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Town of Nantucket: Private Organizations

Maria Mitchell Association
Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc.

PHONE: (508) 228-9198

FAX: (508) 228-1031

E-MAIL: rrasfeld@mmo.org

WWW: http://www.mmo.org/

CONTACT: Rachel Rasfeld, Public Relations and Event Coordinator

HOURS:
Offices: open year round: 9:00-5:00, Monday-Friday
Museums:
- June-Labor Day: 10:00-4:00, Monday-Saturday
- Labor Day-Columbus Day: limited hours, call for information
Science Library: By appointment

The Maria Mitchell Association has established a science center for both education and research through its library, museums, collection and observatories. Cooperates with schools to educate children about the natural history of the island, and with other conservation organizations on the island to preserve and protect the fragile environment.

PUBLICATIONS: E-Comet, an online newsletter with free subscription that highlights research, programs, and activities of the MMA. To subscribe, e-mail info@mmo.org.

OTHER INFORMATION: Field trips, call for times and prices (private field trips available by appointment).

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Natural science museum; historic Mitchell House; year-round adult classes; aquarium; herbarium; children's classes; summer lectures; and field trips for birding, natural history, and wildflowers. Observatory open nights for astronomical viewing, year round.

KEYWORDS: Nantucket, museums, aquarium, herbarium, education, field trips, natural history, wildflowers, observatory, classes for children, conservation, environment, historic archives

PHONE: (508) 228-2884

FAX: (508) 228-5528

E-MAIL:
jlentowski@nantucketconservation.org
tlennon@nantucketconservation.org
gdobbins@nantucketconservation.org
kbeattie@nantucketconservation.org

WWW: http://www.nantucketconservation.org

CONTACTS:
James F. Lentowski, Executive Director
Tom Lennon, Director of Administration and Finance
Gage Dobbins, Director of Development
Karen C. Beattie, Science & Stewardship Manager

HOURS: 9:00 - 5:00 Mon-Fri

The Foundation's objectives are to preserve and protect places of natural and historic value on Nantucket; to acquire land by gift, purchase, or conservation restriction; to encourage the study of plants and wildlife; and to manage and protect the rare and unique natural features found on its properties. The Foundation has acquired approximately 29 percent (8,700 acres) of Nantucket's land area to date, including beaches, marshes, bogs, shrublands, ponds, grasslands, and heathlands.

PUBLICATIONS: Provides educational materials about the natural and cultural history of its properties. Maps of holdings available ($4).

OTHER INFORMATION: Annual membership: $25 and up.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Conducts scientific research and provides internship opportunities.

KEYWORDS: Biology, birds, internships, shorebird management, coastal ponds, conservation, educational services for general public, land conservation, land trusts, natural habitats, natural history, wetlands, wildlife, habitat restoration.