Events

Visitor Center/Reception The Visitor Center will be the heart of our new living building. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to greet the public and introduce them to our building and philosophy, as well as orient them to our programs, trails, gardens, and exhibits, etc. This will also include sharing the live animals, answering the phones, […]

Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program for children ages 6–9 is all about getting kids outside to run, jump, climb, splash, invent, imagine, play and be a free-range kid. There are many positive impacts of nature play on children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical well-being. with Jeff Mazur Wednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm September 14 […]

with Katie Koerten Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5 Thursdays, September 15 – December 15 (no class November 24) 3:30pm-5:30pm Members: $351/Non-members: $416 Calling all girls ages 8-11! Get to know nature, and make friends at the same time at this weekly afterschool program. Now in its third year, Girls into the Wild is designed to bring […]

Under Your Toes to Above Your Nose – Layers of the Forest with Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (adult required to attend with child) Fridays, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm September 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 4, 18, December 2, 9, 16 Members: $205/Non-members: $225 Limited to 12 families per session Come join us this Fall to […]

Under Your Toes to Above Your Nose – Layers of the Forest with Colleen Kelley Ages 3-5 (adult required to attend with child) Fridays, Morning session: 9:30am-11:30am Afternoon session: 1:00pm-3:00pm September 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 4, 18, December 2, 9, 16 Members: $205/Non-members: $225 Limited to 12 families per session Come join us this Fall to […]

Grand Opening Celebration! 845 West Street, Amherst (**please see locations & times below**) Saturday, October 1 FREE Update 10/1: All celebration activities are happening as scheduled, rain or shine. We welcome you and your family to join us as we premier our new Living Building and launch a new era of environmental education programs. Our […]

with Katie Koerten Ages 6-8 Tuesdays, 10:00am-2:00pm 10 classes: September 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, November 1, 8, 22, 29, December 6 Members: $420/Non-members: $448 Come to our first homeschool class in the new Hitchcock Center Living Building, now in a 10-week format! This fall we’ll be learning all about bears, bats, squirrels and […]

with Jeff Mazur Ages 9-12 Tuesdays, 10:00am-2:00pm 10 classes: September 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, November 1, 8, 22, 29, December 6 Members: $420/Non-members: $448 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 […]

Living Building Docent We are looking to train docents to lead our building tours for the public and special groups. The new building offers an opportunity to use our building as an educational tool to teach about energy efficiency, rainwater capture, composting toilets, non toxic building materials, etc. We are looking for individuals passionate about […]

Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program for children ages 6–9 is all about getting kids outside to run, jump, climb, splash, invent, imagine, play and be a free-range kid. There are many positive impacts of nature play on children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical well-being. with Jeff Mazur Wednesdays – 3:30pm-5:30pm, extended days 1:30pm-5:30pm September 14 […]