Category Archives: Winter

Family Stay-cation Scavenger Hunt is a Success!

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Libby Buck

For February break Nantucket Conservation Foundation put together a fun family scavenger hunt for those who didn’t travel for vacation. We are happy to say this was extremely successful having almost 100 kids sign up! This free scavenger hunt was … Continue reading →

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Nantucket’s Little Winter Warriors

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Libby Buck

It’s a well-known fact that most birds fly south for the winter. But what about our feathered friends that tough it out throughout the winter, how do they survive? Our backyard songbirds such as the Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) or … Continue reading →

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Winter Botany: Marcescent Leaf Mysteries

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Kelly A. Omand

If you happen to be wandering through Squam Swamp or Squam Farm as autumn gives way to winter, you may notice that while most of the trees have already shed their foliage, oaks (Quercus spp.) and American beech (Fagus grandifolia) … Continue reading →

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Will It Be A Snowy Winter?

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Libby Buck

Our favorite winter residents are back, the Snowy Owls (Bubo scandiacus)! The first sighting for Nantucket was at Smith’s Point this week. If you consider yourself a birder, or just an admirer, it is always thrilling to see these stunning … Continue reading →

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Botany Detectives: Exploring the Nantucket Flora in the Off-Season

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Kelly A. Omand

Since arriving on Nantucket in January of 2008, I’ve found that the colder months offer some of the best opportunities to check out new places and get the lay of the land. With the summer tangle of scrub oak, grape and other greenery magically … Continue reading →

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Less Shrubs and Moor Views

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Karen C. Beattie

Take a walk in the northwestern portion of our vast Middle Moors property holdings this winter, and you will see that the landscape in this area has been opened up dramatically. This brushcutting management work is being undertaken by Foundation … Continue reading →

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Winter Natural History Mysteries

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Kelly A. Omand

Now that it’s officially cold and blustery outside, it’s tempting to stay indoors all the time and wait until spring to visit your favorite nature areas and beaches. But there’s always something to see on the trails, shores, and ponds around Nantucket. … Continue reading →

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