GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
Join us in celebrating America's extraordinary artistic legacy as we commemorate our nation's 250th anniversary with a curated exploration of the masterworks that have defined our cultural identity. From the luminous landscapes of the Hudson River School to the bold innovations of Abstract Expressionism, this program showcases the diverse voices and revolutionary spirits that have […]
The Groton Conservation Trust is delighted to have Rand Wentworth as the keynote speaker. Rand is an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School teaching climate leadership. He also serves as president emeritus of the Land Trust Alliance, the organization that accredits land trusts like the GCT. He will speak on the history of land […]
Blacksmithing Demonstration at KeeneMetaling Forge The Village Blacksmith in a Colonial Town Experience Fire, Steel, and Craftsmanship — Up Close Step into the world of traditional blacksmithing at the KeeneMetaling forge in Lexington, where raw steel is heated, hammered, and transformed before your eyes. This live demonstration offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the tools, […]
Discover Arlington’s Cultural District at the Visitor Center on the Minuteman Bikeway, site of the birthplace of the real “Uncle Sam,” with pop-up music, exhibits, workshops, table chats and self-guided audio tours. Planned programs include: Sunday, May 3: ArtsArlington Public Art Table with live jazz Saturday, May 9: Arlington Cultural District Self-Guided Audio Tour Sunday, […]
Blacksmithing Demonstration at KeeneMetaling Forge The Village Blacksmith in a Colonial Town Experience Fire, Steel, and Craftsmanship — Up Close Step into the world of traditional blacksmithing at the KeeneMetaling forge in Lexington, where raw steel is heated, hammered, and transformed before your eyes. This live demonstration offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the tools, […]
Join Concord’s native ornithologist, author, and naturalist on a bird walk at Walden Pond State Reservation with frequent collaborator Lillian Stokes & others. Alden is the author of 16 wildlife books, including National Audubon’s Field Guide to New England. He is also on staff at the Thoreau Society Shop at Walden. All children must be […]
Join local archaeologist Kimberley Connors and Town of Acton Conservation Staff Ian Bergemann on a guided walk along the Assabet River Blue & Green Trail focusing on why people have lived here for over 7,000 years and the wildlife that call this place home. This path is adjacent to the Pink Hawk site which is the oldest […]
Join certified birder Clay Hobart on May 9th for a morning filled with excitement and discovery at Monomonac Hill Conservation Area in Winchendon, MA. As part of this birding series, this event offers a unique opportunity to observe warblers, ovenbirds, and more in their natural habitat as they migrate through our region. For birders of […]
The Pepperell Multicultural Festival is a free, family-friendly community celebration that highlights the many cultures, traditions, and stories that shape Pepperell today. The festival will feature cultural performances, music, food, hands-on activities for all ages, community organizations, and opportunities to learn about local history and heritage. The event is designed to be welcoming and accessible, […]
This guided walk is about 1 mile along the North Dike to the Wachusett Dam in Clinton. This open hillside walk along the Wachusett Reservoir offers interesting views overlooking the 65 billion gallon reservoir. Points of interest will feature the history of the construction of this water supply that provides drinking water for over 2.7 […]
On May 9, from 2:00–3:30 PM, the Old Schwamb Mill will host conservationist Allison Jackson for a special talk on historic reproduction framing at the Harvard Art Museums. Jackson will present her recent conservation project involving Ford Madox Brown’s La Rose de l’Infante (1876), focusing on the research, design decisions, and technical challenges behind recreating […]
Special spring special pop-up exhibition and events series previewing the design, approach and exhibitions of the future Guitar Museum of New England in West Concord, the first and only permanently installed museum in the Americas exclusively dedicated to the guitar and find luthier craft. Events range from master luthier and curator talks, musical performances, examples […]