March + April 2026: CAP Implementation Updates
The Vineyard Way — Martha’s Vineyard’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) — was created in 2022 by all six Island towns, the Wampanoag Tribe, and more than 100 community partners. With over 190 actions across six thematic areas, the CAP outlines how we can protect our people, ecosystems, and infrastructure from rising seas, flooding, extreme weather, […]
Are You Ready? A Neighbor’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness on Martha’s Vineyard
This winter reminded us: living on an island means being ready to take care of each other. This past winter gave us a taste of what island life can throw at us: fierce nor’easters, extended power outages, blocked roads, and ferries that stopped running. For many of us, it was a wake-up call. And while […]
Earth Week on the Vineyard: Opportunities for Action!
Every April, communities around the world pause to mark Earth Day, the annual reminder that the planet we share is worth fighting for. The tradition started on April 22, 1970, when 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and campuses to demand cleaner air, cleaner water, and a government that took environmental protection seriously. […]
Ponds Under Pressure: What We Learned, and What We Can Do
On March 14, the Oak Bluffs Public Library hosted a packed community discussion on the health of Martha’s Vineyard’s coastal ponds. Emily Reddington, Executive Director of the Great Pond Foundation, led an eye-opening conversation about the challenges our ponds are facing, and the real, actionable steps we can take together. The Canaries in Our Midst […]
February 2026: CAP Implementation Updates
The Vineyard Way — Martha’s Vineyard’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) — was created in 2022 by all six Island towns, the Wampanoag Tribe, and more than 100 community partners. With over 190 actions across six thematic areas, the CAP outlines how we can protect our people, ecosystems, and infrastructure from rising seas, flooding, extreme weather, […]
Your Town Meeting. Your Climate Future.
Annual Town Meetings are arriving across Martha’s Vineyard and Gosnold. These gatherings are the beating heart of New England democracy: a moment when neighbors come together, voices are heard, and real decisions get made. This spring, we’re asking you to show up not just as a resident, but as a climate champion. The Martha’s Vineyard […]
Shape the Future of Getting Around the Vineyard: Join the BPAC
Martha’s Vineyard has something most places can only dream about: 44 miles of shared-use bike paths winding through some of the most beautiful scenery in New England. But keeping that network growing, safe, and connected takes dedicated people at the table. Right now, there’s an opportunity for you to be one of them. The Martha’s […]
Home for the Birds: A Nesting Box Comes to the MVC Lawn
Spring is coming and the return of migratory birds is on the horizon. This winter, The Vineyard Way was thrilled to welcome Rich Couse and Robyn Graygor from BiodiversityWorks as they installed a nesting box on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission lawn, as part of our ongoing Plant Local MVC yard transformation project. BiodiversityWorks is a […]
Plant Local MVC: A Pollinator Garden Takes Root
Something beautiful is unfolding at the Martha’s Vineyard Commission office. What was once a conventionally managed lawn is beginning a thoughtful transformation into a living example of climate resilience in action. With the recent installation of nesting boxes and the first phases of native plantings underway, the Plant Local MVC Pollinator Garden is no longer […]
January 2026: CAP Implementation Updates
The Vineyard Way — Martha’s Vineyard’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) — was created in 2022 by all six Island towns, the Wampanoag Tribe, and more than 100 community partners. With over 190 actions across six thematic areas, the CAP outlines how we can protect our people, ecosystems, and infrastructure from rising seas, flooding, extreme weather, […]