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Girls into the Wild

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

Sometimes you just need to run, explore and play! 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 strives to offer games and activities that each girl can participate in […]

$300 – $330

In Bloom in Western MA Conference

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

Antioch University’s first conference on nature-based early childhood education took place in Keene, New Hampshire, in 2012. In Bloom has provided focused professional development for teachers seeking to naturalize existing programs and start new ones ever since. Each conference program includes keynote presentations from nationally and internationally recognized speakers along with interactive, outdoor workshops facilitated […]

$50 – $125

Nature Play Afterschool

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

Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program, which 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 […]

$225 – $270

Homeschool Discovery Day: Life in a Pond

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

Do you love science and nature? Do you want to see what the Hitchcock Homeschool program is all about? Sign up for our Discovery Days, our one-time programs about science and nature. In a mixed-age setting, we explore cool topics at the Hitchcock Center, meet science experts, and sometimes go on field trips. Our Discovery […]

$45 – $55

Nature Play Afterschool

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

Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean your kids need to stay inside to play. Have them join Hitchcock’s Nature Play Afterschool Program, which 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 […]

$290 – $350

Girls into the Wild

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

Sometimes you just need to run, explore and play! 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 strives to offer games and activities that each girl can participate in […]

$300 – $330

Fireside Chat – Moon Gazing & Winter Owls

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

Fireside Chats  with Hitchcock staff and guests  Casual conversations centered on nature, around a fire, enjoying the beauty of a crisp winter evening with hot beverages and nibbles. Thursdays at 6pm  January 20 –  Moon Gazing & Winter Owls  February 17 – Natural History of a cup of Hot Chocolate  March 17 – Indigenous Plant […]

Owl Prowl

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

Join valley birder Dan Ziomek for this extra special treat of searching for owls on winter nights! 

Owl Prowl

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

Owl Prowls with Dan Ziomek  Saturday, January 29th or  Friday, February 11th (cancellation date of Saturday, February 12)  7:30pm – 10pm  Have you been hearing the Great Horned Owls at dusk and dawn?  They are hooting.  Join valley birder Dan Ziomek for this extra special treat of searching for owls on winter nights!  Dress super duper […]

Winter/Spring Birding Course – Field Trip

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

Winter/Spring Birding Course  with Scott Surner Join birder extraordinaire and veteran bird course instruction for this bigger and better than ever late winter/spring birding course.  This course is all field trips,  in all sorts of habitats with all kinds of birds!  Course is limited to 12 participants and will be outdoor only for COVID Safety. Participants […]

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