GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
Welcome to Rev Quest! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and learn a bit about life in Bolton at that time. Included are stories of fourteen Bolton citizens who were involved in the American Revolution. Each citizen-patriot is paired with a site in Bolton, marked by the number in the upper left corner […]
Every first Thursday of the month, admission is FREE at the Fitchburg Art Museum! We have extended hours from 12 to 7pm, and the Fitchburg Farmers Market is held indoors at the museum from 3 to 5:30pm. The Fitchburg Farmers Market is organized to celebrate the vibrant local flavor and culture of Fitchburg through agriculture, […]
The Prudence Wright Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Pepperell 250th Anniversary Committee are pleased to announce a re-enactment of the “The Women Who Guarded the Bridge” on May 3, 2025. This historic event is back by popular demand! The re-enactment features Pepperell’s local heroine Prudence Wright, who assembled a militia […]
The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing and more. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, […]
Come learn about vernal ponds and the wildlife that live in them! The Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team will present a short film, “Vernal Ponds,” which includes the definition of a vernal pool and lots of footage of Cape Ann wildlife. The team will explain the importance of these pools and how to protect them. […]
Outdoor Artisan Markets 2025 Pop-Up Parking Lot Sales Events coming to LexArt in 2025 Applications are now open to all vendors! During the warmer months, LexArt will be hosting outdoor artisan pop-up markets in our Parking Lot. These markets will have vendors that are selling one of kind handmade arts and crafts. LexArt is inviting […]
Explore the symbolism of colors used in icons and the importance for iconographers of getting the tone and color exactly right. Experiment with creating colors and tones using a paint similar to what is used by iconographers using gum arabic and pigments; participants will be encouraged to make different tones and create a monochromatic painting […]
The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing and more. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, […]
The time is January 1774. Carol Cohen, playing the role of Abigail Adams, invites a group of women to Boston for a "Spinning Bee". These were meetings where the Daughters of Liberty gathered to discuss matters of concern to colonists while they spun yarn that could be woven into fabric. The audience is part of […]
Join local historian Amy Brown as she discusses what life was like and what people were doing in Lancaster in 1775 as simmering tensions between the Colonies and England evolved into outright war. Were Lancastrians involved in the events leading up to the Revolution? Find out what mattered to Lancastrians during this important year in […]
Join the Board of Rediscover Mapledale for a walk on the ground of Stow Acres to explore the Story of Mapledale Country Club. DATE: Friday, May 9th TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 PM LOCATION: Stow Acres, 58 Randall Road, Stow, MA 01775 This program is offered by Thayer Memorial Library as part of the Hidden […]
This last glaciation, 12,000 years ago, created a 30-mile long Lake Nashua, river deltas of tributaries, and drumlins, kettle holes, and eskers along the shore. Indigenous peoples began to move in when the ice retreated. The rich soil and sculpted landscape created many relatively isolated environments that fostered a profusion of plant and wildlife. The […]
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 3 […]
Join us for a special viewing and discussion with Boston-based artist Sage Carbone about her Indigenous beadwork reimagining of Cyrus Dallin’s Paul Revere statue. This piece was commissioned by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum for display in the Euro-American Figures Gallery with the support of a grant from Arlington Commission on Arts and Culture. Carbone […]
Join Concord’s native ornithologist, author, and naturalist on a bird walk at Walden Pond State Reservation with frequent collaborator Lillian Stokes & others. Peter 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 […]
We invite the community to come and enjoy the scenic vista of the farm. Bring your dog, on or off leash, and walk over 4 miles of trails. Steele Farm is a thirty-six-acre historic New England farmscape. This relatively open and expansive landscape provides the community with commanding views, historic structures, recreational opportunities, and wildlife […]
Nearby Wachusett Mountain is full of rich history and has been a popular hiking destination for centuries. Westminster nature lover and published author Matt Landry will be back at the museum with his latest book, a hiking and history guide. Signed copies of his books will be available for purchase (including his Feb 2024 book […]
Battle of Bunker Hill: A Tactical View Saturday May 17, 1:00 PM Fort Devens Museum 94 Jackson Road, 3rd Floor, Devens, MA 01434 The Battle of Bunker’s Hill is a milestone in American history; but also a terribly misunderstood battle. Far too often folklore and myth have replaced fact so that today most narratives are […]
Join local bird expert Michael Veit for a stroll through the Heald Street Orchard to view the annual migration of birds who visit the property each Spring. Birds will be identified by Michael, and others in attendance, using flight patterns, calls, and visual observations. The property is known for the large number of warblers who […]
This guided hike, limited to 15 attendees, will take place on May 17th from 9:30 - 11:00 am, rain or shine. We will meet at the trailhead of the Jewell Hill Trail on Ashby West Rd. in Fitchburg. Most of the hike will traverse and explore the Baker Family Public Forest Reserve, the highest elevation […]
At SVT’s Smith Conservation Land, we need your help to find and identify as many species as possible this spring. SVT has been removing non-native trees and invasive plants over the last several years as we work towards restoring the native vegetation and natural systems. In order to demonstrate the changes over time, we need […]
Join Concord’s native ornithologist, author, and naturalist on a bird walk at Walden Pond State Reservation with frequent collaborator Lillian Stokes & others. Peter 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 […]
Littleton and surrounding communities are home to over 80 species of edible wild plants, some of which as more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. These include native species, like Spicebush and Carrion Flower; non-native weeds, like Chicory and Burdock; and invasive species, like Dame’s Rocket and Japanese Knotweed. Join Russ Cohen, author of […]
Follow a longer or a shorter loop along the Nashua River following paths that have been used by fishermen, animals, and kids for many years. In past years, we have spotted wildlife including beaver, birds, garter snakes, turtles, and other small wildlife. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Wear comfortable hiking boots or waterproof boots, long […]
Have the buildings around Town Green always been the same? Which one was built first? What sort of things has the Green been used for over the years? Come celebrate Lancaster History Month with Special Collections Librarian Victoria Hatchell as she discusses the history of Town Green and the structures surrounding it. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. […]
Doug Halley describes the discovery of the Pine Hawk archaeological site and its significance. He relates how the project activated an increased interest in historical preservation, leading to the restoration of the Acton Stone Chamber continuing to work on Acton’s Trail Through Time, which brings the interface of two different cultures to light. Doug oversaw […]
Have the buildings around Town Green always been the same? Which one was built first? What sort of things has the Green been used for over the years? Come celebrate Lancaster History Month with Special Collections Librarian Victoria Hatchell as she discusses the history of Town Green and the structures surrounding it. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. […]
Help us remember our heroes! Take part in observing Memorial Day and commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! Did you know Pepperell provided the commander and about 60 men who fought at Bunker Hill? Eight of them were killed and eight wounded. We honor them today, as well as the 230 […]
The History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural will open to the public on May 24, 2025, one day after its official unveiling. The mural includes seven large panels conceived by Nan Quintin, designed by Mark Fountain, and painted by a consortium of local artists. It portrays the story of the life along the […]
Historic New England – Gropius House 1938 - Explore a revolution! Walter Gropius, founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Modest in scale, the 1938 Gropius family home was revolutionary in impact. In keeping with Bauhaus philosophy, every aspect of the […]
The History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural will open to the public on May 24, 2025, one day after its official unveiling. The mural includes seven large panels conceived by Nan Quintin, designed by Mark Fountain, and painted by a consortium of local artists. It portrays the story of the life along the […]
Did you ever wonder where that saying comes from? This activity will solve the mystery. You will learn the mysteries of colonial nocturnal life when you experience a visit to the Jones Tavern. Following this interactive experience, you will be invited to share in "breaking fast" in our Tavern dining room feasting on a traditional […]
The History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural will open to the public on May 24, 2025, one day after its official unveiling. The mural includes seven large panels conceived by Nan Quintin, designed by Mark Fountain, and painted by a consortium of local artists. It portrays the story of the life along the […]
This guided event will take participants on an early evening paddle along the main stem and back coves of the scenic Squannacook River. A Nashua River Watershed Association educator will lead the group on a leisurely interpretive paddle, providing information about the history of the Squannacook and the abundant organisms found in, on and around […]
Join us for a free 45-minute tour of the Buttrick Gardens at Minute Man National Historical Park. Learn about the history and preservation of these beautiful historic gardens, first established by the Buttrick family in 1911. Successive generations enlarged the gardens until 1962, when the National Park Service purchased the property. Stewards of the land […]
This program is designed to be intentionally inclusive and accessible for beginning birders. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Nestled between two water bodies, this trail is a wonderful place to look and listen for birds and use our senses to observe behavior and notice habitats. We will walk slowly for ¾ mile round […]
On April 19, 1775, Harvard sent at least one man from every household to drive the British back to Boston, and soldiers from the town fought in every ensuing battle north of the Chesapeake. As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence, Harvard will hold a living history tour of […]
Don Black, of the Old Burying Ground Commission, will talk about the graves in the Old Burying Ground related to the Revolutionary War. Accompanying the walk and talk will be a display of the Revolutionary War cannon that militia, including members from Groton, looted off of a British ship and used at the Battle of […]
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