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Homeschool II

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

Biologists in Training Jeff Mazur, Hitchcock Educator Ages 9-12 Tuesdays, 10:00am-2:00pm 10 classes: March 14, 21, 28, April 11, 25, May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 Members: $420/Non-members: $448 Limited to 10 participants. Non-refundable within a week of the program; all refunds incur a 10% administrative fee.

$420 – $448

Nature Play Afterschool

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

Spring Session with Jeff Mazur Wednesdays, 3:30pm- 5:30pm, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm March 22 – June 7 (no class April 19) Extended days: March 29 & May 10 Members: $272 / Non-members: $300 Open to all children in grades 1-3. Limited to 10 participants.

$272 – $300

What is Biomimicry?

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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.

Free

Girls into the Wild

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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.

$297 – $352

Biothon

Fieldtrip Location

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 […]

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Nature Discovery Preschool

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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.

$205 – $225

Nature Discovery Preschool

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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.

$205 – $225

Living Building Tour

Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street, Amherst, MA

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 […]

FREE

Biothon

Fieldtrip Location

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 […]

Pledge

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