Land Bank Walk

On Sunday, May 6, at 1 p.m. the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank staff lead a guided walk of Poucha Pond Reservation in Edgartown. Anyone interested should meet at the trailhead for Poucha Pond Reservation located off Wasque Road.

Sharky’s Dine to Donate All Day on May 8 is dedicated to Daybreak Clubhouse. This program is part of Community Services and provides a safe and supportive environment for members working toward optimal mental health and independence.

All day long, either dine in or take-out, Sharky’s donotes 15 per cent of all food sales to Daybreak.This includes the Chowder Company too, (part of the Sharky’s empire).

There will also be a benefit raffle at the Edgartown Sharky’s beginning at 5 p.m.

Barking up the Right Tree

In case you weren’t aware, May 5 is the day you learn about bark.

Author and naturalist Michael Wojtech visits Polly Hill Arboretum to talk about bark basics and how to identify different kinds of trees by their bark. Let’s face it, come winter you can’t depend on leaves to know the difference between a maple and sycamore.

It’s a big week at the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.

Today, April 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., they are throwing a Pinkletink Pizza Party. After pizza everyone heads outdoors to listen to the frogs send forth their mating calls. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children; nonmembers pay $7 for adults and $5 for children.

The Martha’s Vineyard Family Center is presenting an ongoing educational series designed to support the myriad roles in raising children. Call it a parenting potpourri.

The series begins on Tuesday, May 1 with Beyond Finger Painting and Play Dough led by Robin Allee. This talk is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Subsequent talks are as follows.

May 8 - Self-Care for the Busy Mom with Sherry Sidoti (10 to 11:30 a.m.).