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February 2021
Art and Birding: Snowy Owls
How do an owl's feathers allow for silent flight? Why do snowy owls frequent Logan Airport in the winter? In this one-hour virtual workshop, we will learn about owls in their winter habitats, and tips on where to find them. Umbrella Arts & Environment teacher, Dr. Becky Harris will show how to draw a snowy owl and its habitat. In addition to learning how to draw owls, we will also learn about local habitats and what different species of owls…
Find out more »A Winter Afternoon Haiku Walk
Haiku, the most popular form of poetry in the world, can help to connect us more deeply to the natural world. What a great reason to get outside! Join us for this introduction to haiku and inspirational walk. We’ll walk around Gowing’s Swamp, a Concord Land Conservation Trust property, gathering observations and insights, and then try our hand at writing some haiku. The entire class will take place outside and we will be observing social distancing. Please wear a mask.…
Find out more »Concord History with a Chocolate Twist Tour
Contact Concord Visitor center at 978-318-3061 or visiors@concordma.gov to reserve. Concord History with a Chocolate Twist Dates : February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Tour Start Time : 1:00pm, departs Concord Visitor Center at 58 Main Street Reservations required by 3pm Friday before tour by calling 978-318-3067 Tour End/Arrival at Colonial Inn : 2:00pm Cost : $30 per guest The 90-minute experience will introduce guests to the Downtown Concord area and will touch on Concord’s rich Revolutionary and Literary history while…
Find out more »Friends of Minute Man National Park Winter Lecture: “Stone Walls of Minute Man National Park”
Saturday, February 27th 2:00 – 3:30 pm Online lecture: Zoom, Live stream, cable TV Free and open to the public Join us for the Friends of Minute Man National Park Winter Lecture! Robert Thorson, professor at the University of Connecticut, will discuss the significance of stone walls found in the Minute Man National Historical Park. Thorson is a geologist, has authored several books on stone walls, and has an intimate knowledge of the walls Minute Man through his work with…
Find out more »Gaining Ground accepting poetry submissions!
Submit a Poem to Gaining Ground! Did you know April is National Poetry Month? Help us celebrate by writing an original poem about vegetables, the weather, birds, bugs, or anything else related to farming! Gaining Ground will feature several poems in a display at the farm this coming April. Submit your poem to: poems@gainingground.org no later than March 15.
Find out more »Register for Umbrella Arts Spring 2021 Classes!
Umbrella Offers Flexible Spring Brings Flexible @Home, Hybrid Art Class Options February 18, 2021 - The Umbrella Arts Center is now registering for its Spring 2021 session of virtual and hybrid arts classes and workshops for all ages and in a variety of media. Although The Umbrella's classrooms at 40 Stow Street remain largely closed for in-person arts instruction due to the pandemic, it has spent most of this year innovating The Umbrella @Home programming, with virtual arts instruction delivered…
Find out more »February Ninja Festival
Did you have a blast at the Winter Umbrella Ninja Festival? We did too! This February we are bringing you another fun festival of survival skills and nature sculptures. Master Ninja Instructor Ken Clarkson is teaching how to wood carving and escrima throwing. Rob Riman will teach fire building skills and what yummy snacks you can find in the winter landscape. Families are encouraged to sign up ($20/individual kid, $30/family). To limit numbers, we will divide sign ups into two…
Find out more »March 2021
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A BETTER CAREGIVING EXPERIENCE | 8-Week Caregiver Workshop on Zoom | Mondays 2:00 PM | Feb. 22 – Apr. 12
While caregiving can be extremely rewarding, it can also be overwhelmingly challenging. It is not often a job you have signed up for or trained for, but it is a role that you may find yourself in. Lauren Barretta, assistant director of the Concord COA who will lead the workshop, adds: “You hear everyone talking about self-care but not many people really know what that means in a practical sense. Even those that do understand, have a very hard time…
Find out more »Take-Out Tuesday!
Take a break today while supporting a local restaurant or market... Order take out! Check out list of local restaurants and markets and place your order. Join the Take Out 10 Club! Learn all about it!
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