“The perception of beauty is a moral test.” – Henry David Thoreau, Journal, 21 June 1852 Over two hundred years ago, John Keats famously declared that “Beauty is Truth, and Truth Beauty.” When contemporary scientists and mathematicians refer to a theory as beautiful, they associate beauty with concision and streamlined elegance. Yet for as long […]
About the event: Ed Begley Jr. will join The Walden Woods Project’s Executive Director, Kathi Anderson, in conversation about this new book "To the Temple of Tranquility…And Step On It!: A Memoir". An audience Q&A will follow the conversation. About the book: Ed Begley Jr. is known equally for his prolific film and television career […]
Join The Walden Woods Project on Thursday, November 16th, from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, for a virtual event, "Bears of the East: Kilham Bear Center & Black Bear Behavior"! Ben Kilham, from Kilham Bear Center, NH, will present his firsthand experience raising cubs and observing black bears. The presentation is illustrated with in-the-field photos. Ben […]
First Connections welcomes Pediatric Occupational Therapist Anna Knox to a free live webinar for parents of young children. Picky eating phases or patterns typically begin between the ages of 1 & 3, and can feel tricky to manage alone. Picky eating doesn't usually go away on its own, and may require parents to really work […]
After three visits to Cape Cod from 1849-1855, Thoreau wrote: “I did not see why I might not make a book on Cape Cod, as well as my neighbor on ‘Human Culture.’ It is but another name for the same thing, and hardly a sandier phase of it.” Reading Circle participants will read “The Wellfleet […]
The Auxiliary of Emerson Health will host another part of the "Adapting To Change As You Age" series. The topic this month is "Post-Hospitalization Care." Join our Emerson Health panelists as they provide information on how to skillfully navigate life changes that aging might bring. If you or someone you care about was recently hospitalized, […]
About the event: Veteran environmental writer Douglas Chadwick will present ideas from his most recent book "Four Fifths A Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All". He will explore the interconnectedness of nature, advocating that the path toward conservation begins with how we see our place in the world. Answering […]
Young children thrive when they have clear and consistent boundaries, when they know what to expect from their caregivers, and when they know the adults are in control. Toddlers' and preschoolers' developing brains drive them to seek control and power, though, so they are constantly pushing the boundaries we set for them. In this presentation, […]
Join our panel of experts as they provide information on skillfully navigating life changes that aging might bring. Topics include supporting good financial health for seniors, such as noticing signs they might need assistance with their finances, which legal documents are critical to have in place, account and password organization, how to avoid financial scams […]
If you are planning to enroll your child in preschool in 2023, or are looking for child care, you may have questions about how to find a program that will be a good fit for you and for your child. In this live virtual presentation we will discuss what options are available in the area, […]
