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SUMMARY:Concord Family Bike Festival at Thoreau School
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGrab 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.  \nWe 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. \nWhat to bring: \n\nYour bikes\, including balance and pedal bikes if you have them! (There will be bikes to borrow!)\nYour helmets \nYour water bottles\n\nAll 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. \nAny questions or want to volunteer\, please reach out to fowler@concordlibrary.org \nRain Date: Sunday\, May 18\, 1-3
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/concord-family-bike-festival-at-thoreau-school/
LOCATION:Thoreau School\, 29 Prairie Street\, Concord\, MA\, US
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SUMMARY:Taking Climate Action\, Together and Now!
DESCRIPTION:Taking Climate Action. \nTogether and Now ! \nDr. Juliette Rooney-Varga\, \nProfessor in Environmental Sciences\, Director of the Climate Change Initiative\, and \nCo-director of the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy at UMass Lowell. \nHer research focuses on the nexus of climate change and sustainability science and decision support. \nShe will join us on \nSunday\, May 4\, 7:15 p.m. \nFirst Religious Society in Carlisle \n27 School St.\, on the Common \nfor an interactive discussion on climate action that we can take now. \nas individuals\, as a community\, and as engaged citizens  \nwho want to profect our democracy and support effective climate policy that benefits all. \nYour questions and your voice are welcome. \n 
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/taking-climate-action-together-and-now/
LOCATION:First Religious Society in Carlisle\, 27 School Street\, Carlisle\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Farming into the Next 250 Years: Climate and Land Challenges in Concord
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the speakers: \nJamie 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. \nCaro 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. \nDelia 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”.
URL:https://coolerconcord.org/event/farming-into-the-next-250-years-climate-and-land-challenges-in-concord/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main St\, Room Goodwin Forum\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, US
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