Community Coffee Ride
2024-09-08 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Opportunities for Action from MA Climate Bill
2025-03-16 16:30 - 18:00 | 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.

First Parish Environmental Team
2025-03-25 23:00 - 2025-03-26 00:30 | First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, US
We invite one and all to join the First Parish iEnvironmental Team (ET) at its monthly meeting. The FP Environmental Team takes part in activities including Environmental Education, Personal Actions, or Legislation and Advocacy. Meetings are held monthly.
First Parish in Concord is an accredited Green Sanctuary congregation, but our work has just begun. A Greening the Campus initiative is currently working on moving our multiple buildings off of fossil fuel heating and insulating.
The 7th UU Principle affirms our “respect for the interdependent web of existence, of which we are a part.” We “honor all beings” and work for a greater appreciation of our interconnections with the natural world. How and where we live, work, play, and pray impact all beings, now and for future generations.
ET provides leadership in translating this principle into individual and community action. We work closely with UU Mass Action, MassPowerForward and a regional group of neighboring UU churches.

Concord Family Bike Festival at Thoreau School
2025-05-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Thoreau School, 29 Prairie Street, Concord, MA, US
May is National Bike Month! As part of Safe Routes to School, celebrate spring and sustainability during the Concord Family Bike Festival at Thoreau School.
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 May.
We will have skill-building workshops beginning at about 1:15 pm and 2:15 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. While this is hosted by Thoreau School, it is not just for Thoreau students! Register to receive weather-related updates. Caregivers should plan to stay with their beginning bikers.
Any questions or want to volunteer, please reach out to fowler@concordlibrary.org
Rain Date: Sunday, May 18, 1-3

Taking Climate Action, Together and Now!
2025-05-04 23:15 - 2025-05-05 00:15 | First Religious Society in Carlisle, 27 School Street, Carlisle, Massachusetts, US
Taking Climate Action.
Together and Now !
Dr. Juliette Rooney-Varga,
Professor in Environmental Sciences, Director of the Climate Change Initiative, and
Co-director of the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy at UMass Lowell.
Her research focuses on the nexus of climate change and sustainability science and decision support.
She will join us on
Sunday, May 4, 7:15 p.m.
First Religious Society in Carlisle
27 School St., on the Common
for an interactive discussion on climate action that we can take now.
as individuals, as a community, and as engaged citizens
who want to profect our democracy and support effective climate policy that benefits all.
Your questions and your voice are welcome.

Farming into the Next 250 Years: Climate and Land Challenges in Concord
2025-05-15 22:00 - 23:30 | Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Room Goodwin Forum, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Learn about how regional farmland loss and climate change challenge Concord’s agriculture, and the strategies being adopted by farmers, the Town of Concord, and the broader Massachusetts farming community to meet the changing conditions.
About the speakers:
Jamie Pottern (American Farmland Trust) works across New England to address land access barriers for farmers, protect farmland, and provide support to conservation organizations and communities. She is the co-author of American Farmland Trust’s Farms Under Threat: A New England Perspective research report, which analyzes threats and opportunities for a more resilient and justice-driven agricultural system in New England. Jamie developed and managed AFT’s New England Farmer Microgrants Program in its first two years and continues to provide programmatic support and guidance to small grant-making programs in New England and across the organization. Prior to joining AFT, Jamie managed the Farm Conservation Program at Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust in north central Massachusetts and served as the Land, Community & Education Director at Agrarian Trust. Jamie holds a Masters in Sustainable Landscape Planning & Design from The Conway School, a BA from Brandeis University in Environmental Studies and International & Global Studies, and a certificate from The Farm School’s Learn to Farm Program.
Caro Roszell (American Farmland Trust) works on farmer network organizing, technical support and research around agricultural practices and soil health. Prior to coming to AFT, Caro served as the Education Director and Soil Health Projects Manager for the Northeast Organic Farming Association, Massachusetts Chapter. Caro served on the Advisory Team for the state-commissioned Massachusetts Healthy Soils Action Plan and is the author of “Farmers Share Experiences and Challenges Adopting Healthy Soils Practices.” She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Bard College and is a SARE Climate Adaptation Fellow. In January 2022, Caro was appointed to the Massachusetts Food Policy Council.
Delia Kaye (Town of Concord) has been Concord’s Natural Resources Director since 2006. She works with the Natural Resources Commission and its subcommittees, other Town officials, and volunteers to conserve and steward natural resources, including agricultural lands, in Concord. Delia grew up on a small farm in Vermont and is an avid gardener. She holds a B.S.in wildlife biology from the University of Vermont and is a Certified Wildlife Biologist. In 2020, Delia was honored by the Sudbury Valley Trustees with the “Distinguished Public Service Award”.

Water Quality in Concord's Rivers
2025-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Elissa BrownRiver Ambassador for the SuAsCo Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council
Water quality in the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers has changed wildly over time – from pristine pre-Colonial times to the days when sewerage and industrial waste spewed from the many water-power fueled mills along the rivers. Today’s rivers have recovered significantly since those days but contain residuals of our historical past. Current regulations aim at further reducing contamination in the rivers, but contamination remains and knowledge of emerging contaminants is in its infancy. Elissa Brown spent most of her career in the environmental consulting field primarily working with soil and groundwater quality issues – from Safe Drinking Water Act compliance to assessment and remediation of hazardous waste sites. After 30 years, she retired from private practice to become the Conservation Agent for the Town of Dedham working to protect wetlands and manage stormwater. Since her retirement from Dedham, she has served as the River Ambassador for the SuAsCo Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council. In that role, she serves as “boots on the ground” for the council, spreading the word about the unique value of our rivers and coordinating with other stakeholders in advocating for their protection. She also spends a lot of time paddling on the rivers, maintaining put-ins, and helping out with such efforts as aquatic invasive species removal and water quality sampling. Over the years, Elissa has served on Concord’s Natural Resources Commission, Planning Board, Public Works Commission, and a variety of other ad hoc committees. She has a bachelor’s degree in Geology and a master’s degree in Geochemistry.
Hosted by ConcordCAN. Arrive at 7:45 am to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversation

Repair Cafe
2025-08-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Room Goodwin Forum, Concord, Massachusetts, US
Volunteer for our First Repair Café!
What do you do with a broken toaster? Or a bike with a flat tire? Toss it? No way! The Concord Free Public Library Green Team is organizing its first Repair Café the Workshop on August 16.
Have Something In Need of Repair?
Save your broken jewelry, clothing, small household appliances, & more from the landfill by mending them with help from your neighbors! Join us at our Repair Cafe Saturday, August 16 from 12 to 3 PM. Limit one item per participant.
Want to Help?
Are you handy and have the skills and tools to repair broken electronics, household appliances, bikes, small furniture, mend clothes and more? Sign up on our volunteer repair coach form and join us for an afternoon of repairing broken items together!

20 Annual Concord Ag Day
2025-09-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Main Street, Concord Center, Concord, Main Street, Concord Center, 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 2025 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.
Back again this year: The Vegetable Hall of Fame!Come show off your best and oddest vegetables you produced this summer – either bring it in person, or bring a photo for us to display!(if you bring a vegetable in person, please pick it back up at the end of the day!)
Come celebrate Concord Farms!

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Concord Farms participating in Ag Day 2025:

Arena Farm
Barrett’s Mill Farm
Colonial Gardens
Hutchins Farm
Marshall Farm
Saltbox Farm
Scimone Farm
Verrill Farm
Walden Woods Project Farm
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AG Day 2024: A huge thank you to the Town of Concord, the Concord Light Department, the Concord Police Department, Vanderhoof Hardware, Minuteman Media, Stone Soup Dinner, Concord Printing, Reinhard Goethert, Leonard Solomon, all of our participating farms and nonprofits, and all of our amazing hard working volunteers for making this event possible!
Done playing with your veggie racer from 2024? The wheels and axles can be dropped off anytime at Vanderhoof Hardware for use next year!

Interested in participating in Ag Day 2026? Please email Liza @ Hutchinsfarm.com to be added to our outreach list. Applications for tabling will go out in late June/early July. As always, space is limited and submitting an application does not guarantee a space – very sorry! Please see the “About” page on this website for more information.
