Summer in Concord is a wonderful time for residents and visitors to play. Paddling and swimming on our rivers, ponds, and lakes, along with walking or biking the area trails are just a few of our inviting activities.
Summer also brings the sights and sounds of our natural world, such as the animal life and colorful flowers.
The swamp rosemallow is a beautiful plant found in Great Meadows at the northern side of the lower compound and well worth seeking out in late summer.
The Fourth of July is a fun and celebratory day that is a highlight of our summers.
The insect world is very interesting as is the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail gathering nectar on Joe Pye weed.
A great blue heron (named Grumpy) is wandering over a walking bridge next to the Concord River.
Hummingbirds are a delight to see and hear. The bright colors they are drawn to add an extra dimension.
The twisted osprey is as curious as we are.
A wonderful summer color is a riverside, bright red Cardinal flower.
