Earth Matters: Leaving a positive trace on the land

Fatherhood Journey: Savoring our camping time on one last trip

Get Growing: A flower farm born of love

Back on the indoor stage: Music comes back in a big way in September

Book Bag: ‘When All the Girls Are Sleeping’ by Emily Arsenault; ‘West of Boston’ by William Conelly

Bring on the art: Smith College and UMass Amherst join local galleries in new September exhibits

Civil War historian, UMass professor Stephen Oates dies at 85

Valley Bounty: Hay is king at Vollinger Farm in Florence

Say it with pictures: “Speechless” at Eric Carle Museum celebrates wordless children’s books

Book Bag: ‘Taking Residence’ by Wally Swist; ‘I Believe I’ll Go Back Home’ by Thomas S. Curren

Book Bag: ‘Who knew’ mines region’s rich past; ‘World’s End’ tours a Frederick Law Olmsted classic

It’s all happening in the trees: Barbès in the Woods brings eclectic musical lineup to Montague