September 2023, Nantucket hosted the first Climate Change Summit
The Summit explored the direct impacts of climate change seen on Nantucket Island as well as learning from some of the adaptation measures already happening on island.
This free event was hosted and sponsored by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Linda Loring Nature Foundation, Great Harbor Yacht Club and the Community Foundation's ReMain Nantucket Fund.
Welcome and Introduction
What Does Climate Change Mean for Nantucket Island Karberg and Bois.pptx"What Does Climate Change Mean for Nantucket in 2023" with Jen Karberg and Sarah Bois
Resilient Solutions and Adaptation Projects
"Restoring Lily Pond Park: enhancing habitats, improving water quality, increasing system capacity, and enriching the public experience"
Rachael Freeman, Nantucket Islands Land Bank
Resilient Framework Sarah Bois.pptx"Building a Resilient Framework: Open Space on Nantucket"
Sarah Bois, Linda Loring Nature Foundation
"Dune Restoration at Millie's Bridge"
Jen Karberg, Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Posters
Climate Summit Phenology Poster LLNF Buck Bois 8.30.23.pdfSesachacha Pond Restoration Leah Hill .pdfWindswept Restoration Climate Change 2023 NCF.pptxThis event originated with Drs Jen Karberg and Sarah Bois who partner on climate change and resilience-based research and education while working for two different non-profits on Nantucket: the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation.
Dr Jen Karberg
Director of Research and Partnerships
Nantucket Conservation Foundation
