Events

Ever wonder how native plant landscaping might work in your yard? 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 Botanist/Plant Ecologist Kelly Omand gives a tour of our office at 118 Cliff Rd to explore the changes we’ve…

Explore the southernmost end of the popular Sanford Farm. This area is home to some of the island’s rarest plants and animals. Excellent views of open grasslands, the Head of the Plains, and the Atlantic Ocean.2.3 mileshttp://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101179&view=Detail

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. Registration is free and open to the public, but space is limited.Please bring a helmet and your own mountain bike suitable for rougher trails.

Learn about the roles of ferns & club mosses in our natural systems with botanist/ecologist Kelly Omand. Common & uncommon species are easily accessible via trails around Windswept Bog, ranging from wetlands to forest & from sun to shade. We’ll explore how they live and learn some key characteristics.http://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101244&view=Detail

During Climate Change Awareness Month, join Dr. Jen Karberg and Neil Foley on a walk to explore how sea level rise and climate change is already impacting natural areas on our island. Using the salt marshes, wetlands, barrier beaches and uplands at the UMASS Field Station, they will guide you through the current stressors of…

During Climate Change Awareness Month, join Dr. Jen Karberg and Neil Foley on a walk to explore how sea level rise and climate change is already impacting natural areas on our island. Using the salt marshes, wetlands, barrier beaches and uplands at the UMASS Field Station, they will guide you through the current stressors of…

Step into the salt marsh with Dr Jen Karberg and learn about our research projects at Medouie Creek Wetland Complex. Come learn about a restored salt marsh, salt marsh dieback, and peek at our newly installed oyster reef. This involves a few short walks out to the marsh and along the harbor shoreline. Feet will…

Head of the Plains represents the largest, contiguous acreage of rare sandplain grassland habitat on our properties. Learn about the numerous rare plant and animal species found here and our restoration research and management using disk harrowing and native seed addition.2.3 mileshttp://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101182&view=Detail

This practice will be led by an instructor from Yoga 11:11This is a 60 minute class moderately paced with mindful and controlled movement and breath. Emphasis is on lengthening postures and fluid breathing, smooth transitions, and cultivating focus. Class includes a gentle warm-up, 1 brief flow to warm the body, a short series of longer…

Join avid cyclist and Land Use Manager Jim Olney on a 7.5 mile tour of our popular bike trails in the Middle Moors.Registration is free and open to the public, but space is limited.Please bring a helmet and a mountain bike suitable for rougher roads.

Ever wonder how native plant landscaping might work in your yard? 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 Botanist/Plant Ecologist Kelly Omand gives a tour of our office at 118 Cliff Rd to explore the changes we’ve…

Explore the retired pastures, forested paths, & 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.1.6 mileshttp://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101178&view=Detail

Explore the retired pastures, forested paths, & 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.1.6 mileshttp://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101174&view=Detail