Events

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…

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 andRed Maple swamps of this striking hardwood forest.

(7.5 mi) Join avid cyclist and Land Use Manager Jim Olney to tour our popular bike trails in the Middle Moors. Space is limited. Helmet and a mountain bike suitable for rougher roads is required.

Returning for a second year, these popular paddles in collaboration with Egan Maritime Institute are a spectacular opportunity to paddle through this beautiful and vibrant ecosystem at Folger’s Marsh. Drift alongwith our ecologists and better understand the true value of a saltmarsh ecosystem. Critically important for our coastal resiliency as an island and rich with…

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 andRed Maple swamps of this striking hardwood forest.

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 artistIllya Kagan, take in a beautiful scene and learn how best to translate it to canvas. Space is very limited, materials and…

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…

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 artistIllya Kagan, take in a beautiful scene and learn how best to translate it to canvas. Space is very limited, materials and…

This walk explores a scenic, hilly area in the Western section of the Middle Moors. Highlights include kettlehole bogs and freshwater ponds, interesting plant species, and stunning views of the Moors and Nantucket Harbor.

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…

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.