Mornings for Members- Squam Swamp
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
Exploring Salt Marsh Restoration and Oyster Reef Resilience with the NCF Science Staff
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…
Squam Forest in Spring
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
Mornings for Members- Windswept Bog
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
Mornings for Members- Windswept Bog
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
All Levels Yoga Flow
A 60-minute class moderately paced with mindful, controlled movement and breath. Emphasis is on lengthening postures, fluid breathing, smooth transitions, and cultivating focus. Includes a gentle warm-up, a brief flow to warm the body, a short series of longer holds, and a relaxing cool-down. Class is aimed to lengthen and preserve more than strengthen and…
Birding Folger’s Marsh
A new collaborative program between NCF, Egan Maritime and Linda Loring Nature Foundation explores the active birds and history of Folger’s Marsh. Viewing the marsh from Egan Maritime’s Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, this program incorporates the importance of seabirds and waterfowl in storied maritime history, to enrich and inform membership of all 3 organizations. Register…
Mornings for Members Walk- Milestone Cranberry Bog at Harvest
Once the world’s largest cranberry bogs, Milestone remains the island’s oldest working farm. Tour the area just before dry harvest begins and learn the intricacies of cranberry growing. A great walk for anyone interested in cranberries or seeing the moors in early autumn foliage.
Batacular Fall Fun Day
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation is excited to announce our first ever Batacular Fall Fun Day! This family day of fun fall activities will be held on Sunday October 29th from 10am-3pm. Everyone’s favorite bike race, the Batacular Bike Race, will start the day at 10am, followed by local food trucks, a Nanpuppets show, hayrides, and a performance by…