This summer marks the 8th year that Concord’s Community Services will be running a Back-to-School Backpack Drive to distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to Concord families in need. Donations of NEW backpacks and school supplies for students of any age would be greatly appreciated! You may drop off a donation at one of the […]

Drop by to learn about bird nests through a craft activity.

Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. […]

An all-star cast celebrates the 25th anniversary of the legendary stage performance of Victor Hugo's novel of the French Revolution. Cast: Alfie Boe, Nick Jonas, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Lea Salonga, Jenny Galloway. (Broadway Musical; 2010; NR; 2h 50m). Just stop by to our cool movie viewing room!

Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across a variety of areas such as: cognitive, motor, and emotional functions. Brain health can be affected by age –related changes in the brain, injuries caused to the brain, medical illnesses, or diseases. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia on Thursday, August 25th at […]

You are invited to create nature-inspired salt dough ornaments which are completely biodegradable as well as fun and easy to make with Girl Scouts! Salt-dough is such a neat medium to work with, and very easy to mix up! This event is for families with children entering grades K-5th grade this fall who are interested […]

Girl Scouts is the perfect place for children to freely explore their interests, build their skills and character, and make friends in a supportive environment that encourages them to dream big and do bigger—all while positively influencing themselves, their communities, and the world. For adults looking to work with youth, Girl Scouts provides opportunities to […]

Join a Mass Audubon guide in exploring birding hotspots at Mass Audubon’s Brewster’s Woods Wildlife Sanctuary in Concord. We’ll walk in the footsteps of William Brewster, sharing passages from his journal’s and searching for a variety of migrants on their annual passage through New England. Birders of all levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable walking […]

Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. […]

The farm stand at Sweet Autumn Farm is open every Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Certified-organic, the farm offers vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit, specialty crops and herbal teas. Please visit website: www.sweetautumnfarm.com for more information. One can sign up for weekly and seasonal emails on availability. The farm is located at 180 Prospect St., Carlisle.

Please come for a weed walk given by the Boston School of Herbal Studies at Sweet Autumn Farm, Carlisle. We will explore and learn about the various wild plants at the farm some of which might live in your own backyard. To sign up, please visit the school's website: www.bostonherbalstudies.com under "Learn", then "Walks." The […]

Learn about Mary Louise Alcott’s role as an author, suffragette, abolitionist, and one of Concord’s transcendentalists. Find out how Alcott’s life influenced her book during the Little Women Walking Tour, Saturday Aug. 27 3 p.m. Preregistration and fee required.