Nantucket Island has a long history of sheep grazing and the Nantucket Conservation Foundation has revisited this practice. Herds of sheep have been set free to graze on acres of conservation land as an experiment to control plant growth, reduce invasive species and encourage the growth of rare grassland plants. Temporary/movable fencing has been set up to contain the grazing locations and the animals. So far it has been a success and the herd is expanding with 53 new baby lambs born this spring. You can visit the sheep which are currently located in the Squam Farm area. If you would like to purchase wool or items from the sheep, shop here at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation Gift Shop.