Cooler Concord

Seed Saving at Fowler
2024-10-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fowler Branch, 1322 Main St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join gardener Jess Myles to learn about seed saving in this hands-on workshop! Gain valuable skills that you can use in your own garden. You will also be able to contribute to the Concord Seed Lending Library here at the CFPL. This year, we will have a particular focus on native plants. Gardeners, plant lovers, and environmentalists of all ages are welcome.
This program will be held in the Fowler backyard. Our rain location will be the meeting room. Please register on the library event calendar in order to receive updates.

Flyways: A Film Screening and Talk with Peter Alden at Fowler
2024-10-03 20:00 - 21:30 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Join us for a second screening of Flyways, from PBS Nature. This film follows a conservation movement of bird-loving experts and citizen scientists as they mobilize to the challenge of understanding and saving shorebirds. After the film, local naturalist Peter Alden will lead a discussion.
Looking for a feet-on-the-ground nature experience? We hope you were able to join us on Saturday, September 28 at 3 pm for a West Concord Nature Walk.
This programming is made possible through a grant from SciStarter.

A West Concord Nature Walk with Peter Alden
2024-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Join naturalist Peter Alden for a nature walk from Fowler Library to the Assabet River Bluff Sanctuary, with a focus on birds and plants. Learn about migration patterns and observe impacts of changing climate on our local land.
**Please note the earlier time (1 pm), and be sure to wear your long sleeves and bug spray!**
Rain Date: October 5, 1 to 3 pm.
This program, a companion to the screenings of Flyways on September 24 (Main Library) and October 3 (Fowler Library), is made possible through a grant from SciStarter.

Fowler Sustainability Studio with Mothers Out Front
2024-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Our September Sustainability Studio: Storms, Blackouts & Shadow Puppets is organized in collaboration with the Concord Chapter of Mothers Out Front, a volunteer-led organization dedicated to ensure a livable climate and better future for all children.
Join us to explore stories about how communities respond with resilience to storms and power outages. Big storms and other forms of extreme weather can be scary for children, but knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help kids feel more confident and secure no matter what weather comes our way!
After sharing some stories, we will have a blast creating shadow puppets from recycled materials.

Emergency Preparedness Talk with Assistant Fire Chief Walter Latta, Jr.
2024-09-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Room Goodwin Forum, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join Assistant Fire Chief Latta as he shares his recent experiences as a Logistics Manager for Massachusetts Task Force One, a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team. He will talk about his recent deployments including the Hawaii Wildfires, Vermont Flooding, and Hurricane Ian in Florida as a member of the Incident Support Team. We will also learn about his team’s response to Puerto Rico during Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Oregon during the wildfires, and other disasters across the country. We are looking forward to this remarkable opportunity to learn about Assistant Chief Latta’s experiences, and how you too can be prepared for an emergency.
Assistant Chief Walter Latta Jr. has been a member of the Concord Fire Department since 2018. Prior to Concord, he served as a Firefighter and Captain with the Maynard Fire Department. He serves as a Logistics Manager for the Massachusetts Task Force One, a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team. Most recent deployments included Hawaii Wildfires, Vermont Flooding and was deployed to Florida for Hurricane Ian as a member of the Incident Support Team. He has also been deployed to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Irma and Maria, Oregon Wildfires, and several other disasters throughout the country. He holds a master’s degree in Public Administration, a Facilities Engineering degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. Assistant Chief Latta is credentialed as a Chief Fire Officer by the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission.

The Bugs of Minute Man National Park (at Fowler)
2024-09-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Join Christina Martin, a Pollinator Inventory Research Scientist at the Minute Man National Historical Park, to learn about her work doing a Pollinator Inventory. She will explain why it is being done, how she conducts her surveys, and why they are tagging monarchs. She will also provide an overview of the diversity of bees they’re finding in the park.

Craft Lab at Fowler-Recycled Bird Mobiles
2024-09-25 20:00 - 21:00 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Drop by Fowler to craft, experiment, and create. For kids 12 and under. Join us each week for hands-on artistic exploration.
This week, as part of Climate Prep Week and to prepare for the upcoming Nature Walk and screening of Flyways, we will craft birds!

Make-It! Club: Recycled Book Birds!
2024-09-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Room Goodwin Forum, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join us every Wednesday afternoon in The Workshop for an awesome craft, art project, or engineering puzzle! This week, we’re celebrating Climate Prep Week and shorebirds with a special recycled book bird project!
Recommended for kids ages 5-10 and their caregivers. If your child is ages 5-9, please be prepared to stay with your child for the duration of the event.

Flyways: A Film Screening and Bird Talk with Peter Alden
2024-09-25 02:00 - 03:30 | Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Room Goodwin Forum, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join us in the Goodwin Forum at the Main Library for a screening of “Flyways,” from PBS Nature during Climate Prep Week. This film follows a conservation movement of bird-loving experts and citizen scientists as they mobilize to the challenge of understanding and saving shorebirds. After the film, local naturalist Peter Alden will lead a discussion.
See the library event calendar for more Climate Prep Week programs including a West Concord Nature Walk to the Assabet River Bluff with Peter Alden on Saturday September 28 at 1 PM.
This programming is made possible through a grant from SciStarter. There will be a second opportunity to watch and discuss the film on Thursday, October 3 at Fowler.

Webinar from SPJE featuring Nobel Prize winner Susan Solomon
2024-09-19 23:00 - 2024-09-20 00:30
This webinar from Campaign to Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere (SPJE) will focus on what we’ve achieved & what’s next. It will start with Special Remarks by Susan Solomon, MIT professor, Nobel Prize recipient, and author of Solvable: How We Healed the Earth, and How We Can Do It Again. Susan Solomon is an atmospheric chemistry professor at MIT and author of the book Solvable: How We Healed the Earth, and How We Can Do It Again, published in June 2024. Professor Solomon is well-known for her pioneering work on the Antarctic ozone layer and played a crucial role in repairing the ozone hole. She is founding director of the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative, and she co-led the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group I which won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. Her remarks will be followed by SPJE coalition members Corrinne Doud, Neil Rasmussen, Chuck Collins, and Alex Chatfield, who will update the audience on the coalition’s recent achievements and future plans.

Changes to Concord’s Curbside Recycling Program
2024-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Come and Learn More about the Changes to Concord’s Curbside Collection Program for Solid Waste & Recycling
In October 2024, the Town will be migrating to an automated curbside collection model and single stream recycling. Over the past two years Concord Public Works, with the assistance and support of the Public Works Commission, has carefully evaluated the current solid waste and recycling curbside program, which has not seen substantial change in over twenty years.
After careful consideration regarding the convenience for users, the level of service provided, the cost, and the sustainability of the program, CPW is making some changes. Moving to automated collection will result in newer trucks with better emissions. It will reduce the program’s operational costs by increasing efficiency through reduced collection times. A 35-gallon cart for solid waste still helps Concord achieve its goals of waste reduction and also allows for continued participation in the MassDEP PAYT (Pay-As-You-Throw) program, while a larger, 96-gallon, container for recyclables encourages recycling.

Justine St. John , Program Analyst with Concord Public Works, will give a short presentation on the changes to the program and will be available to answer your questions.
Arrive at 7:45 am to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversation

Concord EV Showcase
2024-09-14 17:00 - 20:00 | 23 Bradford St, West Concord, 23 Bradford St, West Concord, MA, US
Curious about owning an electric vehicle? Join CMLP on Saturday, September 14 from 1 – 4 PM, for an exciting EV showcase at Bradford Mill, located at 23 Bradford Street in West Concord! Explore a wide range of electric vehicle models, including sedans, SUVs, cutting-edge electric trucks, and e-bikes. Chat with current EV owners to gain firsthand experiences and advice and consult with our experts who will answer all your questions about charging infrastructure, range capabilities, cost savings and a live demonstration on how to charge EVs! Discover how going electric not only helps the environment but also saves you money. Do not miss this opportunity to experience the future of automotive technology firsthand. See you at CMLP’s EV showcase on September 14th!  Rain date: September 15, 2024

Community Coffee Ride
2024-09-08 13:30 - 15:00 | 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.
