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 and abilities to nature through environmental education and research.

STEWARDSHIP

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

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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
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
Wild Things at LLNF - Nature Ramble
Jun 20
Wild Things at LLNF - 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
Restoration and Resilience at LLNF - Nature Ramble
Jun 27
Restoration and Resilience at LLNF - 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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Appreciating Tent Caterpillars
Appreciating Tent Caterpillars

Spring is in full swing, and with it are familiar signs of the season. One of the most drastic this year is the emergence of Eastern Tent Caterpillars. Have you noticed silky tents in cherry trees? These are the work of the tent caterpillars. Eastern Tent Caterpillars are a native species to Nantucket, with a unique life history.

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