Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA Join MMA Aquarium staff on a private tour as they feed the ever-hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens to the public. You will learn all about the fascinating marine animals as you observe their unique feeding behaviors. The Feeding Frenzy is very popular,, Read More

Join artist Danny O- Maria Mitchell Association's Artist in Residence- for personalized instruction and artmaking in a small group setting. Explore landscape painting, drawing, and collage making. Danny creates whimsical pieces that reflect the everyday- collage, painting, illustration and print transfer processes will be explored. $30 per person

Maria Mitchell Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA Biological Collections Open Hours with Ginger Andrews, MMA’s Field Ornithologist will be held Saturdays from 10:00AM-12PM. At Open Hours, visitors learn about the collections, why collections are so important to science, and examine different specimens during each session. From specimens of birds and mammals, Read More

Maria Mitchell Association, 33 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA Join artist-in-residence, Danny O. for a small personalized class with hands on instruction- kids will explore a variety of projects and make all kinds of fun ART! This class is a drop-off program for kids 9-14. $30 per person.

A great introduction to the diverse wetlands across the Middle Moors. Hear about the formation and ecology of the freshwater ponds sunken into this glacial landscape, the rare plants that thrive there, and the cultural importance of kettle ponds. 1.8 miles Free to members - Become a member at https://www.nantucketconservation.org/support/membership/ Click Here to Register!

This practice will be led by Lynne Begier This is a 60-minute class moderately paced with mindful and controlled movement and breath. Emphasis is on lengthening postures and fluid breathing, smooth transitions, and cultivating focus. Class includes a gentle warm-up, 1 brief flow to warm the body, a short series of longer holds, and, Read More

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. Registration is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please bring a helmet and your own mountain bike suitable for rougher trails. Free Click Here to Register!

In the heart of the old Nantucket Farm Belt, Norwood Farm represents some of the most diverse areas including hardwood forests, freshwater bogs and kettle hole ponds. These habitats support rare species of plants, moths, and birds of prey. 2.2 miles Free with Membership - Become a member at https://www.nantucketconservation.org/support/membership/ Click Here to Register!

In the heart of the old Nantucket Farm Belt, Norwood Farm represents some of the most diverse areas including hardwood forests, freshwater bogs and kettle hole ponds. These habitats support rare species of plants, moths, and birds of prey. 2.2 miles Free with Membership - Become a member at https://www.nantucketconservation.org/support/membership/ Click Here to Register!

By special request, a new walk for those interested in discovering more about our grasses and their importance in early successional plant communities. Accompany Botanist/Ecologist Kelly Omand and learn to ID several common grass species from sandplain grassland to wetland. A (10x) hand lens or magnifying glass is useful if you have one.  , Read More

One of the Foundation’s real gems. Travel through a small, fascinating hardwood forest that extends to West Polpis Harbor with chances to see herons, egrets, shellfish & other inhabitants of this ecologically rich area. 1.0 mile   Free with Membership - Become a member at https://www.nantucketconservation.org/support/membership/ Click Here to Register!