Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound

10/19/2026

🐦 Think the Cape’s birdwatching season ends when summer does? Think again!

Winter on Cape Cod is like Florida for the birds! ❄️

As temperatures drop, our shores and waters welcome an incredible cast of winter visitors, from colorful diving ducks and sea ducks to loons and grebes that travel south from colder northern regions. Some of the best birdwatching of the year is just getting started!

Join us for our next ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar -- “Winter Birds of Nantucket Sound” on Nov. 12th with guest speaker, naturalist and educator John Hanlon. Discover which birds make the Cape & Islands their winter refuge, what makes them so special, and why Nantucket Sound is such important habitat for wildlife. Plus, stick around for a live Q&A with John!

📅 Thursday, Nov. 12 | 6-7pm ET
💻 Free online via Zoom!

Fun fact: Nantucket’s surrounding waters can host hundreds of thousands of Long-tailed Ducks in winter. Talk about a winter getaway!

🔗 Register for FREE at: https://tinyurl.com/SOS-WinterBirds


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10/14/2026

Experience the beauty of Nantucket Sound! 💙

Take a moment to watch and appreciate the natural beauty of Nantucket Sound, the historic body of water nestled between Cape Cod and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

From its breathtaking coastal views to its rich marine life, Nantucket Sound is an environmental, cultural, and economic treasure. It sustains wildlife, supports local fishing and recreation, and holds deep historical and cultural significance for the communities that call this region home.

But this national treasure needs our protection. Nantucket Sound remains vulnerable to inappropriate development and other environmental threats. We must work together to preserve its beauty, heritage, and ecological richness for generations to come.

💙 You can help make a difference!
🌐 Visit SaveOurSound.org to learn more about our mission, sign up for our emails and newsletters.
📣 Follow the Alliance to stay informed and spread the word.
💙 Donate to support our efforts to secure permanent protection for this extraordinary place.

Together, we can help ensure that Nantucket Sound remains a treasure for generations to come.



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Video of Nantucket Sound taken by Last Minute Productions in Needha...

09/22/2026

ICYMI - We had a great ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar last week with NY Times bestselling author David Gessner. David talked about the magnificent ospreys on the Cape and Islands. Their remarkable recovery from the effects of DDT, and the new crisis they are facing today. He also spoke a great deal on his personal experiences studying ospreys for his classic book, "Return of the Osprey" now celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Definitely watch if you're a bird enthusiast, conservation advocate, Cape & Islands resident, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and wonders of the natural world.



Watch at: https://tinyurl.com/SOS-Ospreys

09/17/2026

LAST CHANCE: DISCOVER THE OSPREY STORY TONIGHT @ 6pm!

Register for free at: https://tinyurl.com/SOS-Ospreys

This is our first-ever ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar dedicated to one of the most iconic sights on Cape Cod and the Islands: the osprey.

We’re excited to welcome David Gessner, acclaimed nature writer, author of 14 books, and former National Geographic TV host. A longtime Cape Codder, David spent an entire nesting season following osprey families around the Cape for his celebrated book "Return of the Osprey," now celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. He is also the author of "Soaring with Fidel," "The Book of Flaco: The World's Most Famous Bird," and the The New York Times bestselling book "All the Wild That Remains."

David will share the stories, science, and remarkable moments behind these iconic birds, followed by a live Q&A.

Part of our popular ACONS webinar series celebrating Nantucket Sound’s exceptional environment, robust history, and cultural importance to the Cape and Islands. The series commemorates 6 years this month! More info at www.saveoursound.org/acons

09/15/2026

THIS WEEK! Join us for our first-ever webinar dedicated to one of the most iconic sights on Cape Cod and the Islands: the osprey.

Thursday, Sept. 17th at 6pm
Free via Zoom - registration required! At:
https://tinyurl.com/SOS-Ospreys

As osprey season winds down and these remarkable birds prepare for their annual migration south, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at their story. From their dramatic comeback to the role they play in our coastal ecosystems, ospreys have plenty to tell us about the place we call home.

And we are thrilled to have David Gessner, acclaimed nature writer, author of 14 books, and former National Geographic host as our guest speaker. A longtime Cape Codder, David spent an entire nesting season following four osprey families around the Cape for his celebrated book "Return of the Osprey" (celebrating its 25th anniversary).

David will share the stories, science, and remarkable moments behind these iconic birds, followed by a live Q&A.

09/09/2026

🦅 Love ospreys? This one is for you.

As osprey season begins to wind down on Cape Cod, and these remarkable birds prepare for their annual migration, we’re inviting birders and nature lovers to join us for a special free educational webinar on one of the Cape’s most iconic birds.

Next week -- on Thursday, September 17 at 6pm, the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound welcomes David Gessner, New York Times bestselling author of 14 books, environmental writer, and National Geographic host, for “Ospreys on Cape Cod & the Islands.”

👉 Register for free today at https://tinyurl.com/SOS-Ospreys

David’s acclaimed book Return of the Osprey is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. For the book, he spent an entire nesting season observing osprey families around Cape Cod, following their behavior, struggles, triumphs, and remarkable recovery from near extinction.

This will be our first ACONS webinar devoted to ospreys, and David will bring his unique combination of natural history, personal observation, humor, and conservation insight to the story of these extraordinary birds and their connection to Cape Cod, the Islands, and Nantucket Sound.

If you’re fascinated by ospreys, birding, coastal habitats, or the natural history of Cape Cod, we’d love to have you join us.

Feel free to share with fellow birders who might enjoy this conversation.

08/03/2026

ICYMI - we had another great ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar last week. Karen Beattie, Vice President of Science and Stewardship at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation gave us a wonderfully insightful presentation and shared the inspiring transformation of the Windswept Bog on the island of Nantucket with us.

Once used for cranberry farming, this landscape is now being carefully restored into a thriving natural wetland—bringing back native plants, creating habitat for wildlife, and improving water quality. It’s a powerful example of how nature can rebound when given the chance.

Karen took us behind the scenes of this large-scale restoration effort, from the science and planning to the exciting early results. It showed us how projects like this not only benefit local ecosystems, but also strengthen coastal resilience and help protect the waters connected to Nantucket Harbor and Nantucket Sound.

This webinar, part of the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound's "A ...

07/29/2026

🌿🍂 A cranberry bog...turned thriving wetland?! You have to see this story.

Join us TOMORROW (Thur) from 6–7pm for a fascinating ACONS (A Celebration of Nantucket Sound) webinar featuring Karen Beattie of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation as she takes us behind the scenes of the remarkable Windswept Bog Restoration Project on Nantucket.

Register for free at: https://tinyurl.com/SOS-BogProject

Discover how a former cranberry bog is being transformed into a vibrant wetland that will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, strengthen coastal resilience, and help protect the waters of Nantucket Sound.

We'll see some stunning photos, hear the science behind this incredible conservation effort, and learn why restoring natural landscapes is so important for the future of the Cape and Islands.

Karen's presentation will be followed by a live Q&A, so bring your questions!

🍁 Whether you love Cape Cod, the island of Nantucket, cranberry bogs, wildlife, conservation, or simply discovering the amazing stories unfolding in our coastal communities, this webinar is for you.

07/27/2026

Sharing more images from a fantastic event at Nauticus Marina in Osterville earlier this month. It was a great evening of connection and shared appreciation of Nantucket Sound.

07/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Gathering at Nauticus Marina last Friday evening!

With beautiful weather, a spectacular waterfront setting, and so many passionate supporters in attendance, it was a wonderful opportunity to connect with members of our community and share updates on our ongoing efforts to protect Nantucket Sound.

We are grateful to everyone who took the time to join us, ask questions, and show their continued commitment to preserving this extraordinary place for future generations. Gatherings like these are a powerful reminder that our mission is strengthened by the people who stand behind it.

A special thank you to the staff and all those who helped make the evening such a success!.

Thank you all for championing our cause. Together, we will continue working to ensure Nantucket Sound receives the permanent protection it deserves.

More pics to come!