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Beat the Heat in Western Massachusetts: Cool Places to Learn and Play During the Dog Days of Summer When the dog days of summer settle over Western Massachusetts, even the

Beat the Heat in Western Massachusetts: Cool Places to Learn and Play During the Dog Days of Summer When the dog days of summer settle over Western Massachusetts, even the

20+ Best Playgrounds in Western Massachusetts for Family Fun Looking for the best playgrounds in Western Massachusetts? Families across the region know that parks and playscapes are not only a

Hilltown Families Annual Summer Directory The big debut of the Hilltown Families Annual Summer Directory is here. This is the region’s go-to online resource for exploring summer camps and programs

Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest Invites Franklin County Writers to Share Their Voices The Friends of the Greenfield Public Library invites the community to share their voices in the 35th Annual

Winter Activities in Western Mass: Finding Our Rhythm in January and February When the calendar turns to January and February, things tend to quiet down. The days get shorter, routines

Sledding in Western Massachusetts: Favorite Hills for Winter Fun Winter transforms the region into a landscape full of outdoor learning and family adventure. Sledding in Western Massachusetts offers an active

Food Security in Western Massachusetts November invites reflection on nourishment, gratitude, and care. Across Western Massachusetts, families, organizations, and volunteers are working together to strengthen food security in Western Massachusetts

Halloween Season Inspires Hands-On Science In the spirit of the Halloween season’s creepy, gruesome, and vaguely terrifying elements, why not engage in some similarly creepy, gruesome, and relatively terror-free hands-on

Cool Science Artwork Competition Inspires Young Artists and Scientists The Cool Science Artwork Competition is back for its 14th year, inviting K–12 students to merge creativity and climate awareness. This

Halloween Events in Western Mass Throughout October, families can ride haunted trains, explore cemeteries, enjoy live music, or celebrate with crafts and costumes at museums and farms across the region.

Seed Capital Provides Return for Nature-Based Education Spring’s first garden green often feels like a small miracle. That fresh growth begins with fall’s seed work. As the growing season winds

Fall Family Activities in Western Massachusetts: Top Picks for Festivals, Orchards, and Outdoor Fun Looking for the best fall family activities in Western Massachusetts? Fall invites families to explore a
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