Linda Loring Nature Foundation

The Linda Loring Nature Foundation preserves the biological diversity of its 275-acre property on Nantucket and connects people of all ages to nature through environmental education and research.

STEWARDSHIP

We work to protect the rare and unique habitats of Nantucket through hands-on stewardship. 

Stewardship →

RESEARCH

Our 275 acres of open space serves as a living laboratory for exceptional opportunities in ecological research.

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EDUCATION

LLNF is dedicated to environmental education and connecting people of all ages and backgrounds to nature.

Programming →

Program Calendar
Springtime Nature Ramble at LLNF –with Dr. Sarah Bois
May 16
Springtime Nature Ramble at LLNF –with Dr. Sarah Bois
Birding Field Trip
May 21
Birding Field Trip
The Secrets of Madaket Ditch – a Tour of One of Nantucket’s Only True Estuaries
May 23
The Secrets of Madaket Ditch – a Tour of One of Nantucket’s Only True Estuaries
Birding Field Trip
May 28
Birding Field Trip
Ecologist in Training: Turtle Trapping - Basics of Freshwater Turtle Sampling at LLNF
May 29
Ecologist in Training: Turtle Trapping - Basics of Freshwater Turtle Sampling at LLNF
Nature Ramble
May 30
Nature Ramble
Birding Field Trip
Jun 4
Birding Field Trip
Nature Ramble
Jun 6
Nature Ramble
Birding Field Trip
Jun 11
Birding Field Trip
Nature Ramble
Jun 13
Nature Ramble
Ecologist in Training: Tree Swallow Nest Box Surveys
Jun 17
Ecologist in Training: Tree Swallow Nest Box Surveys
Birding Field Trip
Jun 18
Birding Field Trip
Nature Ramble
Jun 20
Nature Ramble
Queer Ecology Lecture with Linda Loring Nature Foundation
Jun 20
Queer Ecology Lecture with Linda Loring Nature Foundation
Queer Ecology Field Trip
Jun 21
Queer Ecology Field Trip
Birding Field Trip
Jun 25
Birding Field Trip
Nature Ramble
Jun 27
Nature Ramble
Birding Field Trip
Jul 2
Birding Field Trip
Ecologist in Training: Vegetation Monitoring at LLNF
Jul 15
Ecologist in Training: Vegetation Monitoring at LLNF
Ecologist in Training: Water Quality Monitoring at the North Head of Long Pond
Aug 6
Ecologist in Training: Water Quality Monitoring at the North Head of Long Pond
Ecologist in Training: Phenology Basics with Dr. Sarah Bois
Sep 16
Ecologist in Training: Phenology Basics with Dr. Sarah Bois
Ecologist in Training: Bird Banding - Studying Migratory Bird Species with LLNF
Oct 9
Ecologist in Training: Bird Banding - Studying Migratory Bird Species with LLNF

Featured Stories

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Turtle Spotting
Turtle Spotting

Walking through the heavily vegetated bog at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, equipped with waders and data-collection tools, Dr. Sarah Bois taught me all about the turtle species on Nantucket and shared her hopes of finding a Spotted Turtle before the day was through. It’s about that time when our island’s turtles are becoming active again, so be on the lookout!

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