Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Springtime Nature Walk at LLNF –with Dr. Sarah Bois
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a tour of the LLNF property. She’ll showcase LLNF research and restoration in action while looking up down and all around for what’s budding, blooming, flying, and crawling around the trails.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Guided Nature Walk - Things are Greening Up at LLNF
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a tour of the LLNF property. During this springtime walk we’ll look for what is leafing out and starting to bloom along the trails.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Guided Nature Walk - Wild Things at LLNF
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a guided tour of the LLNF property with a special focus on where the wild things are.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Ecologist in Training - Tree Swallow Nest Box Surveys
In this workshop we will explore the techniques for monitoring avian nest boxes, examine how tracking populations can help us conserve species, and learn about the threats that Tree Swallows face. Join LLNF staff to help check nest boxes and examine how changes in Tree Swallow nest success and phenology are tied to climate change impacts.
Ecologist in Training - Turtle Trapping: Basics of Freshwater Turtle Sampling
In this workshop, we will explore the research and techniques used for studying freshwater turtle species and their habitats. Join LLNF Director of Research and Conservation and LLNF staff to learn about freshwater turtle species of Nantucket, their habitat preferences, and conservation efforts to support these populations.
Guided Nature Walk - Restoration and Resilience at LLNF
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a guided tour of the eastern side of the LLNF property, a section currently closed to the public. She’ll showcase LLNF research and restoration in action, highlight habitat diversity, and give attendees a sneak peak of this gem of a property.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Ecologist in Training - Water Quality Monitoring
In this workshop we will explore the techniques for monitoring water quality, learn about the history of sampling on the North Head of Long Pond, and examine how baseline data informs us about changes or threats to the environment. Join LLNF staff to sample water quality at our field sites around the North Head of Long Pond and talk about how climate change and sea level rise may impact future water quality and flow.
Guided Nature Walk - Bountiful Berries
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a guided tour of LLNF property with a special focus on the bountiful fruiting diversity of LLNF. She’ll showcase LLNF research in action, highlighting fruiting plants and how they support the wildlife found on the property.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Guided Nature Walk - Wild Things at LLNF
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a guided tour of the LLNF property with a special focus on where the wild things are.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Ecologist in Training - Let’s Botanize! Monitoring & Tracking Rare Plants
This workshop will focus on the various ways we monitor, record, and otherwise track rare and unique plants. Nantucket is host to many unique habitats and some state-listed rare species. We will go over the tools and methods used to look for, identify, track and record various plant species. Some state-listed species grow in large numbers on the LLNF property, offering the chance for participants to locate, photograph, and GPS locations. For non-rare species, we will also go over collecting samples and pressing plants.
Guided Nature Walk - Nantucket Wildflowers!
This is peak time for wildflower viewing! Now is your chance to observe the peak of the Nantucket growing season! Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a guided tour of the sandplain grasslands and heathlands of the LLNF property. It’s a perfect time to be out exploring these unique, globally rare habitats.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Guided Nature Walk - Nantucket BioBlitz
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a guided tour of LLNF property with a special focus on documenting the biodiversity of the LLNF property. Sarah will go over the use of iNaturalist to help identify and record what we see around the property.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Guided Nature Walk - Nantucket BioBlitz
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a guided tour of LLNF property with a special focus on documenting the biodiversity of the LLNF property. Sarah will go over the use of iNaturalist to help identify and record what we see around the property.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Ecologist in Training - Aquatic Sampling: Discover the Creatures of North Head of Long Pond
In this workshop we will explore the techniques for sampling aquatic fish, shellfish, and insects. Using methods such as seine netting, fish traps, and dip nets we will collect, photograph, and measure species observed. The Linda Loring Nature Foundation has been sampling aquatic species in the North Head of Long Pond since 2021. This hands-on workshop will highlight what we know so far, and demonstrate the skills and tools used in this type of research and monitoring.
Guided Nature Walk - Sandplain Grassland Biodiversity
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a guided tour of the sandplain grasslands of the LLNF property. The grasslands will be in full bloom with grasses and wildflowers on full display. It’s a perfect time to be out exploring these unique, globally rare habitats.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Guided Nature Walk - Nantucket Wildflowers!
This is peak time for wildflower viewing! Now is your chance to observe the peak bloom time for our Nantucket wildflowers! Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a guided tour of the sandplain grasslands and heathlands of the LLNF property.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Ecologist in Training - Bird Banding: Studying Migratory Bird Species
In this workshop, we will explore the techniques used in professional bird banding, learn about the significance of long-term bird research, and examine how banding data contributes to conservation efforts. Unlike our typical banding sessions, this workshop will give you the chance to experience all aspects of bird banding firsthand, with a technical approach to each step in the process.
Guided Nature Walk - Climate Change Impacts at LLNF
In celebration of Climate Change Awareness Month, join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a climate change tour around LLNF. She’ll showcase LLNF research in action, demonstrate tools we can all use to track changes in our environments, and help participants identify climate change indicators.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Nature Ramble: Let's Botanize at LLNF
Join Jacob and Ben from Let’s Botanize on a botanizing walk through LLNF. We will practice careful observation of plants following prompts from their new book. We will discuss plant stories including their morphology, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution. Get to try out this natural history hobby for plant lovers in this immersive learning experience.
Ben Goulet-Scott, Ph.D. and Jacob S. Suissa, Ph.D., are the co-founders and directors of Let's Botanize, an educational non-profit that promotes the hobby of botanizing by sharing plant stories. Let’s Botanize is promoting the hobby of botanizing by sharing a passion and curiosity for plants.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Science Pub - Let's Botanize: 101 Ways to Connect to Plants
We’re excited to wrap up the 2026 Science Pub season with an in-person presentation at The Hive! Ben Goulet-Scott, Ph.D. and Jacob S. Suissa, Ph.D., are the co-founders and directors of Let's Botanize, an educational non-profit that promotes the hobby of botanizing by sharing plant stories. Let’s Botanize is promoting the hobby of botanizing by sharing a passion and curiosity for plants.
In their new book, Jacob and Ben aim to provide an entry point into botanizing through a collection of 101 prompts that implore careful observation of plants.
Come learn about their philosophy of the accessible and under-appreciated natural history hobby of botanizing, all while enjoying light bites, refreshments, and community connection!
Springtime Nature Walk at LLNF
Join Seth Engelbourg, Director of Education and Interpretation for LLNF and experienced birder, for a tour of the LLNF property. On this excursion we’ll look up down and all around for what’s budding, blooming, flying, and crawling around the trails.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Science Pub - Look Up! Eyes on Nantucket Ospreys
Libby Buck (LLNF) will dive into the first year of Nantucket Osprey Watch and what we are learning about osprey nesting across the island. We will explore how community observations turn into real data, share results from the first season, and discuss why long-term monitoring matters for understanding these remarkable birds.
Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6CC7jIiZRaitJIBzuDi3zA
Restoration and Resilience at LLNF – Nature Walk with Dr. Sarah Bois
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Education, for a guided tour of the eastern side of the LLNF property, a section currently closed to the public. She’ll showcase LLNF research and restoration in action, highlight habitat diversity, and give attendees a sneak peak of this gem of a property. We’ll also have great opportunities for viewing ducks on Long Pond.
Rambles are free to attend and open to all!
Save our Sound Webinar: Wildflowers & Wildlife of Our Coastal Grasslands
Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, will share the botanical and biological wonders of the coastal grassland ecosystems of Nantucket & the Sound. These maritime sandplain grasslands are a globally imperiled habitat host to numerous rare and endangered flora and fauna. Sarah will guide us through why these grasslands and heathlands are so special, how the maritime climate shape these habitats, and what we are doing to protect them into the future.
Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZLlzfCdzQvWa2NPH0pyzSg#/registration
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 8:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 9AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
2026 Nantucket Osprey Watch Training
Join us for the 2026 Nantucket Osprey Watch Volunteer Training, a live Zoom session that will walk you through everything you need to know to participate in this community science project. Whether you’re brand new to Osprey Watch or returning for another season, this training will help you feel ready and confident for the year ahead.
Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GQ1LbYLKQG6KXJI5zSCB-Q#/registration
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Science Pub - Meet Your Coastal Neighbors: Sandbar Sharks Around Nantucket
Caroline Collatos, Ph.D. candidate at UMass Boston and the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium, will be joining us to discuss her dissertation research focused on sandbar shark presence, residency, and annual habitat use along Nantucket’s shoreline.
Join us to learn more about these fascinating, often misunderstood fish that call our local waters home from early summer to early fall.
Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u8D7JAjnRZqv9DFrbcbWfA
Winter Wellness Walk Series - Linda Loring Nature Foundation
Part of the Winter Wellness Series in partnership with Fairwinds Counseling Center. Enjoy this guided walk led by the Linda Loring Nature Foundation.
Join Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation, for a winter tour of the LLNF property. She’ll showcase LLNF research and restoration in action while looking up, down, and all around for signs of life around the trails. Come check out our island flora and fauna in the winter!
Sign Up: https://support.nantucketconservation.org/site/Calendar/771072572
Science Pub - No rain, no gain. Collecting data for fun and forecasting - with Dr. Bois
In this first LLNF Science Pub of the 2026 season, Dr. Sarah Bois (LLNF) will kick us off with all the wonderful ways we monitor, measure, and share local precipitation and weather information. We will hear about the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS), a Community Science network of people across the country who measure precipitation contributing to long-term data sets. This talk includes history, highlights, and how to access the weather information in real time from the comfort of your own home.
We’ll also hear about how you can become a CoCoRaHS volunteer and set up a rain gauge in your own yard. A small number of FREE CoCoRaHS rain gauges will be available with sign up with pick up in-person only.
Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JQmVRte1TseqI9qsH9WIzQ
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 8:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
The Secrets of Madaket Ditch – a Tour of One of Nantucket’s Only True Estuaries
Joins us as we explore the mysterious connection between Madaket Harbor and Long Pond.
Did you know the Madaket Ditch was dug by hand almost 400 years ago? How, why, and by whom? Dr. Sarah Bois of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation will lead a tour of Long Pond and the Madaket ditch to Madaket harbor on the western end of the island.
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 8:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
The Secrets of Madaket Ditch – a Tour of One of Nantucket’s Only True Estuaries
Joins us as we explore the mysterious connection between Madaket Harbor and Long Pond.
Did you know the Madaket Ditch was dug by hand almost 400 years ago? How, why, and by whom? Dr. Sarah Bois of the Linda Loring Nature Foundation will lead a tour of Long Pond and the Madaket ditch to Madaket harbor on the western end of the island.
Bird Banding
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process and get the chance to see migratory birds, songbirds and birds that may be in your back garden.
Learn about important data collected on migration patterns, breeding, wintering areas, survival rates, and lifespan, and how this information is used for conservation and stewardship.
Banding is weather dependent. Banding may be canceled at any time with limited notice. Please check your email leading up to the event.
Bird Banding
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process and get the chance to see migratory birds, songbirds and birds that may be in your back garden.
Learn about important data collected on migration patterns, breeding, wintering areas, survival rates, and lifespan, and how this information is used for conservation and stewardship.
Banding is weather dependent. Banding may be canceled at any time with limited notice. Please check your email leading up to the event.
Bird Banding
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process and get the chance to see migratory birds, songbirds and birds that may be in your back garden.
Learn about important data collected on migration patterns, breeding, wintering areas, survival rates, and lifespan, and how this information is used for conservation and stewardship.
Banding is weather dependent. Banding may be canceled at any time with limited notice. Please check your email leading up to the event.
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.
Research at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation
Here at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, we use our property as a living laboratory, with many ongoing research projects. Come and join us to learn about what research we are conducting and some results that have helped shape the way we think about our property. We’ll cover a range of topics from phenology, water quality, and turtles to nest boxes and bird banding. As we walk along our trails, step into the role of researcher to see what we can learn!
This program is free and open to all!
Bird Banding
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process and get the chance to see migratory birds, songbirds and birds that may be in your back garden.
Learn about important data collected on migration patterns, breeding, wintering areas, survival rates, and lifespan, and how this information is used for conservation and stewardship.
Banding is weather dependent. Banding may be canceled at any time with limited notice. Please check your email leading up to the event.
Ecologist in Training: Bird Banding - Studying Migratory Bird Species with LLNF
In this workshop, we will explore the techniques used in professional bird banding, learn about the significance of long-term bird research, and examine how banding data contributes to conservation efforts. Unlike our typical banding sessions, this workshop will give you the chance to experience all aspects of bird banding firsthand, with a technical approach to each step in the process.
Bird Banding
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process and get the chance to see migratory birds, songbirds and birds that may be in your back garden.
Learn about important data collected on migration patterns, breeding, wintering areas, survival rates, and lifespan, and how this information is used for conservation and stewardship.
Banding is weather dependent. Banding may be canceled at any time with limited notice. Please check your email leading up to the event.
Bird Banding
Join Master Bander Libby Buck for an immersive experience at our bird banding station here at Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Enjoy an up close view of the bird banding process and get the chance to see migratory birds, songbirds and birds that may be in your back garden.
Learn about important data collected on migration patterns, breeding, wintering areas, survival rates, and lifespan, and how this information is used for conservation and stewardship.
Banding is weather dependent. Banding may be canceled at any time with limited notice. Please check your email leading up to the event.
Birding Field Trip
These trips will explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and offer participants a chance to observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides are available to borrow. All experience levels welcome.
Birding Field Trips are free and open to all!
Pre-registration is required. Please submit a unique registration for each participant.
We will meet at 7:45 AM at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Road, to check in and board our van. The trip will depart promptly at 8AM. Personal transportation to and from LLNF is required to participate.
Please direct any questions to info@llnf.org.