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9/18/24

via Zoom

United States

"Thoreau, Landscape Scale Wildlands & Natural Democracy"

Join the Walden Woods Project and RESTORE: The North Woods as wilderness activist Jamie Sayen presents "Thoreau, Landscape Scale Wildlands & Natural Democracy." Thoreau proposed the establishment of reserves decades before the designation of the first national parks. Discover what is being done - and not done - to protect and preserve the ecological integrity of the land. September 18

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12/4/24

Virtual

United States

Contact: Sarah Walker

Each Town Should Have a Park: 100 New National Parks for America with Michael Kellett

Join The Walden Woods Project and RESTORE: The North Woods for a presentation from Michael Kellett about the campaign for new national parks, why it is important, and how we can build grassroots support to make this vision a reality. Read More

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10/21/26

The Walden Woods Project Wildlife in Focus: Matt Patterson’s Journey in Art and Conservation

44 Baker Farm Rd

Lincoln, MA

United States

Contact: Samantha Corron

Wildlife in Focus: Matt Patterson’s Journey in Art and Conservation

Join us at The Walden Woods Project, as part of The Concord Festival of Authors, for a presentation from Matt Patterson! About Matt Patterson.

About the presentation: At a young age, Matt was fascinated with nature and art, and he has traveled all over to research his subjects. An important part of his illustration process is seeing and learning about his subjects in the wild. In his presentation, he will discuss his experiences working in the field, conservation, his art, and researching the three most recent books he worked on with the award-winning author Sy Montgomery.

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8/19/26

The Walden Woods Project "North is a Circle" Film Viewing & Guided Nature Meditation with artist Faith Johnson

44 Baker Farm Rd

Lincoln, MA

United States

Contact: Samantha Corron

"North is a Circle" Film Viewing & Guided Nature Meditation with artist Faith Johnson

Join us for a viewing of Faith Johnson’s North is a Circle and a guided meditation in Walden Woods!

About the film: Filmed in the Nordic regions primarily within the Arctic Circle, this poetic and meditative journey explores the complexities of ancestry in relation to Earth-based belonging, interspecies spiritual connection, and healing through subtle actions, original symbols, and metaphors.

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.
The Alcott Archives: A Door to Discovery and Joy
At the library’s public unveiling of the collections on March 28, 2026, renowned Alcott scholar Daniel Shealy observed that the new holdings encompass “numerous unpublished letters, hundreds of books, complete manuscripts, important presentation copies of books—most of them first editions—ephemera, photographs, first appearances of tales in periodicals, obscure and rare printings of books, and even unpublished journals.” According to Professor Shealy, the collections as a whole are “almost breathtaking in [their] scope and importance.”
A Commentary on Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution
Lucy Worsley, a historian and television presenter, is recognized for presenting complex historical topics in an accessible manner while maintaining their nuances. In the series Lucy Worsley Investigates, she undertakes the challenging task of explaining the ideological, political, and human dimensions of the American Revolution to a general audience. The series also addresses the significant chronological and military complexities of the conflict. This documentary is ambitious and frequently engaging, particularly in its examination of the intellectual and cultural origins of the Revolution.