Changes In Concord’s Bird Life From Thoreau's Day to Today

A colorful talk on what birds Henry saw versus today, presented by Peter Alden, author of the forward and scientific editor of the newly published “A Year of Birds”. Our grassland birds have become rare. A number of forest and marsh birds that used to nest here have vanished as breeders. Many southern species have come north due to a changing climate, bird feeders and a plethora of invasive plant fruits. Birds that were overhunted have come back big time. Henry never saw ravens, turkeys or turkey vultures let alone deer. What is the one bird Henry recorded often and is now extinct? Registration for this event opens Monday July 1, 2024. Please check back then to register! 

Please go to www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org to view a complete listing of RiverFest Summer 2024 events taking place from July 6-28.

RiverFest is an annual celebration, hosted by The SuAsCo Wild & Scenic River Stewardship Council (RSC). The RSC was created to promote the protection of the rivers and their resources. It is a partnership of representatives from each of the eight Wild & Scenic River communities, state and federal agencies, and two regional conservation organizations. All of the events and activities are volunteer-led by partner organizations and are free and open to the public.