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SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:with Katie Koerten\, Hitchcock educator\nWednesdays – September 9* – December 16 (no class 11/11 or 11/25)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nExtended days: Wednesdays\, 9/16\, 10/21\, and 12/16\, 1:30pm-5:30pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3 \nDo you just wanna play outside? Do you love mud puddles and muck\, climbing trees 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 in rain or shine\, building shelters\, playing games and exploring the woods. Bus transportation is available from Amherst schools. We follow the Amherst public school calendar. On early-release Wednesdays we meet from 1:30pm-5:30pm.  \nOnline registration opens Tuesday\, June 16. Space is limited. This program begins on the second Wednesday of the school year. 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-play-afterschool/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150826T200000
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding Course with Scott Surner
DESCRIPTION:Join local bird expert Scott Surner for this special fall birding course. There will be an evening class component to prepare for each following field trip. Evening classes will be held at the Hitchcock Center. For all field trips bring binoculars and guides\, food and water and dress for the weather. Carpooling will be arranged in class. Space is limited. August 26-November 15. Members $200/Non-members $240 for the series. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nThis course is currently full. Please register to be added to the wait list. \n\nWednesday Evening Classes at the Hitchcock Center:\nAugust 26\, September 9\, October 7\, October 28\, November 11\n6:30pm-8:00pm \nField Trips:\nAugust 29th  (Saturday All Day) 5:00am – Dusk\nPlum Island \nSouth bound shorebirds\, Egrets\, Terns\, Gulls and perhaps fall warblers. \nSeptember 12th (Saturday)  7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nFall Warblers/Vireo’s\, etc. \nSeptember 19th (Saturday) 7:00am-12:00pm\nAmherst/Hadley \nOctober 10th (Saturday All Day)\nQuabbin Reservoir\nWe will bird a number Gates and access roads including Dana Spruces\, Dana Common\, Graves Landing  etc. Waterfowl\, Warblers\, Vireos\, Sparrows etc. Bring Lunch. \nOctober 18th (Sunday) 7:00am – 12:00pm\nHoney Pot-East Meadows\nLate Warblers/Sparrows \nNovember 8th (Sunday) 6:00am – 3:00pm\nBerkshire Lakes\nWaterfowl. We’ll visit Cheshire Reservoir\, Lake Pontoosuc\, Lake Onota\, Richmond Pond and Mudd Pond. Bring Lunch. \nNovember 14 & 15th (Weekend Trip)\nSaturday: Coastal Maine/Salisbury/Plum Island.\nSunday: Depending on the reports. Continue in Newburyport area or make our way to Cape Ann. (Depart for home by 2:00pm.)\nHarlequin Duck\, King Eider\, Red-throated Loon\, Purple Sandpipers\, etc. More information to come.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-birding-with-scott-surner/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150812T190000
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 22\n5:30pm-7pm \nHelp us carve pumpkins for the Enchanted Forest\, a fun family community service event. FREE • Call to sign up.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/pumpkin-carving/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150814T150000
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SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Rube Goldberg Machine Week!
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nDo you love watching energy flow from one thing to another\, like in marble runs\, water walls and falling dominoes? Then you will love Rube Goldberg Machine week! We will spend this camp session collaborating and building Rube Goldberg machines – contraptions that perform a simple task in the most complicated way possible. In both individual and group settings\, campers will get to experiment with everyday objects to create Rube Goldberg machines and complete challenges. While this session has a physical science focus\, we will still hike outside and play active running games each day. All campers will have field trips\, and Young Naturalists will have sprinkler time and Explorers will have pool time as in other sessions. Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-rube-goldberg-machine-week/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150803T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150807T150000
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CREATED:20150323T185634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150430T182751Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Feathers in Flight
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nWho are the only animals that have feathers? Birds\, of course! This session we will take flight to learn about a bird’s life\, from egg to adult. From hummingbird to ostrich\, campers will discover how birds are adapted to the lives they lead. We’ll travel to meadow\, forest\, wetland and farm to explore the birds that call these places home. We’ll learn about what people can do to protect our feathered neighbors. Outdoor adventures\, free play\, songs and games are part of every day as we soar through the avian world! Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-feathers-in-flight/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150720T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150731T150000
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SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: At Home in the Wild
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nCome fine-tune your senses and sharpen your nature observation skills. Campers will learn how to silently fox-walk through the forest and camouflage themselves so they can’t be seen. We will learn about the animals around us and their strategies for survival in the wild. With field trips\, live animal observations\, predator/prey games and songs we’ll discover how all living things\, including us\, depend on each other. By the end of this session\, you might just feel a bit more at home in the wild! Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-at-home-in-the-wild/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150706T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150717T150000
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SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Leadership Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:*Session full\, wait list only.*\nAges 11-13\n \nAre you a current or aspiring junior counselor between the ages of 11-13 looking for leadership skills? Join us for Leadership Training Camp! Hitchcock Nature Camp’s newest program is back in summer 2015 – this time for two weeks! This camp is designed to give 11-13 year-olds a summer camp experience that includes outdoor adventures\, team building and nature mentoring skills. Over the course of the two weeks\, campers will work with instructors Peter Lamdin and Katie Koerten to develop confidence being a team member\, leading a group\, and mentoring young children\, all culminating in a camping overnight! This camp is for young people looking to develop leadership and outdoor skills\, whether it’s to take along with them as a junior counselor in another camp later in the summer\, or just for an adventurous camp experience! Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-leadership-training-camp/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: This Land is Our Land
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nIn this session\, campers will connect with the land we call home. From farmland to forest\, mountains to meadows\, we’ll discover the ecosystems all around us and the interconnectedness of the animals that live here. We’ll learn about our rich farm soil\, our fascinating geological stories and the serene wilderness of the Quabbin Reservoir by traveling on field trips\, telling stories\, playing nature-themed games and making crafts. From enjoying the view from a mountaintop to tasting fresh local food\, we’ll experience the finest natural features of the Pioneer Valley. Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-this-land-is-our-land/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150629T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150703T150000
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SUMMARY:Nature Summer Camp: Our Little Micro World
DESCRIPTION:*Session full for both age groups\, wait list only.*\nAges 6-7 & 8-10 \nGet ready to get very tiny this week as we explore all things small. Who are the creatures that can fit in your hand\, or on a penny? We’ll investigate teeny tiny ants\, pillbugs\, worms and other invertebrates who have important jobs in nature. We’ll pay attention to the tiniest flowers and plants and discover how important they are to their ecosystems. Through field trips\, live animal exploration\, hikes and art projects\, campers will investigate the tiny things in life! Learn more…
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-summer-camp-our-little-micro-world/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T145858Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Children\, Youth and Family Program Registration Opens
DESCRIPTION:New this year\, registration opens online Tuesday\, June 16th for all Fall Children\, Youth and Family Programs. Access the program registration page HERE or by visiting any program page.\n\nYou may log into the system at any time to set up an account in order to register\, but programs will not become available until 1AM on June 16th. Phone calls and drop-in registration are available\, but we direct all who can to register online in order to reduce wait times.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/fall-children-youth-and-family-program-registration-opens/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T152017Z
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SUMMARY:All About Bluebirds - and More
DESCRIPTION:with John Rogers\nTuesday\, April 14\, 7pm \nJohn has maintained a trail of bluebird nest boxes in central NY north of Syracuse for 4 decades and has fledged over 13\,000 bluebirds in boxes he personally monitors. He has done programs and workshops for hundreds of groups in 11 states and 2 Canadian provinces. John was a co-founder of the New York State Bluebird Society and has received numerous awards for his bluebird conservation work. This presentation includes the life history of the Eastern Bluebird\, other birds that nest in bluebird boxes\, nest box management\, and more. The focus definitely is on bluebirds\, but John also shares his passion for the natural world in hopes the audience will take in some broader and deeper messages about nature – and life. The program has variety\, feeling\, and is thought provoking. Sprinkled throughout are just a few wildflowers\, butterflies\, and quotes by some of the great naturalists of the past. With beautiful photographs\, sounds\, and a sincere\, enthusiastic presentation style\, this program is of interest to anyone who appreciates nature. Donations and registration appreciated.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/all-about-bluebirds-and-more/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T163527
CREATED:20150128T041016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T152145Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
DESCRIPTION:Adin Maynard is owner of HIS & HERS Energy Efficiency\, an energy efficiency consulting firm in Northampton. Adin works with builders\, architects and home-owners to examine specific energy challenges. He will welcome specific questions from audience members on home performance flaws in their home. Donations appreciated
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/make-your-home-more-energy-efficient/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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