Biochar is created by burning branches and other wood waste in a contained environment. It has a range of beneficial uses that include enriching the soil and reducing the risk of wildfire.
The 15 Islanders receiving Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowships this spring include high school and college students, professionals seeking advanced degrees and ecologists working on Vineyard projects.
Mental and emotional wellness programs at Island public schools are getting a boost this semester with funding from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Fifteen Island individuals and one nonprofit initiative have been named 2021 Vineyard Vision Fellows, receiving financial support to continue their studies, pursue careers and develop projects that benefit the Island.
High school seniors, community organizers and a police sergeant are among the 18 Islanders awarded financial support by the Vineyard Vision Fellowship this week.
An Islandwide health collaborative, a teen leadership project for native Americans and youth of color and ongoing work in food waste recovery are among the varied projects that have earned prestigious awards from the Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellow program.