Community Listening Sessions
2026-02-28 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Fowler Library, 1322 Main St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Mothers Out Front – Concord wants to hear from you! Drop by the Fowler Library on Saturdays in February to voice your climate concerns and discuss solutions.
Busy parents welcome!

Seed Packing Party
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Join us at Fowler Branch as we restock the Concord Seed Lending Library!

Concord Winter Walks
2026-03-03 09:30 - 11:00
Get out and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the winter landscape with these trail walks in the Concord/Carlisle area. Designed to get you moving while enjoying the scenery, each walk will be 2 – 2.5 miles, slightly slower than our fitness hikes. Micro Spikes are required for when the trails are slick with ice or packed snow. Hiking poles are recommended. We will not be snowshoeing in this class. Come for the camaraderie of exploring the outdoors with like-minded people! Directions to the trailhead will be sent out each week.
Walks take place Tuesdays in March, $85/pp

Tree Webinar with IPCC author, Dr. William Moomaw
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30
In this webinar, Dr. William Moomaw will discuss the irreplaceable value of mature trees and the threat posed by the proposed private jet hangar expansion at Hanscom Field. Dr. Moomaw was a lead author for five IPCC reports, including one that received the Nobel Peace Prize.
About the speaker: Dr. Moomaw has been a lead author of five major Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports. As a Science Fellow, he worked in the U.S. Senate on energy and forestry legislation and on legislation that eliminated American use of CFCs in spray cans to protect the ozone layer. He was the first director of the climate program at the World Resources Institute in 1988 He has been elected an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow. Dr. Moomaw was also founding director of the Tufts Institute of the Environment, Tufts Climate Initiative, and co-founder of the Global Development and Environment Institute.

Ecology Book Group
2026-03-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Planning and Land Management Building, 141 Keyes Rd., Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Get out of the house and meet other nature-minded Concordians to discuss the books “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest” by Suzanne Simard and the first chapters of “Towns, Ecology, and the Land” by Concord’s Richard T. T. Forman
141 Keyes Rd., 1st Floor Meeting Room

Egg Rock Readers Book Club: Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane.
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Concord Free Public Library (Goodwin Forum), 1322 Main St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join us on March 5th for a book club discussion of topics from Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane.
Learn more about environmental legal personhood with Yenny Vega Cardenas, President of the International Observatory on the Rights of Nature, member of the IUCN Legal Committee and the United Nations “Harmony with Nature” expert network, and champion for the Rights of Nature.
Registration is required.
This event is co-sponsored by OARS, Thoreau Alliance (formerly Thoreau Society), and the Concord Free Public Library.

Seed Starting with CCACE
2026-03-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Daisy Hill Farm, 60 Wood Lane, Unit #4529, Acton, Massachusetts, US
Grow your own healthy vegetable, flower, and herb plants from seed! Starting your own seeds allows you to choose your own specific plant varieties, plus it is a great way to bypass those late-winter blues! We have a variety of tips and tricks as well to share after almost 20 years of seed starting. Learn about seed sourcing, grow area set-up, timing of starting seedlings, what soil to use, how often to water, and how to safely harden off seedlings for their move outside.
Instructor, Kate Despres; Cost, $39/pp

Sounds of Science
2026-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Concord Art, 37 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
What does a river sound like when you really listen? Join OARS for an immersive evening inspired by nature’s soundscapes. Hear the voices of our rivers, see their sounds come alive in stunning spectrograms, and discover what these acoustics reveal about the natural world. Bioacoustics researcher Dr. Laura Kloepper will share how sound informs science and uncovers stories we may not see, only discoverable by ear.
Tickets are on sale now!

Save the Date: LWVCC Municipal Candidate Forum
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle (LWVCC) will host a candidate forum in advance of the 2026 Concord Town Elections. Candidates for Select Board, School Committee, and Town Moderator are invited to participate. Voters will hear directly from the candidates as they share their views and respond to questions.
Voters may submit questions in advance or during the event. The forum will be held both in person and via Zoom. Additional details will be announced soon.

Climate Action Committee (CAC) Meeting
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00, 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

Nowruz and Poetry at Fowler
2026-03-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Fowler Branch Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, US
Celebrate the spring equinox and learn about Nowruz, the Persian New Year observed by many ethnicities worldwide!
Join us to read poetry, a frequent Nowruz activity perfectly suited to Concord’s literary heritage. All attendees will have an opportunity to share their own poetry celebrating spring and nature. After, we will have tea and cookies.

Concord Town Election
2026-03-31 07:00 - 20:00
For more local election information visit the link below!
Elections and Voting

CMLP Time of Use Rates Start!
2026-04-01
To learn more about Concord’s new Time of Use Rates, click the link below!
Time of Use Rates

2026 MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference
2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Bentley University
Join us for this powerful one-day gathering bringing together 250+ passionate climate leaders from across Massachusetts. After two consecutive sold-out conferences, we’re back and bigger than ever on April 8, 2026, at Bentley University in Waltham.
Get inspired, learn what’s working in other communities, and connect with the people driving real climate impact. Expect a full day of dynamic sessions, practical tools, and unmatched networking with organizers, municipal staff, students, advocates, and partners committed to accelerating local climate solutions.

Concord's Annual Town Meeting
2026-04-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Join your fellow Concordians for the first night of our Annual Town Meeting!
To learn more, follow the link below!
2026 Annual Town Meeting

Spring Bird Walk with CCACE
2026-05-19 07:00 - 09:00, 2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-05 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
