The land bank is a rare breed. Neither a sanctuary program nor a park system, it is a middle ground where the highest virtues of conservation can be realized: public enjoyment of nature, where limits and restraint secure the natural world’s future and prosperity.
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XIH
Posted 6/8/26
The 34th annual XIH took place on National Trails Day, which fell on June 7 this year. It started at Eastville Point and ended at Wasque Point; some 34 hikers completed the entire 20.9 miles.
Shorebird Nesting
Posted 6/3/26
In compliance with the commonwealth’s endangered species regulations, access to the Squibnocket Pond Reservation beach via the easterly beach-stairs is temporarily closed. See[map]. Access will…
Two properties expanded
Posted 5/29/26
The land bank has purchased 10.7 Edgartown acres, for $1,500,000, from JPMorgan Chase Bank. 2.5 acres will be added to the Cove Meadow Preserve and 8.2 acres will be added to the Three Ponds…
Job Opportunity
Posted 4/16/26
The land bank is hiring a year-round ecology assistant, to perform environmental surveys and participate in the restoration grazing program. Job description is [here] and application is available [he…
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TrailsMV™ is a free app created by Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and is the official guide to all of the public trails on Martha’s Vineyard.
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The land bank collects a fee on the island’s real estate transactions to fund land conservation and stewardship on the island. Land bank forms are available for download and printing.