The Nature of Nantucket

Maria Mitchell Association
The Nature of Nantucket

Join hosts Dr. Rich Blundell and Joanna Roche on "The Nature of Nantucket," The Maria Mitchell Association’s new podcast. They will focus on the history of Maria, the natural world of Nantucket and the dark skies above us. Learn from the talented staff, experts, and special guests who will share their stories and wisdom. 

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Jennifer Walsh

    This week, host Joanna Roche sits down with Jennifer Walsh, a renowned wellness expert with a deep focus on the powerful connection between humans and nature. Jennifer shares her insights into how immersing ourselves in natural environments can profoundly impact our mental well-being. In the conversation, she explores the numerous benefits of spending time in nature, from reducing stress to enhancing brain function, and discusses how these simple yet effective practices can help alleviate the...

    19 min
  2. Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The Winter Solstice

    3 DAYS AGO

    Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The Winter Solstice

    Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the significance of the winter solstice.

    2 min

  3. DEC 11

    Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket - Zoe Barry

    This week host Joanna Roche talks with Zoe Barry. From Wall Street to being a racecar driver to being the founder and CEO of Zingeroo, Zoe has done it all! She chats with Joanna and tells her about what brought her to Nantucket, her exciting background and making an impact in more traditionally male-dominated industries.To learn more about the Maria Mitchell Association visit https://www.mariamitchell.org/.

    19 min
  4. Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The Voyager Mission

    DEC 11

    Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The Voyager Mission

    Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the Voyager spacecraft which are still sending back data 47 years after launch.

    2 min

  5. DEC 4

    Maria Mitchell Association - Ginger Andrews

    This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche sits down with Ginger Andrews, the Field Ornithologist for the Maria Mitchell Association, for an insightful conversation about Nantucket’s birdlife. Ginger delves into the unique challenges Barn Owls face during the island’s harsh winters, including the dangers of secondary poisoning from their prey. She shares practical ways we can protect these magnificent owls, such as avoiding the use of poisons and rodent traps that harm their food sources. Th...

    19 min
  6. Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Exoplanets

    DEC 4

    Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Exoplanets

    Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about planets orbiting other stars.

    2 min

  7. NOV 27

    Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket - Captain Daniel Bursch

    Join Joanna Roche on this week’s episode of the Nature of Nantucket podcast as she sits down with former NASA astronaut and US Navy Captain (Ret.), Daniel Bursch, to talk about his Nantucket roots. Bursch is a former Naval Flight Officer and astronaut. He completed four missions to space, including a 196-day mission to the International Space Station from December 2001 to June 2002 as a flight engineer on Expedition 4. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1979, the US Naval Test Pi...

    21 min
  8. Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Jupiter, King of the Planets

    NOV 27

    Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Jupiter, King of the Planets

    Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about Jupiter and its moons.

    2 min
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Ratings & Reviews

3.1
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

Join hosts Dr. Rich Blundell and Joanna Roche on "The Nature of Nantucket," The Maria Mitchell Association’s new podcast. They will focus on the history of Maria, the natural world of Nantucket and the dark skies above us. Learn from the talented staff, experts, and special guests who will share their stories and wisdom. 

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  • Creator
    Maria Mitchell Association
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    267
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Nature of Nantucket
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    The Nature of Nantucket

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