Waiting for the Lilacs

A Cape Cod Notebook from WCAI by CAI

May 26, 20262:51Government & Organizations

A quiet nighttime journey to count horseshoe crabs becomes an exploration of Nantucket’s seasonal transformations. From blooming lilacs to shifting shorelines, Mary Bergman reflects on the beauty, fragility, and resilien...

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