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Trash-to-Treasure: Upcycling Craze in Holyoke

Join Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke in the upcycling craze with kids’ craft events this month as part of a series of Trash-to-Treasure workshops! Can’t make it? Check out this DIY video on how to make one of these craft projects a home:

Category: Hampden County, Museum Tags: Crafts, upcycle, western massachusetts, Wistariahurst Museum

Winter Fair in the Hilltowns: An Alternative to Traditional Holiday Buying

2010 Winter Fair Eco-Craftmaking and Book Fair Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School Saturday, December 4th, 2010 As an alternative to traditional holiday buying, the Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School will host a family book and eco-craftmaking fair on Saturday December 4th, 2010 from 10 am to 4 pm at the “Brassworks” building on Rte. 9 (132 Main St.) in Haydenville, MA. Parents and children alike will have the opportunity to make a… Read More

Category: Craft Ideas, Haydenville, Suggested Activity Tags: Berkshires, Crafts, Handmade, Hilltown Charter Cooperative Public School, Hilltowns, western massachusetts, Williamsburg, Winter Fair

Eco-Friendly Holiday’s (Web Reviews)

Eco-Friendly Holiday’s (Web Reviews) Hanukkah: Let There Be (Renewable) Light: A New Look at Hanukkah This site considers “the connection between Hanukkah [Festival of Lights], energy use, and the environment,” and provides “holiday tips and resources for families, schools, and congregations to infuse Hanukkah celebrations with additional meaning,” and “tips for what you can do save energy in your congregation/school and at home.” Includes a “CFL installation ceremony,” an essay about the… Read More