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Articles by Dave Witherbee

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Summer’s Awakening in Concord

June 30, 2026
Dave Witherbee
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The start of summer is a wonderful time of year here in Concord, with vegetation flourishing, birds and wildlife busily thriving, and warm, comfortable days inviting us outdoors. As we wander the trails and conserved lands or boat along our Wild & Scenic Rivers, we make a point of keeping our eyes open, because there is so much to see. 


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An Open Space for Generations: Heywood Meadow

June 30, 2026
Sarah Strong and Dave Witherbee
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Signs of Spring Everywhere

Spring is truly springing—popping out in so many wonderful ways.
April 3, 2026
Dave Witherbee
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As spring approaches, we, along with much of the wildlife, look forward to its changes: fresh green leaves, blooming flowers, fruit tree blossoms, and more. The landscape takes on a warmer glow, and Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge is no exception.


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Nature’s Gifts

September 4, 2025
Dave Witherbee
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No matter the season, nature has something to offer—but fall, with its vibrant colors and crisp air, is especially stunning. Nature is full of things to see, smell, touch, and photograph. Let’s get out and experience it.


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Patriots’ Day and the Signs of Spring: A Season of Renewal and Reflection

April 25, 2025
Dave Witherbee
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Nature is springing forth and so is Patriots’ Day! And this year is very special as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War with the battles of Lexington and Concord. “The Shot Heard Around the World.” Wow!  


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The Colors of Winter

January 28, 2025
Dave Witherbee
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Experience the many colors of winter in Dave Witherbee's stunning photo essay.



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A Season of Change

August 29, 2024
Dave Witherbee
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The colors of Concord in fall are so beautiful they bring a glow to our minds and a smile to our faces. The reds, oranges, and yellows against a green background are emphasized as they reflect in our waterways.


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Concord Welcomes Summer

June 15, 2024
Dave Witherbee
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Discover summer through the lens of photographer Dave Witherbee in this stunning photo essay.


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Concord’s Wild & Scenic Rivers & Ponds

June 15, 2023
Dave Witherbee
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Explore Concord's rivers and waterways with photographer Dave Witherbee.


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Here I Am at Home

December 15, 2022
Dave Witherbee
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“I will take another walk to the Cliff, another row on the river, another skate on the meadow, be out in the first snow, and associate with the winter birds. Here I am at home. In the bare and bleached crust of the earth I recognize my friend.”                                               

Henry David Thoreau, Journal

1 November 1858


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    The Summer Issue is Here!

    As our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this issue explores the people, ideas, and stories that continue to shape its legacy. Inside, Professor Robert A. Gross offers fresh perspective in “A Referendum on Independence,” while a special foldout guide, “Following in Thoreau’s Footsteps,” invites you to explore the landscapes that inspired him. Discover an unexpected connection in “A Tale of Two Authors,” revisit the moving story of “A Hawthorne Homecoming,” and enjoy summer events, arts, and ways to experience Concord firsthand.
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    A Referendum on Independence

    The road to American independence took time to complete, and Massachusetts, despite its reputation as a vanguard state, was not always in the lead. In 1775, even after the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill, most Patriot leaders were still seeking restoration of colonial rights within the British empire. Thomas Paine broke the logjam with the publication of Common Sense early the next year. The instant best-seller argued the case for separation by appealing to economic and political self-interest, emotional resentment of a brutal and oppressive king, and a utopian vision of America as “an asylum for mankind.” 
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    A Hawthorne Homecoming

    Two white horses pulled the hearse into Concord’s Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, a top-hatted driver at the reins. A band of mourners followed on foot as they made their way toward Authors’ Ridge.Except for the bright sunshine, this scene wouldn’t seem out of place in a story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. But it happened a mere twenty years ago, on June 26, 2006. That was the day Hawthorne and his wife and daughter were reunited after his death separated them 142 years earlier. 
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