Events

In the heart of the old Nantucket Farm Belt, Norwood Farm represents some of the most diverse areas including hardwood forests, freshwater bogs and kettle hole ponds. These habitats support rare species of plants, moths, and birds of prey.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

Join Dr. Jen Karberg and staff from the Town of Nantucket’s Natural Resources Department to paddle Polpis Harbor and learn about harbor health, saltmarsh ecology and nature-based resilience solutions using oyster reefs. See NCF’s saltmarsh restoration from the water and paddle past our inter-tidal oyster reef, the first of its kind in Massachusetts. Water, sun,…

In partnership with the Artist Association of Nantucket, the first of our guided art offerings incorporating the beauty of vistas and landscapes on NCF property. With the practiced instruction of renowned Plein Air artist Illya Kagan, take in a beautiful scene and learn how best to translate it to canvas. Space is very limited, materials…

In partnership with the Artist Association of Nantucket, the first of our guided art offerings incorporating the beauty of vistas and landscapes on NCF property. With the practiced instruction of renowned Plein Air artist Illya Kagan, take in a beautiful scene and learn how best to translate it to canvas. Space is very limited, materials…

A great introduction to the diverse wetlands across the Middle Moors. Hear about the formation and ecology of the freshwater ponds sunken into this glacial landscape, the rare plants that thrive there, and the cultural importance of kettle ponds.

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.

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.

A re-envisioning of this favorite island walk. As we further the process for our watershed-level wetland restoration of this former cranberry farm, we will learn the bog’s history, talk about the complex plans that will soon be implemented, and look forward to what Windswept could look like within the next several years. Hear about how…

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…

A new collaborative program between NCF, Egan Maritime and Linda Loring Nature Foundation explores the active birds and history of Folger’s Marsh. Viewing the marsh from Egan Maritime’s Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, this program incorporates the importance of seabirds and waterfowl in storied maritime history, to enrich and inform membership of all 3 organizations. Register…

Once the world’s largest cranberry bogs, Milestone remains the island’s oldest working farm. Tour the area just before dry harvest begins and learn the intricacies of cranberry growing. A great walk for anyone interested in cranberries or seeing the moors in early autumn foliage.