🌳 Discover FREE Housatonic Heritage Walks this autumn! Explore historic sites, trails, and scenic spots in Berkshire & Litchfield Counties with local guides. ➡️ conta.cc/3WLyubO #NatureWalks #History #WesternMass #intheberkshires

🌲 Connect with nature at the Hitchcock Center in #AmherstMA! Afterschool programs, nature discovery preschool, and family science activities await you. ➡️ conta.cc/4e4WHB3 #NatureEducation #FamilyActivities #WesternMass

🎂 Celebrate at the Berkshire Museum in #PittsfieldMA with a members-only birthday party! Choose from themed activities and enjoy exclusive exhibit access for a memorable and educational celebration. ➡️ conta.cc/3TbxRHT #BirthdayParty #MuseumFun #WesternMass

🍏 Self-Directed Learning: Apples Discover New England's apple bounty! McIntosh apples dominate the region's harvest. Visit an orchard to pick your own or buy a bushel to support local farms and enjoy fresh apples. 🍎 conta.cc/3Ms48GE #Apples #LocalFarms #newengland #sdl

🧑‍🌾 Celebrate the season at the 3rd Annual Season Celebration in #GoshenMA on Sept. 14! Enjoy food trucks, face painting, live music, and more with Pause & Pivot Farm and Oliver’s Farmstand. ➡️ conta.cc/3ADLMjh #Community #FamilyFun #WesternMass #Hilltowns

🩰 Explore innovative performing arts at The School for Contemporary Dance & Thought in #NorthamptonMA! Programs for kids ages 3-18 focus on artistic growth and inclusivity. ➡️ conta.cc/4e1Y8QK #Dance #ArtsEducation #WesternMass

🩰 Join the Pioneer Valley Ballet in #EasthamptonMA! Exceptional dance training and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. Register for fall classes today! ➡️ conta.cc/3Z4LKes #Dance #ArtsEducation #WesternMass

🦅 Self-Directed Learning: #HawkMigration Autumn is here, and so is #hawk migration! See broad-winged hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, and more. Learn about these majestic birds and their journey. 🦅 Discover more conta.cc/3X62LlR #BirdWatching #selfdirectedlearning

Enjoy the HFVS Happiness Episode with Caspar Babypants, playing joyful tunes for a feel-good musical journey. 📻🎶 Listen now: conta.cc/4fWQWat caspar babypants

🤸‍♀️ Roots Gymnatics in #WestfieldMA offers gymnastics programs for all ages, promoting coordination, strength, and fitness in a fun environment. Their Sweet Peas program supports young children’s development. ➡️ conta.cc/4757HMB #Gymnastics #ChildDevelopment #WesternMass

🌱 Generational Seeds in #SpringfieldMA encourages #SelfDirectedLearning and environmental stewardship in children. Programs include Cooking, Literacy, and more. Nurture curiosity and independence through play! ➡️ conta.cc/3MrLRJv #Education #Nature #WesternMass #sdl

🚀 Self-Directed Learning: Rockets Ever wondered what makes rockets fly? Explore the science of rockets, from ancient China to modern tech, and try making a water rocket at home! 🚀✨ Discover more: conta.cc/3Z72qlQ #STEM #RocketScience #rockets #selfdirectedlearning

🌻 Enroll your little ones at Wild Garden of Childhood in #NorthamptonMA! Enjoy a loving, playful early education experience surrounded by outdoor fun. Perfect for infants and toddlers. ➡️ conta.cc/3ZcJAcG #EarlyEducation #Childhood #WesternMass

🚸 Self-Directed Learning: Walking Tours Explore #WesternMass with walking tours and local trails. Perfect for naturalists and conservation enthusiasts to learn about the region’s landscapes and wildlife. 🌲👣 Discover more: conta.cc/4cN12rD

🦋 Self-Directed Learning: Monarch #Butterflies Did you know #MonarchButterflies migrate up to 3,000 miles? Support their journey by planting #milkweed or joining butterfly counts. 🦋🌸 Discover more: conta.cc/4g8JOHQ #MonarchMigration #selfdirectedlearning

🐦‍⬛ Self-Directed Learning: Blue Jays & #Crows Listen for blue jays and crows as they warn of hawk migration. Their calls are a sign of changing seasons. Take a moment to reflect and learn about their behaviors. 🐦🔍 Discover more: conta.cc/477BtjD #bluejays #ornithology

🌟 Join the 3rd Annual Season Celebration at Pause & Pivot Farm in #GoshenMA on Sept 14! Enjoy food trucks, face painting, live music, and more. All proceeds support the Hilltown Pantry. ➡️ Discover more: conta.cc/3Mz8Rqi #SeasonCelebration #GoshenEvents #WesternMass

🎉 Don’t miss the 11th Annual Block Party in #AmherstMA on Thurs., Sept 19! From 5-9pm, enjoy live music, local food, and a vibrant community vibe. ➡️ Discover more: conta.cc/3ZcXEmS #AmherstBlockParty #CommunityFun #WesternMass Amherst Downtown

🥾 Housatonic Heritage Walks offer free guided tours in Berkshire & Litchfield Counties this fall! Explore historic and scenic sites with local experts. ➡️ Discover more: conta.cc/3ZbFku9 #HeritageWalks #FamilyFun #WesternMass #intheberkshires

🪜 Self-Directed Learning: Superstitions Ever wondered about the origins of #superstitions? Explore beliefs like “stepping on cracks” and their historical roots. Use Friday the 13th as a chance to dive into these intriguing topics! 🔍 Discover more: conta.cc/3Muqx6l