Nantucket Climate Change Summit
A partnership of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation and sponsored by Great Harbor Yacht Club, the first Nantucket Climate Change Summit launches during Climate Change Awareness month and explores our current understanding of climate change impacts and potential adaptation directly on Nantucket on this island. This community gathering will bring…
Climate Change Awareness Walk
Continuing Climate Change Awareness Month, join Dr. Jen Karberg and Dr. Sarah Bois (Linda Loring Nature Foundation) on a walk through Nantucket exploring current climate change impacts and discussing possible nature-based solutions for now and in the future.
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…
Climate Change Awareness Walk
During September’s Climate Change Awareness Month, join Dr. Jen Karberg at Folger’s Marsh and journey on a walk through Nantucket’s current climate change impacts and explore the importance of existing natural landscapes and the potential for nature-based adaptation for now and in the future.
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…
Outdoor Restorative Yoga
Get ready for a zen experience! Drop into this calming and centering practice of restorative yoga immersed in the peaceful setting of our properties. Be guided through the gentle movement, stretching and breathwork of a traditional 60-minute restorative class in open space. Pre-registration required. (5pm-6pm)
Weekly Walk- Milestone Cranberry Bog
(2.4 mi) Visit this historic Cranberry Bog in the height of summer. See the cranberry vines in bloom and hear the efforts we make for the future of this cranberry cultivation tradition on island.
Yin Yoga
The newest type of practice in our Wellness Series, Yin Yoga used slower pacing and longer holds in poses to increase circulation and joint flexibility. A good stretching style yoga suitable for all ages and speeds to help you move better throughout the week. Pre-registration required. (9am-10am)
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)
Clark’s Cove and Hummock Pond
Explore the connection between Clark’s Cove, Hummock Pond, and the Atlantic Ocean on the glacial outwash plains of the south shore of Nantucket. Come stroll along the beach to learn about the formation of these iconic Nantucket ponds and the interesting wildlife that you can see where the ponds meet the ocean. This walk will…
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…