Massachusetts Heat Pump Targets: Where Do We Stand and Why Are They Important? As the MA legislature considers cutting clean energy incentives, do climate goals still matter? Join Amanda Barker, of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, as she looks at a specific slice of the climate picture--how we heat and cool our homes and […]
May is National Bike Month! As part of Safe Routes to School, celebrate spring and sustainability during the Concord Family Bike Festival at Bradford Mill (43 Bradford Street, the back parking lot). Grab your helmets and water bottles, and pedal on over! There will be fun for all ages and abilities, whether you are using […]
Will We Still Have Forests in 50 Years? And Why We Should Care Dr. William Moomaw, a lead author of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winning climate report, will explore the role of forests and other ecosystems in moderating climate change in combination with new technologies and our behaviors. The threats to our forests from […]
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 […]
Biking is a great form of exercise and transportation for all ages. If you haven’t ridden a bike in a while, or want to refresh your safe biking techniques, this clinic will give you the skills to ride with confidence! Led by League of American Bicyclists certified trainers, you will: Learn basic bike maintenance tips […]
You can donate clean and undamaged items one day, then anyone can visit the Swap Shop and pick out items the next day! Donations on Friday, May 8 from 1 to 4:30 PM & Swap Shop on Saturday, May 9 from 11 AM to 1 PM | All Ages Learn More About Donations Learn […]
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 […]
The Town of Concord is hosting a public workshop on the Sustainable Concord Climate Action and Resilience Plan. We’ll review progress since the plan’s adoption in 2020, highlight key accomplishments to date, and assess current efforts taking place in the community. We’ll also explore new priorities and ideas to help shape the next phase of […]
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 […]
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 […]