Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound

06/04/2026

Tonight at 6pm! "Seashells and the Stories They Tell"...register for free at:

https://tinyurl.com/SOS-Seashells

05/28/2026

NEXT WEEK! Just in time for summer on the Cape and Islands, this is a chance to deepen your connection to a place so many of us love—one shell at a time.

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/SOS-Seashells

On June 4, join us for a special ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar, "Coastal Treasures: Seashells and the Stories They Tell" with shellfish biologist and author Sandy Macfarlane.

Sandy brings more than four decades of experience studying and protecting coastal ecosystems, along with a lifetime of curiosity about the shells scattered along our beaches. From the bold and beautiful to the small and easily overlooked, she’ll reveal how each shell tells a story—about marine life, coastal environments, and even our own connection to the sea.

We'll discover:
- What different shells can tell you about the health of Nantucket Sound

- How shells form, change, and travel along our shores

- Surprising stories from Sandy’s career in coastal conservation

- Why these small “treasures” matter more than you think

By the end, you won’t look at a beach walk the same way again.

05/04/2026

ICYMI -- If you weren’t able to join us for last week's ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar with guest speaker Mark H. Robinson (The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts Inc.) on the history and future of land conservation on Cape Cod, it’s absolutely worth your time!

Mark delivered a fascinating, visually rich presentation filled with incredible photos, stories, and insights into how the Cape has been protected over the years...and what’s ahead.

If you care about this region, this is one of those talks that just clicks. You’ll come away seeing the landscape around you a little differently.

🎥 Watch the recording on our website or on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/IXMzj4qnUbI

Perfect for anyone who calls the Cape and Islands home—or simply loves it.

04/30/2026

Join us TONIGHT at 6pm!

"A History and A Future for Land Conservation on Cape Cod"
with guest speaker, longtime conservation leader Mark H. Robinson of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts Inc..

Ever wondered how Cape Cod has stayed… Cape Cod? 🌿
This is the story behind the protected lands, the people who fought for them, and what it’ll take to protect them moving forward.

Here’s a preview:
🌱 How land conservation on the Cape really began
🏡 The rise of local land trusts and community action
🌊 Why protecting Nantucket Sound’s shores matters now more than ever
🌎 What’s next for climate resilience and eco-restoration

Plus—expect a visually rich presentation with incredible photos and stories that bring the Cape’s history to life.

This webinar is free & open to all - join from anywhere on Zoom

👉 Register at: https://tinyurl.com/Land-Conservation

04/25/2026

This Thursday (4/30) at 6pm! Our ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar with longtime conservation leader Mark H. Robinson (The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts Inc.).

Register for free at: https://tinyurl.com/Land-Conservation

Mark's presentation will provide 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 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 bayshore preservation on Nantucket Sound will be featured.

Virtual Webinar: Botanical and Biological Wonders of our Coastal Grasslands

04/21/2026

NEXT WEEK!

There’s a reason Cape Cod looks and feels the way it does. The open spaces, the winding shorelines, the places that still feel untouched. None of it happened by accident.

Next Thursday, April 30, we invite you to join us for a special ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar exploring the story behind it all—and where it’s headed next.

"A History and A Future for Land Conservation on Cape Cod"
with Mark H. Robinson, The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts Inc.

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/Land-Conservation

Mark has spent decades at the center of land conservation efforts across the Cape, working closely with a network of 30+ local land trusts to protect the landscapes that define this region. In this engaging and wide-ranging presentation, he’ll take us behind the scenes of how conservation on Cape Cod evolved—from early grassroots efforts to the powerful, community-driven movement it is today.

And just as importantly, he’ll look ahead.

- What does conservation mean in an era of climate change?
- How are local organizations adapting to protect fragile coastal environments?
- What will it take to preserve the character of the Cape for generations to come?

You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of the people, partnerships, and vision that continue to shape the future of Cape Cod—and Nantucket Sound.

Free and open to all!
Join us from anywhere via Zoom!

Reserve your spot today at https://tinyurl.com/Land-Conservation

Whether the Cape is your home, your summer tradition, or simply a place you love, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

04/10/2026

What a night!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Tugboats, Hyannis Marina for the Alliance’s Spring Gathering—it was such a joy to see so many familiar faces and spend the evening with friends, supporters, and members of our community. You made it a fun, meaningful, and memorable night!

We were especially grateful for the chance to share updates on our progress toward designating Nantucket Sound as a National Historic Landmark. Your enthusiasm and continued support truly power this work forward.

And a huge thank you to Ted Zambelis and the amazing Tugboats team for their warm hospitality and incredible food—we couldn’t have asked for a better setting!

Already looking forward to the next one...

04/02/2026

Join us on April 30th for a special ACONS ("A Celebration of Nantucket Sound") webinar featuring longtime conservation leader Mark Robinson (The Compact) for a lively, insider look at:

✨ The history of land conservation on Cape Cod
🌱 The rise of land trusts and local preservation efforts
🌎 What’s ahead for eco-restoration & climate resilience
🏖️ Protecting our beaches and bayshores along Nantucket Sound

register for free at: https://tinyurl.com/Land-Conservation

Mark brings decades of experience—and a genuine love for the Cape—to this engaging and eye-opening conversation. Whether the Cape & Islands are your home, your escape, or just a place close to your heart, you won’t want to miss this.

🎟️ Free & open to all
💻 Join from anywhere via Zoom

Let’s celebrate—and protect—this incredible place together.

03/24/2026

ICYMI - last week, our ACONS webinar featured Dr. Sarah Bois (the Linda Loring Nature Foundation), who delivered a fascinating presentation on "Wildflowers and Wildlife: Sandplain Grasslands and Heathlands of Cape Cod & Nantucket."

Sarah shared a wealth of stunning visuals in a dynamic presentation that drew an engaged audience. She took attendees on a deep dive into the rare and remarkable world of maritime sandplain grasslands—globally imperiled ecosystems that support a rich diversity of plant and animal life. She also explored how coastal forces like wind and salt spray shape these unique habitats, and highlighted the important work being done to protect them for future generations.

If you love the natural beauty of the Cape and Islands, you'll definitely want to watch this recording!

This webinar, part of the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound's "A Celebration of Nantucket Sound" (ACONS) educational series celebrating the historic, econo...

03/19/2026

TONIGHT! We are hosting a special ACONS ("A Celebration of Nantucket Sound") webinar (6-7pm) exploring one of the Cape and Islands’ most beautiful and unique natural landscapes: "Wildflowers and Wildlife: Sandplain Grasslands and Heathlands."
Register for free at: https://tinyurl.com/SOS-Flora

Dr. Sarah Bois, Director of Research and Conservation at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation on Nantucket, will guide us through the remarkable ecology of Nantucket’s coastal habitats and the rare sandplain grasslands and heathlands that make our region so special. These globally uncommon landscapes are shaped by wind, salt spray, and sandy soils — and support an incredible diversity of wildflowers, wildlife, and coastal plant communities.

Sarah will explore the ecology of Nantucket’s coastal environments, from windswept grasslands and heathlands to dune fields, coastal banks, and nearby wetlands.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from one of the region’s leading conservation scientists and to see our coastal landscapes through a whole new lens — just as spring is (hopefully) about to begin across the Cape and Islands.