In response to nationwide concerns about social and racial justice and equity, Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation has formed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Even on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, these concerns touch many of us deeply. The goal of this committee is to examine and improve the relationship of people on the island to [...]
Tara Gayle Tara Gayle Tara Gayle is a landscape designer with an emphasis in resilient ecological design. In addition to becoming a certified soil consultant, her education has taken her across the country and the world, studying permaculture design and regenerative agricultural systems. At the core of her philosophy is a mission to [...]
Sheriff's Meadow Foundation and the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank issued the following press release on September 3, 2020: Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation, the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission, and Red Gate Farm LLC are pleased to announce an agreement to conserve one of the most important and ecologically diverse habitats in New England. The 304-acre Aquinnah [...]
We asked, “What will the fall be like?” We wondered, will the Island remain busy? Will people stay on, even after the usual Labor Day exodus? How many people will retreat from their urban life, and enroll their children in the Martha’s Vineyard schools? We are finding out. School enrollments are up, and school is [...]
The Daggett Trailhead parking lot at Cedar Tree Neck has 11 parking spaces for visitors at the end of Obed Daggett Road. There are 6 parking spaces on the left side of the lot, and 5 spaces on the right side. When the lot is full, please try parking at the Taylor Gate trailhead at [...]
Sheriff's Meadow Hats We recommend wearing our blaze orange cap while hunting and walking our trails during hunting season. Caps are also available in khaki and a green and white trucker-style. Currently, we are out of charcoal and breaker blue colors. All caps are embroidered with our SMF logo. Cozy and warm winter beanies available [...]
We believe it is important for our trails to remain open during this time when, arguably, they are most in need. We have been fortunate to be able to continue working throughout the pandemic. To make this happen, we are working from home, or when internet service at home is spotty, alternating through the office; [...]
In Praise of Protected Lands and Special Places on Martha’s Vineyard Book excerpt by Tess Bramhall “People speak for themselves but the land cannot talk, so we who love Martha’s Vineyard must speak for it, must advocate for its survival as we know and love it,” writes Tess Bramhall in her new book In Praise [...]
Rez Williams’ Cedar Tree Neck Poster By Kate Feiffer We hope and suspect that the cover of this newsletter caught your eye. This past winter, Adam Moore and board member Sara Tucker came up with the idea of creating a poster reminiscent of, and inspired by, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) National Park Service posters [...]
