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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Sunday February 1 Guided Walk
Posted 1/29/26
Please note that due to inclement weather for Sunday, February 1st the guided walk has been canceled.
Land Bank 2025 Annual Report
Posted 1/5/26
The 2025 land bank annual report is now available. Please view under Notices and Documents or click [here].
Gay Head Moraine Reservation Draft Management Plan & Public Hearing
Posted 10/17/25
The Aquinnah town advisory board will hold a public hearing via zoom at 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 to discuss the Gay Head Moraine Reservation draft management plan. Zoom instructions…
Employment Opportunity
Posted 10/7/25
The Martha's Vineyard land bank is seeking a full-time conservation land assistant to be part of the trail crew. Details are available under Employment Opportunities.
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TrailsMV App
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.