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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-30/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161108T140000
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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:20260404T204328
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:20260404T204328
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:20260404T204328
CREATED:20161017T142239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T142239Z
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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:20260404T204328
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161102T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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:20260404T204328
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:20260404T204328
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:20260404T204328
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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:20260404T204328
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161028T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161027T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20160715T142239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T142239Z
UID:10000273-1477054800-1477062000@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 (no program on October 21)\, 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-41/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20160715T142142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T142142Z
UID:10000272-1477042200-1477049400@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-40/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20160715T195959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T195959Z
UID:10000316-1476977400-1476984600@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-17/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20160825T143425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160825T143425Z
UID:10000349-1476957600-1476963000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Visitor Center/Reception\nThe Visitor Center will be the heart of our new living building. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to greet the public and introduce them to our building and philosophy\, as well as orient them to our programs\, trails\, gardens\, and exhibits\, etc. This will also include sharing the live animals\, answering the phones\, administrative tasks and helping to maintain the tidiness of the space. We are looking for a weekly shift commitment and participation in a volunteer training. \nCurrent Training Dates :\nWednesday\, September 7th 10am-11:30am\nFriday\, September 9th 1pm-2:30pm\nTuesday\, September 27th 3:30pm-5pm\nThursday\, October 20th 10am – 11:30am \nLearn more about volunteering here.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/volunteer-training-6/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20161017T141708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T141708Z
UID:10000351-1476946800-1476995400@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Latest on Residential Solar Options & Incentives
DESCRIPTION:with Sally Pick\, SJP Environmental Consulting\nThursday\, October 20\, 7-8:30pm  \nThinking about solar power (PV) for your home but not sure where to start\, if you can afford it\, and what incentives are available? In this workshop\, Sally Pick\, an area home energy consultant who served as the solar coach for Solarize Montague\, will cover the basics of how solar works\, what it requires\, its economics\, and the pros and cons of owning versus having third-party ownership of your PV system (aka leasing or Power Purchase Agreements). Sally will talk about the current incentives and loans for purchasing solar PV that minimize the upfront cost\, including the low-interest MA Solar Loan program that makes buying solar much more affordable. She’ll discuss one nonprofit’s efforts to develop small community shared solar\, an option for renters and homeowners who want solar power but do not have a good site for PV on their property. And she’ll tell you strategies and incentives for getting the most out of your solar by wasting less energy in your home. FREE but registration online appreciated.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-latest-on-residential-solar-options-incentives/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20160715T204635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T204635Z
UID:10000329-1476883800-1476898200@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-27/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20161017T141956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T142011Z
UID:10000352-1476878400-1476882000@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/our-living-building-tour-program/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20160715T193328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T193328Z
UID:10000301-1476784800-1476799200@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-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20160715T152712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160715T152712Z
UID:10000291-1476784800-1476799200@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-5/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T204328
CREATED:20161017T143354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T143354Z
UID:10000359-1476550800-1476561600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Enchanted Forest: A Non-scary Halloween Event
DESCRIPTION:Creatures that Build\nFriday & Saturday\, October 14 & 15\, 5pm-8pm\nREGISTER HERE\nCome to the Enchanted Forest at our new site for a magical treat along our pumpkin lit trail. Since we’ve just built this new building we’ve invited out animals friends to join us and share how they build; from a bird’s nest to Caddis Fly’s case to the engineering of a Beaver dam. Fun for all ages. \nAdult: Members $10/ Non-members $12 Children: Members $5/ Non-members $6 /under 3 years free • Advanced online registration required to sign up for a walk time\, space is limited.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/enchanted-forest-a-non-scary-halloween-event/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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