Jan 19th, 2019 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Earthdance is opening its doors and trails to Hilltown Land Trust’s hikers. This artist-run retreat center provides a dynamic mix of dance, and somatic and interdisciplinary arts training in an environment… [continue reading]

Every drop counts: Plainfield woman measures precipitation in her backyard as part of a nationwide network
https://www.gazettenet.com/Rain-Collector-21583785?fbclid=IwAR0RU0j18efUrxwQahH1LoHL3i5kGpd1jv66z3BVVVGBl701HHj8n9OaIv4 [continue reading]

Plainfield Garden Tour
Saturday at 10 AM – 3 PM
Meet at the Plainfield Town Hall, 348 Main St. (Route 116), Plainfield, MA
Hosted by Plainfield Historical Society
For more info go to:  http://plainfieldmahistory.org
Take a scenic tour on ancient maple-lined roads through a landscape dotted [continue reading]

Plainfield Historical Society Unveils Website Full of Local History Bring local history to life as you plan family activities for the summer! Thanks to Plainfield resident, Lori Austion, The  Plainfield Historical Society has recently unveiled their new website (plainfieldmahistory.org).  Although a work in progress, it’s filled with a rich amount of information on local historical [continue reading]

The Hilltowns include areas of Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties west of and above the hills bordering the Connecticut River rift valley. This is a rolling, wooded, lightly populated area of Massachusetts, and contains several important wildlife habitat areas and watersheds. Residents of the area are intimately familiar with New England’s fifth season – mud!
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