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.
Episodes
295 episodes
Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Maureen Koetz - part one of Understanding Energy as a Geo Capital Asset
This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche is joined by Maureen Koetz, President of Planet A Strategies which is a firm dedicated to advancing sustainable enterprise management. Maureen shares insights into the mission beh...
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19:59
Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Enceladus
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons that has geysers shooting water into space.
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Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Jascin Finger
This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche sits down with Jascin Finger, Deputy Director of the Maria Mitchell Association and Curator of the Mitchell House archives and special collections. Together, they explore J...
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Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Life on other planets
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the possibility of life on planets outside our Solar System.
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Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Nikoline Bohr
This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche sits down with Nikoline Bohr — artist, treasure hunter, and program assistant at the Maria Mitchell Association. Nikoline shares the story of her journey to Nantucket, her educational backgroun...
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Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The Date of Easter
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about how the date of Easter is set because of the Moon.
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Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Anya Freeman
This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche welcomes Anya Freeman, founder and CEO of Kind Designs, a groundbreaking company using 3D printing to create living seawalls. Anya shares the inspiring journey that led her to thi...
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19:07
Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Saturn’s Moons
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the discovery of 128 new moons around Saturn.
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Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Jascin Finger
This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche sits down with Jascin Finger, Deputy Director of the Maria Mitchell Association and Curator of the Mitchell House archives and special collections. Together, they explore J...
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Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – First Day of Spring 2025
The Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The First Day of Spring. Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the astronomical meaning of S...
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Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Charles Johnson & RJ Turcotte
This week on the podcast, host Joanna Roche welcomes two water experts with deep roots in Nantucket's environmental landscape: Charles Johnson, Storm Water Manager for the Town of Nantucket, and RJ Turcotte, “Water Keeper” ...
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Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – A total eclipse of the Moon
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about what happens when there is a total eclipse of the Moon.
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1:49
Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Kimberly Schulam
This week, host Joanna Roche sits down with Kimbery Schulam, the Stranding Coordinator for Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket. Kimberly takes us on her journey to Nantucket, sharing her passion for marine mammals and the uniq...
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Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Abraham Lincoln and the Almanac
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about how Abraham Lincoln used a knowledge of the heavens to win a case in court.
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1:45
Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Water on Mars
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about water on Mars and whether life might have formed there billions of years ago.
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2:26
Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Galileo
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about Galileo and his many scientific discoveries.
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1:52
Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Asteroids
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about asteroids and what they are made of.
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1:58
Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – Planetary Defense
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about how the Earth needs to prepare to avoid a collision with an asteroid.
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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...
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Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The Lineup of the Planets
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about how the planets seem to be lined up across the sky this month.
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Maria Mitchell Association - The Nature of Nantucket - 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 the new and most important news on Nantucket...
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Star Report with Geoff Clayton of the Maria Mitchell Association – The Rubin Observatory
Geoff Clayton is the Interim Director of Astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Association. This week Geoff talks about the new Rubin Observatory named after the astronomer, Vera Rubin, who discovered dark matter.
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Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – John Barentine
This week on the show, host Joanna Roche sits down with John Barentine, Principal Consultant and Expert at Dark Sky Consulting, for an engaging conversation about his journey into the world of astronomy and his transition t...
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