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Events: Upcoming Events

The Nantucket Land Council continues to engage both the year-round and the seasonal residents of Nantucket through a variety of educational events, fundraisers and outreach activities. Brewery Barbeque This fun event will feature Todd Anders Johnson and his incredible (and eco-friendly) band “Salem.” Todd and the other members of Salem will be bringing a solar-powered stage to Nantucket, and will be performing exclusively at the Brewery for our event on August 7th. Tickets will be $75 each, which includes a fabulous Nantucket barbeque spread, as well as the intimate performance by Salem. Guests must be age 21+ and bring a valid ID to the event. 7-10 pm. To purchase tickets, click here. Love of the Land: Nantucket Wildlife The 5th annual exhibit will feature works inspired by Nantucket's wildlife. Over 30 artists will display works at The Studio at 48 Main Street. Please join us on Friday, August 13th from 6-9pm for the opening reception. Downtown Tree Walks Back by popular demand! The NLC is delighted to offer two-hour guided tours, every other Tuesday at 1pm, beginning on June 22nd. Learn about our historic elm trees, identify species by their bark and leaves and take home our free, illustrated guide to the trees of downtown Nantucket published by the NLC and the Nantucket Garden Club. There is no fee to join a tour, however pre-registration is required due to a size limit on each group tour. June 22, July 6 & 20, August 3, 17 & 31.FREE! Invasive Plant Walks Join members of the Nantucket Invasive Plant Species committee to learn about the alien plants that threaten our local ecosystems. Please call 228-2818 to register. FREE! Thursday, July 22nd, 5pm Lily Pond Park Saturday, August 21st, 9am, Smooth Hummocks Saturday, September 18th, 9am, Downtown Siasconset Dinner at Galley Beach Our annual dinner at Galley Beach continues to be one of the Island’s most enjoyable fundraisers, providing an opportunity for conservation-minded individuals to enjoy dinner and live jazz at one of Nantucket’s most spectacular locations, overlooking a sunset on the beach. The 2010 Galley Dinner will take place on Labor Day Monday, September 6th. Annual Meeting Every August the NLC hosts its annual meeting and brings a keynote speaker to Nantucket. The 2010 Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday August 4th and will feature guest speaker Jim Sutherland, PhD. Nantucket Biodiversity Week The fourth of its kind, NBI week brings together scientists and naturalists from on and off-island to spend time investigating specific Nantucket plants and animals, then present their reports. Open to the public. September 15-21st. Creative Conservation In 2006, the NLC launched a series of events with local artists. Read more about our enviro-art series. Connect with Nature Get outside and see for yourself why our work is so important! Education The NLC’s educational events are frequently geared toward students and young people. For more detail visit our Education Page.