Welcome to the Nantucket Conservation Foundation's summer excursions guide.
The walks, rides, paddles, and practices held this summer season will help you to explore and connect you with our mission of land conservation. The 9000+ acres of open space that the Nantucket Conservation Foundation owns and conserves is a gift to the adventurous, the nature-lovers, and the engaged citizens of our island community. Whether a year-round resident or a short-time visitor, these conservation lands hold a special connection or memory.
To further this bond and promote our nonprofit mission, the Nantucket Conservation Foundation staff and trustees create events that bring people together to share our love of this amazing island and our passion to preserve the qualities that make Nantucket such a wonderful place. Each outing has been thoughtfully developed by a member of the NCF team, focusing on their own expertise to highlight a piece of the Foundation’s property and work.
We have increased the number and diversity of excursions offered this summer, but reservations are still required. To sign up, please click on the outing type below or visit our calendar to view by date or call 508-228-2884 Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. If your preferred excursion is fully booked, please join the waitlist, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
To download a full copy of the calendar, click here.
Weekly Walks
These walks explore a new trail or property each week guided by knowledgeable NCF Staff. Scheduled on weekday mornings beginning in early June through the end of September.
Ecology Excursions
Held throughout the summer and shoulder season, these guided walks and kayak paddles highlight the work and research of our Ecological Research, Stewardship, & Restoration Department.
Tidal Treks
A new series of guided excursions focused on wildlife and ecology at the water’s edge.
Wellness Series
Bike rides, outdoor yoga, and plein air workshops to be held throughout June, July, August, & September. Registrations for these events are free and open to the public.
Belle Cruises
Colleague Level Members and above only. See Foundation properties from a new perspective as we cruise along the coast. To sign up, please call the office at 508-228-2884 Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.