Concord's Public Health Director Melanie Dineen will talk about work being done locally on Arborvirus surveillance and education and how this fits into the Public Health Foundational Public Health Service Model. Arborviruses include mosquito and tick borne diseases and the surveillance monitors the prevalence of the various diseases that they carry. She is interested in […]
Monthly meeting of the town's Climate Action Committee See meeting agendas and minutes HERE
Join West Concord Green Thumbs in hosting award-winning regenerative landscape designer and the founder of ReEarth Solutions, Trevor Smith, for a talk on the why, what, and how of native planting in your gardens and lawn. We will discuss different plant choices for your lawn and/or gardens that could turn your yard into a beautiful, […]
Let’s move together! Join Concord Free Public Library staff to start your week with a walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, starting on Monday, April 27. Friends from Concord Recreation will join us to lead light stretching at the start and to walk with us. Wear your sneakers, grab your walking poles, and bring […]
The Town of Concord is hosting a virtual public workshop on the Sustainable Concord Climate Action and Resilience Plan. We’ll review progress since the plan’s adoption in 2020, highlight key accomplishments to date, and assess current efforts taking place in the community. We’ll also explore new priorities and ideas to help shape the next phase […]
See Energy Updates to a 1793 Farmhouse! Register HERE. The home is near Acton's historic district, but the specific address will be sent after registration. There will be two separate tours – a 10:00am Tour and a 1:00pm Tour. Do you have an older home? Are you thinking about replacing your oil or gas furnace […]
This program at Walden Pond State Reservation is designed to introduce people who are blind or have low vision to the joys of birding with Mass Audubon accessibility consultant Jerry Berrier. This event requires registration by emailing walden.programs@mass.gov with the subject line: “Birding By Ear Sign Up.” After 25 registrants, there will be a waitlist. […]
Let’s move together! Join Concord Free Public Library staff to start your week with a walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, starting on Monday, April 27. Friends from Concord Recreation will join us to lead light stretching at the start and to walk with us. Wear your sneakers, grab your walking poles, and bring […]
Get outdoors and learn to identify 25 species commonly found in our neighborhoods, wetlands, and forests. Michele Grzenda, Naturalist, will point out various field identification techniques by sight and sound. This easy-to-moderate walk is designed for beginner and intermediate bird watchers. While we can never guarantee that you'll see a particular species, you'll enjoy getting […]
The meeting will begin with a brief business meeting and confirmation of the Board of Directors, followed by updates from the science team. Then, hear from a panel of three community members from three generations who will reflect on the changes in the watershed over their lifetimes and their hopes for the future of our […]