Join The Walden Woods Project and RESTORE: The North Woods for a virtual lecture by Dahr Jamail on Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30 p.m. Jamail will discuss his award-winning book The End of Ice: Bearing Witness and Finding Meaning in the Path of Climate Disruption, in which he journeys to locations experiencing the most dramatic impacts of climate disruption, climbing and diving alongside leading experts and front-line scientists. The End of Ice was named one of the 10 Best Science Books of 2019 by Smithsonian and is a finalist for the 2020 Pen/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award for exemplifying literary excellence.
The free virtual event will take place via Zoom. Directions for logging on will be sent to those who register online.
Registration and fee required; click here for details.
Registration required; click here for details.
Registration and fee required; click here for details.
The Lincoln Public Library will hold its Friday Morning Book Group via Zoom on Friday, May 8 at 9:30 a.m. Participants will discuss Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen. Hepburn participated in the Dutch Resistance, working as a doctor’s assistant during the “Bridge Too Far” Battle of Arnhem, the brutal execution of her uncle, and the ordeal of the Hunger Winter of 1944. Copies of the books are available for download in eBook or audiobook formats. Email lincoln@minlib.netfor assistance and an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
Registration and fee required; click here for details.
Mass Audubon’s Bird-a-thon, which typically sends teams of birders rambling throughout the Commonwealth in a friendly competition to identify the most species in a 24-hour period, is staying at home this year to respect social distancing and will take place Friday to Saturday, May 15–16.
Mass Audubon’s biggest single fundraising event is again expected to attract hundreds of competitors of all abilities, but will be carbon-free, safety-focused, and family-oriented. Participants will select bird observation spots—a window, backyard, or a green space within short walking or biking distance from their homes. From 6 p.m. on Friday the 15th through 6 p.m. on the 16th, they’ll spend time observing and identifying species from their birding positions, solo or with other household members.
Competitors join teams representing different Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries and programs. Their pledges can be directed to specific wildlife sanctuaries and programs or to the overall organization, the state’s largest nature conservation nonprofit. Participants can also earn points for their team by completing other fun, nature-based activities or as “Bird-a-thon Boosters,” who raise money while birding for fun (or not birding at all).
Last year’s event raised $240,000 and recorded 273 species, with Drumlin Farm garnering $30,850 for its work through the event. Sponsors this year include presenting sponsors Ream Design of Ayer and Camosse Masonry Supply of Worcester, and media sponsor WBUR.
To participate, donate, and to learn more about Bird-a-thon, visit www.massaudubon.org/birdathon.
Registration and fee required; click here for details.
Registration and fee required; click here for details.
Registration and fee required; click here for details.
The Lincoln Public Library’s Children’s Room Summer Reading Program kick off Wednesday, June 17 from 1–6 p.m. (rain date: June 18 at the same time). Children and families are invited to drive to the library any time during that period to pick up summer reading materials, including information about virtual summer programs and the beloved Summer Reading Challenge.
Families will remain in their cars while a masked staff member greets you and safely hands the reading materials to a masked family member in your car ready. The library is discouraging arrivals on foot or by bike and is asking all participants arrive and remain in their car. Come see what costumed character is on the lawn waving hello. Anyone with questions may email dleopold@minlib.net.
Join the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of virtual Pollinator Bingo. We’ll be highlighting some of Lincoln’s bees and butterflies, but no naturalist knowledge is required to win.This is a free event, but registration is required; click here to register. Once you’re registered, you’ll receive the Zoom meeting link and a bingo card. There will also be prizes from local businesses and LLCT swag.
Bingo is a great way to have some fun, and you can play it online via Zoom. We will be hosting four bingo games this summer with Lincoln-focused organizations and people. The winner of each game will get a prize, and each time you play, you can accumulate points on a Summer Passport towards a grand prize.
- Thursday, July 9 at 10 a.m. — Learn about the history of Minute Man National Historical Park with the Friends of Minute Man National Park.
- Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m. — Join the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust to learn about wildflowers in our area.
- Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. — Find out more about the history of the Lincoln Minute Men with the Lincoln Minute Men.
- Thursday, August 27 at 10 a.m. — Get the facts about classical music. Information provided by Wanda Paik.
Preregistration required for all sessions. To register, contact gagnea@lincolntown.org.
Bingo is a great way to have some fun, and you can play it online via Zoom. We will be hosting four bingo games this summer with Lincoln-focused organizations and people. The winner of each game will get a prize, and each time you play, you can accumulate points on a Summer Passport towards a grand prize.
- Thursday, July 9 at 10 a.m. — Learn about the history of Minute Man National Park with the Friends of Minute Man National Park.
- Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m. — Join the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust to learn about wildflowers in our area.
- Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. — Find out more about the history of the Lincoln Minute Men with the Lincoln Minute Men.
- Thursday, August 27 at 10 a.m. — Get the facts about classical music. Information provided by Wanda Paik.
Preregistration required for all sessions. To register, contact gagnea@lincolntown.org.
The Pierce House is hosting a Lincoln picnic on Saturday, July 18 from 4–8 p.m. with several vendors (Moyzilla food truck with Asian food, the Bacon Truck, and the Shuck Truck with fresh local seafood) offering dinner for sale. Bring your own blanket and beverages. Patrons are encouraged to wear wear face masks and maintain social distance of six feet while in line and on blankets, and they may enter the Pierce House to order and purchase food. All staff and food service is in compliance with CDC guidelines.
“Twister” will be shown in the Lincoln mall parking lot as a drive-in movie with car-side meal delivery from Real on Sunday, Aug. 2. Parking for dinner opens at 7:45 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:45 p.m. The cost is $25 per vehicle plus food. Pre-registration is required (click here), and dinner must be pre-ordered from Real by Thursday, July 30 (click here to order). Registration closes on August 2 at noon, or when capacity (35 cars) is reached. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department and the Rural Land Foundation.
Join Real restaurant owners RuthAnne Adams and Tom Fosnot on Wednesday, August 5 at 1 p.m. via Zoom to learn to make a delicious in-season summer dish, and then answer your questions. Preregistration required. To preregister, email gagnea@lincolntown.org.
The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is sponsoring a virtual talk on “Monarchs, Milkweed, and Citizen Science” with Kristin Steinmetz on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. Free, but registration is required; click here.
Bingo is a great way to have some fun, and you can play it online via Zoom. We will be hosting four bingo games this summer with Lincoln-focused organizations and people. The winner of each game will get a prize, and each time you play, you can accumulate points on a Summer Passport towards a grand prize.
- Thursday, July 9 at 10 a.m. — Learn about the history of Minute Man National Park with the Friends of Minute Man National Park.
- Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m. — Join the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust to learn about wildflowers in our area.
- Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. — Find out more about the history of the Lincoln Minute Men with the Lincoln Minute Men.
- Thursday, August 27 at 10 a.m. — Get the facts about classical music. Information provided by Wanda Paik.
Preregistration required for all sessions. To register, contact gagnea@lincolntown.org.
The Council on Aging is sponsoring a Dash ’n Dine drive-through box lunch pickup for Lincoln seniors on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Real Restaurant. Seniors must register by calling 781-259-8811 or emailing gagnea@Lincolntown.org by August 11. Contactless pickup offered by COA staff. Co-sponsored by Deaconess Abundant Life Services and The Commons.