• 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

  • Beach Biology Field Trip

    'Sconset Market Parking Lot, 4 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Wednesdays, June 8th - August 24, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Did you know that some Nantucketers love to eat mole crabs? Join aquarium staff to learn about the fascinating biology, ecology, and geology that make Nantucket's beaches so unique. We will discover shells, Read More

  • Weekly Collage & Sip

    Maria Mitchell Association, 33 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Join Artist Danny O and become a member of his "Comet Club" participants will work with the Maria Mitchell Collection of 100 years of National Geographic Magazine to be part of this historic community collage project- each week we will explore collage while sipping wine, Read More

  • Open Night at Loines Observatory

    Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St Ext, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Join our professional astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Each Monday and Wednesday Open Night will have two sessions: 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM and 9:45 PM - 10:30 PM. Our staff will guide you in viewing astronomical objects through our historic, 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

  • Pond Ecology Workshop

    MMA Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Thursdays, June 16th – August 18th, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Join MMA Staff as we explore the diversity and ecology of Nantucket’s freshwater habitats at the MMA Research Center! We will use microscopes to identify and explore more than 15 types of organisms including, Read More

  • Native Plant Landscaping Tour

    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

  • 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

  • Nature Story Hour

    MMA Research Center, 2 Vestal St, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA map  Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 14th – August 18th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Enjoy your afternoon with this program specially-designed for the young explorer in your family! During each session, an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce you to one, Read More

  • Earth Story Walk & Talk with Dr. Rich Blundell

    Join MMA's Dr. Rich Blundell on this 4.6km (2.9 mile) walk through the history of planet Earth, each stride will account for approximately one million years of natural history. Along the way we will stop to explore the major thresholds of geologic time and draw on the local setting whenever possible to help tell, Read More