Tag Archives: Forests

Exploring Squam Forest with UMass Boston “Nantucket Semester” students

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Kelly A. Omand

This winter, Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s Science & Stewardship Research Technician/Field Supervisor Kelly Omand has been working with two students from the UMass Boston “Nantucket Semester” program that links in with our local UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, on a focused research project … Continue reading →

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2013: A Good Year for Science at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation!

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Karen C. Beattie

Happy New Year everyone! New Years is a good time to take a moment to reflect on the year that has just passed and make plans for the future. During these winter months in between field seasons, our year-round Science … Continue reading →

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Big Weird Trees: Further Exploration at Squam Swamp

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Kelly A. Omand

During the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative Conference on Nov 1-3rd, 2013, a large group of conference attendees joined me to visit some of the largest, and likely some of the oldest, trees at Squam Swamp. These exemplary trees may provide clues … 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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