Hitchcock Summer Camp is a space where hopeful, creative problem solvers come together to play, shout, build, discover, and create. Browse the sessions and meet the staff.
Registration for fall programs for children and families are open now. Get your spots in fall afterschool, preschool classes, monarch tagging, nature walks, and more. Take a look!
Join us around Western Mass for guided, open-
ended walks for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers to explore nature together with simple tools, songs, and stories. Summer and Fall Walks
Kaliis and Monte from The Fabulous 413 take a trip to see the breakthroughs at our innovative Living Building in Amherst. We talk about our water catchment systems, recent news, and upcoming events. Hear the tour
Virtually tour our Living Building, hear from Western Mass Youth Climate Activists, and learn from our staff by exploring our YouTube channel. Watch and follow.
Classes to learn about edible plants, walks to identify local mushrooms, and getting to the heart of the season. We have NEW! events coming up for adult community members. Learn from nature
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