Join Nantucket Conservation Foundation President Cormac Collier and Property Assistant Jim Olney on bikes as your tour some of the Foundation’s popular bike trails. Space is limited, and you must bring your own bike. To join this event put on by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, you’ll need to become a member. You can do, Read More

Begin your day 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 of the MMA’s animal friends, and we will finish up by making a craft or playing games related to the story. For, Read More

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 enjoyed for years to come. We provide all of the supplies –, Read More

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 and bones of over 15 species of marine animals and are likely to observe live mole crabs, sand fleas, shore birds,, Read More

Open Nights are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9pm-10:30pm, June 14-August 30. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, Open Nights in 2021 will have limited capacity and different viewing abilities. Masks are required. Join our professional astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. Our staff will assist you and answer questions while, Read More

The Nantucket Land Council signature summer symposium is the State of the Harbor Forum, scheduled for July 20, 2021.  Please stay tuned for more details. The NLC’s 4th Annual State of the Harbor Forum was hosted September 24, 2020. Watch the full presentation – The State of the Harbor: Impacts and Implications of a, Read More

Learn about the feeding habits and unique adaptations of turtles, frogs, snakes, and more! This is a great way to learn about native and non-native species up-close. The Meet the Animals Program is extremely popular, sopre-registration is required. This program is designed to be interesting for all ages! At least one adult must sign, Read More

This walk explores a particularly scenic and hilly area in the Western section of the Middle Moors. Highlights include freshwater ponds in various stages of succession, interesting plant species, and stunning views of the Moors and Nantucket Harbor. To join this event put on by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, you’ll need to become a, Read More

Nantucket is an excellent place for learning more about trees, with its diversity of native, introduced, and domestic species. Getting started can be difficult if you don’t know what to look for. Join Dan Souza, MMA’s Museum Manager, on a low-difficulty walk around the MMA campus and Mill Hill. We will learn about the, Read More

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 animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. This program is part of a long-term research project and is interesting for adults, Read More

The New York Times regularly runs articles explaining why New York City has “the champagne” of city tap waters -- it comes from pure and rural mountains. But there is nothing natural about NYC’s water. To create the water system, thousands of people lost homes and businesses, and had to sue the City for, Read More

Nantucket Harbor teems with marine life at night that is not visible in the day.  Join our Aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and more that come out to feed at night in the shallow water. Meet at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. At least one adult must sign up, Read More