Winter Botany Walk with Kelly Omand
Ever wondered how to identify woody plants in winter? There are several tricks and tips using twigs, buds, and bark. Dress warmly and accompany NCF botanist and ecologist Kelly Omand to get to know several common species on Nantucket. A (10x) hand lens or magnifying glass is useful if you can bring one along. http://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=101021&view=Detail
Read More
Winter Walk: Heart of the Middle Moors
Come with us to explore the base of Altar Rock through the highlands of Norwood Farm. Follow paths through hidden valleys and view some of the distinctive kettle ponds that comprise this unique collection of rare habitats while learning about both native and geologic history. **Space is limited due to Covid-19 Restrictions, please register through…
Read More
Winter Walk: Massasoit Plains
Join us for a walk through this remote area tucked away on the west end of the island and learn about the Foundation’s collaborative efforts with the Nantucket Land Bank to restore and maintain our unique grassland and heathland plant communities. **Space is limited due to Covid-19 Restrictions, please register through the link below!** http://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=100825&view=Detail
Read More
Winter Walk: Ram Pasture
Explore the southernmost end of the Foundation’s popular Sanford Farm property, which is home to some of Nantucket’s rarest plants and animals. This area, which is also rich in cultural history, offers spectacular views of the ocean and the open grasslands of our adjacent Head of the Plains properties. **Space is limited due to Covid-19…
Read More
Winter Walk: Masquetuck
One of the Foundation’s real gems. Travel through a small, fascinating hardwood forest that extends to the shores of West Polpis harbor with opportunities to see herons, egrets, shellfish and other inhabitants of this ecologically rich area. **Space is limited due to Covid-19 Restrictions, please register through the link below!** http://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar?id=100823&view=Detail
Read More