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 = Ages 5–8 or Grades K–3
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 = Ages 9–11 or Grades 4–6
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 = Grades 1-6
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Girls into the Wild: Winter Session

Often you just need to run, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at […]

$300 – $360

Forest Carbon: An essential natural solution to climate change – Cancelled

Forests provide a critical natural solution to reduce the effects of climate change. There is a growing debate about the most appropriate strategy to maximize this benefit. Ultimately, we need landscapes with both active and passive approaches to maintain the many benefits forests provide, including carbon sequestration and storage. The intent of this presentation is […]

FREE

Second Saturday Family Science: Backbones Not Required – Cancelled

This program has been cancelled. Hitchcock Center’s COVID-19 Public Statement and Updates Join 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. March 14: Backbones Not Required Ranging in size from microscopic to gigantic, invertebrates make up […]

$10

Nature Play Afterschool: Winter Session

Playing outside in the winter is super awesome! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields, play in […]

$210 – $252

Homeschool I: Raindrop to Reservoir

For all creatures on Earth, water is life. In this weekly homeschool class, we will explore the wonders of water, from the molecular level to the watershed level and everything in between. We will discover how vital water is in our lives, and the lives of all living creatures, and improve our “aqua-literacy” by learning […]

$450 – $540

Homeschool II: Digital Ecology

Join us to become Eco-photographers! We will be using the camera as a tool to study nature and enhance our observation skills. We’ll explore our world by viewing it through different lenses. During this spring’s Homeschool II class we will delve into the environment through outdoor activities, games, observations and investigations, field trips, art and […]

$450 – $540

Living Building Tour

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts to achieve the Certified Living Building designation! It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non-toxic […]

FREE

Nature Play Afterschool: Winter Session

Playing outside in the winter is super awesome! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program is designed to let kids be kids. Together we will run, jump, climb, invent, imagine, play and be free-range kids all while developing self-confidence and learning valuable social skills. During Winter Nature Play we will explore wooded trails and fields, play in […]

$255 – $306

Girls into the Wild: Winter Session

Often you just need to run, explore and play outdoors! That’s what we do at Girls into the Wild, and lots more. Girls into the Wild is designed to get girls outside, playing and engaging with nature in their own way. Instructor Katie Koerten offers games and activities that each girl can participate in at […]

$300 – $360

Nature Play Afterschool: Spring Session

Spring fever is coming, and your kids need to be outside! Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program 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 Spring Nature Play we will explore wooded trails […]

$230 – $276

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