Cooler Concord

Community Coffee Ride
2024-09-08 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot, 50 Beharrell St, Concord, MA, US
Enjoy a leisurely community bike ride with Mothers Out Front along the scenic Bruce Freeman Rail Trail! Together, we’ll bike from West Concord to the Trader Joe’s shopping plaza for coffee and the opportunity to pick up a few groceries. We will meet up in the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot in West Concord, behind the MBTA Commuter Rail Station, located at 50 Beharrell St. The ride will be 5 miles in total, and the route is mostly flat and located entirely along the rail trail—no road riding required!
Don’t have a bike? Bike and adaptive tricycle rentals are available through the Minuteman Bike Share at our meet-up location!
Pace: This is a slow speed adult ride. Children are welcome, but we recommend most children under 10 ride on a parent’s bike or in a trailer.
Helmets are required for all participants!
For additional information or to register, email: info.ma.concord@mothersoutfront.org or see the google form: https://forms.gle/EjqWusPr1W3rrAJu7

19th Annual Concord Ag Day
2024-09-07 14:00 - 18:00 | Main Street, Concord, Main Street, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Concord Ag Day is a once a year farmers’ market celebrating local agriculture organized by the Concord Agriculture Committee to showcase Concord farms and local produce. This unique market showcases the bounty of Concord’s many farm businesses at the height of the growing season.
Ag Day 2024 will feature your favorite Concord Farmers selling their bounty, as well as the return of the famous Scimone Farm Speedway and Veggie Racers sponsored by Vanderhoof Hardware!
Leonard Solomon will be back preforming 11am-1pm!
In addition, several Concord nonprofits will be there with information on a variety of environmental and ‘ag’ related topics.
Please see www.concordagday.com for more information

How To Improve Your Recycling Efforts
2024-08-13 18:00 - 19:00
Julia Greene, Municipal Assistance Coordinator from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, will discuss how to cut down on waste and how to recycle correctly. Julia will give practical advice on how you can improve your efforts to reduce, re-use and recycle in your day-to-day life in order to make a positive impact on our environment. Bring your questions as they’ll be time for Q&A too.
The link to register directly on Zoom on our Concord Library event calendar. This program was made possible through a partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library.
Can’t attend live? Sign up anyway. It will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording after the program.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the ZOOM webinar via email.**

We're All Plastic People Now
2024-07-24 22:00 - 23:30 | Concord Main Library, 129 Main Street, Room Goodwin Forum, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join Oceana, Mothers Out Front & Concord Library for a free screening of the new documentary We’re All Plastic People Now by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Rory Fielding about the global plastic pollution crisis featuring Oceana’s own Plastics Campaign Director Christy Leavitt and Oceana board member Ted Danson. The film shows the chilling reality of how pervasive plastic pollution is in our lives. Plastic is everywhere from the air we breathe to the water we drink.
Solving the plastic pollution crisis requires that we curb single-use plastic production and cut off the problem at the source. Reuse and refill systems can move us away from throwaway plastics. The future can include less plastic if we turn off the tap and invest in non-toxic reuse together.
Following the film there will be time for brief Q&A, and participants will be encouraged to “take action” by calling their MA House Representatives asking them to vote in support of priority legislation aimed at reducing plastic pollution before the end of the Legislative session (July 31st)!
RSVP requested: [Google Form] https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYJgVyBHKDu6Rr_0TavTXPQY84op7Ipx_l9EoB063XR80OSA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Mothers Out Front Slow & Safe Community Ride
2024-07-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot (behind MBTA Commuter Rail Station), 50 Beharrell St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Enjoy a leisurely community bike ride with Mothers Out Front along the scenic Bruce Freeman Rail Trail! Together, we’ll bike from West Concord to the Trader Joe’s shopping plaza for coffee, treats, and the opportunity to pick up a few groceries. The ride will be 5 miles in total, and the route is mostly flat and located enitrely along the rail trail—no road riding required!
Don’t have a bike? Bike and adaptive tricycle rentals are available through the Minuteman Bike Share at our meet-up location!
Pace: This is a slow speed adult ride. Children are welcome, but we recommend most children under 10 ride on a parent’s bike or in a trailer.
Helmets are required for all participants!
For additional information and registration: https://forms.gle/dWQJTehxnm616iy5A

Environmental Campaigning - Taking Action Now
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, US
As we see more and more effects from climate change in the form of severe flooding, intense storms, and raging wild fires, it has been increasingly imperative that we have a government leadership that will act to sustain a livable planet. Given the enormous stakes in the November election at all levels of government, we must elect environmentally-oriented candidates and prevent a climate-change denying government from dismantling regulatory agencies and allowing fossil fuel companies to drill where they want, when they want.
Getting involved is essential; we are a powerful force when we all take action. ConcordCAN has invited multiple speakers who will talk about what we can do to help to get out the vote and elect candidates who support environmental issues. If you are a long-time activist, you will learn about new organizations and tactics. If you are a newcomer to campaign volunteering, you will learn how easy and useful it can be to get involved.
Specific organizations include:

Environmental Voter Project
Citizens Climate Lobby
Elders Climate Action
Concord Indivisible
VolunteerBlue

Embodied Carbon
2024-06-12 23:00 - 2024-06-13 00:00
What do you know about embodied, upfront, or operational carbon? Why is this topic fundamental to the issues of climate change?

Find out on June 12th at 7:00pm when the Lincoln CFREE committee will be hosting a Zoom event with Tim Lock, a renowned architect and expert on the issues of emissions and carbon that impact us all.

The issues relating to carbon are some of the most fundamental to the discussion of climate change and what we can do to reduce our impact going forward.

Tim is the Managing Partner of OPAL Architects, a Maine based firm that focuses on sustainable design and high performance homes. Tim has also advised the White House on climate policy and the impacts of carbon on the planet.

To register for this Zoom presentation, go to the following link. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdO2uqDkiGdMu2fGzP_BoACXrdgIn6eWI

We plan on recording this presentation. To receive a link to the recording, please register.

This program is hosted by CFREE, a working group of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee.

Private Jets and Greenhouse Emissions
2024-06-05 23:00 - 2024-06-06 00:30
The proposed expansion of private jet hanger space at Hanscom Field has generated controversy. This talk will discuss: greenhouse emissions for private vs. commercial jet travel, economic equity issues, how impacts of aviation projects are assessed, role of the Environment Impact Review, potential of sustainable aviation fuel (biofuel), and arguments used to justify and oppose such projects.
The speaker, Jim Poage, had a long career with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation. Jim has expanded his system view of problems to include integrating all the success factors involving technology, employees, customers, suppliers, organizational structure and culture, processes, and external influences.
Hosted by the Concord Area Humanists

Climate Risk Assessment and Adaption Planning
2024-05-30 23:00 - 2024-05-31 00:00 | First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Rd, Room Side Entrance, Concord, MA, US
Dr. Paul Kirshen will talk about the theory of climate risk assessment and adaptation planning and then talk about some of the likely threats facing Concord and the Boston area in terms of environmental, social, and built systems in our region.

Dr. Kirshen is a Professor of Climate Adaptation in the School for the Environment at University of Massachusetts Boston and Research Director of the Stone Living Lab. He has more than 40 years of research experience related to water resources and coastal zone management and climate variability and change. Since 1990, he has been a consultant to the City of Boston on the integrated vulnerability of the city to present and future climates and adaptation/management strategies. He also serves on the Climate Action Committee for the Town of Concord.
Event hosted by ConcordCAN – the Concord Climate Action Network – and the First Parish Environmental Team.

West Concord Family Bike Fest at Bradford Mill
2024-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Bradford Mill, 43 Bradford Street, Room Back parking lot, Concord, MA, US
May is National Bike Month! As part of Safe Routes to School, celebrate spring and sustainability during the West Concord Bike Festival at Bradford Mill (43 Bradford St, the back parking lot).
Grab your helmets and water bottles, and pedal on over! There will be fun for all ages and abilities, whether you are using a balance bike, just learning to pedal, want to check out an e-bike, or are interested in learning more about accessible biking options. We’ll have bike safety courses and tips, bike checks, bike decorating, and more! Get ready for Safe Routes to School’s Bike to School events in early May.
We will have skill-building workshops beginning at 1 pm and 2 pm for children of all skill levels. You can plan your visit around one of these workshops, but there will also be drop-in activities.
What to bring:

Your bikes, including balance and pedal bikes if you have them! (There will be bikes to borrow!)
Your helmets
Your water bottles

All are welcome to join. Register on the library’s event calendar (cfpl.info/bikefestival) to receive weather-related updates. Caregivers should plan to stay with their beginning bikers.
Rain Date: Saturday, May 11, 1-3

LWV First Friday Series: Getting Off Gas
2024-05-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Room Goodwin Forum, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join us for a panel discussion about how we, as a society, can move away from gas as an energy and heating source.
Featuring the following speakers:

Laura Davis, Mothers Out Front
Audrey Schulman, HEET, a nonprofit climate solutions incubator
Peter Lowitt, First Parish in Concord
Michael McDonald, Concord Climate Action Committee and National Grid

Event sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Concord and Carlisle Town Government Committee and the Concord Free Public Library. For more information, contact Diane Proctor at towngovernmentconcord@lwvcc.org.

Youth-Forward Climate Action Day
2024-04-20 17:00 - 21:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Room Gallery and Lawn, Concord, MA, US
Saturday, April 20, 1-5PM
Indoors and Outdoors at The Umbrella Arts Center
In Association with Tapped In and the Cooler Concord Festival
Did you know that the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions and is the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply?
Visit The Umbrella on April 20th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for a youth-forward afternoon dedicated to reducing textile waste, encouraging creative repair, and celebrating upcycled and sustainably-produced design and community spirit!
Learn the art of mending, make toys out of recovered fabrics, take Youth-led art installation tours, try some delicious Beyond Meat foods, experience Casey Figueroa’s Heartbeat Space video installation, and become inspired by eco-conscious fashion designs – there’s something for everyone during this youth-forward afternoon!

1-3PM – Mend-a-thon
1-4PM – Youth-Led Guided Tours of Tapped In
2-4PM – Free Family Fun Activity: Eco-Toy Making
3-4PM – Heartbeat Space video installation
4-5PM – Eco Slow Fashion Show
And more!

Plant-based meat tasting generously donated by Beyond Meat (at the Cooler Concord Festival next door on the Concord Library lawn)
For full detail, see https://theumbrellaarts.org/Youth-Action

Cooler Concord Climate Festival
2024-04-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden Street, Concord, MA
Note: due to today’s weather, the festival will take place at Concord Carlisle High School in the cafeteria, at the same time (12-4pm)
Dive into the vibrant tapestry of community-driven climate action at the Cooler Concord Climate Festival! Connect with passionate community members making a difference through hands-on demonstrations and practical insights. Attendees of all ages will enjoy educational activities, engaging performances, and collaborative art projects.
Activities for Kids (and the Young at Heart):

Art Projects: Kids can join Art for All in Yarn Bombing, Chalk the Walk, and a Pollinator Craft.

Nature Art Build: Create an Earth Day float using natural materials with Musketaquid Arts and Environment.

Musical Performances: Listen to students from the Concord Conservatory of Music at 2:00 PM.

Puppet Show: Enjoy an interactive performance by Musketaquid Arts and Environment puppets at 3:00 PM.

Rock Painting: Decorate Earth Day rocks with ConcordCAN.

Sustainable Dollhouse: Explore Mothers Out Front’s replica of an All-Electric Home and its eco-friendly features.

What to Bring:

Bike: Ride your bike and use the “BIKE VALET” for convenient storage—no lock required!

Yoga Mat: Bring a yoga mat for the free yoga class inspired by Earth, Air, Fire, and Water at 1:00 p.m.

Book Donations: Donate books at the Friends of the Library table to support community programs.

Reusable Water Bottle: Don’t forget to stay hydrated!

Participating Groups
Explore a variety of tables displaying information on every sustainability topic imaginable. Dive into exhibits about native plants, fusion energy, and climate advocacy. Learn more about home electrification and electric vehicles. Ask questions as you engage in meaningful conversations with community organizations dedicated to making a difference!

SuAsCo Wild & Scenic River Stewardship Council

COAR

Concord250 Permanent Memorials Subcommittee

Concord Pollinator Health Advisory Committee

Concord Division of Natural Resources

Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere

ConcordCAN – Climate Action Network

Concord Climate Action Committee

Energy for the Common Good

LWV of Concord-Carlisle

Friends of the Concord Free Public Library

CMLP’s Energy Management Division

Concord Free Public Library

Concord Public Works

Mothers Out Front

MassBike

Now Communities, LLC

Debra’s Natural Gourmet

Experience the dedication and innovation of these groups as we work together for a more sustainable world!

Sustainability-related Articles for Concord Town Meeting
2024-04-16 11:45 - 13:00 | First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Concord’s Town Meeting starts on April 29 at 7 pm. The April ConcordCAN Sustainable Concord Coffee will focus on 4 articles relating to sustainability. Each person below will speak briefly on an article and will be available to answer questions.

Brad Hubbard-Nelson will present Article 31, To Update Town Goals to Meet the Climate Challenge

Brad Hubbard-Nelson will present on Article 32, Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Program: Bylaw Amendments for Program Participation

Dean Banfield will present on Article 33, In-Town Solar Expansion

Linda Miller will present on Article 35, Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Two-Family Dwelling Unit in Residence B Zoning District

Hosted by ConcordCAN – The Concord Climate Action Network. Arrive at 7:45 am to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversation

Silent Spring II: The Dangers of Yard Pesticides
2024-03-18 11:45 - 13:00 | First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Rd, Room Side Entrance, Concord, MA, US
Featuring Concord resident Wilson Kerr
Forty percent of all of our insect species now face extinction. US Monarch butterfly populations are down 80-90% in the last 20 years. Since 1970, the number of songbirds in the United States has dropped by over 3 billion.
Annually in the US, a staggering 80 million pounds of pesticides are applied to our yards, and yet most people have little to no working knowledge regarding the risks and dangers of their use. The rapid rise of highly toxic “Neonics” is particularly alarming and yet most municipalities, including Thoreau’s Concord, do not regulate the use of these toxins and other pesticides on private property. Wilson Kerr will present on this topic with the hope of raising awareness and informing our group. He will also cover some practical, effective, non-toxic alternatives.
Wilson writes the Time Outdoors column for the Concord Bridge and is an amateur naturalist and avid outdoorsman. He has two young daughters and has developed a personal interest in the largely unregulated use of dangerous lawn pesticides (and why towns cannot or will not restrict their use). Wilson grew up in Belmont and has lived in Concord for nine years.
Hosted by ConcordCAN, the Concord Climate Action Network
Arrive at 7:45 am to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversation

All About Electric Vehicles
2023-12-07 00:00 - 02:00
All About Electric Vehicles is a single session offered by Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education, which will be taught by Ed Quinlan.
The session will introduce you to the world of electric vehicles, including electric vehicle basics: how they work, how they differ from traditional internal combustion engine cars, and the environmental impacts. Learn about cost savings potential, maintenance requirements, range capabilities, battery charging, regenerative braking, and how to plan for long distance travel. Ed will also provide information on the future of electric vehicle technology.
There is a $29 fee to register for the course, which supports the instructor and CCACE.

Reducing Your Home's Carbon Footprint and Energy Usage
2023-11-15 00:00 - 01:30
Reducing your Home’s Carbon Footprint is a single session offered by Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education, which will be taught by Mark Garvey.
Ice dams, uneven heating throughout your home, icicles and high energy bills can be symptoms of an imperfect thermal envelope in your home. Not sure what that is? Every home has one, and we’ll discuss how to identify and improve yours. From simple steps like caulking and weatherstripping to more involved projects such as air barrier installation, ventilation and insulating, this course will show homeowners steps they can take through the syllabus and project photos. Stopping air leaks (airsealing) is the most important part of reducing energy usage, and industry best practices will be discussed. Methods and materials for reducing heat loss through floors, walls and ceilings will be discussed, as well as strategies for determining air infiltration through the home’s thermal envelope.
There is a $29 fee to register for the course, which supports the instructor and CCACE.

The Future of the NMI/Starmet Site
2023-11-10 00:00 - 01:30 | Concord Town House, 22 Monument Square, Concord, Massachusetts, US
The 2229 Main Street Advisory Task Force is hosting a hybrid public forum on November 9, 2023 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM at the Town House, Public Hearing Room, 22 Monument Square or on Zoom. The meeting will review the charge and work of the task force, outline considerations for possible reuse, answer questions and solicit ideas regarding the NMI/Starmet superfund site. More information can be viewed on the flyer here.
Zoom information for the November 9, 2023 meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87864402087?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 878 6440 2087Passcode: [REDACTED]
For further information, please visit: https://www.concordma.gov/2229main

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held a hybrid informational public meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Town House, Public Hearing Room, 22 Monument Square.

Climate Change and Our Health
2023-11-04 14:30 - 16:00
It’s Getting Hot in Here: Climate Change and Our Health is a single session offered by Concord Carlisle Adult and Community Education, which will be taught by Rebecca Woodward.
Man-made climate change is here. We feel it in hotter temperatures and many of us have seen the sky turn orange from wildfire smoke. Come learn about the many ways climate change is affecting our physical and mental health. This will be a user-friendly and interactive overview class supplying you with handy (sourced) facts and visuals, easy to share with your friends and family. The class will also cover real-world examples of climate change and health effects. Please note that this class will not debate man-made climate change. In addition to focusing on the health effects of climate change, we’ll cover some of the co-benefits of ending greenhouse emissions.
There is a $25 fee to register for the course, which supports the instructor and CCACE.

The Climate Crisis: What Climate Change Could Do to Our Planet, What Can We Do?
2023-10-19 23:00 - 2023-10-20 01:00 | First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Speaker: Gilbert (Gib) Metcalf
Moderator: Peter Lowitt
It is clear to many that our worst fears about what climate change can do to our planet and to us are becoming a disturbing reality. We badly need to hear what can be done to address the growing impacts of global climate change and its role in exacerbating wildfires, hurricanes, rising sea level temperatures, and other destructive climatic events. That is the focus of this forum, featuring climate economist, Gilbert (Gib) Metcalf. Gib has written and spoken extensively on the economics of climate change and the effectiveness and socio-economic impacts of different policy approaches to eliminating our greenhouse gas emissions. Gib will be introduced by Peter Lowitt, who will act as moderator for the program. Questions and comments will be aired following Professor Metcalf’s talk. You may attend this event in person or on Zoom. The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86552147277.

Gib Metcalf is a Professor of Economics Emeritus at Tufts University and a Visiting Professor at the MIT Sloan School, where he serves as an affiliate of the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR). In addition, he is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a University Fellow at Resources For The Future. Metcalf has frequently testified before Congress, served on expert panels for the National Academies of Sciences and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and as a consultant to numerous other organizations. During 2011 and 2012, he served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment and Energy at the U.S. Department of Treasury, where he was the founding U.S. Board Member for the UN based Green Climate Fund.

This event is a community forum hosted by the First Parish in Concord Environmental Team.

Electrifying Concord: Addressing Climate Change Through Policy and Practice
2023-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | TriCon Church, 54 Walden St, Concord, TriCon Church, 54 Walden St, Unit (Hubbard St Entrance), Concord, Massachusetts, US
An important benchmark of making progress towards mitigating climate change is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and Concord is no exception. The electrification of buildings and transportation – two sectors responsible for approximately 50% of global carbon emissions, and 95% of Concord’s emissions – is an essential strategy for making meaningful impacts and achieving our climate and sustainability goals. Electrification is particularly effective in Concord given that 99% of the electricity purchased by CMLP comes from carbon-free sources.

Concord is positioned as a leader for progressive electrification policies for buildings and transportation. Most recently, the Town has adopted the Specialized Stretch Building Code and is preparing to be one of only ten municipalities in the MA Fossil Fuel Free Building Demonstration Program, which will prohibit fossil fuel use in new building construction. Concord is also a leader in electrifying transportation, including a municipal electric fleet policy, adoption of electric school buses, and a listing among the ‘top three’ municipalities for EV adoption in Massachusetts.

Our guest speaker, Eric Simms, is the Sustainability Director here in Concord. Prior to coming to Concord, he spent 20 years in higher education developing and managing science-based education and communication programs that bridged the academic research community with a broad spectrum of educators, students, and the public. More recently, Eric served as Education Programs Manager at the Harvard University Center for the environment where he brought together faculty and students from multiple disciplines across the University to broaden their perspectives on climate and energy issues. He is excited to use his scientific training and multi-disciplinary perspectives to continue to position the Town as a leader in the addressing climate change and help to create a truly sustainable Concord.

Event sponsored by ConcordCAN! – The Concord Climate Action Network

Concord Drives Electric - Test Drive an EV!
2023-10-01 15:00 - 18:00 | Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Due to high interest, all the test drive slots have been filled. Please come anyway to see all the EV models, talk with owners and have your questions answered.
Interested in electric vehicles? Attend a free Test Drive Event on Oct 1st at CCHS to test drive or ride in an EV, talk to 10+ local EV drivers, learn how you can save over $10,000 on an EV, and get your questions answered by our EV Specialists. Register at ConcordDrivesElectric.org. We’ll contact advance registrants as soon as the test drive line-up is finalized, to ask for your vehicle preference and get you on the schedule. Sponsored by CMLP & Concord Sustainability Department.
Attendees will have the chance to:

Test drive (or ride in) one of dozens of EV models;
Talk to local owners of many vehicle models, who will be displaying their cars;
Ask our EV Specialists about EV purchase incentives, charging, and finding the right car;
Sign up for support from CMLP’s EV Specialists during their EV buying journey.

Family Bike Rodeo
2023-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Harvey Wheeler parking lot, 55 Church St, West Concord, Harvey Wheeler parking lot, 55 Church St, West Concord, Massachusetts, US
As part of Climate Prep Week, join us for a Family Bike Rodeo in the Harvey Wheeler Lot at 55 Church Street (across the street from the Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street). Pedal on over! Don’t forget your helmets and water bottles! We’ll have bike decorating, safety checks, practice courses, and more fun for all!
Get ready for Safe Routes to School’s Bike to School events at the beginning of October!
Please register!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library

"What's the Rush? The Solution to the Biodiversity Crisis"
2023-09-27 22:30 - 2023-09-28 00:00 | Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join us during Climate Prep Week to view Doug Tallamy’s “What’s the Rush?” video, and find out what you can do in your own yard to regenerate biodiversity. Tallamy is Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware and the author of Bringing Nature Home; Nature’s Best Hope; and The Nature of Oaks. His grassroots organization, Homegrown National Park®, is a non-profit dedicated to galvanizing individuals and communities to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native plants.
The video will be followed by a chat with panelists who are already taking steps to shrink lawns, remove invasive species, add native plants, avoid insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers, reduce nighttime light pollution and more. There will be opportunities to ask questions, gather resources and learn how you can get involved!
Please register.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library
