Folger’s Marsh Kayak Paddle
Returning for a second year, these popular paddles in collaboration with Egan Maritime are a spectacular opportunity to paddle through this beautiful and vibrant ecosystem at Folger’s Marsh. Drift along with our ecologists and better understand the true value of a saltmarsh ecosystem. Critically important for our coastal resiliency as an island and rich with…
Community Book Club
Join the Nantucket Community Book Club, a partnership of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and ReMain Nantucket, in reading “Nature’s Best Hope: a New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard” by best selling author Doug Tallamy. This discussion will kick start a conversation about the importance of native plants in promoting small-scale ecology in…
NCF Annual Meeting
Please join Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Advisors, and staff for the 59th Annual Meeting of the Members at the Nantucket Yacht Club at 5pm. There will be a brief business meeting, address by keynote speaker Doug Tallamy (author of Nature’s Best Hope, Bringing Nature Home, and others), and refreshments following.
Native Plant Landscaping Tour
Diverse plantings of native shrubs, trees, wildflowers, and grasses can boost your enjoyment of nature at home, while supporting wildlife and connecting conservation lands. NCF Plant Research Ecologist/Botanist Kelly Omand gives a tour of our office at 118 Cliff Rd to explore the changes to our office gardens from removal of invasive species to a…
Mornings for Members Walk- Squam Farm
Explore the retired pastures, forested paths, and hidden wetlands of this spectacular property. Located off Quidnet Rd, this former farmland was used for a 10-year study of the ecological effects of sheep grazing on the island’s landscape. See how rare plant species re-established in this secluded spot.
International Dark Sky Week: Stargazing at Altar Rock
Join us in celebrating International Dark Sky Week this year with an unforgettable evening of stargazing at Altar Rock, in the Middle Moors, hosted by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Nantucket Lights, and the Maria Mitchell Association. This free, family-friendly community event offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the night sky while also learning about light pollution and the importance of preserving Nantucket’s natural starlit…
Nighttime Horseshoe Crab Walk
Join NCF’s Environmental Educator, Isaac Hersh, on an exciting program at Little Neck in Madaket Harbor. Learn about our ongoing research at the height of horseshoe crab mating season and experience the ecology of Nantucket’s harbor-facing beaches at night. Get acquainted with some of the island’s nocturnal wildlife like horseshoe crabs, eels, night herons, and…
Nighttime Horseshoe Crab Walk
Join NCF’s Environmental Educator, Isaac Hersh, on an exciting program at Little Neck in Madaket Harbor. Learn about our ongoing research at the height of horseshoe crab mating season and experience the ecology of Nantucket’s harbor-facing beaches at night. Get acquainted with some of the island’s nocturnal wildlife like horseshoe crabs, eels, night herons, and…
Shorebird Walk
Take a beautiful beach walk out to Eel Point and see shorebird conservation in action. Led by NCF’s Wildlife Technician, Gracie Bell and NCF Staff visit an important breeding site, learn about the nesting ecology of our annual residents, and appreciate their complex journey of protection. Open to all birding levels. This walk will go…
Spring Wildflower Ecology Walk
Join NCF Plant Research Ecologist/Botanist Kelly Omand for a loop tour of the emerging spring plant life through the more open landscapes of Squam Farm. Learn the spring and early summer wildflowers of our forests and fields in fresh spring foliage. (9am-11am)
Weekly Walks- Windswept Bog
(1.3 mi) Following the recent completion of our watershed-level wetland restoration of this former cranberry farm, we will discuss the bog’s history, showcase the work that just took place over the last two years, and look forward to what Windswept will look like within the next several years post-restoration. Hear about how we improved ecological…