GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
The Harvard Conservation Trust is partnering again with Fivesparks to celebrate art and nature with a juried art show. This exhibit will highlight the beauty of the diverse environments of the Nashua River Watershed: the river with all its tributaries, its wildlife, plant life and the lands and communities it nourishes. Jane Winchell, Director of […]
Join Farrington Nature Linc as they celebrate the winter solstice. The winter solstice marks the exact moment when half of Earth is tilted the farthest away from the sun, making it the longest night of the year. Together use recycled materials to create your own lantern. We'll go on a lantern-lit hike and enjoy hot […]
As year-end approaches, bring beauty and light to the darkest days of winter. Watch the last rays of sunset disappear into the night sky as you explore the Sculpture Park and learn about the season’s celestial bodies with Aldrich Astronomical Society. Take part in self-guided activities for all ages or join one of our Museum […]
Enjoy the beautiful winter scenes of Drumlin Farm while using natural materials to make your own whimsical wreath! Sip on a warm beverage while learning what leaves, vines, and greenery are best for wreath-making. By the end of the afternoon, you'll have a unique wreath to add some cheer to your home this holiday season. […]
As year-end approaches, bring beauty and light to the darkest days of winter. Watch the last rays of sunset disappear into the night sky as you explore the Sculpture Park and learn about the season’s celestial bodies with Aldrich Astronomical Society. Take part in self-guided activities for all ages or join one of our Museum […]
18th century newspapers and pamphlets were essential to the dissemination of information and were instrumental in fanning the flames of discord on both sides of the revolutionary conflict. While the job of printing was largely considered a masculine activity, widows, wives, and daughters took up the mantle of a free press. Not only did women […]
“Our Untold Stories” Observing the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Join us for this "Winter Wednesdays" talk by Arlington Historical Society President, Robert Brazile. Programs open to the public with a $5 entry fee. Free for all members of the Arlington Historical Society. Image courtesy of the Arlington Historical Society. An 1883 albumen print […]
THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 | 7:30PM PRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR'S TALK AT 6:30pm Sponsored by the Gamota Family in support of the Ukrainian People Hindemith | Mathis der Maler Vaughan Williams | Sea Symphony -Aaron Engebreth, baritone -Michelle Trainor, soprano -New World Chorale Hindemith composed Mathis der Maler to portray the emotional struggle […]
“Our Untold Stories” Observing the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Join us for this "Winter Wednesdays" talk by retired member of the Arlington Police Department, Dave McKenna. Programs open to the public with a $5 entry fee. Free for all members of the Arlington Historical Society. Image courtesy of the Arlington Historical Society. An […]
THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 | 7:30PM PRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR'S TALK AT 6:30pm Sponsored by Winfield and Linda Perry Still | In Memoriam Lidström | World Premiere -Mats Lidström, cello Beethoven | Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” Cellist Mats Lidström performs a world premiere based on a Robert F. Kennedy speech during his bid […]
“Our Untold Stories” Observing the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution This talk by retired Major General William Rapp, PhD will address the many myths about farmers filled with patriotic fervor versus illiterate criminals motivated only by the lash so that we can better understand the life of a soldier in New England at the […]
“Our Untold Stories” Observing the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution On April 19, the actual first day of the American Revolution, we celebrate with food and craft beverages the passage of Paul Revere and William Dawes through present-day Arlington to warn of advance of British troops to suppress the colonial rebellion Note: The re-enactment […]
