Six of Martha’s Vineyard’s most loved cultural organizations are pooling their resources and expertise to offer a week of fun, creative learning experiences for children in the Island’s loveliest natural settings. Inspired educators from The FARM Institute, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Martha’s Vineyard Museum, Polly Hill Arboretum and The Yard will introduce children to a feast of activities in a different location every day.

It’s spring at the FARM Institute already, with activities revolving around new life in the fields, barns and gardens at Katama Farm – caring for new lambs, calves and chicks; planting, cultivating and nurturing little seedlings.

The teaching farm will offer spring programs for kids five days a week beginning Tuesday, April 1. Once again the FARM can offer transportation Tuesday through Thursday via Stagecoach Taxi from designated schools, thanks to a generous grant from Mass Ag in the Classroom.

Sail Martha’s Vineyard, the Island’s community sailing program, will offer beginner through advanced sailing lessons to Island children again this summer at the Sailing Camp Park on Barnes Road in Oak Bluffs.

Etiquette Class

Manners and etiquette classes for girls and boys ages 5 to 15 begin April 7 at the Mansion House in Vineyard Haven. Registration is required and forms are available online at mvschoolofetiquette.com. For details, call 508-693-5903.

Tie on Your Green Sneakers

For St. Patrick’s Day Race

The 10th running of the Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day 5K Road Race to benefit the Martha’s Vineyard Boys’ and Girls’ Club will be held tomorrow, Saturday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m.

Runners and walkers may register at the Ocean View Restaurant & Tavern today, Friday, March 15, from 7 to 9 p.m., or Saturday from 8:30 to 9 a.m. The entry fee is $20.