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SUMMARY:Heat Pumps 101
DESCRIPTION:  \nGo Heat Pumps!\n  \nYou may have heard more people in Massachusetts talking about heat pumps—and for good reason. Heat pumps are an efficient\, all-electric system that can heat and cool your home while lowering emissions and improving comfort year-round. Join wonderful Bob Zogg of the HeatSmart Alliance and animated Kit Wu of the Laminar Collective to get an orientation to heat pumps\, how they work\, and how incentives can help you transition to clean energy. \nHere’s why heat pumps are gaining popularity across Massachusetts: \nHeating and cooling in one efficient system\nHeat pumps provide both heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. They’re highly efficient\, even in cold New England temperatures\, and can help lower your energy use. \nLower emissions and a cleaner energy future\nHeating with fossil fuels is one of the largest sources of climate pollution in Massachusetts. Switching to heat pumps helps reduce your home’s carbon footprint and supports the state’s transition to clean electricity. \nComfort\, safety\, and better indoor air quality\nHeat pumps don’t burn fuel inside your home\, which means no on-site combustion and fewer indoor air pollutants. They also provide steady\, even heating and cooling. \nIncentives can cover thousands of dollars\nPrograms like Mass Save offer generous rebates\, 0% interest financing\, and support to help make heat pumps more affordable. Additional programs through organizations like the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center may also be available. \n📣 Curious if heat pumps are right for you?\nJoin our webinar to learn how heat pumps work\, compare costs\, explore available incentives\, and learn how to get quotes from trusted installers. \n  \nApril 22\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM\n Register: bit.ly/heat-pumps-101\nTogether\, we can create more comfortable homes and a cleaner energy future for our communities. \n \nAn Acton Clean Energy Coach explains his heat pump system. (Photo: K. Root Watkins) \n  \n 
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/heat-pumps-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Walk
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!  Details are being planned.  For more information or to get involved with the planning contact Brad Hubbard-Nelson or Alex Chatfield. \nMultiple groups starting from Concord and Lincoln will meet at the Thoreau Cabin Site to celebrate the natural world and renew our commitment to protect it. A simple meet-up with music\, inspiring words\, and sharing of wishes & commitments.  \nMeet at First Parish in Concord Center or St Anne’s Church in Lincoln at 2pm\, arriving by 3pm to the cabin site. \nFeaturing: \n\nRichard Smith – Concord public historian and Thoreau scholar – on Walden\nSabine von Mering – environmental activist\, Brandeis professor – on Civil Disobedience\nThea Iberall – Jewish Climate Action Network – eco-poetry\nRoger Rosen – guitarist\, folk singer – leading us in song
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/earth-day-walk/
LOCATION:Lincoln and Concord MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T183000
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SUMMARY:Concord's Annual Town Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Concordians for the first night of our Annual Town Meeting! \nTo learn more\, follow the link below! \n2026 Annual Town Meeting
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/concords-annual-town-meeting/
LOCATION:Concord Carlisle High School\, 500 Walden St\, Concord\, Concord Carlisle High School\, 500 Walden St\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
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SUMMARY:Thoreau's Forests Confront Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Will We Still Have Forests in 50 Years? And Why We Should Care\nDr. William Moomaw\, a lead author of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winning climate report\, will explore the role of forests and other ecosystems in moderating climate change in combination with new technologies and our behaviors. The threats to our forests from climate change and other stresses will be a major theme. The discussion will be moderated by Delia Kaye\, Concord’s Natural Resources Director. \nWilliam Moomaw is Professor Emeritus and Founding Director of the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at the Fletcher School at Tufts University\, and Distinguished Visiting Scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center. He received his PhD at MIT in Physical Chemistry. As a member of the chemistry department at Williams College\, he directed the Center for Environmental Studies. He served as a Congressional Science Fellow and worked on the legislation that banned CFCs from spray cans and on the 1976 National Forest Management Act. \nProfessor Moomaw was a 5-time lead author of IPCC Reports addressing the science and technological mitigation of Climate Change. He was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his “Outstanding Contributions to our understanding of climate change and its global impacts and to the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.” \nTo ensure adequate seating\, please register at https://thoreaus-trees.eventbrite.com/
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/thoreaus-forests-confront-climate-change/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Adult Bike Clinic: Get Back on Your Bike!
DESCRIPTION:Biking is a great form of exercise and transportation for all ages. If you haven’t ridden a bike in a while\, or want to refresh your safe biking techniques\, this clinic will give you the skills to ride with confidence! Led by League of American Bicyclists certified trainers\, you will: \n\nLearn basic bike maintenance tips\nUnderstand the new Rules of the Road for bikes and cars\nLearn to handle your bike safely on streets and bike paths\nPractice safe cycling maneuvers on a traffic-free course\nLeave with a “Smart Cycling Quick Guide”.\n\n  \nWe will follow the clinic with a short group ride so that you can practice your skills on quiet neighborhood streets. \nCheck to ensure your bicycle is in good\, working order (Air in the tires\, operating brakes and chain\, & gear shifters adjusted and lubricated.) Wear comfortable clothes for biking and bring a bike helmet\, water bottle and sunscreen. If you have an e-bike\, it must be a Class 1 e-bike to participate in this program.
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/adult-bike-clinic/
LOCATION:Concord Carlisle High School\, 500 Walden St\, Concord\, Concord Carlisle High School\, 500 Walden St\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Children's Clothing Swap Shop
DESCRIPTION:You can donate clean and undamaged items one day\, then anyone can visit the Swap Shop and pick out items the next day! \nDonations on Friday\, May 8 from 1 to 4:30 PM & Swap Shop on Saturday\, May 9 from 11 AM to 1 PM | All Ages \n  \nLearn More About Donations \nLearn More About the Swap Shop \n 
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/childrens-clothing-swap-shop/
LOCATION:Fowler Branch Library\, 1322 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T070000
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk with CCACE
DESCRIPTION: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 outside and exploring a local area. \nNote: Bring a pair of binoculars\, flashlight\, bug spray\, and a field guide\, if you have one. We’ll go in light rain\, so wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Directions will be emailed to you prior to the class. First two events being at the North Bridge parking lot\, the third will be at College Pond. \nInstructor\, Michele Grzenda; Cost\, $39/pp \n 
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/spring-bird-walk-with-ccace/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:North Bridge Visitors Center\, 174 Liberty St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Committee (CAC) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the town’s Climate Action Committee \nSee meeting agendas and minutes HERE
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/climate-action-committee-cac-meeting/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Concord Town House\, 22 Monument Square\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T180000
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk with CCACE
DESCRIPTION: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 outside and exploring a local area. \nNote: Bring a pair of binoculars\, flashlight\, bug spray\, and a field guide\, if you have one. We’ll go in light rain\, so wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Directions will be emailed to you prior to the class. First two events being at the North Bridge parking lot\, the third will be at College Pond. \nInstructor\, Michele Grzenda; Cost\, $39/pp \n 
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/spring-bird-walk-with-ccace/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:North Bridge Visitors Center\, 174 Liberty St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T070000
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk with CCACE
DESCRIPTION: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 outside and exploring a local area. \nNote: Bring a pair of binoculars\, flashlight\, bug spray\, and a field guide\, if you have one. We’ll go in light rain\, so wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Directions will be emailed to you prior to the class. First two events being at the North Bridge parking lot\, the third will be at College Pond. \nInstructor\, Michele Grzenda; Cost\, $39/pp \n 
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/spring-bird-walk-with-ccace/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:North Bridge Visitors Center\, 174 Liberty St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T113000
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SUMMARY:Adult Bike Clinic: It’s never too late to learn to ride!
DESCRIPTION:Biking is a great form of exercise and transportation for all ages and even adults can learn to ride. Led by League of American Bicyclists certified trainers\, you will: \n\nLearn how to safely get on and off a bicycle\nMaster the balance that makes biking possible\nLearn the new Rules of the Road and how to bike safely and confidently on streets and bike paths\nLearn and Practice riding on a traffic-free course\nLeave with a “Smart Cycling Quick Guide\n\n  \nCheck to ensure your bicycle is in good\, working order (Air in the tires\, operating brakes and chain\, & gear shifters adjusted and lubricated.) Wear comfortable clothes for biking and bring a bike helmet\, water bottle and sunscreen. If you have an e-bike\, it must be a Class 1 e-bike to participate in this program.
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/adult-bike-clinic-its-never-too-late-to-learn-to-ride/
LOCATION:Concord Carlisle High School\, 500 Walden St\, Concord\, Concord Carlisle High School\, 500 Walden St\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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