Walk Folger's Marsh and the Field Station

Explore Folger’s Marsh and the harbor coastline to discover how salt marshes form, how they function, and why they are vital to protect. This guided walk will uncover the history of Folger’s through geology, chemistry, and ecology. We’ll begin by looking back in time, searching the shoreline for clues to how Nantucket, the Harbor, and this marsh was shaped, then venture into the marsh to observe its living systems in action today. Along the way, we’ll discuss the future of Folger’s Marsh and what changing environmental conditions may mean for Nantucket Harbor.

(Rescheduled from March 1)