Your Nose – Layers of the Forest\nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nSeptember 23\, 30\, October 7\, 21\, 28\, November 4\, 18\, December 2\, 9\, 16\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225\nLimited to 12 families per session \nCome join us this Fall to explore the layers of the forest – starting with under your toes and all the wonders of soil and who lives there – to above your nose exploring the sun\, clouds and wind in the sky! Through live animal observations\, puppets\, games and model making\, each week will focus on a different layer of the forest. \n \nSpace is limited. An adult is required to attend with child. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-44/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20161017T142455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T142455Z
UID:10000356-1478199600-1478208600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Net Zero Water
DESCRIPTION:Chris Chamberland\, Civil Engineer Berkshire Design\nThursday\, November 3\, 7pm  \nTake a tour of our new net zero water system with the civil engineer who designed it for our new building and the Kern Center at Hampshire College. He will relate the buildings’ systems to our traditional water systems (treatment plants\, etc.)\, and also think about what systems or principals could be taken and applied more widely. FREE but registration online appreciated.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/understanding-net-zero-water/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T200216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T200216Z
UID:10000318-1478187000-1478194200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls Into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 15 – December 15 (no class November 24)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nMembers: $351/Non-members: $416\n \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. \n \nThese programs are part of a series and are not open as a drop-in classes. Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-19/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T204851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T204851Z
UID:10000331-1478100600-1478107800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program for children ages 6–9 is all about getting kids outside to run\, jump\, climb\, splash\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kid. There are many positive impacts of nature play on children’s social\, emotional\, intellectual\, and physical well-being. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 14 – December 21 (no class November 23)\nExtended days: Sept. 21\, Oct. 19\, Dec 14\nMembers: $357/Non-members: $388\nOn early-release Wednesdays we meet from 1:30pm-5:30pm. Limited to 10 participants. \n \nSpace is limited. These programs are part of a series and are not open as drop-in classes. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-29/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T193423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T193423Z
UID:10000302-1477994400-1478008800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool II: Digital Ecology
DESCRIPTION:with Jeff Mazur\nAges 9-12\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n10 classes: September 13\, 20\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, November 1\, 8\, 22\, 29\, December 6\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $448 \nJoin us to become Eco-photographers! We will be using the camera as a tool to study nature and enhance our observation skills. We’ll explore our world by viewing it through different lenses. During this fall’s Homeschool II class we will delve into the environment through outdoor activities\, games\, observations and investigations\, field trips\, art and photography projects. We will investigate different habitats and change how we see the world around us and be the first to document what is living in Hitchcock’s new trail system. Limited to 10 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-ii-digital-ecology-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20160715T152821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T152821Z
UID:10000292-1477994400-1478008800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool I: Marvelous Mammals
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 6-8\nTuesdays\, 10:00am-2:00pm\n10 classes: September 13\, 20\, October 4\, 11\, 18\, November 1\, 8\, 22\, 29\, December 6\nMembers: $420/Non-members: $448 \nCome to our first homeschool class in the new Hitchcock Center Living Building\, now in a 10-week format! This fall we’ll be learning all about bears\, bats\, squirrels and more as we dive into the world of mammals. These furry\, warm-blooded creatures share a lot in common with us humans. What are their lives like\, what do they eat\, where do they live? What makes them unique from other animals? Each week we’ll focus on a new mammal and its adaptations and natural history. With special visitors\, field trips and live animal observations\, we’ll discover who these creatures are and what we have in common with them. Online registration opens Tuesday\, June 21. Limited to 12 participants.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-i-marvelous-mammals-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162618
CREATED:20161017T201434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T201444Z
UID:10000363-1477819800-1477830600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Explore the New Hitchcock Center’s Grounds
DESCRIPTION:With Ted Watt\nSunday\, October 30\, 9:30-12:30 \nWe’ll walk leisurely along the new trail system and make notes of what is happening in the world of nature. We are working with Hampshire to develop a searchable database of plant and animal sightings on the campus. On this walk we will gather information to be included in this database. No previous knowledge or experience is needed. Just bring your eyes and your curiosity\, and binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather as we will be outdoors for 3 hours. Members $10/Non-members $12. 
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/explore-the-new-hitchcock-centers-grounds/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162619
CREATED:20161017T201051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T201051Z
UID:10000361-1477735200-1477756800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Local Geology: A class and field experience
DESCRIPTION:with Richard Little\n3 Saturdays – October 22\, 29\, and November 5\n10 am – 4 pm \nThis is the best place in the world to study geology.  Find out why in this introduction to Connecticut Valley geology.  All field sites will be easily accessible\, but some require walking on rocky established trails with up to 100 feet of elevation gain. Members $95 Non-members $115. Register here. \nDay 1:\nValley Geologic History presentation and field trip – Richard will present a vivid-imagery overview of the geologic history of the Valley – plate tectonics\, earthquakes\, vulcanism\,         dinosaurs\, glaciers – they all happened right here! We will have rock samples to examine. \nPicnic lunch at the Hitchcock Center (or TBA) \nAfternoon field trip to the Mt. Tom Reservation to view the basalt cliffs and the Trustees of Reservations Dinosaur Footprint site on route 5 in Holyoke. \nDay 2:\nPresentation and Field Trip. We’ll begin with a slide presentation about Glaciers and how Lake Hitchcock and the amazing Valley agricultural soils were formed. This will include handouts. \nPicnic Lunch and discussion at the Hitchcock Center \nField trip along route 116 and route 63 to view a variety of glacial sediments and landforms including deltas\, sand dunes\, and some fascinating clay layers \nDay 3: \nField Trip Day. Today we will meet at the French King Bridge\, Rte. 2\, Erving. From the base of the bridge (Dorsey Rd)\, we will head west on route 2 toward Greenfield visiting various sites for geologic excitement!  Picnic lunch or buy at Stop and Shop in Greenfield\, the site of one of our explorations. Wait until you see the armored mud balls in Greenfield!Our travels will take us through Deerfield and Sunderland as we return back to the Amherst area by the end of the afternoon.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/amazing-local-geology-a-class-and-field-experience/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162619
CREATED:20160715T142741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T142741Z
UID:10000275-1477659600-1477666800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Under Your Toes to Above Your Nose – Layers of the Forest\nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nSeptember 23\, 30\, October 7\, 21\, 28\, November 4\, 18\, December 2\, 9\, 16\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225\nLimited to 12 families per session \nCome join us this Fall to explore the layers of the forest – starting with under your toes and all the wonders of soil and who lives there – to above your nose exploring the sun\, clouds and wind in the sky! Through live animal observations\, puppets\, games and model making\, each week will focus on a different layer of the forest. \n \nSpace is limited. An adult is required to attend with child. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-43/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161028T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162619
CREATED:20160715T142620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T142801Z
UID:10000274-1477647000-1477654200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Discovery Preschool
DESCRIPTION:Under Your Toes to Above Your Nose – Layers of the Forest\nwith Colleen Kelley\nAges 3-5 (adult required to attend with child)\nFridays\, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30am\nAfternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm\nSeptember 23\, 30\, October 7\, 21\, 28\, November 4\, 18\, December 2\, 9\, 16\nMembers: $205/Non-members: $225\nLimited to 12 families per session \nCome join us this Fall to explore the layers of the forest – starting with under your toes and all the wonders of soil and who lives there – to above your nose exploring the sun\, clouds and wind in the sky! Through live animal observations\, puppets\, games and model making\, each week will focus on a different layer of the forest. \n \nSpace is limited. An adult is required to attend with child. This program is part of a series and is not open as a drop-in class. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-discovery-preschool-42/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162619
CREATED:20160715T200116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T200116Z
UID:10000317-1477582200-1477589400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls Into the Wild
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, September 15 – December 15 (no class November 24)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nMembers: $351/Non-members: $416\n \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. \n \nThese programs are part of a series and are not open as a drop-in classes. Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-18/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162619
CREATED:20160715T204736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T204736Z
UID:10000330-1477495800-1477503000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program for children ages 6–9 is all about getting kids outside to run\, jump\, climb\, splash\, invent\, imagine\, play and be a free-range kid. There are many positive impacts of nature play on children’s social\, emotional\, intellectual\, and physical well-being. \nwith Jeff Mazur\nWednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm\, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm\nSeptember 14 – December 21 (no class November 23)\nExtended days: Sept. 21\, Oct. 19\, Dec 14\nMembers: $357/Non-members: $388\nOn early-release Wednesdays we meet from 1:30pm-5:30pm. Limited to 10 participants. \n \nSpace is limited. These programs are part of a series and are not open as drop-in classes. Non-refundable within a week of the program\, all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-28/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162619
CREATED:20160715T194014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T194239Z
UID:10000308-1477389600-1477404000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:with Patrick O’Roark\nTuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-12\nMembers: $42 per day /Non-members: $46 per day\nTuesdays\, September 27 \, October 25\, November 15 \, December 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. Themes to be announced this summer. Limited to 12 participants per program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T162619
CREATED:20161017T200940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T201257Z
UID:10000360-1477130400-1477152000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Amazing Local Geology: A class and field experience
DESCRIPTION:with Richard Little\n3 Saturdays – October 22\, 29\, and November 5\n10 am – 4 pm \nThis is the best place in the world to study geology.  Find out why in this introduction to Connecticut Valley geology.  All field sites will be easily accessible\, but some require walking on rocky established trails with up to 100 feet of elevation gain. Members $95 Non-members $115. Register here. \nDay 1:\nValley Geologic History presentation and field trip – Richard will present a vivid-imagery overview of the geologic history of the Valley – plate tectonics\, earthquakes\, vulcanism\,         dinosaurs\, glaciers – they all happened right here! We will have rock samples to examine. \nPicnic lunch at the Hitchcock Center (or TBA) \nAfternoon field trip to the Mt. Tom Reservation to view the basalt cliffs and the Trustees of Reservations Dinosaur Footprint site on route 5 in Holyoke. \nDay 2:\nPresentation and Field Trip. We’ll begin with a slide presentation about Glaciers and how Lake Hitchcock and the amazing Valley agricultural soils were formed. This will include handouts. \nPicnic Lunch and discussion at the Hitchcock Center \nField trip along route 116 and route 63 to view a variety of glacial sediments and landforms including deltas\, sand dunes\, and some fascinating clay layers \nDay 3: \nField Trip Day. Today we will meet at the French King Bridge\, Rte. 2\, Erving. From the base of the bridge (Dorsey Rd)\, we will head west on route 2 toward Greenfield visiting various sites for geologic excitement!  Picnic lunch or buy at Stop and Shop in Greenfield\, the site of one of our explorations. Wait until you see the armored mud balls in Greenfield!Our travels will take us through Deerfield and Sunderland as we return back to the Amherst area by the end of the afternoon.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/amazing-local-geology-a-class-and-field-experience-with-richard-little/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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