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Wild Edibles of Lexington’s Waysides

Lincoln Park Worthen Road, Lexington, MA, United States

Once again, CLC is delighted to have Russ Cohen return for another walk to teach us about wild edible plants! Lexington is home to over 70 species of edible wild […]

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The Pursuit of a Hobby: Model Ship Building

Sawyer House & Barn 676 Main Street, Bolton, MA, United States

On display at the Bolton Historical Society are examples of one Bolton resident's decades-long hobby of model ship building, both scratch and kit built. From the ill-fated Titanic to the […]

Free

Walking with the Ancients: Old-growth Forest

Wachusett Mountain State Reservation 345 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA, United States

Did you know that Wachusett Mountain is home to the only old-growth forest east of the Berkshires? On this walk you will see ancient trees, many over 300 years old […]

Free

Celebrate! Fitchburg’s Historic Preservation

Fitchburg Legislative Building 700 Main Street, Fitchburg, United States

May is Preservation Month! Learn about the importance of historic preservation to Fitchburg's urban revitalization and celebrate ongoing preservation work in the City. Reinvestment in historic resources creates resilient neighborhoods […]

Free

Sculpture & Architecture Walking Tour of Arlington Center

Cyrus Dallin Art Museum 611 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Art and history enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to join us for a one hour guided walking tour of Arlington Center on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. Experience […]

Free

Foraging Edibles at your Doorstep

The Gardner Museum 27 Pearl Street, Gardner, MA, United States

Local “Modern Pioneer” Lauren Roy will empower, and educate the audience on living more naturally and in the art of foraging as a way of saving money. More importantly, they […]

Free

Westford 250 – Once Known: Slavery in Westford with Leslie Howard

Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United States

Slavery in Westford?! It may be surprising, but there were at least 24 confirmed enslaved individuals in the town of Westford from 1730 to 1780. There is little in the […]

Free

Water Science at Stillwater Farm Interpretive Site

Stillwater Farm Interpretive Ste 228 Redemption Rock Rd, Sterling, United States

Explore the wonders of water through fun interactive activity stations! Journey through the water cycle and collect beads to create your own unique bracelet. Discover a healthy freshwater stream through […]

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Shirley’s Depot Square

Shirley Historical Society Museum 182 Center Road, Shirley, MA, United States

On display is a diorama of Shirley's Depot Square with a working model train and the buildings from 100 years ago. There is also a large collection of photos picturing […]

Free

Rollstone Hill “Rock Walk”

Boulder Art Gallery 960 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States

Join us for a slow and easy, comfortable and extraordinarily scenic, two mile walk to the summit of Rollstone Hill. The story and history of the Rollstone Boulder, the quarries, […]

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