Nature & Science
Polly Hill Arboretum is coming to the rescue with a pruning class called The Finest Cut: Taking the Fear out of Pruning.
President Obama Thursday designated nearly 5,000 square miles of Atlantic ocean southeast of the Vineyard as a marine national monument.
Apparently Tropical Storm Hermine did not have much of an impact on the Vineyard wildlife other than strong northerly winds.
The red spotted purple is one of two varieties of brush-footed butterflies that have the scientific name Limenitis arthemis.
The board of health is putting the final touches on a new nitrogen policy that aims to protect the health of Lake Tashmoo and the Lagoon Pond while satisfying concerns of property owners.
Wasps, especially yellow jackets, have been out in full force, and folks are noticing and fearing them.
Almanac
A comprehensive guide to weather and tides on the Island.
Vineyard Gardener
I guess this past week weather-wise is called a January thaw. We did not really experience it the last several years as December was unseasonably warm.
Farm & Field
Beige and brown and tan and black, with horns spiraled or semicircular or in undulating waves, a legion of goats marched up the hill toward us, bleating in anticipation of fresh grass and leaves.