Events and Tours

Thoreau Farm celebrates the opening of Henry David Thoreau's birthplace with three special events. All are welcome for these free events.

 

Nature in Action,

Story & Song

Saturday, June 26 at 1:00 pm

Discover the wild and crazy side of natural science with Jackson Gillman, the Stand-Up Chameleon. "Nature in Action, Story & Song" is a rollicking adventure into the lives of wild things of all different stripes, scales, wings and fur. There will be plenty of opportunity for the whole family to stomp, swim, fly, and sing along!

 

Henry Works

Sunday, June 27 at 1:00 pm

Children's author/illustrator D. B. Johnson brings his drawing pad and picture books to Thoreau Farm for a reading of "Henry's Night." Mr. Johnson will demonstrate how to draw Henry, the adventuresome bear who embarks on a moonlit walk in search of a whippoorwill. The program, for ages 4-9, will conclude with a book signing of all five books in the Henry series including "Henry Hikes to Fitchburg," "Henry Builds a Cabin," "Henry Climbs a Mountain," and "Henry Works."

 

Songs from Walden Pond

Sunday, June 27 at 3 pm

Join us for a concert with folklorist Dillon Bustin and Evan Harlan on the accordion. "Songs from Walden Pond" features the prose and poetry of Henry David Thoreau set to music.

 

All events are FREE! Reservations recommended but not required. Email: or 978.369.3091.

 

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