Events

A 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 of Squam. 1.8 miles http://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101144&view=Detail

Part of the 2022 Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative Science Showcase A tour into the Salt marsh to learn about a long-term and large scale salt marsh restoration success story. We will then follow as the story evolves with climate change and recent restoration efforts including building MA's first oyster castle-based oyster reef for coastal resilience. We…

Join NCF botanist and ecologist Kelly Omand for a loop tour, beginning with the more open landscapes of Squam Farm, visiting Squam Swamp, and returning to the starting location. Learn the spring and early summer wildflowers of our forests and fields and view the forest in the early season just after leaves have emerged. http://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101156&view=Detail

A guided walk around the bogs and forests of Windswept, a recently retired cranberry bog being restored back to a useful, productive wetland. Hear about the ecological history in the making for this island favorite and the cranberry culture that helped sustain Nantucket families after the whaling era. 2.4 Miles http://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101146&view=Detail

A guided walk around the bogs and forests of Windswept, a recently retired cranberry bog being restored back to a useful, productive wetland. Hear about the ecological history in the making for this island favorite and the cranberry culture that helped sustain Nantucket families after the whaling era. 2.4 Miles http://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101149&view=Detail