More than 60 right whales were sighted 55 miles south of the Island in an aerial survey conducted by the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life on April 23.
Farm & Garden
Food stories and recipes are now available on Cook the Vineyard ↗
I realized something after it was decided I would write about parsnips this week. I began my usual writing process which includes going to the...
I loathe and despise leaf blowers. Who came up with such an invention? They are ear-shatteringly large, ecologically unsound and remarkably stupid....
I love a typographical error in the columns. Oftentimes it gives me some ideas for the following week. Last Friday’s paper misread my hometown of Rew...
Mom and Dad: It has been a long time since I swam over to the Island, leaving you guys in the past. I meant to write to you sooner, but I’m a deer,...
There is always something interesting in the natural world, especially in the garden if you are paying attention. Last weekend was so beautiful I...
By the time this is printed, we will be at the beginning of turkey leftovers. I do not mind leftovers, in fact, I’m down right fond of them. The only...
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Nature & Science Stories
The southern pine beetle has devastated parts of some of the Island's forests. Conservation groups are in the early stages of fighting back.
Here on the Vineyard, the Island celebrates its 33rd Earth Day with a host of activities on Saturday, April 19, including a beach clean-up and an after-party at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.