Winter Walks 2012

Join your friends at VCS this winter for the always fun and informative Winter Walks series. Each will feature an interpretive component drawing on a theme of "flora and fauna."

All walks start at 1:00 and are FREE to the public. Better than free, actually, as cider and cookies will be served.

Our most recent walk, beginning at the Wakeman Center and exploring the Cranberry Acres restoration site and The Nature Conservancy's Hoft Farm Preserve, was a huge success, attended by at least 118 (and possibly as many as 180) walkers! Thanks for coming out!

This year, the VCS Recycling Initiative, led by board member David Nash, conducted a survey of recycling efforts on Martha’s Vineyard. The team’s report explores the recycling methods available to government, restaurants, caterers, and other small businesses, with special attention to impacts on our marine environment and the challenges of recycling “on the go.”

The survey found that while recycling is already quite widespread and effective on the Vineyard, many areas for improvement remain. Suggestions are provided based on the results of the survey, ranging from the simple (reminders on the office fridge) to the ambitious (town-wide mandatory recycling). In addition, they identified setbacks, such as reductions in curbside pickup, and other obstacles to expanding recycling efforts that could be addressed with future advocacy.

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Government and Small Business

Part 3: Recycling "On-the-Go"

Part 4: Restaurants

Part 5: The Marine Environment

Part 6: Final Thoughts

Walking Martha's Vineyard

Get outdoors this off-season and enjoy the tranquility with the new 4th edition of Walking Trails of Martha's Vineyard
featuring several new trails!

Available for $15 at many island locations, including The Bunch of Grapes Book Store, Edgartown Books, Alley's General Store, Cronig's, Brahmhall and Dunn, The Secret Garden, Felix Neck, Allen Farm, and the Vineyard Conservation Society office.

It can also be purchased online through our donation site by selecting the $20 donation option (price includes shipping).

VCS Board member Virginia Jones has recently released Fresh from the Vineyard, a cook book to showcase and support island agriculture and fishing. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the book will benefit VCS and the Island Grown Initiative.

You can find the book at many island stores and farms, including Bunch of Grapes, Cronig's, Larsen's Fish Market (Menemsha), Allen Farm, Morning Glory Farm, Mermaid Farm, Nip N' Tuck Farm, and Fiddlehead Farm Stand.

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