Drones on Nantucket; Spying on our non-native invasive plants

by Sarah T. Bois on Dec 13th, 2016
We’ve all heard of them. Many of us on Nantucket have seen them hovering over our coastlines and possibly in

Linda Loring Nature Foundation Given Nearly 20 Acres by The Nature Conservancy

by Sarah T. Bois on Dec 12th, 2016
The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization with more than 600 scientists doing conservation work in 69 countries.
Open space at 21 Crooked Lane.

Purchase of the Week: 21 Crooked Lane

by Peter B. Brace on Jan 25th, 2016

By the Numbers Address: 21 Crooked Lane. Acres: 18.7. Structure(s): Main house, barn Seller: 21 Crooked Lane, LLC of Keswick, Va. Buyer: Nantucket Islands Land

Plops Harbor

Getting out onto the Nantucket while you can

by Peter B. Brace on Jan 18th, 2016
Do you revel in the peaceful quiet of Nantucket during the winter months, especially January and February? Do you walk

Keeping Yourself and Your Dog Safe During Hunting Season

by ackdogwalk on Dec 1st, 2015

It's that time again when your normal dog walks are off limits--or at least not as comfortable and free as

An island of rainbows

by Sarah T. Bois on Sep 16th, 2015

The crisp change in the air happened last week when the heat and humidity finally broke on Nantucket. We are

When the tent fills with poop, it's time to go.

Caterpillar update

by Sarah T. Bois on Jul 8th, 2015

When I last wrote about the eastern tent caterpillars (ETC), their presence was only beginning to be felt. Since

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2015 Beach Erosion Forum at Westmoor Club May 8 & 9, Free Admission

by johncoxmerson on Apr 20th, 2015
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This year's forum on beach erosion will take place Friday evening, May 8 and Saturday morning, May 9 at the Clubhouse of the Westmoor Club.

Friday evening's speakers will cover the science of beach erosion -- why it is changing, how it affects different locations, and the impact of erosion control measures.

Quench your thirst and feed your head.

Linda Loring nature Foundation Brings Science Pub to Nantucket

by Sarah T. Bois on Feb 5th, 2015
While I was living out west in Oregon, there was a monthly event that drew a significant crowd. This crowd
THe Eastern Silvery Aster in full bloom.

Wildflower highlight: Eastern Silvery Aster

by Sarah T. Bois on Dec 16th, 2014

Stroll weekend has passed and with the winter weather hitting us, I find myself thinking about some of my favorite

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