Active Forest Management
This 2024-2025 winter season, the Land Bank Crew will tackle 15 acres in the northern section of Gardner Farm. Management…
Category: Conservation
Property Spotlight: Land Bank Rain Garden
When we experience rainfall, water is directed either by topography or stormwater pipes to various catch basins, either natural or…
Pollinators: The Powerhouse of our Food System
It’s summertime and our gardens are full of buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies. These charming insects are not only a…
Property Spotlight: Hinsdale Park
Photo by Bill Hoenk The Land Bank’s Hinsdale Park, located at 50 Old South Road, is a multi-use area dedicated…
Adapting to a Changing Coastline
In the summertime, Cisco is one of Nantucket’s most popular beaches – you can find people of all ages engaging…
Channeling Water: Nature-Based Solutions to Combat Stormwater Flooding
As an island community, Nantucket is becoming increasingly aware of the coastal impacts of climate change. We see these effects…
Property Spotlight: Stump Pond Preserve
35 & 44 Almanack Pond Road As the Land Bank celebrates our 40th anniversary, we have a special property to…
15 Burnt Swamp Lane Acquisition
Today the Land Bank acquired 11 acres of pristine land located at 15 Burnt Swamp Lane, a portion of which…
Protecting and Preserving Nantucket’s Open Spaces
One of Nantucket’s greatest attributes is our extensive amount of conservation land. Over the years, the conservation community has worked…
Environmental Corner
The Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative (NBI) is a partnership between Nantucket conservation organizations, government agencies and individuals interested in documenting the…