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!

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!

This practice will be led by an instructor from Yoga 11:11 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, Read More

Join avid cyclist and Land Use Manager Jim Olney on a 7.5 mile tour of our popular bike trails in the Middle Moors. Free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please bring a helmet and a mountain bike suitable for rougher roads. Free Click Here to Register! Become a member at https://www.nantucketconservation.org/support/membership/

A guided walk around the bogs and forests of Windswept, a recently retired cranberry bog being restored back to a useful, productive wetland. Hear about the ecological history in the making for this island favorite and the cranberry culture that helped sustain Nantucket families after the whaling era. 2.4 miles   Free with Membership, Read More

Ever wonder how native plant landscaping might work in your yard? Diverse plantings of native shrubs, trees, wildflowers, and grasses can boost your enjoyment of nature at home, while supporting wildlife and connecting conservation lands. NCF Botanist/Plant Ecologist Kelly Omand gives a tour of our office at 118 Cliff Rd to explore the changes, 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!, Read More

Learn about the roles of ferns & club mosses in our natural systems with botanist/ecologist Kelly Omand. Common & uncommon species are easily accessible via trails around Windswept Bog, ranging from wetlands to forest & from sun to shade. We’ll explore how they live and learn some key characteristics.   Free with Membership - Become, Read More

Please join us for the Land Bank’s 3rd Annual Cross-Island Hike! Saturday, September 24, 2022 starting at 8:00 A.M. This year's route crosses Land Bank, Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Town of Nantucket and Department of Conservation and Recreation properties. Things to Know There will be Land Bank staff members hiking and along the route. Since not all, Read More