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. Learn more about the land bank…
Latest News
Water Testing at the Great Rock Bight Preserve
Posted 8/2/22
Swimming at Great Rock Bight is still at your own risk. The land bank is waiting on one more day of testing to see if it will be safe to swim.
Progress Report on New Properties
Posted 7/22/22
The land bank continues management planning for its newest properties, the James Pond Preserve in West Tisbury and the Squibnocket Pond Reservation in Aquinnah (this latter property is co-owned with…
Goat Manure Program
Posted 7/22/22
The land bank goat program still has free manure available for pick-up. If you are interested in picking up some manure, please send an email and we will work on setting up a time when someone is…
Drone Reminder
Posted 3/21/22
Reminder: drones are not permitted to be launched from land bank properties.
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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 open-to-the-public trails on Martha’s Vineyard.
Processing a Transaction
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.