A drastic decline in striped bass stocks has state and federal officials scrambling to protect the fish, but many recreational fishermen say the government isn’t moving fast enough.

Temperature: Precip.

Day Max. Min. Inches.

Fº Fº

April 29 64 51 .39

April 30 69 50 Trace

May 1 60 41 .00

May 2 58 37 .00

May 3 65 49 .00

May 4 61 52 .00

May 5 64 45 .47

Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 58º F.

There is a good chance to see a shooting star if you are up and outside tonight, and even more likely if you are outside in the early hours of tomorrow morning. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaked yesterday morning but still offers a show. At its peak the Eta Aquarid meteor shower produces as many as 20 meteors in an hour.

Mother’s Day Celebration

Forget brunch, take Mom to the Native Earth Teaching Farm in Chilmark this Mother’s Day this year. Come for a day of celebration of seeds, with games and crafts, a seed swap, food, activities and demonstrations throughout the day, and a multifarmer seedling sale. Learn about gardening resources and opportunities Islandwide. The event is Sunday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Catch a little spring fever! No admission charge. For information call 508-645-3304 or go to nativeearthteachingfarm.org.

Comsog Plant Sale

You know that summer is almost here when the Community Solar Greenhouse (Comsog) plant and seedling sale arrives. The sale begins Saturday May 7 and Sunday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and runs through Memorial Day weekend. The sale will feature homegrown organic plants, herbs and vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, 15 varieties of peppers, hanging baskets, geraniums, petunias, sunflowers, zinnias, and of course gifts for mom! The greenhouse is on New York avenue in Oak Bluffs.