Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly, hands-on course introduces tools like ChatGPT and shows you how to use them in your daily life. You’ll learn by doing—using your own phone to try real tasks like planning trips, writing emails, summarizing information, and getting help with everyday decisions. Along the way, we’ll build a simple, practical understanding of what AI is good at, where it can go wrong, and how to get better results. Each session includes guided practice, live demonstrations, and group discussion. No technical background required. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident using AI tools on your own—and know what to do when things don’t go as expected.

Historical markers commemorate historical people, places, and events. In this class, we’ll tackle some big questions: What do these markers tell us? What do they leave out? Who decides, and why? Looking at historical markers in Massachusetts and beyond, we will explore controversies, tell stories, and discover the choices that communities make as they remember their histories.

Remote presentation of what snow leopards are, what they do, the many ways I (and others) have been involved in protecting snow leopards across their range states, and their current global status. Tour of many field initiatives, including in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Mongolia.

Please note that there was an error in the printed catalogue and the correct price of this class is $55. Discover the centering art of dot mandala in this class geared for the beginner. The instruction blends mindfulness practices with learning the basics of dotting technique. You will receive step-by-step instruction to guide you in creating your own dot mandala design on stone. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron, as we’ll be working with acrylic paints. The class fee includes a personal dotting kit to keep, so you’ll have everything you need to continue your dot mandala practice at home. The possibilities are limitless!

This lecture-discussion course introduces Ralph Waldo Emerson through attention to the central ideas in his first major book, Nature, and a comparison with the later essays in Society and Solitude. The class will explore Emerson’s vision of nature, self-reliance, solitude, society, and the life of the mind, using biographical material to illuminate the development of his thought and writing. It is designed for adult learners who want a lively, accessible, and thoughtful encounter with one of America’s most influential writers.

Built in 1793, Lyman Estate is one of Historic New England's 38 properties and home to one of the oldest greenhouses in the country, an elegant mansion, and historic grounds. Visitors encounter over 150 years of architectural and domestic history during a 45-minute tour of the mansion. The greenhouses and grounds are available to enjoy before or after the tour.

Interested in raising happy, healthy chickens in your backyard? Look no further, join Codman Community Farms in learning everything you need to know about chickens - from coops to different chicken breeds - we’ll help you get started on your journey toward fresh eggs. Class includes hands-on experience with pastured-raised, organically fed chickens. Best suited for ages 15+ Codman Community Farms is a non-profit organization - their mission is to operate a working farm that preserves Lincoln’s rural character, highlights the importance of local regenerative farming, features heritage breed and locally sourced food, and invites inclusive community involvement through educational opportunities and access to this unique historical property. For more information, visit, codmanfarm.org

In this workshop, we'll discuss AI tools caregivers can use to support middle & high school students with research, writing, and test preparation. Many of these tools are additionally helpful for students with learning needs (such as those who struggle with reading or writing, EF deficits, etc.). We will explore resources like NotebookLM and Gemini as learning tools (NOT as a crutch or to replace thinking/learning). Attendees should bring a device and come prepared to learn and experiment with these tools.

Have you ever wondered about the origin of Ireland and of its path through time? You may be in for a surprise. Consider this quote: “The Ireland we know today was a geological accident forged between two continents and then frozen, dunked beneath warm seas, lifted in part to the heights of the Himalayas, covered with lush tropical swamps, blistering deserts and vast expanses of molten rock, then again buried under ice and finally thawed out.” In this online lecture, Irish historian Sean Murphy will introduce you to the geological history of Ireland and explain the origin of the physical Ireland people live on today. You will be fascinated to hear where Ireland has been over the past two billion years and the forms and structure it has gone through.