Freshwater Wetlands Breathe Life Around the Island

By Dr Jen Karberg, Research Program Supervisor 30 miles off the mainland, anchored in the Atlantic Ocean, Nantucketer’s know better than many how water shapes our natural world. Wetlands are…

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Winter Walk: Kettle Ponds of the Middle Moors

This walk explores the ponds, heathlands, and forested paths of the western Middle Moors. Learn about the glacial history, cultural importance, and current ecology of this expansive yet hidden trail…

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Botanizing on Nantucket

By: Katherine Culatta, Seasonal Botany/Ecology Field Assistant One of the most exciting things that can happen to a botanist is to stumble across an unfamiliar plant and puzzle over its…

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