The Nantucket Land Council is pleased to present the 6th Annual State of the Harbor Forum to be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 4:30pm to be held at the Nantucket Yacht Club. This year’s Forum will feature a presentation by the Town of Nantucket Natural Resources Department and will include public engagement, Read More

These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome! Guided by Naturalist Educator and Program Manager, Seth Engelbourg. Free for members. Click here to renew or start your LLNF membership., Read More

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

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 animals that will, Read More

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

'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

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

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

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

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