8 Family-Friendly Farms for Pumpkin Pickin’ in Western MA
Oct
21
2018
QUESTION AND ANSWERS Where’s a good place to pick pumpkins with the kids in Western MA? Patricia McCarthy Krutiak recommends, “Whitney’s Farm Stand. Route 8. Cheshire, MA.” (Berkshire Co.) Heather Dunham Katsoulis recommends, “Westview Farms Creamery in Monson (Hampden Co.); Austin Brothers Valley Farm in Belchertown (Hampshire Co.); and Fletcher Farm in Southampton (Hampshire Co.). [continue reading]
Memorial Day: A Catalyst for Learning, Gratitude, and Kindness
May
28
2018
For some, Memorial Day is a deeply personal holiday, a day for remembering those who have served the people of our country. Participating in Memorial Day celebrations and ceremonies can also be a form of placemaking, strengthening ties to community spaces and encouraging social interaction between generations. Memorial Day is also an opportunity to express [continue reading]
Weekdays in Western MA: May 21st – 25th, 2018
May
21
2018
Weekdays in Western MA: May 21st – 25th, 2018 Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners. Select the day of the [continue reading]
Weekdays in Western MA: January 15 – 19, 2018
Jan
12
2018
Weekdays in Western MA:January 15 – 19, 2018 Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select [continue reading]
Weekdays in Western MA: October 23 – 27, 2017
Oct
23
2017
Weekdays in Western MA: October 23 – 27, 2017 Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners. Select the day of the [continue reading]
Weekdays in Western MA: September 25-29, 2017
Sep
25
2017
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests [continue reading]
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests [continue reading]
Weekdays in Western MA: August 28 – September 1, 2017
Aug
28
2017
Weekdays in Western MA:August 28 – September 1, 2017 Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners. [continue reading]
Suggested Events for March 18th – March 24th, 2017
Mar
17
2017
“The resources made available (and sent to my inbox!) have been such a treasure chest of information! I’ve followed up on many and learned about so many others… This is like a quilt of the region–all the squares brought together into a wonderful blanket of information and opportunities. Thank you!” Toni H. (Northampton, MA) [continue reading]
Learning Ahead: May 16th-20th, 2016
May
15
2016
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Pursue your passion or discover a new one today! [continue reading]
Playing with a Purpose: Gardening with your Children
May
2
2016
Using the seasons as a catalyst for learning can help connect kids to their environment and the seasonal cycles of their community. Garden-based learning is just one activity that is on many minds every spring. Stop and think what else cycles around each year and how you can use it as a point of entry [continue reading]