The Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation collaborate to bring Climate Change awareness and education to Nantucket.

In September 2023, we launched Nantucket’s Climate Change Summit to explore and discuss local impacts and actions on the island. Join us this winter to keep the education and conversation going!

As an evolution of our previous Nantucket Coastal Ecology Class, join us for a series of FREE Zoom Lectures and in-person field trips bringing Climate Change information to the public.

Click here to see the full lineup of the Winter Climate Change Summit events.

March 22: In-person Field Trip to Millie's Bridge Walk

Building off of the lecture, Coastal Ecology of Nantucket, Drs. Jen Karberg and Sarah Bois will tour the Millie’s Bridge area of Madaket. We will explore multiple coastal habitats, visit a changing system, and learn about resilience and restoration efforts. Participants will be able to see direct impacts of climate change discussed in the lecture and learn more about ways various organizations are mitigating for some of these impacts. This is an interactive field trip and come prepared for the winter weather!

Participation in or watching a recording of the previous Climate Change Summit talks is encouraged.

The field trip is FREE and open to all. Click here to register.

Click here to see the full lineup of the Winter Climate Change Summit events.

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation collaborate to bring Climate Change awareness and education to Nantucket.

In September 2023, we launched Nantucket’s Climate Change Summit to explore and discuss local impacts and actions on the island. Join us this winter to keep the education and conversation going!

As an evolution of our previous Nantucket Coastal Ecology Class, join us for a series of FREE Zoom Lectures and in-person field trips bringing Climate Change information to the public.

Click here to see the full lineup of the Winter Climate Change Summit events.

March 20: Virtual presentation

This lecture will explore the different coastal habitats found on Nantucket including their ecological importance and how they will adapt to predicted climate change. Topics covered include general ecology and natural history of coastal Nantucket, discussion of coastal processes, current nature-based coastal resilience efforts and potential future coastal responses. This lecture is stand alone but will build off information from the previous lecture.

The lecture is FREE and open to all, but registration is required here.

Click here to see the full lineup of the Winter Climate Change Summit events.

Science Pub: Wild Stories From the History of Bird Migration Research

with Rebecca Heisman

Join us for the tenth year of Science Pub! Register here.

We've all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances that birds travel, the ways that they navigate, etc. But did you ever wonder how we figured all of this out? While working for the American Ornithological Society, Rebecca Heisman became fascinated with the varied and creative techniques that scientists have used to study bird migration, and this eventually became the basis for her book Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration. In her talk, she'll share some surprising stories from the history of bird migration research and discuss why understanding migration is so crucial for bird conservation.
Bio: Rebecca Heisman is a freelance science writer who lives in Walla Walla, Washington, and has worked with organizations including the Audubon Society, the American Bird Conservancy, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the American Ornithological Society. Flight Paths is her first book.

Science Pub is a virtual speaker series by the Linda Loring Nature Foundation to connect people with real-world science and research. Guest speakers present their work in an informal and relaxed setting where questions and discussion are encouraged.

Science Pub is free and open to all! Registration required here.

For the third year, conservation and education organizations across Nantucket have teamed up with Fairwinds to provide a series of free walks to the community!

Join LLNF for an easygoing stroll around our trails with a staff guide to share points of interest along the way. At the start of the walk a member of Fairwinds, Nantucket's behavioral health center, will give a brief introduction and background on the services they offer.

This walk will depart from our office at 110 Eel Point Road.

Register FREE by clicking here.

This event is part of a series - click here for a full listing of all dates and locations!

Science Pub: Stewardship of Xeric Habitats for Rare Bees and Moths in the Northeast U.S.

with Elizabeth Crisfield

Join us for the tenth year of Science Pub! Register here.

Elizabeth Crisfield will talk about a regional pollinator project in the northeast, including Nantucket, and the effects of management on xeric (dry) habitats and the native pollinators these habitats support.

Science Pub is free and open to all! Registration required here.

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation collaborate to bring Climate Change awareness and education to Nantucket.

In September 2023, we launched Nantucket’s Climate Change Summit to explore and discuss local impacts and actions on the island. Join us this winter to keep the education and conversation going!

As an evolution of our previous Nantucket Coastal Ecology Class, join us for a series of FREE Zoom Lectures and in-person field trips bringing Climate Change information to the public.

Click here to see the full lineup of the Winter Climate Change Summit events.

February 9th: In-person field trip to Folger’s Marsh

Building off of the lecture from Feb 7, State of Climate Change on Nantucket, Drs. Jen Karberg and Sarah Bois will tour Folger’s Marsh and the surrounding habitats owned by UMASS Boston Nantucket Field Station and the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Participants will be able to see direct impacts of climate change discussed in the lecture and envision future change to the landscape. This is an interactive field trip, come prepared for winter weather!

Participation in or watching a recording of the previous lecture on the State of Climate Change on Nantucket is encouraged.

The field trip is FREE and open to all, but registration is required here.

Click here to see the full lineup of the Winter Climate Change Summit events.

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation collaborate to bring Climate Change awareness and education to Nantucket.

In September 2023, we launched Nantucket’s Climate Change Summit to explore and discuss local impacts and actions on the island. Join us this winter to keep the education and conversation going!

As an evolution of our previous Nantucket Coastal Ecology Class, join us for a series of FREE Zoom Lectures and in-person field trips bringing Climate Change information to the public.

Click here to see the full lineup of the Winter Climate Change Summit events.

February 7th: Talk: State of Climate Change on Nantucket

Zoom presentation with Dr. Sarah Bois (LLNF) and Dr. Jennifer Karberg (NCF)

This talk will explore the definitions of climate change and current impacts including sea level rise, erosion, rising groundwater, and storm surge. We will explore the models used to predict these impacts and get a solid understanding of the terminology as well as the current and future island trends. Drs. Jen Karberg (NCF) and Sarah Bois (LLNF) will share their extensive knowledge about Nantucket’s coastal ecology, including an in-depth discussion of coastal processes, climate change, and what it means for Nantucket’s coastal habitats, current nature-based coastal resilience efforts, and potential future coastal responses.

The lecture is FREE and open to all, but registration is required here.

Click here to see the full lineup of the Winter Climate Change Summit events.

Science Pub: Invasive pine management to restore sandplain grasslands to increase resilience of a globally rare habitat with Dr. Sarah Bois

Join us for the tenth year of Science Pub! Registration here.

Dr. Sarah Bois, Linda Loring Nature Foundation Director of Research and Education, will give an update on 5 years of active invasive pine management. This work spans across the LLNF property, including grassland bird, pollinators, moths, and vegetation research. She’ll discuss the status of the restoration, accomplishments thus far, and how this contributes to overall property resiliency.

Science Pub is a virtual speaker series by the Linda Loring Nature Foundation to connect people with real-world science and research. Guest speakers present their work in an informal and relaxed setting where questions and discussion are encouraged.

Science Pub is free and open to all! Registration required here.

Join the Linda Loring Nature Foundation for a fall nature exploration!

Walking over our gently rolling trails, we’ll explore the fall colors of our sandplain grasslands and coastal heathlands, and enjoy views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound.

What’s a Ramble, you ask? Nature Rambles are loosely guided explorations, where our attention is dictated by the interests of the group and what nature offers that particular day.

We could see a plethora of caterpillars, notice wildflowers in bloom, or maybe even spot mammal tracks in the sand! We look up, down, and all around to see what’s still blooming, flying, and crawling around the property.

Rambles are free to attend.  

Click here to register

Join the Linda Loring Nature Foundation for a fall nature exploration!

Walking over our gently rolling trails, we’ll explore the fall colors of our sandplain grasslands and coastal heathlands, and enjoy views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound.

What’s a Ramble, you ask? Nature Rambles are loosely guided explorations, where our attention is dictated by the interests of the group and what nature offers that particular day.

We could see a plethora of caterpillars, notice wildflowers in bloom, or maybe even spot mammal tracks in the sand! We look up, down, and all around to see what’s still blooming, flying, and crawling around the property.

Rambles are free to attend.  

Click here to register

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Libby Buck, Conservation Science and Land Steward. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to lbuck@llnf.org.

The Linda Loring Nature Foundation is excited to present the 8th annual Trails & Treats Celebration!

Join us for Halloween and fall-themed games, crafts, and outdoor activities on our trails.

This event is free and open to all! Costumes are always welcome, but not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver- no drop-offs, please!

REGISTER HERE

World Migratory Bird Day is an international effort to raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.

Every year people around the world take action and organize public events such as bird festivals, education programs, exhibitions and bird-watching excursions to celebrate WMBD.

Each year, WMBD takes on a different theme relevant to challenges and threats facing migratory birds. 2023 highlights the importance of water to the vast majority of migratory birds. These birds rely on aquatic ecosystems like inland and coastal wetlands, rivers, lakes, streams, marshes, and ponds for feeding, drinking, or nesting, and also as places to rest and refuel during their long journeys.

World Migratory Bird Day activities take place in many different countries and places across the globe - united by a common campaign and theme. Here on Nantucket, LLNF, the Nantucket Land and Water Council, Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station are teaming up to offer a morning of birding and conversation to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.

8-9:30 AM: Birding and exploring the habitats around the Field Station

9:30-10:30 AM: Conversation and light refreshments

This event is free and open to all! Register here.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Libby Buck, Conservation Science and Land Steward. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to lbuck@llnf.org.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Libby Buck, Conservation Science and Land Steward. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to lbuck@llnf.org.

Did you know that the Linda Loring Nature Foundation conducts research on and monitors the effects of climate change?

In celebration of Climate Change Awareness Month, join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Education, for a climate change tour around LLNF. She’ll showcase LLNF research in action, demonstrate tools we can all use to track changes in our environments, and help participants identify climate change indicators.

How is climate change already affecting LLNF and the island? How is it expected to affect our flora and fauna in the near future? We’ll explore these topics as we tour the LLNF property, highlight areas potentially vulnerable to impacts of climate like sea level rise and warming temperatures, and discuss local efforts to mitigate for climate change effects.

We’ll “ramble” over our gently rolling trails, we’ll explore sandplain grasslands and coastal heathlands, and enjoy views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound. Our staff will also share the history of the LLNF property, current research projects, and management efforts. Bring your nature questions- discussion is encouraged!

Rambles are free and open to all!

Click here to register

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Seth Engelbourg, Naturalist Educator and Program Manager. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to sengelbourg@llnf.org.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Seth Engelbourg, Naturalist Educator and Program Manager. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to sengelbourg@llnf.org.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join us for a free family program offering a hands-on, guided exploration of our trails. This walk is geared toward families with young children. We will look up, look down, and all around to learn about what’s blooming, budding, flying, and crawling around the property!

The program will be on our trails, but please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate outdoor attire.

Free and open to all! This walk will depart from our office at 110 Eel Point Road.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Did you know that the Linda Loring Nature Foundation conducts research on and monitors the effects of climate change?

In celebration of Climate Change Awareness Month, join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Education, for a climate change tour around LLNF. She’ll showcase LLNF research in action, demonstrate tools we can all use to track changes in our environments, and help participants identify climate change indicators.

How is climate change already affecting LLNF and the island? How is it expected to affect our flora and fauna in the near future? We’ll explore these topics as we tour the LLNF property, highlight areas potentially vulnerable to impacts of climate like sea level rise and warming temperatures, and discuss local efforts to mitigate for climate change effects.

We’ll “ramble” over our gently rolling trails, we’ll explore sandplain grasslands and coastal heathlands, and enjoy views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound. Our staff will also share the history of the LLNF property, current research projects, and management efforts. Bring your nature questions- discussion is encouraged!

Rambles are free and open to all!

Click here to register

Join us for a fun and educational morning on the Head of Long Pond with the Nantucket Land Council!

This kayak tour is led by local experts in water quality and ecology from the Nantucket Land Council and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation. We'll dive into topics like the incredible biodiversity of Long Pond, water quality issues that face our island's water resources, and ways that you can help protect and preserve these special ponds!

Participants will gain a greater understanding of our island's water resources and great pond systems and enjoy a fun and educational morning on the water. Kayaks will be provided. Tickets are $40 to offset the cost of kayak rentals and can be purchased here.

Kayak tours of the Head of Lond Pond will be offered in July and September of 2023.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Libby Buck, Conservation Science and Land Steward. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to lbuck@llnf.org.

Join the Linda Loring Nature Foundation and the Nantucket Conservation Foundation this September for the first Nantucket Climate Change Summit.

Nantucket researchers, managers, and experts will present an update of the current State of the Island’s Climate Change knowledge. Learn what we know, we still need to uncover, and some of the projects already underway on Nantucket that will help our community adapt. This Summit will be a chance to learn about current work happening right on our island and discuss the hope for our island’s future.

After the Summit, a social hour will be held to connect with your neighbors.

In partnership with ReMain Nantucket and the Great Harbor Yacht Club, the Summit will be held September 6th, 2023 at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. This event will be free and open to the public.

Registration has closed for this event. We will be hosting more events to share this information through the fall and winter- stay tuned! Event announcements will be through our social media pages, newsletter, and posted here on the events section of our website.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Seth Engelbourg, Naturalist Educator and Program Manager. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to sengelbourg@llnf.org.

Join the Linda Loring Nature Foundation for a nature exploration!

Walking over our gently rolling trails, we’ll explore sandplain grasslands and coastal heathlands, and enjoy views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound. There is deep joy in wandering the landscape, guided only by our attention— Nature Rambles are an opportunity to reconnect with this practice.

On a Ramble, we look up, down, and all around to see what’s blooming, budding, flying, and crawling around the property. Each outing is unique and loosely guided by what nature offers that particular morning- caterpillars, wildflowers, birds, and maybe even mammal tracks in the sand! Come by to see what’s out and about in nature.

Rambles are free to attend. Rambles are not geared towards children, though we do offer Family Explorations that are more suitable for young ones. See our event listing for registration.

Click here to register

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Libby Buck, Conservation Science and Land Steward. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to lbuck@llnf.org.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Libby Buck, Conservation Science and Land Steward. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to lbuck@llnf.org.

Join the Linda Loring Nature Foundation for a nature exploration!

Walking over our gently rolling trails, we’ll explore sandplain grasslands and coastal heathlands, and enjoy views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound. There is deep joy in wandering the landscape, guided only by our attention— Nature Rambles are an opportunity to reconnect with this practice.

On a Ramble, we look up, down, and all around to see what’s blooming, budding, flying, and crawling around the property. Each outing is unique and loosely guided by what nature offers that particular morning- caterpillars, wildflowers, birds, and maybe even mammal tracks in the sand! Come by to see what’s out and about in nature.

Rambles are free to attend. Rambles are not geared towards children, though we do offer Family Explorations that are more suitable for young ones. See our event listing for registration.

Click here to register

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome!

Guided by Naturalist Educator and Program Manager, Seth Engelbourg. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership.

Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant. The deadline to register for each Wednesday’s trip is Tuesday at 12pm. Trips may need to be canceled in the case of hazardous weather.

Personal transportation to and from the meeting location is required to participate. Please direct any questions to sengelbourg@llnf.org.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join us for a free family program offering a hands-on, guided exploration of our trails. This walk is geared toward families with young children. We will look up, look down, and all around to learn about what’s blooming, budding, flying, and crawling around the property!

The program will be on our trails, but please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate outdoor attire.

Free and open to all! This walk will depart from our office at 110 Eel Point Road.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.