Two astronomical events will coincide this coming week to give the Vineyard tides that are above and below normal.

The Martha’s Vineyard Film Center’s environmental film festival takes place throughout this weekend.

The Chilmark conservation commission has approved two long-debated projects to restore Squibnocket Beach and build a new access road to the homes at Squibnocket Farm. Barring appeals, the projects could begin as soon as mid-September.

The final tally for this year’s Felix Neck bird-a-thon is 127 species, which seems about typical for this event.

Dung cup mushrooms have emerged right next to an asparagus spear in the garden.

The remote northern end of Chappaquiddick has been bustling with activity this spring as cleanup of World War II-era practice bombs begins.