23rd Annual Race for Open Space
220 Milestone Road NantucketJoin us for the 23rd Annual Race for Open Space! This 10k, 5k, or 2-mile walk takes you through some of the most beautiful trails on the island, all while…
Morning for Members- Windswept Bog
(1.3 mi) Following the recent completion of Phase 1 of our watershed-level wetland restoration of this former cranberry farm, we will discuss the bog’s history, showcase the work that just…
Guided Bike Tour- Ram Pasture
(9 mi) Join avid cyclist and NCF Trustee Jim Meehan to tour the trails and dirt roads of Ram Pasture. Space is limited. Helmet and a mountain bike suitable for…
Special Meeting of NCF Members
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the members of Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. (“NCF”) will be held at 118 Cliff Road, Nantucket, MA 02554 commencing on July…
Ecology Excursions – Birding with Woody
A new program focused on the wonderful world of birding! Join Woody Newell, one of our NCF Trustees, on an adventure through an NCF property to find and appreciate avian…
Winter Walk- Ram Pasture
Explore the southernmost end of the Foundation’s popular Sanford Farm property, which is home to some of Nantucket’s rarest plants and animals. This area, which is also rich in cultural…
Winter Walk- Nantucket Field Station
Join us for an exploration of the historic and vibrant Nantucket Field Station. Scope for winter birds in the salt marsh and Harbor-facing bluff and learn the importance of this…
How to Love a Forest: A book talk by Ethan Tapper
Sponsored by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation In the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum What does it mean to love a forest? In this talk, Ethan Tapper, a forester, author…
Winter Walk- Folger’s Hill
A new guided walk experience to a lesser-known hill in the Moors with a spectacular view. Not as easily findable as Altar Rock, but it holds a higher elevation and…
Winter Walk- Masquetuck
Travel the short loop through a small, fascinating sunken hardwood forest that extends to the shores of West Polpis harbor with opportunities to see winter ducks, talk shellfish, and see…
Winter Walk- Eels & Oysters Encounter
Visit with Jisun Reiner and Isaac Hersh as they further their research into Nantucket’s vibrant population of American Eels. Learn the unbelievable natural history of this species, see them up-close-and-personal…