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.

RESEARCH

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

Research at LLNF →

EDUCATION

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

Programming →

STEWARDSHIP

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

Stewardship Plan →

Upcoming Events

Program Calendar
Bird Banding
Nov 14
Bird Banding
70th Nantucket Christmas Bird Count
Dec 29
70th Nantucket Christmas Bird Count

Science and Nature Writing
Resources
How to Help Plan for Climate Resiliency
How to Help Plan for Climate Resiliency

See recent observations from our property on iNaturalist:

iNaturalist
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Come visit our Trailside Story Walk!

Open Daily Sun-up to Sun-down, Year-Round
Current Story →

View fullsize Hot off the press! Dr. Sarah Bois co-authors a new ‘Research to Practice’ paper through the Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change (RISCC) Management Networks. Where there’s a when there’s a way. Shifting phenology &
View fullsize The Lowbush Blueberry is a low-growing deciduous shrub, native to the northeastern US.  Right now, the Lowbush Blueberry’s leaf color should be a reddish-bronze for fall. It typically produces flowers around May, with fruit maturing
View fullsize LLNF just got a fresh batch of sticker designs, and we’re so excited to share them with you! A huge thank you to @ackace for her wonderful design of the osprey and shrublands of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation.
View fullsize Last week, our own Dr. Sarah Bois led a Coastal Resilience field trip for the International Cultural Heritage and Climate Change Program. The group learned about climate change impacts on our island and how the historical legacy and land use cha
View fullsize Move over cheetah, the Peregrine Falcon is actually the world’s fastest animal! Best known for its diving during flight, it can reach speeds of up to 200 mph. It can be found nearly everywhere on Earth, except extreme polar regions, very hig
View fullsize Exciting news! We recently installed interactive and sensory activities at each trail marker, making your nature walks even more engaging for the whole family. If you haven’t visited us in a while, now’s the perfect time to explore the
View fullsize On Friday, we hosted our 9th annual Trails and Treats here at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation! We celebrated the arrival of fall and enjoyed Halloween-themed nature exploration activities and treats. Thank you to everyone who came out and brou
View fullsize T-3 DAYS UNTIL TRAILS AND TREATS! Who’s excited?! We know we are! Join us here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation this Friday from 3-5pm for nature exploration, fall activities and treats! This Halloween-inspired event is free and open to th
View fullsize This week’s Species of the Week is the Pandorus Sphinx! As a caterpillar, they have striking white spots along their side that surround air openings (spiracles). They also have the characteristic “horn” of the Sphingidae family. Th