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Parks & Nature

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Time to Fly

September 15, 2020
Dave Witherbee
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Do you think about going south for the winter? So do many birds. 

As the days get shorter and cooler, many of Concord’s resident birds get restless and think about wintering elsewhere. These birds migrate primarily because of food and not to avoid our cold winters. Many of the birds that migrate depend mostly on berries, seeds, and insects for their daily meals, but the insects crawl into the ground, dig under leaves, or drill under tree bark and sleep through the cold winter months. The migratory birds are not as well equipped as a woodpecker to hammer a hole in a tree to gather sleeping insects. 


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Enjoying Our National Parks in the time of COVID-19

June 15, 2020
Jennifer C. Schünemann
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Concord is well known for its rich history and stunning natural beauty. Residents and visitors alike deeply appreciate having access to national parks which showcase these features. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the parks are working hard to make visitors feel welcome – while doing all they can to help stop the spread of the virus. Here, we present some updates from two of our most popular destinations. 


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A Beginner’s Guide to Concord’s Beautiful Outdoors

June 15, 2020
Dave Witherbee
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Summer has always been a wonderful time to explore the many trails, parks, historic sites, and other natural wonders of Concord. During these stressful times, it’s more important than ever to take time to enjoy nature - to get outside and feel the sun and the breezes, to marvel at the plants and animals with which we share this world, and to find our best selves again. I’ve spent many years walking these trails and photographing the plants and animals found there. Over the years I’ve found a number of places that have become favorites. Here are a few I recommend to locals and visitors alike:


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Nature Watch Guide

March 15, 2020
Cynthia L. Baudendistel and Dave Witherbee
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Spring is finally here! One of Concord’s true treasures is its plethora of parks, trails, and nature preserves. Our friend Dave Witherbee has put together a collection of some of his favorite Spring images to inspire you to get outside and explore!


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Our Big Backyard: Exploring Nature in Concord

March 15, 2020
Abby White
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“I went into the woods because I wished to live deliberately…” Henry David Thoreau’s words echo my own sentiments while making a conscious choice to move back to Concord years ago to raise my children. As a child living in Concord, I spent hours playing, imagining, and creating in the woods. As an adult, I continue to seek the solace, reflection, and wisdom of nature – both on the sunniest days and on the cold, grey ones. Concord’s open space, comprised of public and private lands, is one of our most treasured gems. Our town and its residents have chosen over the years to preserve a healthy dose of nature.


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Concord in Winter

December 15, 2019
Dave Witherbee
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Winter comes to life in this extraordinary photo essay.


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Fairhaven Bay: Nature Watch Guide

September 15, 2019
Cynthia L. Baudendistel and Dave Witherbee
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Whether you love to hike, fish, canoe, birdwatch, or even camp, Fairhaven Bay is the perfect destination for an Autumn outing.


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The Great Walden BioBlitz

Residents and Visitors are Invited on a Quest for Local Biodiversity — Kids Too!
June 15, 2019
Kathi Anderson and Margie Brown
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More than 3,000 species of plants, animals, fungi, lichen, and moss visit or reside in the Concord area, with tremendous species diversity in Walden Woods, Minute Man National Historical Park, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Estabrook Woods, Lincoln, Southern Carlisle, and other natural areas. What are these species? Find out by joining the Great Walden BioBlitz on Saturday, July 6, 2019 and follow the project on the app, iNaturalist.  


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