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  • Winter Preschool Day

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

    Friday, Feb. 16: All About Ice and Snow! How are those beautiful crystals formed outside and how can snow help us stay warm? Come explore and learn the language of snow. with Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult must attend with child) Selected Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am Members: $20.50 per program/Non-members: $24 per program

    $20.50 – $24
  • Girls into the Wild

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

    Sometimes you just need to run, explore and play – especially in the winter! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild, and lots more. Now in its fourth year, Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to […]

    $297 – $352
  • Nature Play Afterschool

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

    Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During […]

    $275 – $300
  • Prowling for Owls

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

    Dress INCREDIBLY warm because we'll be standing around in the dark a lot. Bring your sharp ears, a flashlight, and a thermos of something hot to drink. We'll meet at the Hitchcock Center. with Dan Ziomek, local birder and naturalist Friday, January 26, 8-10pm - wait list only! Saturday, February 10, 8-10pm - wait list only! […]

    $12 – $16
  • Saturday Family Science Series: Crystals and Snowflakes

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

    Second Saturdays: January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9 The Hitchcock Center is open to families and the community second Saturdays of the month, December thru June from 9am-1pm. Stop by to explore our building, talk with an educator, read a book with your kids or grandkids in our visitor […]

    FREE
  • Second Saturdays at Hitchcock

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

    Second Saturdays: December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9 The Hitchcock Center is open to families and the community second Saturdays of the month, December thru June from 9am-1pm. Stop by to explore our building, talk with an educator, read a book with your kids or grandkids in our […]

    FREE
  • Viewing the Night Sky and Stories by the Fire

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

    Join us for an evening of fireside stories and viewing the night sky. It’s a delight to be out at night in the winter with firelight, stars and community. Friday, February 9, 6-8pm FREE Registration link available soon

    FREE
  • Lessening Our Carbon Footprint by Feasting on the Local Winter Harvest – CANCELLED

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

    In this lecture and local food tasting, gourmet organic chef/teacher and cookbook author Leslie Cerier, presents the bounty of our winter harvest: Come learn how to mix and match organic seasonal veggies, pickles, sauerkrauts, ghee, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, and even local grains and beans to make amazing meals all winter long while lessening our […]

    $20
  • Girls into the Wild

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

    Sometimes you just need to run, explore and play – especially in the winter! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild, and lots more. Now in its fourth year, Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten strives to […]

    $297 – $352
  • Nature Play Afterschool

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

    Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program, which is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be a free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During […]

    $275 – $300