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Nantucket Footprints is pleased to present a curated series of articles about how to keep Nantucket beautiful for future generations.
Guided Wellness Walks
Shake off those winter doldrums and explore Nantucket's breathtaking beauty with free outdoor walks hosted by local science and educational organizations! What better way to revive your spirits than s…
Community Garden Survey from the Nantucket Land Bank
Community Gardens are wonderful opportunities for people to engage in outdoor activities, connect with others in the community, and produce their own food. The Nantucket Land Bank is currently conduct…
Turtle Task Force: Snapping Turtles Are In Trouble
There is a new task force in town! The Turtle Task Force (also known as Team Turtle) seeks an end to turtle feeding with a new sign installation, with a recently installed signage at First and Second …
LLNF’s Species of the Week
Linda Loring Nature Foundation’s Species of the Week (August 1–7, 2022): The Monarch Butterfly’s distinction as Species of the Week is inspired by some recent events! Monarchs were the #1 observed in…
How to Talk to Your Landscaper About Fertilizer
How to Talk to Your Landscaper About Fertilizer. Fertilizer Guidelines from the Nantucket Land Council Here are some easy questions to start the conversation about fertilizer with your landscaper or g…
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