Hilltown Families 
Gorge aprés Gorge at the Chesterfield Gorge This is the time of year families are cooking and traveling and getting ready for their big Thanksgiving feast (= gorge #1). Following a...
V-log: Conway Festival of the Hills by Tom Adams (Hilltown Families Contributing Writer) Join the Adams’ on another family trip … this time to the Conway Festival of the Hills …...
As local berries and fruits ripen, finding new ways to use the abundance can be exciting. Pies, cobblers, and tarts are delicious ideas, but fresh fruit shouldn't be limited to desserts-...
The National Wildlife Federation website offers “Wildlife Watch” for families interested in observing and sharing their seasonal nature experiences. Click here to access the “Wildlife Watch” page. Once on this page,...
In order for you to see a rainbow, the sunlight must enter the raindrop, pass through it, and hit the far side. It then reflects back through the water drop to...
More than 100 campers turned out for the beachfront campout, which included a nature walk, bird-watching, Dutch oven cooking lessons, and a campfire gathering with songs and skits.
Navigating your way around a farmers' market can be enjoyable and rewarding, or incredibly overwhelming. In order to make your next trip to the farmers' market a little better, we've put...
Nature Watching by Robert Krampf I have been an avid bird watcher for many years. When I first got started, I spent most of my time bird spotting, trying to add...
Path of the Otter Program in Ashfield Path of the Otter will be offering a summer program in the hilltowns for children ages 5-7. This program is a playful introduction to...
And after the orioles have gone to bed… you can start listening for Whip-poor-wills, once-common night birds that are in serious decline. As part of our Birds to Watch program, we...
Spring is here, officially arriving early Thursday morning. My daughter asked me if this meant that the sun would be coming home now … how can I tell her not to...
Registration Form HILLTOWN FAMILIES presents Outdoor Adventures for Kids in the Hilltowns Spring 08 Afternoon Program A nine week Monday afternoon (4pm-5pm) adventure program for kids ages 5-7 at the TMO...
Red Fred in the Shed & Orienteering On Monday at the Hilltown Families Outdoor Adventure Program in Chesterfield, MA, participants continued their exploration and use of a compass. Learning the compass...
IT’S THE HALF WAY POINT OF WINTER … LET’S CELEBRATE! We’re starting off February with several fun and exciting events to shake those winter blues away! On Friday (02/01) over at...
Path of the Otter Program in Ashfield Path of the Otter is a newer family program in the hilltowns for children ages 5-7. This program is a playful introduction to earth...
Once the indoor stir-crazie's started to settle in, we did eventually ventured out to our neighbor's house for a little dog sledding! The kids loved it!
HILLTOWN FAMILIES presents Outdoor Adventures for Kids in the Hilltowns A ten week Monday afternoon (4pm-5pm) adventure program for kids ages 5-7 at the TMO Base Camp in Chesterfield, MA, starting...
Link Update: 2010 Guide for Families to Discover Locally Grown Farm Products in Western Massachusetts 2009 Guide for Families to Discover Locally Grown Farm Products in Western Massachusetts 2007 Farm Products...
A: YES! The Worthington Swim Club! In addition to all the swimming holes found in the Hilltowns, the Worthington Swim Club adds a swimming pool to our swimming options. It does...
Northampton Survival Center 3rd Annual Open House and Fundraiser Free Food Face Painting Magic Show &Balloons Games & Costumes Storytelling Live Music Rain or Shine On Sunday, June 10th from 1...
Ba Ba Black Sheep… This past weekend saw the 33rd Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair. There were lots of animals, woolcrafts and workshops at the fair. [rockyou id=70920227] Several children’s...
Click here to discover the 2008 schedule, etc. 2007 Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade in Chesterfield with Quilts, Antique Cars & Horse Drawn Buggies This year will mark the 60th...
RiverFest 2007 Celebrating Energy That’s Clean & Green As spring turns to summer, the village of Shelburne Falls is once again preparing for its annual educational celebration of the Deerfield River...
HILLTOWN SPRING FESTIVAL 2007 The Hilltown Spring Festival is a free event and will be happening on May 19th, 2007 in Cummington, MA. The festival’s roster is packed with non-stop entertainment,...
Hilltown Spring Festival – May 19th, 2007
Hilltown Canoe Race – April 21st, 2007 Anyone planning to be out and about on the Saturday of the annual canoe races (April 21st) should plan to stop by at Gateway...
Winter Solstice Tradition Begins, 2006 By Sienna Wildfield ASHFIELD, MA (Dec 23, 2006) – Ancient and modern Winter Solstice traditions were celebrated on the town green in Ashfield, MA this past...
The moon was nearly full and the holiday lights were strung about. A beautiful night for a hayride at Look Park in Florence, MA. The kids got to pet the horses...