From Folklore to Science: Uncovering the Mysteries of Moths
Think moths are just nighttime butterflies? Think again. With over 11,000 species in the U.S., moths support biodiversity and inspire learning in areas like
We’re rich in walking tours here in western Massachusetts, an excellent community-based educational learning activity families can do together. Unlike scheduled tours guided by interpreters, self-guided walking tours offer lots of flexibility and opportunities for learning. We are also fortunate to have easy access to nature in our communities through local trails, nature preserves, and forests. This diversity of options inspires naturalists and conservation-minded enthusiasts to lead guided walks, hikes, and river paddling trips, teaching our local landscapes and biodiversity. Find out more about these local resources in our post, Over 25 Walking Tours Support Community-Based Education in Western MA. Find out about guided & self-guided hikes and vistas in our Sept/Oct Season edition of Learning Ahead: Cultural Itinerary for Western MA. Thanks to the internet, we can take a virtual walking tour of places worldwide, learning about natural history and cultural heritage through their landscape and cityscapes. Discover walking tours you take from the comfort of your couch. Destinations include Kuromon Ichiba Market in Osaka, Japan; Nami Island in Chuncheon, South Korea; Back streets and shopping streets of Le Marais, France; and Beverly Hills.
Think moths are just nighttime butterflies? Think again. With over 11,000 species in the U.S., moths support biodiversity and inspire learning in areas like
For many families, sandy shores mean rest and play. But these coastlines also support livelihoods and traditions. Through self-directed learning, explore how cultures around
Some cycles last a day, others thousands of years. Like comets, zooming past Earth on cosmic timelines. This week, explore space rocks, meteor showers,
