Egg Rock Readers: Is a River Alive?, by Robert Macfarlane

WHEN: March 5, 2026, 6:00-7:00pm

WHERE: Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Concord, MA

OARS is starting a book club! Co-sponsored by OARS, The Thoreau Alliance, and Concord Free Public Library, join us for our first book event on March 5th from 6-7pm at the Concord Free Public Library for an engaging discussion of Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane. Dive deeper into the fascinating topic of environmental legal personhood with Yenny Vega Cardenas, President of the International Observatory on the Rights of Nature and lawyer who has advocated for the Rights of Nature and legal personhood around the world.

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Event Details

Date: Thursday March 5
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: Concord Public Library

~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

>40%

of the land within the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers watershed is publicly accessible, providing endless opportunities for paddling, hiking, and wildlife exploration.

Egg Rock Readers: Is a River Alive?, by Robert Macfarlane

WHEN: March 5, 2026, 6:00-7:00pm

WHERE: Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Concord, MA

Event Details