Author Archives: Kelly A. Omand

“Growing Native” to Restore Nantucket’s Natural Areas

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Kelly A. Omand

Right now, the NCF Science & Stewardship greenhouse is bursting at the seams with 20 species of native plant seedlings that will be planted in trail-side restoration and pasture improvement projects later in the season. Each year, NCF Science staff … Continue reading →

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Bud Burst and Egg Time

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Kelly A. Omand

At this point in the year, we are all hungry for signs of spring. As Danielle wrote in a recent NCF Science and Stewardship blog post, peepers are singing spring songs in the marshes and ponds, and spotted turtles and … Continue reading →

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Forests at Sea: Visiting Squam Swamp in Winter

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Kelly A. Omand

You might never guess that the tail end of winter would be a great time to explore the forests of Nantucket, but it is! On February 21st, a group of warmly dressed visitors met in the Squam Swamp Trailhead Parking … Continue reading →

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Nantucket Students Learn About Island Invasive Plants

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kelly A. Omand

Environmental Science students at Nantucket High School (NHS) have been studying the ecological impacts of non-native invasive species around the world. Just before the holidays, Research Technician/Field Supervisor Kelly Omand, a member of NCF’s year-round Science and Stewardship staff, visited the … Continue reading →

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