GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
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Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a members-only show presented by LexArt at Brookhaven at Lexington. Open to the Public without Appointment: April 8, 15 (2-4 pm) May 13 & 21 (2-4 pm) Other time viewings by appointment, call 781.863.9660 Brookhaven at Lexington is located at 1010 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
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Step back in time and start your audio tour of historic Westford Center as it was prior to the Civil War. Your tour guides are Kate Hamlin (1847-1937) and Fred Fisher (1855-1941). Enjoy their remembrances of the town they grew up in and your stroll through historic Westford Center. Narrated by: Ellen Harde, Barbara Seavey […] 
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the glacial features at Gray Reservation in Sudbury. This property offers excellent examples of how we can view evidence left behind by the glacier covering our region around 10,000 years ago. Using your mobile device, follow the signposts for the Glacial Features Trail. Each stop has a scannable QR code […]
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The Lancaster Historical Society will make tours by appointment available of the collections of “Herbert H. Hosmer Jr.: A Lancastrian Original” through August 31, 2023. The Exhibit Room is on the second floor of the Prescott Building at 701 Main Street in Lancaster. (Use rear entrance.) Born in Lancaster, MA, Hosmer lived the majority of […]
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Tours of the Frederick Historical Piano Collection, on which the concerts are based, are available by appointment, on non-concert days. The collection focuses on the kinds of pianos owned and played in concert by the great composers, letting modern musicians and listeners hear the music in its exciting true colors. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 978-827-6232 or […]
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The artistic talent of May Alcott (later Nieriker) is abundantly on display at Orchard House for visitors to appreciate each year -- from her fledgling attempts to create within Orchard House itself, to serious study in Boston, and eventuating in diligent practice and notable exhibitions in Europe. In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s […]
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The Umbrella Visual Arts program, in collaboration with A La Luz, presents the revolutionary, multimedia exhibition, Points of Return. Featuring the work of 27 international artists, Points of Return is the first physical exhibition of the acclaimed online exhibition of the same name. This environmental art exhibition sees The Umbrella divided into themed spaces. A […]
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Join us Monday mornings for a guided walk to explore a different Town of Dunstable Conservation Area or a Dunstable Rural Land Trust property. Meet promptly at 9am at the Dunstable Town Hall, 511 Main Street to caravan in your own vehicle and drive to park at the destination property of the week. Wear proper […]
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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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Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will be visiting us at Forbush Memorial Library. Ken will discuss growing up in the book business, show some of his favorite finds while enjoying “the thrill of the hunt,” and explain how he appraises books and manuscripts. He has […]
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Join Athol Bird & Nature Club president and Millers River Environmental Center director Dave Small as he explores the transformation of his yard from a boring suburban lot dominated by lawn to a rich habitat for our native wildlife. Removing invasive species, planting native plants, and providing water, food, and cover for a variety of […]
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Join Ashburnham Historical Society President Chris Gagnon and the Friends of the Wapack on a tour of the colonial roads around the base of Mount Watatic. We will visit the homestead sites and cellar holes of the first settlers and hear the fascinating story of the “Children of the Woods Tavern” and the families who […]
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Join us for a trail walk along the beautiful Nashua River that flows out of Wachusett Reservoir and through the Town of Clinton, Massachusetts. Enjoy flora and fauna along a trail forged by both animal and human walkers of all kinds. Animals spotted on previous walks include hawks, herons, turtles, garter snakes, deer, and fox. […]
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Join Tom Ricardi from the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway, MA to meet owls, hawks, and eagles from New England and beyond at Stow's Randall Library. This program is offered by Randall Library as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and […]
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Want to nurture nature in your own backyard but don’t know where to start? In this free outdoor workshop, Ecological Landscaper Catherine Rooney will use on-site examples from her restoration plan for Fredonian Park, providing attendees with the know-how to optimize habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Learn how to select and combine native […]
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Enjoy free admission all day at the Museum of Russian Icons, courtesy of the Nypro Foundation, and enjoy a performance by pianist Ekaterina Willewald. Ekaterina will present her program “Ballet Russes” to accompany the exhibition, Giselle. Suites by Tchaikovsky, Borodin, and Prokofiev will be included. Before each piece, Ekaterina will briefly explain the historical context […]
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This colorfully illustrated and highly informative lecture will be presented by Heather Lennon, President of the Lancaster Historical Society incorporating material researched by LHS Executive Board member, Karen Silverthorn. About 375 years ago, the nearby Wattaquadock hills provided a gateway for early settlers of the Nashaway Plantation. The "Bay Path" was a trail used by […]
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The Groton Conservation Trust welcomes you to a special presentation featuring updates from our last year of land conservation and programming, and special guest speaker Sally Naser. Social media followers might know Sally better as CR Wildlife Cams, a Facebook and Instagram account that features fantastic images and footage of Massachusetts wildlife. We’ve been great […]
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED—NEW DATE & TIME TO BE DETERMINED Why do birds matter? Join the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Trevor Lloyd-Evans as we explore this question. Birds have always captured people’s imagination and envy – they are beautiful, they sing, they can fly and we can’t. Because there are more than 10,000 […]
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Get out and explore with adventurous day trips to islands, waterfalls, abandoned towns/settlements, to spot/track wildlife, and hiking/kayaking opportunities. Hikes with great views Kayak & canoe trips Waterfalls Wildlife tracking/spotting Dunes hikes “Island” adventures Abandoned towns Experienced hiker and outdoorswoman Alison O’Leary provides a tour of a dozen day trip options in MA that are […]
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Visit Nashua, New Hampshire during the 2023 Nashua International Sculpture Symposium to observe five sculptors create their works of art, which will be installed in public places throughout the city, inspired by this year’s theme, “Voices to the Future.” While here, explore the city and discover over 40 sculptures created during past symposiums. Begun in […]
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Join the Friends of Minute Man National Park for a spring bird walk! For many bird watchers, spring migration is the most exciting time of the year. We will observe birds in their colorful breeding plumage, listen to their songs, and learn which are passing through on their way north and which will stay to […]
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Visit the Westford Historical Society & Museum for the show and tell lecture, “Fibers of Life.” Their collection of local artifacts, from clothing and accouterments to linens and household items is typical of many New England towns. However, each one of these objects has its own unique and interesting story to tell. Penny Lacroix, co-chair […]
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Author Dan Boudillion will discuss his just-published book on the history of the Nashobah Praying Indians from the 1654 establishment of the Praying Indian Plantation to their sufferings during King Philip’s War and exile on Deer Island, to the loss of their lands in 1736. The Nashobah village was one is the 16 “Praying Villages” […]
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Welcome to the Westminster Farmers' Market, bringing you the best local farmers, producers, artisans, and musicians! Every Friday afternoon the Westminster Farmers' Market brings you live entertainment, from bagpipes to big band or blues, so you'll be able to shop, sit and sip at the market. Join us August 25th for our very special "Peak […] 
The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and power. […] |
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The premier ceramics exhibit in the state of Mass! The State of Clay is a juried show open to original, innovative ceramic work by current and former residents of Massachusetts or those with close ties to Massachusetts. The aim of the show is to broaden public awareness of contemporary ceramic art and to provide a […]
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Join us for a birthday party celebrating the Shattuck Street Building. It opened as a school for classes in 1923 and soon became Littleton's only school building for the growing town. It was enlarged in 1938 and again in 1952. This building has served Littleton well, as a school and more recently the library and […]
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More than 15 gowns will be on display. The exhibit spans over 150 years and now includes a 1796 gown! Each dress provides clues into social status, prominent and humble, and speaks to the style of each bride. Saturday, May 13, 2023 Linda Welters, Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island will speak on “A […]
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Historical Piano Concerts' 37th Spring season presents performances every Sunday in May. The concerts will include piano solo, piano with voice, with violin, and with clarinet, all with restored original pianos by important makers in Paris, Vienna, and Leipzig, ca. 1830 - 1877. On Sunday, May 14th, Thomas Meglioranza, baritone and Reiko Uchida, pianist will […]
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150th Anniversary of the Birth of Finland’s President Oskari Tokoi: How he came to live in Fitchburg
150th Anniversary of the Birth of Finland’s President Oskari Tokoi: How he came to live in Fitchburg
This is a talk about the life of the first president of Finland after the country freed itself from Russian Control. Born 150 years ago on May 15, Oskari Tokoi lived and worked in Finnish communities before coming to Fitchburg, Massachusetts to write and edit at the city's Finnish-language newspaper. This talk about episodes in […]
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Urban gardening is about growing food and ornamentals in small spaces. Whether you have no space at all or just wish to use a small space this talk will provide tips and techniques. Gretel Anspach is a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association. REGISTRATION […]
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Talk and book signing by authors Edward F. Cronin and Dayna Kendall, on their book: Just Policing, My Journey to Police Reform. This discussion will look at reform and the move toward equity and a community-based approach to policing in the late 1990's and early 2000 in Fitchburg Massachusetts. Cronin is the retired Chief of […]
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Unleash your inner artist in a watercolor paint night at the Museum! This special evening begins with a visit to the exhibition A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library, where the instructor will introduce a selection of paintings that exemplify artistic inspiration from the New England landscape. In the […] |
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Stories of people, events and places around Harvard, Massachusetts in the early 20th Century will be told by townspeople who lived then. Some of the topics covered will be the apple industry, dairies, The Oak Ridge Observatory, The Campfire Girls and World War I. Attendees will be invited to interact with these early residents of […]
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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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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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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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This is a "local Producer Only" market focusing mainly on locally grown, produced and handcrafted items. Our vendors have fruits, vegetables, garden plants, baked goods, herbs, crafts and pasture-raised beef. Photo courtesy of the Winchendon Farmers Market
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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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The 22nd Sholan Farms Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the advent of spring in the Central Massachusetts region as evidenced by the blooming of the apple trees. The Festival is a civic celebration organized and operated by the Friends of Sholan Farms. Activities will include crafters, food trucks, butterfly release, scavenger hunt, free wagon rides and […]
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Although Henry Thoreau spent only the first 8 months if his life living in his grandmother’s farmhouse, he would return to Virginia Road time and again throughout his life to visit the scenes of his early childhood. Join Biologist Amity Wilczek and Historian Richard Smith for a walk around the Thoreau Farm property as they explore the biological and […]
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Join Duncan Brown, Curator for the Boxborough Historical Society, as he explains the story of why a child’s shoe was hidden in the wall of a Boxborough house for 300 years and the journey the shoe took to come home to the Boxborough Museum. The house, owned by James and Hannah Whitcomb, was built in […]
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In this illustrated Louise Ruma Ivers Memorial Lecture, Richard A. Duffy presents nuanced context for the ways in which Black, brown, and Indigenous peoples have been portrayed in presenting the history of Arlington, Massachusetts. Sharing both dispiriting stereotypes and the inspiring work of allies in the cause of racial justice, this lecture is but one […]
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Rita Parisi from Waterfall Productions will present "I am Zelda," a one-act play about Mrs. F. Scott Fitzgerald. This original play sheds light on the mythical life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, often known as the muse and infamous flapper wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of "The Great Gatsby." This program is supported, in part, […]
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Kimberley Connors, a local archaeologist specializing in public education, will share the fascinating archaeology of our local environment, from the Native American arrival thousands of years ago, through the European contact of the 1600s, and into the Colonial and early industrial periods. This program can help us appreciate our local landscape and what it offered […]
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Join us for a one-our guided walking tour of Arlington Center! Experience the masterful public works created by the celebrated American sculptor, Cyrus Dallin, for his adopted hometown of Arlington, Massachusetts. Learn the stories behind notable memorials and historic buildings, including the Uncle Sam Memorial Statue (1976), Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1887), and the art […]
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Writer, critic, and landscape historian Daegan Miller joins us with Guggenheim Fellow and environmental writer Sven Birkerts for a conversation on Daegan’s first book This Radical Land: A Natural History of American Dissent and the literary tradition laid down by Emerson and Thoreau that offers a new way of seeing the American past and of […] |
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Join Senior Wetland Scientist David Cowell on an adventure of discovery! Delight identifying the signature plants that call wetlands home. Appreciate the boundless natural wealth wetlands provide in their relatively unassuming way. Become aware of the fragility of wetlands and how you might step up and help. First, though, what are wetlands? Wetlands are very […]
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Visit the Ashburnham Farmer's Market atop historic Meeting House Hill on the last Saturday of the month, May through October! Photo courtesy of Ashburnham Farmer's Market |
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The Nashua Farmers Market is held outdoors each Sunday from 10 am–2 pm in the Nashua Public Library Parking Lot at 6 Hartshorn Avenue. Market is from late-May to mid-October. Photo courtesy of FlipSide ImageWorks
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This program will highlight the 1930 Tercentenary marker for the Faulkner Homestead, one of three cast-iron signs in Acton erected to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1630 establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. An interesting aspect of this sign is its inaccuracy, including the date given for the 1707 Jones-Faulkner House. Given that the […]
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Join us at the Concord Museum with Dr. Jill Titus who will speak on her book Gettysburg 1963: Civil Rights, Cold War Politics, and Historical Memory in America’s Most Famous Small Town. Dr. Jill Ogline Titus is associate director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College and co-coordinator of the college’s Public History minor. […]
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The Lexington Farmers’ Market connects residents with local farmers and vendors, providing greater access to fresh, locally-grown and -produced food to community members of all income levels. The LFM educates people about healthy eating, nutrition and sustainable agriculture, and provides a social experience that builds community. The LFM is a producer-only market, meaning that all […] |
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Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward Larson joins us for a conversation on his new book American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765-1795, in which he discusses how liberty and slavery were intertwined during the nation’s founding. Professor Larson examines the role of Black Americans during the Revolutionary War and in the […] |
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The Concord Museum Guild of Volunteers is thrilled to present the 34th Annual Garden Tour on June 2 and 3, 2023! This event features carefully selected private gardens throughout Concord. Funds raised provide critical support to the Museum’s education initiatives. This year there are six unique gardens that reflect the individual interests and passions of […] |
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A slice of Leominster's local businesses including locally grown produce, crafts & vendors! Summer Outdoor & Winter Indoor Farmer's Market - Farm Fresh Eggs & Local Grown Produce, Grass-fed Beef, Pork & Chicken, Local Honey, Freshly Baked Cookies & Pies, Cupcakes and Breads, Jewelry, Soaps, Blown-Glass, Knit & Crochet, Pottery, Paintings, Cards & Other Handmade […]
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Love architecture, history, fantastic stories, great landscapes, art, and interior design? Then join Historic New England on June 3 for our region-wide Open House and explore distinctly different historic sites – for free. From seventeenth-century “stone-enders,” to a pink Gothic Revival cottage, coastal farms, and a mid-century Bauhaus masterpiece, there is so much to explore. […]
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Church of the Wild places Thoreau’s intimacy with nature into a community of spiritual practice. With a fresh look at a beloved community larger than our own species, this book uncovers the wild roots of faith to undergird our commitment to a groaning and glorious earth. Simple practices of sacred reconnection with the land, waters and […]
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The Lunenburg Farmers' Market is an outdoor place to gather weekly and enjoy live music and shop for locally produced arts, crafts, produce, meats, and other unique items. Photo courtesy of Lunenburg Farmers' Market |