Mornings for Members – Milestone Bog

See Milestone Cranberry Bog and the surrounding moors on a walk designed to showcase both our cranberry farming operation and an intriguing section of our vast Middle Moors property. 3.0 miles Free with Membership - Become a member at https://www.nantucketconservation.org/support/membership/ Click Here to Register!

Feeding Frenzy

Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  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

Marine Ecology Field Trip

Washington Street Extension Parking Lot, 104 Washington St Ext, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Wednesday – Friday, June 8th – August 19th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM What sea creatures live in Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! The Harbor is filled with interesting, Read More

Meet the Animals

MMA Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Tuesdays – Fridays, June 14th – August 19th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Learn about the feeding habits and unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more! If you love animals, this a great way to learn about native and non-native species up-close. Pre-registration, Read More

Nantucket Bird Walk with Ginger Andrews

Maria Mitchell Association Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Saturdays, June 11th - October 8th, 7:45 AM - 10:00 AM Join the MMA's Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, for a an educational birding field trip. You will learn about bird families, habitats, how to use field guides, common local bird species, tips for, Read More

Feeding Frenzy

Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  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

Drawing in Nature for Adults

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  

Biological Collections Open Hours

Maria Mitchell Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  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

All Levels Outdoor Yoga Flow

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 of, Read More

Feeding Frenzy

Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  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

Family Nature Exploration

Linda Loring Nature Foundation 110 Eel Point Road, Nantucket, MA

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, Read More

Family Sailors’ Valentines

Hinchman House- Natural Science Museum Backyard, 7 Milk St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  A great time for you and your child to learn and create together! Join the curator of the Mitchell House and create your own version of a sailors’ valentine by decorating a small Shaker-style box or picture frame – something to be, Read More