Trees were central to Henry David Thoreau’s creativity as a writer, his work as a naturalist, and his inner life. Author of 'Thoreau and the Language of Trees' and a photographer, Richard Higgins examines Thoreau’s deep connections to trees using Thoreau’s words and his own photographs of trees. Higgins lives in Concord and is a […]
The Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative and Concord Health Department will be bringing you an informational session about ticks and mosquitos and how you can stay safe this summer. It is an all-ages, interactive talk with live bugs and demonstrations. Register Here! Kayleigh Watson will be joined by entomologist Tony Kiszewski, who will cover tick and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Concord's Natural Resources department for community discussions at their monthly climate coffee gathering.
The revised illustrative master plan will be shared along with supporting information. More details to come. Background: After the successful completion in 2025 of the Vision Plan for the former Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Concord (MCI-Concord) site, the Town of Concord is embarking on the next phase of planning work. Starting in Spring 2026, the […]
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. Come join us on Main Street!
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 […]
You can make a difference for our rivers! WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 10:00am – 2:00pm WHERE: Bedford, Concord, and Framingham Join the OARS Team and community members from across the watershed for a day of impact. Gather at your chosen site along one of our three rivers with your OARS staff and board to […]
Have a favorite book with torn pages, a loose cover, or minor binding issues? Bring it to our Book Repair Workshop and learn simple mending techniques with book conservator Luisa Granitto. Participants can bring one or two books for hands-on practice repairing torn pages and loose hinges using archival materials. You’ll also learn how to […]