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 […]
Biking is a great form of exercise and transportation for all ages and even adults can learn to ride. Led by League of American Bicyclists certified trainers, you will: Learn how to safely get on and off a bicycle Master the balance that makes biking possible Learn the new Rules of the Road and how […]
Join us for one of two days of beauty, nature, and discovery as you visit six stunning gardens throughout Concord. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s vital school programs that serve over 14,000 k-12 students across the Commonwealth each year. Become a member today to receive discounted pricing for Garden Tour tickets. Sign up as a […]
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 holding a multi-day Design Charrette Week for the redevelopment of the former MCI-Concord property. The interactive public workshops will help develop a master plan and draft zoning for the 83-acre site and the adjacent Junction Village parcel. Public events that week will be held Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-7:30pm. […]
If you're interested in green energy and stustainably powering our grid, join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a tour of the wind turbine that powers Rhode Island's Community Choice Electricity program. The tour on Wednesday, June 10th at 10am is a great place to see green energy in action. Visit the GECA website for […]
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 […]
Building Soft Landings with Keystone Plants for Pollinators This presentation explores the powerful connection between keystone plants and the insects that depend on them. You’ll learn how to implement “Soft Landings” in landscapes of all scales from home gardens to larger managed sites. This innovative habitat design and management strategy focuses on creating lush, drought-tolerant mini ecosystems […]
How did your native plants grow in your winter seed sow milk jugs? Drop by the Fowler Library backyard anytime between 11am and 1 pm to separate our seedlings into plantable clumps. Bring your jugs! Trade, compare, and share! Register at cfpl.info/events if you wish to receive updates for this and other pollinator week programs, […]
Now Is the Time to Go Electric! With local gas prices climbing toward $4.50 a gallon, the financial case for making the switch to an electric vehicle has never been stronger. Charging an EV at home on Eversource East costs the equivalent of just $2.80 per gallon – saving drivers roughly 38% per mile. And […]