Preschool Classes, Afterschool, Nature Walks & School Vacation Days
The Hitchcock Center for the Environment opens registration for fall programs on Wednesday, June 10. Offerings include:
- Nature Discovery Preschool Classes (ages 3-5 with adult): “Marvelous Mammals!” – alternating Friday mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM.
- Little Bear Nature Walks (ages 0-5 with adult): 75-minute themed walks with storytime, 10:00-11:15 AM at locations around Western MA.
- Monarch Butterfly Tagging (ages 3+): September 10 & 14.
- Fall Afterschool Programs (grades K-6): Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM (includes Jr. Nature Play and Girls into the Wild for grades 4-6, nonbinary inclusive).
- Fall School Vacation Days (grades 1-3): October 13, November 3 & 11.
Tiered Pricing & Financial Assistance Available
Programs offer tiered pricing and financial assistance, or are free with suggested donation.
Register at HitchcockCenter.org starting June 10, 2026.
