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50th Anniversary Stargazing Event

Williams Land 61 Stow Road, Harvard, MA, United States

The Harvard Conservation Trust continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Join us for an enchanting evening of stargazing on May 18 with Professor Chuck Agosta! We will turn our eyes and telescopes toward the moon, planets, stars, solar system, and other objects in the night sky. Professor Agosta teaches physics and astronomy at Clark University […]

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Celebrating 100 Years of Concord Art and our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts

Concord Art Association 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

We're celebrating 100 years of Concord Art! Our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (1871-1927), was not only a dedicated philanthropist, but a talented artist as well. This May, we invite you to visit Concord Art during gallery hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm, and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm) to see the paintings and etchings of […]

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The Healing Powers of Nature

Prouty Woods Estate 32 Foster Street, Littleton, MA, United States

New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) is teaming up with yoga instructor, Melissa Ackerman, to offer a gentle practice and guided meditation honoring the integrity and natural beauty of the forest. Poses will encourage participants to “think like a tree” while experiencing moments of balance and stillness. This outdoor session will be held in the backyard […]

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Breakfast with the Birds

Heald Orchard Heald St, Pepperell, MA, United States

Join the Pepperell Conservation Commission and the Nashoba Conservation Trust as bird expert Tom Murray from Groton leads us on a casual walk through the Heald Street Orchard. We will enjoy many migrating species of birds, especially an amazing variety of warblers. Bring your binoculars and plan on arriving at 6:30 am to enjoy a […]

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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 Fitchburg's Rollstone Hill. The story and history of the Rollstone Boulder, the quarries, and several other interesting sites along the way will be explored, and the historical and cultural influence they had on our city will be […]

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Celebrating 100 Years of Concord Art and our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts

Concord Art Association 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

We're celebrating 100 years of Concord Art! Our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (1871-1927), was not only a dedicated philanthropist, but a talented artist as well. This May, we invite you to visit Concord Art during gallery hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm, and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm) to see the paintings and etchings of […]

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Historic Pepperell Postcards

Lawrence Library 15 Main Street, Pepperell, MA, United States

On Saturday, May 20th come peruse our historic Pepperell postcards in the Jeanne Palmer History Room at Lawrence Library and enjoy viewing the Shattuck bird collection in the Lyceum. The history room will be open 10:30-1:30. Coffee, tea and pastries will be available in the Lyceum. The Jeanne Palmer History Room and Shattuck bird collection […]

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Monuments and Architectural Treasures on Main Street

Fitchburg Historical Society 781 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States

This walking tour in Fitchburg will explore the Upper Common and nearby Monument Park to see the monuments, buildings and artworks that have stood witness in this central Massachusetts industrial and cultural center, from the late 1700's to today. Discover townhouses, institutional and commercial buildings, some over 200 years old...monuments from the Civil War era, […]

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Free Drop-in Family Day: Local Pollinators!

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

Come to The Umbrella Arts Center for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in a craft about the importance of pollinators led by talented art instructor, Alison Tsoi! Open to all ages and abilities. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please register online using the form at https://forms.gle/m3xE9UTNns96ZzHLA   This program […]

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Revolutionary War Cannon on Display

Groton History Center 172 Main Street, Groton, MA, United States

The Groton History Center's Open House on May 20 will be accompanied by the display of a Revolutionary War cannon on our grounds. Come chat with our volunteers and Earl Carter, who carefully restored the cannon and rebuilt its carriage, about this important piece and its connection to Boston and Groton.   This program is […]

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Lexington Open Studios

LexArt 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, United States

13th Annual Lexington Open Studios event on May 20 & 21st at LexArt! Visit with 40+ ARTISTS WHO LIVE, WORK, TEACH, CREATE OR ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE ARTS COMMUNITY IN LEXINGTON Learn more at lexingtonopenstudios.com! Photo courtesy of Nicole Mordecai This program is offered by LexArt as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, […]

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Ancient Trees of the Mountain

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

Wachusett Mountain, located in central Massachusetts, is known as the highest point in the Commonwealth east of the Berkshires, and is a popular destination for hiking on 17 miles of trails. A little-known “secret” is that the Mountain is home to “old-growth forest,” trees that have never been cut and are living out their natural […]

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