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Developing Hopeful, Creative Problem-Solvers

By Billy Spitzer

I have been at the Hitchcock Center for over year now, and continue to be impressed by the commitment of the staff, board, volunteers, and community to our mission, “to educate and inspire action for a healthy planet.” This work places us at the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and environmental justice. As the Center is now celebrating its 60th year, our impact continues to radiate from our sustainable Living Building into the communities around us.

Published on January 9, 2023.

2021 Nature Summer Camp Session 4

Our fourth session of camp, Biologists in Training, was wonderful! It was so great to see the different outdoor play spaces and trails full of children learning and playing.

Published on August 12, 2021.

2021 Nature Summer Camp Session 3

Hi Hitchcock Summer Camp Families! Our third session of camp, Nature’s Superheroes, was a huge success! The campers thrived in our new all outdoor classroom spaces that were developed in […]

Published on July 29, 2021.

2021 Nature Summer Camp Session 2 Leadership Training Camp

The Leaders In Training had a great time building friendships and sharpening their skills as leaders! While rock climbing, hiking, and camping together, they laughed and learned through out our […]

Published on July 20, 2021.

2021 Nature Summer Camp Session 2

Our second session of camp, Biologists in Training, was wonderful! It was so great to see the different outdoor play spaces and trails full of children again. We geared up […]

Published on July 20, 2021.

2021 Nature Summer Camp Session 1

Hi Hitchcock Summer Camp Families! Our first session of camp, Nature’s Superheroes, was a huge success! It was so great to see the different outdoor play spaces and trails full […]

Published on July 8, 2021.

Naturalist and Educator Ted Watt Retires After 35 Years at the Hitchcock Center

Introduction Ted Watt, one of the Hitchcock Center’s much-loved naturalists and educators, has retired after 35 years of education work, leaving a legacy spanning generations of school children, countless teachers, […]

Published on April 22, 2021.

STARS School Residencies Support 99 Virtual STEM Sessions for Grades K-6 Despite COVID-19

The Hitchcock Center is bringing enhanced natural science instruction to thirty-three school classrooms in grades K-6 at five elementary schools this spring. The project is supported by $21,400 in combined […]

Published on April 21, 2021.

Hitchcock Student Photography Published in Ranger Rick

Asher Garretson, now 14, a Hitchcock Center (HCE) camper, had a photo published in the January, 2021 issue of Ranger Rick. We sent him some questions to get a little background because […]

Published on April 21, 2021.

Western Mass Youth Climate Summit “Office Hours” Helps Develop Climate Leaders

The Western Mass Youth Climate Summit, held annually each fall for 8-12th graders in the region, has continued to organize monthly meetings through the school year with “Climate Office Hours” […]

Published on April 21, 2021.

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