Mission
HITCHCOCK CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, INC.'S (HCE) MISSION IS TO FOSTER A GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND TO DEVELOP ENVIRONMENTALLY LITERATE CITIZENS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)THIS IS DONE THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT SERVE CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES. HCE'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE AS FOLLOWS: TO PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE PLANET; TO CULTIVATE A RESPECT FOR ALL LIVING THINGS AS WELL AS A DESIRE TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT; TO INSPIRE WONDER, CURIOSITY AND OPENNESS TO THE NATURAL WORLD; AND TO LEAD TO POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND EXAMPLE.