Beaverland: Author Talk & Book Signing with Leila Philip

WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM–7:30 PM

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

Join acclaimed author Leila Philip for a talk and book signing celebrating her work Beaver land. In this fascinating book, Philip explores how the beaver—this “weird rodent with four orange teeth, humanoid hands, poor eyesight, and a paddle for a tail”—has played an outsized role in American history and continues to shape our environmental and economic future.

Philip is the author of several award-winning nonfiction books, a contributing columnist for The Boston Globe, and a professor at the College of the Holy Cross.

This event is free and open to the public. Register to attend in person or via Zoom below.

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Date: Tuesday November 18
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Venue: Concord Public Library
Categories: OARS Events

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Beaverland: Author Talk & Book Signing with Leila Philip

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