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Photos: High energy on ‘Sun Day’

The event was part of a nationwide celebration of solar power and renewable energy.

The real sun peeks out from the First Parish in Acton steeple in front of a depiction of a smiling sun during “Sun Day,” a first-time nationwide celebration of solar power and renewable energy. Photo: Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge
The real sun peeks out from the First Parish in Acton steeple in front of a depiction of a smiling sun during “Sun Day,” a first-time nationwide celebration of solar power and renewable energy. Photo: Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge

Concordians gathered at First Parish on September 21 to take part in a nationwide celebration of solar power and renewable energy.

Photos: Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge 

A depiction of a smiling sun presides over the proceedings.
A depiction of a smiling sun presides over the proceedings.
Kathryn Hopkins of the Climate Action Committee and Mothers Out Front speaks during “Sun Day.”
Kathryn Hopkins of the Climate Action Committee and Mothers Out Front speaks.
First Parish parishioner Barbara Olson of Maynard shows her support for solar power.
First Parish parishioner Barbara Olson of Maynard shows her support for solar power.
Members of Acton-Carlisle High School's Sunrise Movement – Audrey Benson, Iliana Benson, and Evan Hultgren – speak with interested visitors. Photo by Rebecca Woodward
Members of Acton-Carlisle High School’s Sunrise Movement – Audrey Benson, Iliana Benson, and Evan Hultgren – speak with interested visitors. Photo by Rebecca Woodward

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