NLWC Calendar
Kayak and Tree Tours
Friday, April 24th, 2026 – Tuesday, September 3rd, 2026
Join Nantucket Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte for exciting and engaging environmental tours this summer! Sign up for a Kayak Tour to explore and experience first-hand the incredible biodiversity of Nantucket’s unique water bodies, or join us for a free tour to learn about the beautiful and historical species of trees that line our downtown streets.
Clean Water Classic
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Join the Nantucket Land & Water Council for the Clean Water Classic, Saturday, June 6th, 2026. The Clean Water Classic is an exciting community water-sports event, open to experienced and beginner stand-up paddle boarders, kayakers, and canoeists. Proceeds from the event will support the NLWC’s Water Fund, a fund established in 2017 that is dedicated to supporting NLWC's water quality conservation efforts, such as our eelgrass monitoring and restoration, PFAS research and advocacy, and youth education programs.
Friends Fête
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
The Nantucket Land & Water Council and The Arts Almanack Colony are coming together to host the event of the summer, Friends Fête! Friends Fête will take place this year on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. We're coming together to celebrate the natural beauty of Nantucket and bring in the next generation of environmental activists, artists, and philanthropists.
State of the Harbor Forum
Tuesday, July 24th, 2026
Join us for the annual State of the Harbor Forum this year at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. The State of the Harbor Forum provides the latest information on issues impacting the health of Nantucket Harbor. Please join us to learn about the importance of managing the natural land and water resources to minimize negative impacts to the harbor, and how we can collectively prioritize protection, research, and restoration efforts to ensure the sustainability of this critical resource for generations to come.
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Save the Date for the Nantucket Land & Water Council Annual Meeting taking place this year on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 at the Nantucket Hotel. Each year we come together to celebrate this years accomplishments, highlight new initiatives, and engage with the community about our work to preserve Nantucket’s land and water resources.
NLWC Annual End-of-Season Dinner
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Save the Date for the Nantucket Land & Water Council (NLWC) at our annual fundraising dinner, taking place this year on Sunday, August 30th, 2026. Our annual End-of-Season Dinner is a chance to gather with our community and celebrate not only our accomplishments, but even more importantly our shared values and vision for the ongoing protection and preservation of our island’s land and water resources.
