Join The Walden Woods Project for a virtual event with David Gessner! About the presentation: This year marks the 25th anniversary of David Gessner’s "Return of the Osprey", which the Boston Globe hailed as “a classic of American nature writing” and chose as one of its top books of the year. For Gessner, the writing […]
Do you like to read, write, or draw? Register here: https://forms.gle/zR1xWUgTsX9BHL1D9 for this year's Young Adult Author Symposium (YAAS)! Registration and all programming are free. This free festival is returning to Concord-Carlisle High School on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9am-2pm. You’ll get the chance to meet authors and illustrators, hear about how they created […]
Author talk and book signing by award-winning nonfiction book author, Leila Philip of Beaverland. Co-sponsored by Concord Free Public Library with Concord Land Conservation Trust, Lincoln Land Conservation Trust, The Walden Woods Project, OARS, and The Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council. Register at cfpl.info/beaverland for in-person attendance or cfpl.info/beaverlandvirtual for […]
30 Years of Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Experience a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and […]
30 Years of Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Experience a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and […]
Join us as we welcome acclaimed Architect Maryann Thompson, and Caroline Constant, Professor Emerita of Architecture at the University of Michigan for the launch of "Between Shadow and Light: The Work of Maryann Thompson". Thompson designed the Walden Visitor Center which was dedicated in 2017. It has won several awards for its wooden architecture, accessibility […]
Author Afarin Bellisario will share from Silenced Whispers, a novel set in early 20th century Iran about the struggle for freedom and love against tradition, corruption, and colonial ambition during World War I. The reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Light refreshments will be served. Books will be available to purchase.
Native Concordian, world-renowned naturalist, lecturer, birder, and author Peter Alden will present his new memoir, My Wild Life: Rare Birds, Close Calls, and the Adventures of an Eco-Explorer from 12-1pm. Book signing will follow. Alden will share stories and photos from his decades of travel to over 100 countries and 7 continents. All ages are […]
January 13 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Join award-winning journalist Caleb Gayle for a conversation about his National Book Award-longlisted book Black Moses, the riveting true story of Edward McCabe, a visionary Black leader who sought to establish a self-governed Black state in Oklahoma after Reconstruction, and the forces of racism and ambition that stood in his way. Free […]