By TALIA GODFREY, For the Recorder, October 17, 2020
Hunting apples was an all-day affair for Nick Suter and Amber LaFrancis, of Ludlow, beginning when Suter’s two boys, 3 and 5 years old, disappeared into the rows of Apex Orchard in Shelburne Falls. With small hands just big enough to hold ripe [continue reading]
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PRIME PICKING CONDITIONS
Oct
20
2020
Busy Beavers enhancing ecosystems & expanding biodiversity
Aug
25
2020
Busy Beavers enhancing ecosystems & expanding biodiversity Want to learn more about beavers’ impact on our local ecosystems? Check out this video from Wild & Scenic Westfield River .
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Baby Hedgehogs at Forest Park Zoo in Springfield
Aug
17
2020
If you’re in need of a dose of cute pick me up this Monday, check out this video of baby hedgehogs born at Forest Park Zoo in Springfield.
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Learn about Black Bears in Massachusetts
Jun
4
2020
If you’re interested in learning more about black bears, check out the recording of the webinar on Black Bear Research with Kathy Zeller, hosted by Hilltown Land Trust .
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Red Poppies: The Flower of Memorial Day
May
25
2020
Red poppies are associated with Memorial Day. Do you know why? Find out in this article, The Significance of Poppies and download this worksheet to supplement learning with young children.
Photo credit: (cc) “Poppies” by Susanne Nilsson [continue reading]
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Dandelion’s Place in History
May
20
2020
World History and the Dandelion
Once respected around the world for its nutritional value and medicinal properties, today, the common dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale) is seen by many as a noxious weed. Why? We have the rise of “lawn culture” to thank whose origin stems back to 17th century England where lawns [continue reading]
Once respected around the world for its nutritional value and medicinal properties, today, the common dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale) is seen by many as a noxious weed. Why? We have the rise of “lawn culture” to thank whose origin stems back to 17th century England where lawns [continue reading]
Lesson in International Foods
May
5
2020
To say that immigration is an important aspect of American history is an understatement. None of us would be here if it were not for immigration. Moreover, the United States is not unique in this. Human populations have been immigrating around the world since the beginning of history. If you go far back enough, you [continue reading]
My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19
Apr
24
2020
My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19 This is a resource to help children ages 6-11 understand the pandemic. It is available in multiple languages as a free pdf file, and is also available as an audio book.
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