Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, will share the botanical and biological wonders of the coastal grassland ecosystems of Nantucket & the Sound. These maritime sandplain grasslands are a globally imperiled habitat host to numerous rare and endangered flora and fauna. Sarah will guide us through why these grasslands and heathlands are so special, how the maritime climate shape these habitats, and what we are doing to protect them into the future.
A Celebration of Nantucket Sound (ACONS) Webinar Series
ACONS is an educational webinar series designed to celebrate Nantucket Sound’s exceptional environment, robust history, and cultural importance to the Cape and Islands. These webinars provide free, accessible, and fun learning opportunities for individuals and families in the safety of their own homes through Zoom. To date, we have presented over 20 webinars and have welcomed over 5,500 registrants.
Each webinar features a renowned expert in their field, presenting on one of the Sound’s unique values – and answering your questions in a live Q&A session to follow.
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Upcoming Webinars
A History and A Future for Land Conservation on Cape Cod
Mark H. Robinson, the long-time director of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, will present a lively presentation providing an overview of themes driving efforts to preserve the Cape from early philanthropic gifts and civic beauty efforts to the powerful rise of land trusts and municipal programs beginning in earnest in the 1980s. Projected 21st century trends of eco-restoration and climate resilience will be discussed with a focus on local projects. A focus on beachfront and bay shore preservation on Nantucket Sound will be featured.
Past Webinars
The Green Crab in Nantucket Sound & Beyond
Guest Speaker: Marine biologist Carolyn Tepolt (at WHOI) guides us through one of the most disruptive invasive species in our waters—the green crab.
White Sharks in Our Waters: Awareness & Conservation
Guest speaker: Kristen Smith, Atlantic White Shark Conservancy presents research being conducted by AWSC & how that research is impacting conservation efforts.
Marine Connections: Nantucket Sound & the Azores
Guest Speaker: Robert Rocha, New Bedford Whaling Museum, explores the marine & cultural connections between Cape Cod, Nantucket Sound, and the Azores.
Catching Migration: Songbird Banding on Nantucket
Guest Speaker: Libby Buck, Master Bird Bander at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation discusses the science of bird banding and the world of bird migration research!
Sponsorship
If you would like to learn about sponsorship opportunities, have any questions, or would like to be a guest speaker, please contact us.
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