Naturalist Peter Alden, author of the Audubon Guide to New England, will lead a 2.5-hour walk focusing on birds and plants on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail from West Concord toward White Pond. Meet at the beginning of the Rail Trail in West Concord (Rt. 62). Pre-registration appreciated. For more Riverfest events, visit https://www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023.
A group of friends go for a hike in the woods, explore the natural world around them and record their findings in a journal. After the storytime, make a nature journal of your own. Event begins at 10:30 am. For more Riverfest events, visit https://www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023.
When a black snake threatens to poison earth’s water, a young girl joins her community in protecting their water. Following the storytime, create cool illustrations with watercolors and wax. Event begins at 10:30 am. For more Riverfest events visit https://www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023.
Rivers connect us! Through hands-on activities, learn about your watershed and how you can protect it. Designed for children 6-12. Event begins at 11:45 am. Join this event, or all of our fun hands-on Junior River Ranger events to receive a River Rangers booklet. Complete the booklet with us or through your own explorations to […]
Exploring on and along our rivers is the most fun way to learn about them. Learn how to do so safely and with respect! Participants will have the opportunity to paddle in a boat on a Wild & Scenic River! Designed for children 6-12. Pre-registration required. A parent must be present. Event begins at 12:30 […]
The typically brave Kaia has one fear: bees. When her father gets beehives to go on the roof of their apartment, Kaia must face her fear and learn about these important insects. After the storytime, make bee hotels to create habitat for bees in our own neighborhoods. Event begins at 10:30 am. For more Riverfest […]
Join Nashoba Valley Pedaler leaders, Mike and Allan, for a ~30-mile ride, (expect ~3+ hours, including a stop for ice cream at Erickson’s in Maynard!) on roads crisscrossing the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers. Email mduclos1@icloud.com or call 978-793-3189 for more information, or in the event of questions. Pre-registration via email is appreciated. A forecast […]
Come to the riverbank by foot, or paddle, bring a picnic, and enjoy a day of entertainment at the historic Old Manse at 269 Monument Street. Rain or shine. Plein Air Painting: Join or watch talented artists as they paint “En Plein Air” (French for painting outdoors) on the grounds of the Old Manse. Learn […]
Join Art for All to decorate your bike with a river theme, then ride along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in W. Concord with a short stop at the wetlands to look for wildlife. Intended for children 6-10. Helmets required and a guardian must attend. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Event begins at 2:30 pm. For […]
A young girl and her mother go out to see how many birds they can count in a single day. After the storytime, you will make a birdhouse out of recycled milk cartons. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. For more Riverfest events, visit: https://www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023.
