Register now and learn about the use of a wetland meadow to bring sustainability in the suburbs. Crowley Cottrell’s clients wanted gardens, a basketball hoop, level lawn, a dining terrace, and to engage their whole property. They recognized their unique and ecologically sensitive location adjacent to a wet meadow surrounded by an historic wall. They […]

Come join us Sunday for "Picnic and Poetry" on the Common in the center of Carlisle to celebrate Race Amity Day.   Bring your own Picnic and listen yo poems, both original and familiar, will be ready by 8th grade drama students at the Carlisle School. The poems will address racial and social injustice.  

Curious about meditation and mindful wellBeing? Join us on the Library Lawn for conversation about the benefits of mindful living, and learn simple ways to cultivate your own practice. Be Well Be Here founder, Lara Wilson will share guidance from a variety of wisdom teachers, such at Thich Nhat Hanh, Tara Brach and Sharon Salzberg. […]

American Art from the 18th to 20th Centuries – IN PERSON This is a seven-week DVD Series presented by Janice Muir onTuesdays, June 15th, 22nd and 29th; July 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMIn this summer DVD session, we will explore American artists from John James Audubon and James McNeill […]

The Concord Free Public Library will host a free Zoom presentation for juniors and their parents to help with college applications and college essays on Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00 pm. Learn more about the college application process including current admissions trends, strategies for applying, writing the personal statement essay and supplemental essays, teacher recommendations, […]

Visit Verrill Farm for one of our most popular seasons! With over 5 acres of strawberries to pick from each year, we have some of the best picking around! We will be planning to follow local health guidelines regarding crowd size and spacing. Plan to reserve tickets online by day once the season begins. Updates […]

The Concord Free Public Library will host a free virtual tour of Unity Farm Sanctuary in Sherborn, MA to celebrate the start of our Summer Reading 2021 program on Wednesday, June 16 at 11 am. Have you ever met a Scottish Highland Bull? Or a fluffy llama? Those are just two members of the herd […]

Southern Arizona, only 60 miles from the Mexican border, appears at first glance to be only a mix of rugged mountains and barren desert. However, life teems in this area when you look closer. Tiny hummingbirds can be found calling for mates and nesting in shrubbery, while giant saguaro cactus provide homes and food for […]

In honor of Juneteenth, Be Well Be Here invites you to engage in Compassionate Conversation about Race & Change. Led by DEI communication consultant, Gihanah Seb-Di Dio, this FREE workshop utilizes the power of emotion and storytelling to jumpstart the self-journey through identity and anti-racism. Please join us as we work to create a learning […]

Two artists with unique and colorful visions present the natural world in ways that surprise and delight. These two painters work primarily in different media (Jane in oils and cold wax, Marcia in acrylics and encaustics) but they share a love of color, layers and texture. In collaborating on this show, the artists created pairings of […]

Join John Gardella for the third lecture in this series about the national government of the United States. This month’s lecture will focus on the Executive Branch of government, starting with how US Presidents are different from Prime Ministers. Topics will include divided government and gridlock; the evolution of the presidency; the powers of the […]

Thursdays 3:00 to 4:00: Get ready for Afternoon Art-making 4:00 to 6:00: Afternoon Art-making: Art and Craft materials and a suggested project will be available. $5 - $15 suggested donation.  We will set up at the tables behind the Bakery in good weather (and with enough assistance) or in the Art Room. 6:00 to 6:30: clean up […]

The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library is inviting children to celebrate Juneteenth Day! Join us for a Juneteenth read along Thursday, June 17 from 5 - 6pm with the Crossroads group - a student organization created by Concord Carlisle High School students to discuss important cultural, social, and diverse topics! Children can […]

The Robbins House partners with the Concord Museum in a screening of Harriet on the eve of Juneteenth to celebrate and continue the conversation raised by Harriet Tubman’s life.  This award-winning Own Voices film directed by Kasi Lemmons and starring Cynthia Erivo expands our understanding of this well-known, and almost mythical, figure and puts her real-life experiences […]

It is very important to take care of your feet. Good foot care can help you remain active, prevent falls, and prevent foot ailments. Please join Dr. Ayleen Gregorian on Friday, June 18th at 1:00 PM on Zoom. Dr. Gregorian is a Board certified Podiatrist practicing in Bedford and Sudbury, and has treated seniors at […]

In this class, we will focus on macro photography of insects, plants, and other natural elements using primarily natural light. Macro photography is a gateway into another world. Macro photographs can be either hyper-realistic or completely abstract based on the photographer. Requirements: Students must provide their own camera and a macro lens or macro adapter […]

In conjunction with Concord's Communities Organizing Against Racism (COAR) June Journeys events, First Connections will set up a story walk on the trail behind Gleason Library in Carlisle from June 18 to July 2. "The Ugly Vegetables," by Grace Lin, is the true story of a Chinese-American girl whose mother grows unique vegetables in their […]

19th century Concord was teaming with activists and intellectuals who cultivated the beginning of the antislavery movement.  Coinciding with the celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, this tour will introduce you to the Concord women and men who played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement in the […]

In honor of Juneteenth, we invite you to share conversation about the challenges of communicating with clarity during a time of great change. Together in community, we’ll find a path to compassionately converse about anti-racism, cancel culture, and shifting societal landscapes - using mindful communication principles advocated by global peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, Insight […]