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Camping is one of the most classic outdoor adventures of childhood, and thanks to the wealth of state parks and forests found locally, there are endless camping adventures to be had in western Massachusetts! From exposing young campers to sleeping outside to allowing children to experience all aspects of the local landscape, camping trips are full of meaningful experiences.
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In celebration of the Trustees of Reservations’ 125th anniversary, the organization is offering the Hike 125 challenge, setting local hikers to the task of hiking 125 miles of Trustees trails before the end of 2016. Along with the health benefits of hiking local trails comes opportunities to connect with the landscape and to learn about fascinating bits of history preserved on Trustees properties.
Camping is one of the most classic outdoor adventures of childhood, and thanks to the wealth of state parks and forests found locally, there are endless camping adventures to be had in western Massachusetts! From exposing young campers to sleeping outside to allowing children to experience all aspects of the local landscape, camping trips are full of meaningful experiences.
Phenology – the study of seasonal change in plants and animals – helps to illuminate the slow and subtle daily changes undergone in the living things around us. By combining leaf peeping with an awareness of phenology, families can learn about the science behind the colorful fall landscape.
Western Mass has a strong bond to the fall season, through the seasonal foods we produce and the dynamic beauty that comes with the leaves changing color. At Historic Deerfield, all ages can immerse themselves in New England fall traditions through experiential learning. A series of historic trade events and demonstrations support the fantastic and unique interactive learning opportunity that fall and Historic Deerfield offer combined. Read on to plan your family fall visit!
By staying connected to your community through Hilltown Families, you can see that we have identified some incredible community resources throughout western Massachusetts. Using various catalysts to inspire you, Hilltown Families can help you connect your entire family to community-based learning. Read on and start to think about ways you can inspire learning using the broad range of educational assets right outside your front (or back) door!
Camping is the great American tradition where families bond, away from the distractions of daily technologies; and where they can drink in nature, unleashing the explorer within. Camping breeds a love for nature and bolsters an environmental consciousness and is fundamentally a great community-based learning experience for kids.
Every late June, a collective effort to get everyone camping outdoors (even in their backyard) is being promoted by National Wildlife Federation in order to raise funds for conservation. You can go camping anytime of course, so read on learn about the Great American Backyard Campout!
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