Author: Taryn McBryde

Island Science

Weed Warriors

Over the past two decades there has been a growing problem on-island as more and more non-native invasive plants (and other species) establish and dominate. Some species new to our region don’t cause harm, establishing in small populations without changing local ecology. However, it is the domineering plants that cause economic, ecological, or harm to human health that are managed. For a place which prides itself on its conservation and biodiversity, protecting these resources is of vital importance.

Nantucket Style

Add to Your Nantucket Collection

Comfortable and durable, with simple, modern designs that suit all ages, Native Shoes have become a favorite footwear for summers on Nantucket. Ideal for island life—boating, fishing, going to the beach, and outfitting kids for summer camp—these shoes are constructed with materials that are lightweight, soft, and flexible, and the shoes don’t absorb water or odors. They are hand-washable and come in a wide range of sizes, colors, and styles, including walking shoes, sandals, slip-on mules, and even a hiking-style shoe with great grip for slushy weather. The Native shop at 40 Straight Wharf even has an exclusive Nantucket Collection: designs that are available nowhere else.

seagull
Island Science

Klepto-Gulls of Nantucket Island

You may have heard about the recent theft that occurred at Stop and Shop. A man’s wallet was stolen from his cart right in the parking lot. It was front page news! Ok, it wasn’t front page news, but the perpetrator was identified as a frequent culprit of such crimes—a seagull.

Baskets & Bubbly
Nantucket Arts, Nantucket Events

Celebration of an Iconic Island Craft

Some are plain, beautiful in their simplicity and deeply colored by age. Others are elaborately constructed and adorned with carvings of ivory and ebony, scrimshaw, gold, and gems. They are round, oval, square, and even heart-shaped. Many are made to be totes and purses, with others designed as wine coasters, bread baskets, vases, mirror frames, ornaments, and even cradles.

An Island Point of View, Nantucket Essays

Moor Blueberries

In the sweat of August, my Boon Companion and I retreat to the quiet places. For most of the year, he can run about unleashed in some of the most dog-friendly parks and play areas, but when the summer comes the existing rules are reposted, underlined, and enforced by the sad, angry, and afraid.

Bathed in Light
Nantucket Events

Gallery Big Bathed in Light

Nantucket’s natural light can be extraordinary. From the gentle glow of an island sunrise to the “golden hour” just before sunset, the light is soft and diffused, thanks to the clear air. Other times of day, when the sun is lower in the sky, the light takes on a warm, […]

Boston Pops
Nantucket Events

A Magical Concert on Jetties Beach

Nearly 30 years ago, a small group of volunteers joined forces to create a very special event for Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Led by Kathryn Clauss, Nantucket Cottage Hospital Board of Trustees members Margaretta Andrews and Charles Balas, and others, they brought the hospital community together to raise funds and popular […]

Tick, Tick... Boom!
Nantucket Arts, Nantucket Events

Musical about Making a Musical

His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, and Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American musical. Tick, Tick… Boom!, the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony […]