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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays at Hitchcock
DESCRIPTION:Second Saturdays: December 9\, January 13\, February 10\, March 10\, April 14\, May 12\, June 9 \nThe 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 center\, and join us for one of our family science programs. \n9am-1pm \nSaturday Family Science Series \nJoin us for seasonal nature and science programs each second Saturday of the month. Designed for children with their parents\, these programs will explore cool topics in nature. \n10am-11am\nFree\, registration appreciated. Groups of 6 or more please call ahead.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/second-saturdays-at-hitchcock/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
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SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION: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 offer games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nKatie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, January 4 – March 22\, 2018 (No program 2/22)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\n$297 members/$352 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-61/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170831T155342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T192116Z
UID:10000759-1515607200-1515612600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The “Environmental Canon” Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold\nwith Rae Griffiths – Teaching Creatures and Casey Beebe – Hitchcock Center\nFirst half of book: Sunday\, November 5\, 2pm-3:30pm OR Thursday\, November 16\, 6pm-7:30pm\nSecond half of book: Wednesday\, January 10\, 6pm-7:30pm OR Sunday\, January 21\, 2pm-3:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJoin us to read through some of the most classic and beloved books in environmental and nature writing. They stand the test of time and illuminate new things in the current era. Have you read this beautiful classic A Sand County Almanac. We hope you will join us in reading your favorites again or reading them for the first time.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-environmental-canon-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171121T192644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T192644Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play After School
DESCRIPTION: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 Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play manhunt in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Jeff Mazur provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, January 3 – March 21\, 2018 (No program on February 21st)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nExtended Days: 2/7 and 3/14 1:30pm-5:30pm\n$275 members/$300 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-after-school-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171121T200255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T165902Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Do 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. In a mixed-age setting\, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center\, meet science experts\, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery Day programs are appropriate for everyone from first time to veteran homeschoolers\, and we welcome almost-6 year olds who are interested in joining our class in the spring. This is designed as a drop-off program\, although the occasional parents and younger siblings stay as long as disruptions are kept to a minimum. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nwith Katie Koerten or Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-12\nMembers: $42 per program/Non-members: $46 per program\nTuesdays\, January 9\, January 23\, February 27\, March 6\, April 3\, May 1\, June 12 \n\nJanuary 9 Animals in Winter with Jeff Mazur \nJanuary 23 How Does Water Get To Our Faucet? Field Trip with Jeff Mazur \nFebruary 27 How Sweet It Is: Making Maple Syrup with Jeff Mazur \nMarch 6 Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands with Katie Koerten \nApril 3 Poisonous or Venomous? An Exploration of Natural Defenses with Jeff Mazur \nMay 1 Making and Tinkering Workshop with Katie Koerten \nJune 12 The River in Our Backyard: Field Trip to Groff Park with Katie Koerten
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-11/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180108T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171225T230116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T230145Z
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SUMMARY:The Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership: Harnessing the Unique Power of Teens to Advance Climate Legislation
DESCRIPTION:with Solomon Goldstein-Rose\, Adele Franks and Lilly Lombard\nMonday\, January 8\, 3:30-6:30pm\nFor teens\nRegister here\n \nTeens are uniquely positioned to lobby legislators on crucial climate legislation. When they face teens\, legislators realize they are facing the future! You will learn the basics of our Massachusetts legislature – state government 101\, the key political players\, current climate-related bills – practice the best communication strategies for influencing one’s elected officials\, and make a plan to lobby your representative. Be inspired by teen graduates of the training who have lobbied successfully and will assist you as peer mentors. Learn from Rep. Solomon Goldstein-Rose\, age 23\, the youngest representative in the MA State House\, who built his political campaign on the platform of transforming Massachusetts into a clean energy center for the world. We will serve a substantial\, healthy\, and delicious snack. Visit truthschool.org for information and to register.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-sojourner-truth-school-for-social-change-leadership-harnessing-the-unique-power-of-teens-to-advance-climate-legislation/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171222T212624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T212624Z
UID:10000902-1515168000-1515171600@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. Tours typically last from 1-1.5 hours. \nFirst Fridays at 4pm: January 5\, February 2\, March 2\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm: January 17\, February 21\, March 21\nFREE but please register online
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-22/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171121T193832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T193832Z
UID:10000826-1515079800-1515087000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Girls into the Wild
DESCRIPTION: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 offer games and activities that each girl can participate in at her own comfort level\, from climbing trees\, to playing camouflage in the forest\, to running and whooping wildly through fields – all while noticing the birds that are singing\, the flowers that are blooming and the animals that are leaving tracks behind. Come build your confidence and show your wild side! Families provide their own transportation to the Hitchcock Center. \nKatie Koerten\, Hitchcock Educator\nAges 8-11\, Grades 3-5\nThursdays\, January 4 – March 22\, 2018 (No program 2/22)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\n$297 members/$352 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/girls-into-the-wild-60/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180103T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171121T192552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T192552Z
UID:10000814-1514993400-1515000600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Play Afterschool
DESCRIPTION: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 Winter Nature Play\, we make snow forts\, sled\, find animal tracks\, play manhunt in the dark and use our imagination as we explore the wooded trails and fields. Instructor Jeff Mazur provides a safe structure for children to explore nature and encourages children to stretch their limits as they balance on logs\, hold salamanders\, or co-create new games with their peers. \nwith Jeff Mazur\, Hitchcock educator\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\nWednesdays\, January 3 – March 21\, 2018 (No program on February 21st)\n3:30pm-5:30pm\nExtended Days: 2/7 and 3/14 1:30pm-5:30pm\n$275 members/$300 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/nature-play-afterschool-71/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170809T192936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T192936Z
UID:10000729-1513728000-1513774800@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. \nPublic Building Tours\nFirst Fridays at 4pm\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm\nFREE but please register online. \n\nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group. Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-21/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171211T163927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171211T163927Z
UID:10000898-1513677600-1513692000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Discovery Day - We All Depend on Trees
DESCRIPTION:Do 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. In a mixed-age setting\, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center\, meet science experts\, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery Day programs are appropriate for everyone from first time to veteran homeschoolers\, and we welcome almost-6 year olds who are interested in joining our class in the spring. This is designed as a drop-off program. Limited to 12 participants per program. \nwith Katie Koerten or Jeff Mazur\nTuesdays 10:00am-2:00pm\nAges 6-12\nMembers: $45 per program /Non-members: $50 per program\nTuesdays\, September 26\, October 17\, November 28\, December 12\nRegister here \nDiscovery Day Themes \nSeptember 26 – Nature Did It First: Biomimicry with Katie Koerten\nOctober 17 – Fabulous Fungi with Jeff Mazur\nNovember 28 – Clues to Nature’s Past with Jeff Mazur\nDecember 12: We All Depend on Trees with Katie Koerten – Rescheduled to December 19th
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/homeschool-discovery-day-we-all-depend-on-trees-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170830T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T203747Z
UID:10000748-1512586800-1512592200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Air Source Heat Pumps – The Latest in Efficient Heating & Cooling
DESCRIPTION:with Center for EcoTechnology\nWednesday\, December 6\, 7- 8:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\n \nAn air source heat pump is a system which transfers heat from outside to inside a building\, or vice versa. Air at any temperature above absolute zero contains some energy. An air-source heat pump transfers (‘pumps’) some of this energy as heat from one place to another\, for example between the outside and inside of a building. This can provide space heating or cooling. A single system can be designed to transfer heat in either direction\, to heat or cool the interior of the building in winter and summer respectively.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/air-source-heat-pumps-the-latest-in-efficient-heating-cooling/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170830T201532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201532Z
UID:10000738-1512239400-1512246600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Viewing the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:with James Lowenthal\, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College and active in the International Dark-Sky Association\nFriday\, September 29\, 7:15pm\nSaturday\, October 21\, 7:00pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 6:30pm\nSaturday\, December 2\, 6:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJames will provide telescopes and help us view constellations\, planets\, galaxies and stars from our Hitchcock hilltop. We’ll discuss what we are viewing including science facts as well as legends from other cultures that teach deeper lessons about how we can connect with the sky. We\, of course\, cannot be sure of providing clear skies for viewing so\, no matter what the sky conditions\, we’ll have additional activities planned to teach you more about the sky. Dress for the weather and be prepared to expand your horizons!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/viewing-the-night-sky-4/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170831T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T154731Z
UID:10000756-1510943400-1510947000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:An Invisible Terror: Birds and Window Collisions
DESCRIPTION:with Brandon Hedrick\, evolutionary and conservation biologist at Harvard University and collaborating scientist with the Hitchcock Center\nFriday\, November 17\, 6:30-7:30 pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nFollowing deforestation\, window collisions are the number one\, human-made cause of bird mortality\, with estimates as high as 1 billion birds per year in the United States alone. By identifying areas that are particularly dangerous for birds\, we can better mitigate this problem by targeting specific windows and locations for intervention. Of particular concern are the glass breezeways connecting buildings. He will also share some of the solutions designed to avoid this problem. Come learn more about the Amherst Bird Strikes Project and how you can help us protect our local and migratory birds. There will be time at the end for questions and comments.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/an-invisible-terror-birds-and-window-collisions/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170831T155229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T191923Z
UID:10000758-1510855200-1510860600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The “Environmental Canon” Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold\nwith Rae Griffiths – Teaching Creatures and Casey Beebe – Hitchcock Center\nFirst half of book: Sunday\, November 5\, 2pm-3:30pm OR Thursday\, November 16\, 6pm-7:30pm\nSecond half of book: Wednesday\, January 10\, 6pm-7:30pm OR Sunday\, January 21\, 2pm-3:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJoin us to read through some of the most classic and beloved books in environmental and nature writing. They stand the test of time and illuminate new things in the current era. Have you read this beautiful classic A Sand County Almanac. We hope you will join us in reading your favorites again or reading them for the first time.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-environmental-canon-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170831T154608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T154608Z
UID:10000755-1510772400-1510777800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Swallows in Massachusetts—How You Can Help
DESCRIPTION:with Mara Silver\, Local swallow researcher and dedicated conservationist\nWednesday\, November 15\, 7pm- 8:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nSwallows are aerial insectivores\, which means that they catch insects on the wing. Unfortunately\, many species in this group are declining at an alarming rate. We don’t know all the reasons why\, but possibilities include habitat loss\, climate change\, pesticide use\, and increasingly intense agricultural practices. Fortunately there are ways we can help these birds during their four-month breeding season with us. Mara will discuss the natural history of the swallows that breed in western Massachusetts and describe simple techniques she has used to increase breeding success at her study sites.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/swallows-in-massachusetts-how-you-can-help/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170809T192836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T192836Z
UID:10000728-1510704000-1510750800@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. \nPublic Building Tours\nFirst Fridays at 4pm\nThird Wednesdays at 12pm\nFREE but please register online. \n\nPrivate Building Tours\nThe Hitchcock Center offers private group building tours\, based on availability. The fee for these tours is $50/group. Please limit group size to 15-20 for the best experience. Please contact Jessica Schultz\, Living Building Coordinator\, to arrange your group’s tour. \nNote: We are pleased to be able to offer Spanish language translators for our building tours. If you or someone you know could benefit from translation\, please let us know in advance\, so that we may schedule a translator for your tour date.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/living-building-tour-20/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171026T234006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T234043Z
UID:10000765-1510398000-1510405200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Gallery Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Amherst au Naturale: Up Close and Personal\nA Photo Show by Alan Hurwitz at the Hitchcock Center Living Building\nOpening Events:\nWednesday\, November 8th at 5pm and Saturday\, November 11th at 11am\nThis photo exhibit is designed to show some special aspects of our local natural world. All are\nof subjects found right here in Amherst – many captured on the Station Road property of the\nphotographer\, Alan Hurwitz. \nThey are special: by showing aspects of nature we may miss if not paying close attention; as\nbeautiful photographs in themselves; and by many depicting interesting aspects of nature from\nwhich we can learn\, or which will inspire interesting conversations. We can help with that.\nMany are macro images of insects\, some of our fellow mammals\, or birds or reptiles\, common\nor otherwise – most views of them that we don't see all the time. Others are of flowers\, close-\nup or as part of larger scenes. A few show the larger natural context of this scenic area. \nA central purpose of this exhibit\, like the Hitchcock Center itself\, is to inspire educate\, or\nperhaps provoke\, members of the Hitchcock Center and general Amherst communities\, to\ndeepen our awareness of aspects of nature that we may pass unnoticed every day – not paying\nthe attention that these wonderful examples of the wisdom of nature deserve.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/community-gallery-exhibit-opening-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170830T201424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201424Z
UID:10000737-1510338600-1510345800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Viewing the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:with James Lowenthal\, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College and active in the International Dark-Sky Association\nFriday\, September 29\, 7:15pm\nSaturday\, October 21\, 7:00pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 6:30pm\nSaturday\, December 2\, 6:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJames will provide telescopes and help us view constellations\, planets\, galaxies and stars from our Hitchcock hilltop. We’ll discuss what we are viewing including science facts as well as legends from other cultures that teach deeper lessons about how we can connect with the sky. We\, of course\, cannot be sure of providing clear skies for viewing so\, no matter what the sky conditions\, we’ll have additional activities planned to teach you more about the sky. Dress for the weather and be prepared to expand your horizons!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/viewing-the-night-sky-3/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171005T155047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T160802Z
UID:10000763-1510302600-1510326000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Veteran’s Day at the Hitchcock Center
DESCRIPTION:Come play outside on this no school day! We’ll play games\, explore in the woods\, and meet a live animal or two! Bring a snack\, lunch\, and water bottle and dress for the weather! (No school for Amherst schools) \nRegistration Required \nwith Patrick O’Roark\, Hitchcock educator\nFriday\, November 10\, 8:30am-3:00pm\nAges 6-9\, Grades 1-3\n$60 members/$70 nonmembers
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/veterans-day-at-the-hitchcock-center/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170830T203516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T173256Z
UID:10000746-1510167600-1510173000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - What We Can Do About Light Pollution
DESCRIPTION:with James Lowenthal\, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College and active in the International Dark-Sky Association\nWednesday\, November 8\, 7pm- 8:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\n \nYou may have seen images of Earth’s continents at night with metropolitan areas glowing from all our lights! James will lead a discussion of the current impacts that our use of lighting is having both on our own health and on the animals and plants that share the planet with us. Not only are these lights bad for nature but they are bad for us\, too. James will describe work he and others are doing to reduce unnecessary light and offer opportunities for you to get involved in helping make progress around this important issue. Weather permitting we’ll also spend some time star-gazing!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/what-we-can-do-about-light-pollution/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20171026T233410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T233804Z
UID:10000764-1510160400-1510164000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Gallery Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Amherst au Naturale: Up Close and Personal\nA Photo Show by Alan Hurwitz at the Hitchcock Center Living Building\nOpening Events:\nWednesday\, November 8th at 5pm and Saturday\, November 11th at 11am\nThis photo exhibit is designed to show some special aspects of our local natural world. All are\nof subjects found right here in Amherst – many captured on the Station Road property of the\nphotographer\, Alan Hurwitz. \nThey are special: by showing aspects of nature we may miss if not paying close attention; as\nbeautiful photographs in themselves; and by many depicting interesting aspects of nature from\nwhich we can learn\, or which will inspire interesting conversations. We can help with that.\nMany are macro images of insects\, some of our fellow mammals\, or birds or reptiles\, common\nor otherwise – most views of them that we don't see all the time. Others are of flowers\, close-\nup or as part of larger scenes. A few show the larger natural context of this scenic area. \nA central purpose of this exhibit\, like the Hitchcock Center itself\, is to inspire educate\, or\nperhaps provoke\, members of the Hitchcock Center and general Amherst communities\, to\ndeepen our awareness of aspects of nature that we may pass unnoticed every day – not paying\nthe attention that these wonderful examples of the wisdom of nature deserve.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/community-gallery-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170831T155101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T192015Z
UID:10000757-1509890400-1509895800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:The “Environmental Canon” Book Club
DESCRIPTION:A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold\nwith Rae Griffiths – Teaching Creatures and Casey Beebe – Hitchcock Center\nFirst half of book: Sunday\, November 5\, 2pm-3:30pm OR Thursday\, November 16\, 6pm-7:30pm\nSecond half of book: Wednesday\, January 10\, 6pm-7:30pm OR Sunday\, January 21\, 2pm-3:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJoin us to read through some of the most classic and beloved books in environmental and nature writing. They stand the test of time and illuminate new things in the current era. Have you read this beautiful classic A Sand County Almanac. We hope you will join us in reading your favorites again or reading them for the first time.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/the-environmental-canon-book-club/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170831T152945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T152945Z
UID:10000754-1509886800-1509892200@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Naturally Curious
DESCRIPTION:with Mary Holland\, Naturalist\, Blogger and Author\nSunday\, November 5\, 1pm-2:30pm\nAges 4th grade and up.\nMembers $12/Non-members $15\nRegistration appreciated.\n \nIn her presentation Mary will describe in detail natural events that take place each month throughout the year. Her talk will be richly illustrated with her own projected images: lady’s slippers in bloom\, beavers chewing\, red maple flowers welcoming spring…and more. She also brings an extensive natural history artifact collection for you to examine before and after the program. She will make time after her presentation for your nature questions so come prepared to ask. She will bring her books for sale.  For further information check out her beloved blog.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/naturally-curious/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170831T152653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T152653Z
UID:10000752-1509735600-1509741000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:“Holey Basalt”: Amazing Geologic Stories in the Holyoke Range
DESCRIPTION:with Richard Little\, Geologist\nFriday\, November 3\, 7pm – 8:30pm (indoor presentation)\nSaturday\, November 4\, 9am – 12pm (field trip)\nMembers $32/Non-members $40\nSpace is limited. Register here.\nThe Holyoke Range runs east-west extending to the west from the Amherst area and then curves southward extending across Connecticut. It is composed of more than 400 feet of basalt lava formed during the Age of Dinosaurs’ Jurassic Period. Find out about the development of this significant major landscape feature\, the backbone of the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts and Connecticut. You will learn about Pangaea\, flood basalts\, dikes\, sills\, glaciers\, and the development of the Connecticut Valley\, its dramatic topography and Lake Hitchcock. And you will see some fascinating rock formations! Many interesting mysteries will be unraveled in this program.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/holey-basalt-amazing-geologic-stories-in-the-holyoke-range/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170830T144443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T190743Z
UID:10000732-1509127200-1509132600@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkins and Bats Oh My: A Fall Evening Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 27\, 6pm- 7:30pm\nMembers $10 per child/Non-members $12 per child\, must come with an adult.\nSpace is limited\, registration required.  \nJoin us for an enchanted fall evening of a pumpkin lit walk and a family program about bats. In lieu of Enchanted Forest (which is being revamped) this year we will be offering this family program. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Enchanted Forest is closed for renovation. We are taking a break this year to revamp the event.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/pumpkins-and-bats-oh-my-a-fall-evening-family-program/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170831T180355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T180355Z
UID:10000761-1508677200-1508688000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Repair Public: An Experiment in Community Fixery
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 22\, 1pm- 4pm\nFREE\, registration appreciated\nRepair Public is an exercise in community resourcefulness. The basic idea is to encourage people to learn how and/or where to fix broken items instead of tossing them into a landfill and buying replacements. The participants and facilitators are local community members just like you. You bring a broken item that you want help repairing as well as a willingness to try to fix it. There will be repair facilitators on-hand to help you figure out how to fix your treasure\, each with one or more areas of specialty. We’ll have various tools available for use\, as well as some basic supplies like screws\, tape\, glue\, wire nuts\, needles\, threads\, and probably appliance cord with some plug-ends. With all these ingredients\, we intend to repair whatever you decide to bring in.
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/repair-public-an-experiment-in-community-fixery-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170830T203341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T203341Z
UID:10000745-1508677200-1508688000@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Repair Public: An Experiment in Community Fixery
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 22\, 1pm- 4pm\nRepair Public is an exercise in community resourcefulness. The basic idea is to encourage people to learn how and/or where to fix broken items instead of tossing them into a landfill and buying replacements. The participants and facilitators are local community members just like you. You bring a broken item that you want help repairing as well as a willingness to try to fix it. There will be repair facilitators on-hand to help you figure out how to fix your treasure\, each with one or more areas of specialty. We’ll have various tools available for use\, as well as some basic supplies like screws\, tape\, glue\, wire nuts\, needles\, threads\, and probably appliance cord with some plug-ends. With all these ingredients\, we intend to repair whatever you decide to bring in. \nDO bring: \n\nSmall appliances\nSmall furniture or woodworking (chairs or smaller)\nClothing / Textiles\nToys\nGarden tools\nLamps\nElectronic items*\n…anything else you want to fix that isn’t on the “DON’T” list.\n\n\nBicycles and bicycle-related things**\nTents\, canvas things\, larger furniture items\, patio stuff.\n\nGenerally speaking\, DON’T bring: \n\nComputers\nThings under warranty\nThings that need welding (we don’t have a space to do that publicly yet)\nAnything living\nBig or heavy things.***
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/repair-public-an-experiment-in-community-fixery/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170830T201300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T201300Z
UID:10000736-1508612400-1508617800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Viewing the Night sky
DESCRIPTION:with James Lowenthal\, Professor of Astronomy at Smith College and active in the International Dark-Sky Association\nFriday\, September 29\, 7:15pm\nSaturday\, October 21\, 7:00pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 6:30pm\nSaturday\, December 2\, 6:30pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nJames will provide telescopes and help us view constellations\, planets\, galaxies and stars from our Hitchcock hilltop. We’ll discuss what we are viewing including science facts as well as legends from other cultures that teach deeper lessons about how we can connect with the sky. We\, of course\, cannot be sure of providing clear skies for viewing so\, no matter what the sky conditions\, we’ll have additional activities planned to teach you more about the sky. Dress for the weather and be prepared to expand your horizons!
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/viewing-the-night-sky-2/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215513
CREATED:20170830T202651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T200459Z
UID:10000744-1508436000-1508446800@www.hitchcockcenter.org
SUMMARY:Moving Toward Zero Waste for Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 19\, 6pm-9pm\nFREE\, Registration appreciated\nWith the League of Women Voters of Amherst\, the Recycling and Refuse Management Committee of Amherst\, the Sustainability Department of Amherst and the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\nWith the League of Women Voters of Amherst\, the Recycling and Refuse Management Committee of Amherst\, the Sustainability Department of Amherst and the Hitchcock Center for the Environment\nJoin us to learn about this new initiative to raise awareness about zero waste and to educate the community about how to move toward this goal. This evening will be used to plan action steps to reduce waste on an individual and municipal level. There will an interesting audio-visual program\, large group interaction and smaller group work to develop individual and community strategies to adopt a plan to reduce waste.\n6pm-7pm: Refreshments and tour of Hitchcock Center\n7pm-9pm: Learn about what’s being planned and share your ideas for helping to reduce waste and promote recycling in Amherst
URL:https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/event/moving-toward-zero-waste-for-amherst/
LOCATION:Hitchcock Center for the Environment\, 845 West Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
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