The Nature Connection
Bringing Nature, Animals & the Arts to People

Nature Walks & Outings
10:30 am - 12:00 noon, seasonally
Meet at The Nature Connection,
Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts
40 Stow Street, Concord, Mass 01742

Guided by The Nature Connection staff and volunteers, seasonal outings explore the beauty and richness of local habitats. Come with your interests and knowledge, and see what others bring. A great way to learn about nature, rejuvenate, and meet new friends. All are welcome! For more information about our next walk, please contact Sophie Wadsworth at: (978) 369-2585 or sophie@aai-nature.org.

Blessing of the Animals
Sunday October 5, 2008; 2:00pm
Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, Front Lawn
40 Stow Street, Concord, Mass. 01742

A community inter-faith gathering, following St. Francis Day, to bless and celebrate the animals in our lives. Animals of all sizes and stripes are welcome- or bring a photograph or other memento of a beloved pet. Co-sponsored with the Emerson Umbrella, Holy Family Parish, and First Parish in Concord.
For further information please call (978) 369-2585.

Beacon Article about the Blessing of the Animals

(Photo by: Cheryl Lecesse,
Courtesy Concord Journal)

Rachel Carson Benefit Performance
Saturday, November 8, 2008; 7:30pm
Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts
40 Stow Street, Concord, Mass. 01742

A Sense of Wonder
the acclaimed play based on the life of Rachel Carson written and performed by Kaiulani Lee (www.kaiulanilee.com).
Dessert reception after show for premium ticket holders. Student rates available. Tickets may be purchased at The Concord Bookshop or through AAI. For further information please call (978) 369-2585.

Musketaquid Earth Day
Saturday May 2,
10:45 am Parade
Lowell Road Boat Launch

11:30am  -2:00 pm Festival
Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts
40 Stow Street, Concord Mass.

Parade through Concord and to the Earth Day Festival at the Emerson Umbrella.  Join The Nature Connection in the parade, bring your dog, or take part in the festival and visit our table—and perhaps we’ll have a rabbit too!

Turtle Walk with Bryan Windmiller
Saturday May 16, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Concord Mass.

Explore with The Nature Connection and Bryan Windmiller again this spring as we look for live turtles and enjoy the fascinating nature of Great Meadows. A professional wildlife ecologist since 1987, Bryan's research includes human impact on vernal pool amphibians, and the conservation of Blanding's turtles. Walk is free. Meet at Great Meadows, end of Monsen Rd. off Rte. 62.

Friends & Neighbors Night: 
The Nature Connection
Annual Meeting
Thursday June 25, 6:00-7:30 pm
Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts
40 Stow Street, Concord Mass 01742