Mountain Bike Adventure Ride
An adventurous mountain bike ride for the more experienced cyclists looking for a high intensity route led by avid cyclist and Land Use Manager, Jim Olney. Space is limited. Required: A helmet and your own mountain bike suitable for rougher trails.
Mornings for Members Walk- Walk to Altar Rock
Our newest guided walk exploring the rolling hills and ridgelines of the Glacial Outwash Plain. Hike with us up from the flat open fields of the Serengeti to one of the most beautiful and iconic vistas on Nantucket.
Mornings for Members Walk- Masquetuck
One of the Foundation’s real gems. Travel through a small, fascinating hardwood forest that extends to West Polpis Harbor with chances to see herons, egrets, shellfish & other inhabitants of this ecologically rich area.
Shorebird Walk
Take a beautiful beach walk out to Eel Point and see shorebird conservation in action. Led by ecologist Neil Foley and our shorebird monitor, 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 through…
Southern Pine Beetle Walk
A new ecology walk taking a deep dive on the looming threat of Southern Pine Beetles. The range of this southern species is expanding into northern forests due to climate change and poses a risk to the health and stability of our Pitch Pine forests. Walk with Wildlife Research Ecologist Danielle O’Dell as she describes…
Therapeutic Yoga with Ieva Aldins
Release, mobilize, stabilize, strengthen and stretch. Create a more spacious experience in your body, mind and being with this therapeutic yoga class. From a beginning restorative posture which releases tension to a relaxing final meditation that will leave you refreshed and renewed. This class uses mindfully taught yoga postures to stabilize, strengthen and stretch the…
Guided Bike Tour
(9 mi) Join avid cyclist and NCF Trustee Jim Meehan to tour the trails and dirt roads of the Middle Moors or Ram Pasture. Space is limited. Helmet and a mountain bike suitable for rough roads is required. (8am-10am)
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…
Birding with Woody
A 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 residents and migrants. Woody’s passion for birding is helpful for novices and seasoned birders alike. No previous experience needed, but Binoculars encouraged! (8am-10am)
Southern Pine Beetle Walk
This ecology excursion will give a close-up view of the damage caused by Southern Pine Beetles. Walk with Wildlife Research Ecologist Danielle O’Dell as she describes the recent outbreak of pine beetles and how NCF is managing the infestation. You will learn the signs to look out for and how you can report them so…
Weekly Walks- Squam Swamp
(1.8 mi) Unique trees and vibrant seasonal sights await in the forests of Squam. Prepare for exploring some adventurous, mucky, uneven trails while you hear about the ecological bounty tucked in the vernal pools and Red Maple swamps of this striking hardwood forest.