Gift of a Martha’s Vineyard goose prompts a culinary lesson
It takes a lot of work, but it's also supremely satisfying to do the work yourself and know how your food was treated every step of the way.
Your Martha’s Vineyard climate change roadmap
There’s no longer any question that climate change is real. Dukes County is ranked one of the fastest warming regions in the nation, and sea level rise continues to change the character of Martha’s...
Actor Ted Danson plays an environmentalist in real life
Best known for his television and movie roles, Ted Danson is hard at work on a campaign to preserve ocean resources.
Green affordable housing at Eliakim’s Way
Eight high-performance, affordable, single-family homes on Eliakim's Way in West Tisbury are showing the way to energy affordability,
Nature Conservancy restores sandplain grasslands
The sandplain grasslands of Martha’s Vineyard are a rare and imperiled ecosystem that exist almost exclusively on islands in Massachusetts, and some of the most outstanding examples of these unique systems are right here...
Secretary Salazar moves to open up wind sites south of Vineyard
Interior expects to be in position to offer this area as one of the nation's first offshore competitive lease sales before the end of the year.
First stage wind data gathering complete at two Island farms
The first stage of wind power feasibility studies at Northern Pines Farm in Tisbury and Allen Farm in Chilmark are complete.
West Tisbury will discuss green building codes on January 18
Green Community designation will hike construction cost but save on energy, estimates suggest.
Climate change course seeks to educate and inspire
The West Tisbury library is offering a three-session course for those interested in learning more about climate change, and how to use that knowledge to combat the devastating impacts it has on society.
The first...
Goats and sheep help Martha’s Vineyard land organizations with weeds
Using animals for land management is as old as the hills. Two projects will gauge how effective it is for select Vineyard properties.
South Mountain offers luxe, ‘zero-energy’ house
There's a new house going up on West Spring Street in Tisbury, in the sweeping bend where the road past the Water Works swings east toward Vineyard Haven.
‘Our Island is shrinking’
The natural erosional processes that inevitably shape Martha’s Vineyard are being sped up by increased climate change and sea level rise.
With significant amounts of beach being taken back by the sea each year, and...
Coast Sweep asks for volunteers to help with shoreline cleanup
COASTSWEEP, sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management and coordinated by the Urban Harbors Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, is the state's annual coastal cleanup program where volunteers not only remove trash but also collect important information about the types of trash they encounter.
The remarkable journey of the ginkgo tree began 200 million years ago
The ginkgo tree, several specimens of which may be found on Martha’s Vineyard, has a remarkable heritage that will be the subject of a talk by a man with his own distinguished background.
“People know...
Environmental group will present Mill Pond study findings
The goal of the committee is to create a long-range management plan for the Mill Pond to address issues such as shoaling and invasive species.
Bringing climate action back home
There are so many ways to support our environment and advocate for sustainable practices, in both our individual and collective lives.
The three-part climate change course offered by the West Tisbury library provides a wealth...
Delayed Tisbury Great Pond report shows low nitrogen levels
A recent report shows low but significant nitrogen levels in Tisbury Great Pond, one of the Vineyard's largest estuary systems.
Habitat for Humanity will hold seminar for homebuyers
At 1 pm, Saturday in Nectars at the Martha's Vineyard Airport, Habitat for Humanity will hold a first-time homebuyer's seminar for people interested in the application process for a house, which Habitat is building in the Bailey Park Community Housing development in West Tisbury.
Septic system expert has some solid advice for homeowners
'Septic guru' Doug Cooper explains how septic systems work and how best to care for them, to avoid costly repairs or more costly replacement.
A dam removed, the Tiasquam begins to heal
Autumn meadowhawks — mid-size, red-bodied dragonflies — patrolled over sedges and grass on a recent mild autumn day, at noon at a freshwater wetland in West Tisbury. In drier areas, a few asters still...