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Hitchcock Center for the Environment

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845 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002 Get Directions
Phone 413-256-6006

Events at this venue

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  • Winter Curriculum Day

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Come play outside on this no-school day for Amherst! Be prepared for hours outdoors in winter!

    $60 – $70

  • Girls into the Wild

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Get to know nature, and make friends at the same time! This afterschool program 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.

    $135 – $160

  • Nature Play Afterschool

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Do you just wanna play outside? Do you love building snow forts and making friends? Need more outdoor recess in your life? Then Nature Play Afterschool at the Hitchcock Center is for you! Each Wednesday afterschool we play outside all afternoon, building shelters, playing games and exploring the woods.

    $230 – $255

  • Girl Scout Program: Rube Goldberg Machines!

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Do you love watching energy flow from one thing to another, like in marble runs and falling dominoes? Do you want to explore your inner engineer and problem-solver? Then you will love our Rube Goldberg Machines program!

    $10

  • Girl Scout Program: Rube Goldberg Machines!

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Do you love watching energy flow from one thing to another, like in marble runs and falling dominoes? Do you want to explore your inner engineer and problem-solver? Then you will love our Rube Goldberg Machines program!

    $10

  • Nature Play Afterschool

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Do you just wanna play outside? Do you love building snow forts and making friends? Need more outdoor recess in your life? Then Nature Play Afterschool at the Hitchcock Center is for you! Each Wednesday afterschool we play outside all afternoon, building shelters, playing games and exploring the woods.

    $230 – $255

  • Killer Plants

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Think plants are passive victims of insect attacks or other herbivory? No! Plants have evolved all manner of strange and wonderful adaptations that enable them to withstand the onslaught of those who would eat or exploit them. Explore these adaptations with Elizabeth Farnsworth, Ecologist.

    $10 – $12

  • Girls into the Wild

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Get to know nature, and make friends at the same time! This afterschool program 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.

    $135 – $160

  • Nature Play After School

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Do you just wanna play outside? Do you love building snow forts and making friends? Need more outdoor recess in your life? Then Nature Play Afterschool at the Hitchcock Center is for you! Each Wednesday afterschool we play outside all afternoon, building shelters, playing games and exploring the woods.

    $230 – $255

  • Homeschool Discovery Day: Owl-ology

    Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

    Have you ever wondered about these nocturnal hunters? At this program we will dive into the world of owls, learning about their adaptations, sounds and calls, and making an art project to take home! Come prepared for an outdoor winter romp through owl habitat!

    $42 – $46