by Dr. Sarah T. Bois, Director of Research & Education for the Linda Loring Nature Foundation Nantucket habitats are unique. Not only are they 30 miles out to sea, but the contiguous acreages of conservation land are home to a swath of statelisted and otherwise rare species. This includes birds, […]
Exploring Nantucket
For the Love of the Land
by Dr. Sarah T. Bois, Director of Research & Education for the Linda Loring Nature Foundation As the Director of Research and Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation (LLNF), I am often asked about our founder, Linda Loring; who she is and what her vision was in creating the […]
Retreat for Artistic Collaboration
by Rebecca Nimerfroh Just four miles from the turn onto Polpis from Milestone, you will see an unassuming sign reading Almanack Pond Road. It is down this sandy lane, lined with scrawny, wind-swept trees that you will stumble upon the Almanack Arts Colony, a palatial retreat founded by John S. […]
Nantucket’s Guided Walkabout – Exploring Nantucket
~ by Sarah Morneau ~ When my husband and I adopted our rambunctious dog from the Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals, we started walking through the woods and hidden trails of Nantucket’s many acres of protected land so Macy could burn off some of her endless energy. Every time we […]
Exploring Nantucket: Wildlife Refuge
~ by Sarah Moreau ~ The Trustees of Reservations holds over 25,000 acres of land across Massachusetts that has scenic, historic, and ecological value for public use and enjoyment. Nantucket boasts an impressive amount of open space for its size, with over 45% of it preserved in its natural state. […]
Family Excursions – A Walk through History
~ by Corinne Muffly, Educator ~ A series of articles dedicated to helping parents find places and activities on Nantucket to enjoy with their children. If you are looking for a leisurely yet informative excursion to really allow you to connect with the genuine history of Nantucket, I highly suggest […]
Family Excursions – Sconset Bluff Walk
~ by Corinne Muffly, Educator ~ A series of articles dedicated to helping parents find places and activities on Nantucket to enjoy with their children. Downtown on Nantucket you may reflect on how quant and charming it is here. It truly is, but if you are looking for something more […]