Join the Hitchcock Center for the Environment for Little Bear Nature Walks, a new program for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. These guided walks explore local conservation areas, incorporating observation, inquiry, and play. Each walk includes a story, a song, and a backpack filled with exploration tools.
Schedule (March to June 2025):
- March 4: Mill River Recreation Area (Chickadees)
- March 13: Sweet Alice Conservation Area (Spring Colors)
- March 17: Wentworth Farm Conservation Area (Bluebirds)
- March 26: Silvio O. Conte Wildlife Refuge (Amphibians)
- April 1: Plum Spring Conservation Area (Vultures)
- April 7: Puffers Pond (Nests)
- April 16: Lawrence Swamp (Buds)
- April 28: Larch Hill Conservation Area (Slugs and Snails)
- May 1: Mill River Recreation Area (Robins)
- May 7: Sweet Alice Conservation Area (Pillbugs)
- May 13: Wentworth Farm Conservation Area (Leaves)
- May 19: Silvio O. Conte Wildlife Refuge (Spiders)
- May 29: Plum Spring Conservation Area (Bumblebees)
- June 4: Podick & Katherine Cole Conservation Area (Flowers)
- June 9: Lawrence Swamp (Butterflies)
- June 13: Larch Hill Conservation Area (Robins)
Fee: Tier A−$15 ∣ Tier B−$13 ∣ Tier C−$11 per child (adults and children under 18 months are free). Limited to 12 children per walk (max 2 children per adult).
Pre-registration is required. Sign up at the Hitchcock Center website. For financial aid options, contact Barb or Shelly at 413-256-6006.
