Cooler Concord

Opportunities for Action from MA Climate Bill
2025-03-16 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, US
What Opportunities Does the Recently Passed MA Climate Bill Provide for Action in the Coming Months?
This forum at First Parish in Concord is open to all, and festures two speakers:

Michael Barrett – author of the climate bill and MA State Senator for the third Middlesex district including Bedford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham and Weston. He serves as Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Committee om Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Elizabeth Henry, Executive Director of the Environmental League of Massachusetts, is committed to Massachusetts lead the Nation in environmental policy and getting on a pathway to net zero emissions.

The forum is sponsored by the Environmental Action Team of First Parish in Concord, and co-sponsored by ConcordCAN, the League of Women Voters of Concord Carlisle, Mothers Out Front and Stop Private Jet Expansion.

Concord Green Home Tours
2025-03-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Various locations around town, Concord, Various locations around town, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Times are changing! Think about ditching that old, dirty oil and gas and switching to the future of clean, affordable, and healthy living. We’re talking about 21st-century electric heating, cooking, and car travel that’ll make you feel good AND help preserve a future for our planet.
Find out what more and more Concord residents are doing to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, and move toward a safer, healthier, greener, and more resilient future. This free home tour features several electrified Concord homes, by your neighbors who have done it. Find out how they made the switch and how the experience has been.

Experience for yourself the comfort of a heat-pump heated home in winter

See the latest technology for induction cooking, water heating, car charging and solar power generation

Hear the unfiltered story from another homeowner

Meet a Heating/Cooling Coach from CMLP, who can help you figure out heating, cooling and weatherization

Talk with one of CMLP’s EV Specialists, who can answer your questions about buying, charging and driving an EV

Find out about the electrified rebates and incentives offered by Concord Light

Green home tours will be offered at four locations on Saturday March 15th. Complete this form to attend one or more of the home tours, which last about 60 minutes including the tour, questions and answers on relevant topics and refreshments with the homeowner and other neighbors.

Wreath Composting at Fowler
2025-02-01 15:30 - 21:00 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Keep your wreaths out of the trash! Due to the wires and decorations, wreaths cannot be composted as they are, but with some wire cutters, a bit of elbow grease, and about ten minutes of your time, you can keep them out of the landfill. Bring them to Fowler where Mothers Out Front and volunteers will show you how to remove the wire so the greenery can be composted and the forms reused! We will meet in the backyard, so wear your work gloves and bundle up! If you have wire cutters, please bring them with you!
Can’t make it on February 1? Stop by ahead starting January 27 to visit our self-serve Wreath Compost Workstation! Bring work gloves and borrow our wire cutters to take apart your wreath!
In the case of bad weather on Saturday, any updates will be posted on the library event calendar: cfpl.info/wreathcompost
For questions, please call Fowler at 978-318-3350.
Thank you to Mothers Out Front and Concord Public Works for their efforts!

ConcordCAN Sustainable Coffee: Building Sustainable Housing
2025-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 | First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Rd, Room Side Entrance, Concord, MA, US
Concord is one of a small group of towns that has joined a pilot program that requires all new construction to be fossil free. If you are wondering about such construction, Dan Gainsboro has many years of experience in building all-electric houses. He will speak to his methods of building houses that are energy efficient, comfortable living spaces and, at the same time, creating village-like communities that naturally encourage social interaction of the residents.
Dan Gainsboro is a Concord resident and Director of NOW Communities, which specializes in creating community-focused neighborhoods that emphasize sustainability and energy efficiency. The firm’s first major residential development, Concord Riverwalk, was an immense success – earning acclaim from planners, architects, and environmentalists alike, and generating tremendous demand for its cottage-style units. NOW Communities has been recognized with some of the architecture and urban development industry’s most prestigious awards, including Builder Magazine’s Project of the Year, the National Association of Homebuilder’s Community of the Year, and the American Institute of Architects’ New England Design Honor Award.

Winter Seed Sows at Verrill Farm
2025-01-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Verrill Farm Greenhouse, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Save the date for our third annual Winter Seed Sow Workshop hosted by Verrill Farm (11 Wheeler Road, Concord) and register for your spot! In this free workshop, led by Isabel Bailey of the Concord Pollinator Health Committee, we will learn how to sow seeds into milk jugs for easy, outdoor, over-wintering germination of native pollinator-supporting plants. To accommodate more people, we will offer demonstrations at 1 and 2:30. After attending a demonstration, participants will prepare the growing containers and plant seeds. Plan to browse our resource table and learn about plans for a local Pollinator Pathway, too!
This workshop is hosted by Verrill Farm, and it is a collaboration between the Concord Pollinator Health Committee, the CCHS Green Team and the Concord Free Public Library. It is made possible in part through the support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization.
What to bring:
Clean, translucent, and empty gallon jugs if you have them. Remove the cap. (Additional jugs will be provided.)Gardening gloves (if desired)Scissors. (The workshop will provide some to share.)Duct Tape (we will have rolls circulating, too.)Cardboard box, tray, or other container to take home jugs (We have some to share.)Description of area where you’ll transplant your seedlings (shade, sun, partial sun/shade)
Families welcome (please register total number of attendees!)
Registration for 1 PM: https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-seed-sow-at-verrill-farm-all-ages/
Registration for 2:30 PM: https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/winter-seed-sow-at-verrill-farm-all-ages-2/
If you have questions please call Fowler Branch Library at 978-318-3350.

Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Can they meet 2050 climate goals?
2025-01-09 00:00 - 01:00
Much of the research and policy conversation about the future of “sustainable aviation fuels” has been funded by the aviation industry. This webinar features independent researchers who receive no aviation industry support.
Topics & Panelists:
• The Science of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs): Types of SAFs, their stages of development, their promise and limitations
– Neil Rasmussen, MIT
• Crop-based biofuels and their implications for land use and resources – Dan Lashof, World Resources Institute
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel as a Policy Question: What are the trade-offs? – Chuck Collins, Institute for Policy Studies
Sponsored by the Institute for Policy Studies, Program on Equality;
Sierra Club Massachusetts; Massachusetts Climate Action Network;
Mass Power Forward; Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere; Center for Biological Diversity.

ConcordCAN Sustainable Concord Coffee
2024-11-19 12:45 - 14:00 | First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Rd, Room Side Entrance, Concord, MA, US
Raptors, foxes, coyotes, and other predators keep our ecosystems in balance. But rodent poisons—specifically second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)—harm thousands of these creatures in Massachusetts each year after they eat a poisoned rodents. SGARs can also harm children and pets who eat the poison itself. Come learn about this issue and what we can do in Concord and statewide to help ban their use.
Gwen Shipley is an award-winning biology teacher at Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School and an enthusiastic birder who volunteers at Drumlin Farm. She is also a Co-Leader of Mass Audubon’s Council (an advisory board) and one of their Nature Champions Meaghan Sinclair is an accomplished wildlife photographer who who is interested in the intersection of mental health and time spent outdoors. She is currently working toward her Mass Audubon Field Naturalist certification.

The Great Pumpkin Smash at Codman Farms
2024-11-03 15:00 - 19:00 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Road, Lincoln, MA, US
Why Smash Your Pumpkins?
Did you know that composting your Halloween pumpkins can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? When pumpkins end up in landfills, they break down and produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
Don’t let your Halloween creations meet this grim fate! Give them the chance at a second life by recycling them into soil!
Event Highlights:

Pumpkin Smashing: Bring your jack-o’-lanterns, and decorative gourds to smash and feed to the Codman Farm pigs!

Tasty Treats: Enjoy Codman Farm sandwiches and ice cream from a local vendor!

Composting Corner: Get tips on how to get started with composting in your home or with a curbside collection program!

Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you mingle and learn about sustainable practices.

Prepare your pumpkins for composting by removing any stickers, candles, and other decorations. Please leave your painted pumpkins at home. Suggested donation of $1 per pumpkin to benefit our host, Codman Community Farms.
Come By Bike: Want to make this event greener? Arrive with your pumpkins by bike to receive amazing prizes!
Interested in volunteering, please fill out our google form: https://forms.gle/E4NV3ssHzzeUngZy8
This event is organized by:

Codman Community Farms

The Lincoln & Concord Chapters of Mothers Out Front

Weston Community Children’s Association (WCCA)

Lincoln Family Association (LincFam)

Backyard Composting
2024-10-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Daisy Hill Farm, 60 Wood Lane, Unit #4529, Acton, Massachusetts, US
Join us at Daisy Hill Farm in Acton, MA to see a backyard garden compost system in action! We’ll demonstrate how to build and turn the pile, sift “finished” compost, and apply it to your garden and yard. Learn to identify different stages of compost, handle challenges, and understand what should and should not be composted. Discover how to manage food scraps in the kitchen and compost through the winter.
Not only will you learn how to turn your food scraps, fall leaves, and yard waste into “black gold,” but you will also gain insights into the science behind decomposition and the ecological impact of making and using your own compost. Discover how “black gold” can improve both plant and soil health. We’ll discuss various compost bin options, including DIY and commercial systems, and how to choose the best one for you. You’ll leave with an informational composting packet and excitement to start your composting journey!
The course fee is $39. You can register online at the CCACE website.

ConcordCAN Sustainable Coffee
2024-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Rd, Room Side Entrance, Concord, MA, US
Arrive at 7:45 am to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversation A Presentation on Mothers Out FrontBetsy Olsen-Mackowski

Since its founding in 2013 Mothers Out Front has grown into a nationwide grassroots organization focused on climate justice, community organizing, and environmental advocacy. Mothers Out Front is a great option for volunteering because of its local roots, focus on the future, and urgency to empower each of us to turn anxiety into action.
Their events always have engaging components for families and children. They also have a toolkit template that is used consistently so that we can amplify our voices by working together. Legislatively, they have been pressuring the State House and Senate to reconvene to pass the state climate bill. Also, Concord MOF does a monthly program at Fowler Library on the last Saturday of the month called the Sustainability Studio, which involves story time and a craft for younger children and families.

Seed Saving at Fowler
2024-10-05 18:00 - 19:00 | 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
