Kids, Youth & Family Programs

Our programs incorporate learning through nature and opportunities for kids to develop friendships, learn and discover through play, and grow as creative problem solvers.
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Battle of the Botanicals

After a five year hiatus, BATTLE IS BACK! This year we are inviting eight of our region’s top bartender/chef teams to profile their talents and help us raise funds for Hitchcock Center’s environmental justice programs. 21+

Nature Summer Camp

Hitchcock Summer Camp is a space where hopeful, creative problem solvers come together to play, shout, build, discover, and create. Registration is open now for kids grades K-9! Join the fun

 

Flora & Faunathon

Whether you live in the woods or in the city, nature is all around us! Join us on April 27 - 28 to count for a cause and celebrate Earth Day 2024 by getting outdoors and counting as many plants and animals as you can, win prizes, and raise money to support our Mission! Learn more. 

 

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Hitchcock Center for the Environment
Hitchcock Center for the EnvironmentApril 19, 2024 at 4:03pm
We still have spots in Hitchcock Nature Summer Camp! ☀️ Especially for campers in or entering fourth and fifth grade. Check out our 2024 sessions where we’ll be learning about rivers and streams, micro worlds, leadership and climate action, biomimicry, all while getting outdoors and making new friends. https://www.hitchcockcenter.org/camp-programs/
Hitchcock Center for the Environment
Hitchcock Center for the EnvironmentApril 19, 2024 at 11:24am
Find us tomorrow at the Amherst Sustainability Festival! 🎉
Hitchcock Center for the Environment
Hitchcock Center for the EnvironmentApril 18, 2024 at 4:54pm
Battle is back…and tickets are on sale NOW! Join us for an evening of botanically inspired cocktail & food pairings- our fifth Battle of the Botanicals!

When: Thursday, June 20th from 6 PM - 9 PM
Where: The Powerhouse at Amherst College

🌺 Featuring top bartender/chef teams from our region who will profile their talents and help us raise funds for the Hitchcock Center for the Environment’s environmental justice programs.

🥂 Each restaurant team will present a tasting station with an appetizer and cocktail sample that highlight a signature botanical feature. The three top-voted bartenders will then take the stage for a live cocktail mix-off!

🐝 A panel of local celebrity judges, including Massachusetts State Representative Mindy Domb, Hope and Olive’s Jim Zaccara, and New England Public Media radio hosts Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith, will name a winner.

This event is 21+. Get tickets now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/battleofthebotanicalseventform/event/battleofthebotanicals/

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