Events

Wednesday, May 31, 7pm FREE Registration appreciated A sustainable world already exists. Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. Come watch a short film that answers this question. The film will be followed by a Biomimcry tour of our Living Building.

with Katie Koerten Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5 Thursdays, March 23 –June 15 (no class April 20 or June 8) 3:30pm-5:30pm Members: $297/Non-members: $352 Limited to 10 participants.

The Hitchcock Center’s 18th Annual 2017 Biothon starts May 12th! You've heard of marathons, walk-a-thons, and dance-a-thons: this is our version. Biothon is a fundraiser for the Hitchcock Center’s environmental education programs. And it's a fun and educational way to document the biodiversity of our region. Biothon is a team event during peak spring biodiversity. Teams will […]

Animals That Build with Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm Members: $205 / Non-members: $225 Limited to 12 families per session. Register here.

Animals That Build with Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (Adult required to attend with child) Fridays, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30 am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm Members: $205 / Non-members: $225 Limited to 12 families per session. Register here.

Join Elizabeth Farnsworth and Nancy Goodmam for a Biothon outing at Lithia Springs Reservoir. Learn more about Biothon. Register for this outing.

Public Building Tours: Spring Tour Dates First Fridays at 4pm: April 7, May 5, June 2 Third Wednesdays at 12pm: April 19, May 17, June 21 FREE but please register online. 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 […]

The Hitchcock Center’s 18th Annual 2017 Biothon starts May 12th! You've heard of marathons, walk-a-thons, and dance-a-thons: this is our version. Biothon is a fundraiser for the Hitchcock Center’s environmental education programs. And it's a fun and educational way to document the biodiversity of our region. Biothon is a team event during peak spring biodiversity. Teams will […]

Glenn Motzkin, Plant ecologist Saturday, June 3, 9am-noon Members $20/Non-members $30 Register here In ecological terms a rich, mesic forest means one where the soils are not highly acid, are rich in certain minerals, and where the soil is moist but not wet. We will explore an area with a good variety of trees, wildflowers […]

Join Danielle Barshak for a Biothon outing at Mt. Toby in Leverett. Learn more about Biothon. Register for this outing.