Registration for the LLNF 2021 Birding Field Trips. Wednesday mornings at 8am. Pre-registration is required. Each participant is required to submit a unique registration, you cannot register for multiple participants at a time. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip will be Tuesday at 12pm. Participants will receive an email by 5pm on Tuesday with …
Nantucket Conservation Foundation: Join us for a guided walk around the bogs and forests of Windswept, a recently retired organic cranberry bog in the process of a restoration journey back into a useful and productive wetland. Hear about the ecological history in the making for this island favorite and the cranberry culture that helped to …
Nantucket Conservation Foundation: Explore the forest of Squam Swamp and Squam Farm on a botany walk with Nantucket Conservation Foundation botanist Kelly Omand to learn about the ecology of Squam’s unusual mesic forests. Visit some of Nantucket’s oldest trees and learn about how these NCF properties support a variety of wildlife and plants that require …
Maria Mitchell Association: Come join us for this free drop-in program to learn about our collections, why collections are so important to science, and examine different specimens during each session. From specimens of birds to mammals, from insects to plants, you never know what will be on display! Learn and ask questions from knowledgeable MMA …
The Nantucket Land Council’s Annual Labor Day Dinner is a celebration of the summer season and the NLC’s coordinated efforts to protect and preserve our island’s natural and water resources! This year’s event will look slightly different from years past and will be held at a gorgeous private residence. We will host our 2021 Annual …
Nantucket Conservation Foundation: This Rantum Scoot covers the area west of the cranberry bogs and south of Altar Rock. Discover trails that link together to other parts of the Middle Moors for longer future excursions. A great hike for anyone looking for a good workout and ideas for other places to explore.
Nantucket Preservation Symposium Rescuing History: Nantucket in Response to Rising Seas Nantucket Preservation Symposium | September 9 & 10, 2021 | Online Click here to register! Nantucket, Tuckernuck, and Muskeget comprise one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States. Our unique built and natural environment has long been recognized for its …
Join the Nantucket Land Council and Linda Loring Nature Foundation for a 2 hour educational tour of one of Nantucket's great ponds. About this event Join the Nantucket Land Council and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation for a 2 hour educational tour of one of Nantucket's great ponds - Long Pond. Explore first hand the …
Our 2021 Awards Ceremony will be held Thursday, September 9th. Stay tuned for more details! Each year the Nantucket Preservation Trust recognizes individuals and organizations that advance the cause of historic preservation on Nantucket. Awards are provided for preservation work on historic buildings and landscapes, and for the protection and stewardship of island resources. NPT’s …
Maria Mitchell Association: Come join us for this free drop-in program to learn about our collections, why collections are so important to science, and examine different specimens during each session. From specimens of birds to mammals, from insects to plants, you never know what will be on display! Learn and ask questions from knowledgeable MMA …
Did you know that the Linda Loring Nature Foundation conducts research on and monitors the effects of climate change? Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Education, for a climate change tour around LLNF. She’ll showcase LLNF research in action, demonstrate tools we can all use to track changes in our environments, and help …
Join the curator of the Mitchell House for a walking tour concerning the lives of Maria Mitchell and Nantucket’s famous and infamous women, as well as the lesser known women of our island. Learn why whaling, Quakerism, and the isolation of an island afforded these women opportunities that women elsewhere in America at the time …
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Nantucket Conservation Foundation: During Climate Change Awareness Month, join Dr. Jen Karberg and Neil Foley on a walk to explore how sea level rise and climate change is already impacting natural areas on our island. Using the salt marshes, wetlands, barrier beaches and uplands at the UMASS Field Station, they will guide you through the …
A unique and extremely popular collaborative walking tour with the MMA’s Deputy Director & Curator of the Mitchell House, the Nantucket Preservation Trust, and the Nantucket Historical Association that looks at the changes in domestic life over four centuries and how it shaped homes, buildings, neighborhoods, and land use. Participants should meet at the Oldest …
Nantucket Conservation Foundation: Named as Nantucket’s Serengeti due to its undeniable visual similarity to the plains of eastern Africa, this stunning property makes up the southern portion of the island’s largest acreage of undeveloped land, the Middle Moors. See approximately 400 acres of scrub oak shrubland that we have mowed annually since 1998 in our …
Join the Nantucket Land Council and Nantucket Conservation Foundation for a 2 hour educational tour of one of Nantucket's great ponds. About this event Join the Nantucket Land Council and the Nantucket Conservation Foundation for a 2 hour educational tour of one of Nantucket's great ponds - Hummock Pond. Explore first hand the incredible biodiversity …
Maria Mitchell Association: Come join us for this free drop-in program to learn about our collections, why collections are so important to science, and examine different specimens during each session. From specimens of birds to mammals, from insects to plants, you never know what will be on display! Learn and ask questions from knowledgeable MMA …
The Island Fair is a family-friendly event with island-grown produce, live music, shows, contests, and more. Join in on the fun at the Games Field Tent and participate in contests like the watermelon eating contest, scarecrow building, corn husking, skillet toss, sack races, egg & spoon race, and more. Other festive activities include the Dahlia …
Nantucket Conservation Foundation: During Climate Change Awareness Month, join Dr. Jen Karberg and Neil Foley on a walk to explore how sea level rise and climate change is already impacting natural areas on our island. Using the salt marshes, wetlands, barrier beaches and uplands at the UMASS Field Station, they will guide you through the …
Monday, September 20, 2021 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Linda Loring Nature Foundation (map) Join staff from the Linda Loring Nature Foundation for a free, family program offering hands-on, guided exploration of our trails, located at 110 Eel Point Rd. Geared towards families with young children. This is not a drop-off program, children need to be accompanied by …
Nantucket Conservation Foundation: One of the Foundation’s real gems. Travel through a small, fascinating hardwood forest that extends to the shores of West Polpis harbor with opportunities to see herons, egrets, shellfish and other inhabitants of this ecologically rich area.
NLC Downtown Historic Tree Tour About this event Learn about the beautiful and historic species of trees that line our downtown streets. These tours are led by Nantucket Waterkeeper and Resource Ecologist RJ Turcotte. His combined knowledge of biology and island history generates interesting conversations and surprising questions. Find out how all of our town …
Did you know that the Linda Loring Nature Foundation conducts research on and monitors the effects of climate change? Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Education, for a climate change tour around LLNF. She’ll showcase LLNF research in action, demonstrate tools we can all use to track changes in our environments, and help …
Maria Mitchell Association: Come join us for this free drop-in program to learn about our collections, why collections are so important to science, and examine different specimens during each session. From specimens of birds to mammals, from insects to plants, you never know what will be on display! Learn and ask questions from knowledgeable MMA …
Nantucket Conservation Foundation: An end of the summer return to guided walks at this island favorite! Be prepared for some adventurous, mucky, uneven trails while you hear about the ecological bounty tucked in the vernal pools and Red Maple swamps of this striking forest. Uniquely shaped trees and vibrant seasonal sights await in the forests …
Exciting news! This year, with thanks to The Osceola Foundation, the MMA has partnered with Nantucket Community Television (NCTV) to bring our annual Release Day to your home! Join us on Saturday, September 25th from 12-1PM for this FREE virtual event. Each summer, the Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium’s staff explore the shores of Nantucket and …
Nantucket Conservation Foundation: Once the world’s largest cranberry bogs, Milestone remains the island’s oldest working farm. Tour the area and see the harvest while learning the intricacies of cranberry growing. A great walk for anyone interested in cranberries or seeing the moors in early autumn foliage.
Join us for our free webinar series, "A Celebration of Nantucket Sound" (ACONS). Our guest speaker for our September 30th episode will be Seth Engelbourg, the Naturalist Educator and Program Manager at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation (LLNF) on Nantucket. Since 2016, Seth has developed and implemented a broad suite of environmental education programs for …
