The art of the trade will be on display with SparkMV, a new event where kids are invited to experience a variety of trade work and get their hands dirty with tools.
The Vineyard’s long-running food waste program is set to end Sept. 1, when it loses its pilot composting location at the Island Grown Initiative farm in Vineyard Haven.
Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowships were granted to 18 recipients this year, including students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees, and professionals seeking advanced degrees and project initiative-based grants.
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.
