Fall is a lovely and comfortable season, with cooler and drier days and, of course, the obvious colors of brilliant, beautiful foliage. We even have many flowers still blooming, adding to the eye candy. How do we get to take it all in? By getting out, perhaps with cameras or simply our imagination, to find some very nice subjects and places. Knowing of or finding special places is helpful when looking for colorful vistas, such as the bog at Gowing’s Swamp, with its red cranberries and yellow larch trees, or a red maple at Heywood’s Meadow.

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. 

Heywood Meadow is a preserved space for all ages to enjoy. The protected land is not a park, but rather serves as a historic cultural spot that connects several parcels to create one of Concord’s oldest open spaces close to the town center.

The six-plus acres currently encompass mowed walking paths, the Mill Brook, stone walls, mature trees, native plants, flowers, and grasses.