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NBI Science Showcase is Here: Come Explore Nantucket with Us!

By Jen Karberg | June 1, 2022

The Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative (NBI) represents conservation organizations, naturalists, and researchers from across the island (including the Nantucket Conservation Foundation!) and every other we come together and invite the public...

Knotweed on Nantucket: Biocontrol Possibilities

By Kelly A. Omand | May 18, 2022

A knotweed patch along the bikepath at Sanford farm in 2017. Photo: Libby Buck. Got Knotweed? There’s a good chance knotweed is one of those plants you're battling in your...

Climate Change Driving Northward Expansion of Southern Pine Beetle Populations

By Danielle O'Dell | May 6, 2022

Since 2018, biologists from the Forest Health Program at the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation have been conducting surveillance trapping for southern pine beetles on Nantucket. You may have...

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Pasture thistle (Cirsium pumilum) is going nuts blooming through the grasslands and open areas around the island. Were happy and so are the pollinators!!!

Our first Native Plant Landscaping Tour was a great success! Kelly Omands care and expertise is so amazing to see in action and it was great to pick the brain of a botanist on how to incorporate more native plants in your yard.

This also helped promote the Planting for Pollinator program from @nantucketlandcouncil
And the grants from @nantucketgardenclub

Join us for the next session on July 21st!

Say hello to the first banded American Oystercatcher chicks of 2022! These codes on each yellow band will help birders and researchers identify individuals and keep track of their many happy migrations to Florida (and beyond) and their return to start nests of their own on Coatue. After many years of carefully watching these long-lived birds, we know so much about the behavior and ecology of this incredible native species.

When out in Squam Forest, take a second to look up and see our Tupelo trees expressing a very cool trait. Crown Shyness is seen when the crown and canopy of one tree stops short and doesnt touch the tree next to it.

The origin of this phenomena has been shown through different mechanisms in different species, a great example of convergent evolution!

Besides the nerdy aspects of how cool this is, Crown Shyness is a beautiful and intricate display (as shown by this great photo by Thad Jones)

We love running field trips and adventures with kids, especially through Squam Swamp! This morning some 5th grade friends from Nantucket Public Schools got to join Neil to talk trees, birds, and meet a baby Garter Snake! 🌳🐦🐍

Such a fun experience and a great way to make memories of adventures exploring Nantucket.

New Science Blog! The @nantucketbiodiversity Science Showcase is next week (June 6th-12th) and has a whole schedule of free programs available to get you involved in the exciting work done by NBI researchers and partners.

Our Salt Marsh Restoration walk for NBI is next Tuesday afternoon (6/7 at 1230) and will explore the health, monitoring, and protection of critical salt marsh habitat. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about the upcoming events and register!

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Preserving the Island for Everyone

What's Happening

NBI Science Showcase is Here: Come Explore Nantucket with Us!

Knotweed on Nantucket: Biocontrol Possibilities

Climate Change Driving Northward Expansion of Southern Pine Beetle Populations

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