Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

Online Beginner German: Whether you're preparing for travel, reconnecting with your roots, or simply expanding your horizons, this beginner German class is the perfect place to start. Designedespecially for adult learners, the course offers a relaxed, supportive environment. Led by a native German speaker and experienced instructor, this class combines structured lessons with real-life conversation practice. You’ll learn essential vocabulary, foundational grammar, and useful phrases to navigate everyday situations—from ordering a coffee to making small talk with ease. At Fun World Language Academy, we believe language learning should be both useful and enjoyable. Our engaging approach includes a mix of textbook learning andenrichment materials, with cultural insights woven throughout to make every session memorable. In this course, you'll:  Gain practical speaking and listening skills from day one  Understand key grammar without feeling overwhelmed  Explore German culture alongside the language  Learn at a comfortable pace with fellow beginners

Did you know chocolate comes from a fruit? Join Tom Rogan of Sudbury’s own Goodnow Farms Chocolate to learn more about how single origin chocolate is sourced and made. Most chocolate is candy made with cheap additives by large multinational corporations using inexpensive cacao. But, Goodnow Farms single origin chocolate is a food made with fine flavor, directly sourced cacao beans. Tom will guide you through the entire process, from how he and his wife Monica personally source their cacao beans from farmers in Latin America to how they make their award-winning chocolate by hand in their Sudbury chocolate kitchen. You’ll then taste the flavor differences for yourself as Tom leads you on a tasting of several of Goodnow Farms single origin bars. This class will forever change the way you look at chocolate! It’s also interactive, so you'll be able to ask questions, and bars will be available for purchase after the class. Class makes a great gift!

Have you always wanted to compost but don’t know where to begin? If so, this class is for you! Join us at Codman Community Farms in Lincoln to learn all about composting - the benefits, how to begin the process and how to avoid common mistakes. This class will include a brief overview of our working farm and how we process waste - you’ll leave feeling a confident composter!

Get outdoors and learn to identify 25 species commonly found in our neighborhoods, wetlands, and forests. Michele Grzenda, Naturalist, will point out various field identification techniques by sight and sound. This easy-to-moderate walk is designed for beginner and intermediate bird watchers. While we can never guarantee that you'll see a particular species, you'll enjoy getting outside and exploring a local area. No binoculars? No problem - Michele has a few pairs for students to borrow.

Get outdoors and learn to identify 25 species commonly found in our neighborhoods, wetlands, and forests. Michele Grzenda, Naturalist, will point out various field identification techniques by sight and sound. This easy-to-moderate walk is designed for beginner and intermediate bird watchers. While we can never guarantee that you'll see a particular species, you'll enjoy getting outside and exploring a local area. No binoculars? No problem - Michele has a few pairs for students to borrow.

Whether you’re a beginner, eager to learn, or someone looking to refresh their skills, understanding the basics of line dancing is key to enjoying this lively and social activity. Line dancing, with its synchronized steps and vibrant rhythms, is a captivating dance form that brings people together on the dance floor; it is more than just dance, it's about community. In a beginners class, you will learn dance floor etiquette, terminology, and of course the most popular steps in line dances. Those steps can include, but are not limited to, grapevines, rocking chairs, k-steps, v-steps, pivots, jazz boxes, lock steps, shuffles, lindys, and much much more. Let's learn some new moves together and have a blast! See you on the dance floor!

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE HAS CHANGED! THE WALK WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SAT. MAY 2ND, RAIN DATE SUN. MAY 3RD. Join Jeff Adams, an avid outdoor enthusiast & naturalist, for these highly interactive nature walks. The focus will be on basic identification characteristics primarily looking at native species, including possibly locating a plant Native Americans used to supposedly cure mental illness, one they used to wash their hands, one they called “Green Stick”, a few best identified using your noses, several that are edible and medicinal along with some non-natives too. Discussion will include specifics on native vs. non-native along with some fun and interesting natural history. Participants on the walk will be provided a Glossary, Bibliography, and Plant List with common names, scientific names and family. All are welcome but please, no pets on this organized walk. Located at Mt. Misery, Conservation Land, Lincoln

Come take a guided nature walk with a local photography enthusiast, Christine Goddard, at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge. See the spring wildlife and nature come to life. If you like to take pictures, bring your camera for some tips on how to take better wildlife and landscape photos. No photography experience necessary. Any camera will do, including your smartphone. Rain date: 5/22/26