UMass Extension is accepting applications for the keystone program, an intensive three-day seminar on forest ecology and management, wildlife management, land protection and community outreach being held at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, April 15 to 18.

Designed to train landowners and community leaders in forest conservation, the program’s goal is to prepare each participant to serve as a source of information for local landowners, communities and organizations.

Oceanographer Andrew McDonnell will share photographs, stories and basic science from his research and travels to Antarctica on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Haven Public Library, exploring some of the scenery, wildlife and people that make Antarctica such a unique and magnificent place.

Life Drawing Series

With the aid of a live model, artist Greg Watson will teach a four-week series of figure drawing classes for beginners and experts alike.

The classes begin Thursday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chilmark Tavern.

Mr. Watson studied traditional drawing and painting techniques at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and later apprenticed with Odd Nerdrum in Norway and Iceland.

Poetry Potlucks

The newly formed Pathways Projects Institutes is presenting a winter series called Pathways Poetry Potlucks, beginning Feb. 14 when West Tisbury poet laureate Fan Ogilvie hosts Readings of Newly Beloved Poems at 3 p.m. at the Chilmark Tavern. Participants are invited to bring two copies of a new poem to read or to simply enjoy the readings.

For those interested in supporting Haitian artists, you may bring a postcard to add to the collection of Valentines for Haiti: Poems from one Island to Another.

Slow Food and Film

Tonight, up-Islanders can enjoy dinner and a movie without crossing the West Tisbury town line, as Slow Food Martha’s Vineyard is hosting a special event at the Chilmark Community Center at 6 p.m. Chefs Robert Lionette and Jan Burhman will prepare the meal; and after diners are sated, they can relax and watch a film about food. FRESH is a new documentary that uses personal stories of change to examine sustainable agriculture, and the individuals working toward reinventing the food system.

Farm Offer Aids Haiti

Islanders can support Haiti relief efforts by buying locally-grown produce today: Whippoorwill Farm will offer the public produce from its fields and greenhouse, with 25 per cent of the proceeds donated to the earthquake relief effort in Haiti. Pickup is today only, Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The share will include a large bag of salad greens, cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, turnips, rutabaga and leeks. Cost is $20, paid at the farm; preregistration is not required, and it is open to all.