Cooler Concord

Library Walking Club
2026-11-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-14 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) and 17 more dates | Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot (behind MBTA Commuter Rail Station), 50 Beharrell St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Let’s move together! Join Concord Free Public Library staff to start your week with a walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, starting on Monday, April 27. Friends from Concord Recreation will join us to lead light stretching at the start and to walk with us. Wear your sneakers, grab your walking poles, and bring a friend. All walking paces welcome.
We will meet at the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot, near 50 Beharrell St, just beyond the Poetry Phone and the Minuteman Bike Share. So that we know to wait for you and to provide any weather-related updates, please register: cfpl.info/events.
Questions? Email: fowler@concordlibrary.org or call 978-318-3350.

Adult Bike Clinic: It’s never too late to learn to ride!
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
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:

Learn how to safely get on and off a bicycle
Master the balance that makes biking possible
Learn the new Rules of the Road and how to bike safely and confidently on streets and bike paths
Learn and Practice riding on a traffic-free course
Leave with a “Smart Cycling Quick Guide

Check 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.

Spring Bird Walk with CCACE
2026-06-05 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-19 07:00 - 09:00 | North Bridge Visitors Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord, MA, 01742, United States
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.
Note: 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.
Instructor, Michele Grzenda; Cost, $39/pp

Climate Action Committee (CAC) Meeting
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Concord Town House, 22 Monument Square, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Monthly meeting of the town’s Climate Action Committee
See meeting agendas and minutes HERE
