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• Planning a Permaculture Garden

  • When
    03/25/2023
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    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    West Tisbury School

  This winter has thus far felt more like a confused extension of fall, or a premature spring. Despite the absence of an extended winter chill, the promise of spring still feels as sweet as ever. Longer days lend the feeling that time in the garden is right around the corner. There are ways that our gardening habits can be more or less climate and ecologically friendly. To learn more, Island Grown Initiative and the Chilmark Library are offering a workshop titled Planning a Permaculture Garden on Saturday March 25 from 12 to 1:30 pm at the West Tisbury School. Check the Chilmark Library events page to learn more or email Emily Armstrong at IGI.

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• Residential Stretch Solar Ready EV Ready- Virtual (Part 3 of 3)

  • When
    03/29/2023
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom

  
  

  
  

  Join us for a FREE and VIRTUAL presentation in partnership with Performance Systems Development, Mass Save vendor for the Massachusetts Energy Code Program

  Presenter: Bill Footer, Energy Efficiency Program Manager at

  Performance Systems Development
  

  
  

  Residential Stretch Solar Ready

  EV Ready- Virtual

  Part 3 of 3

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  Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 

  at 5:00 PM

  For One CSL Credit
  
  This module takes a deeper look into Solar Ready requirements. We discuss changes to Solar Ready and reinforce requirements that have not changed. We also look at Electric Vehicle readiness as it applies to one and two-family housing as well as townhomes and R-Use buildings 3 stories and below. We’ll also cover some exceptions to both Solar Ready and EV Ready, and share some frequently asked questions from our code hotline.

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  This event is open to MVBA members and non-members. If you are interested in becoming a member and gaining access to ALL our events including continuing education classes and networking opportunities, visit our website.

  
  

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• Electric Ferries Now

  • When
    03/31/2023
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    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Film Center, 79 Beach Rd Vineyard Haven

  Speakers from Denmark, Maine and Washington State, will share details from the electrification of their fleet. The Steamship Authority and Eversource will talk about the possibilities for our community. Transportation is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions, and on the Vineyard, ferries make up a significant portion of that transportation impact.  Please come in person to show the Steamship Authority that transitioning to electric ferries is important. If you cannot come, Zoom is an option. To learn more, see the full event flyer here.

  Parking is scarce. Carpool or park elsewhere and walk down to the Film Center if at all possible. 
  Sign up early so we can organize the numbers for lunch!
  

  
  

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• VCS Earth Day Beach Clean-Up

  • When
    04/22/2023
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Island beaches

  Save the Date! VCS Earth Day Beach Cleanup and New Environmental Festival Saturday, April 22 from 10 am-12 pm the Vineyard Conservation Society will host its annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up. All are encouraged to help clean up the beaches. After the clean-up, from 12-4pm, there will be the very first Earth Day Festival, A Celebration of the Vineyard's Conservation Community, at the MV Museum. Over 15 Island organizations will be there with activities for all ages, educational presentations, food and drinks.  There will be free admission to the Museum and free lunch for everyone who helped with beach clean-up. See you there!

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• VCS Earth Day Festival

  • When
    04/22/2023
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    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    MV Museum

  Save the Date! VCS Earth Day Beach Cleanup and New Environmental Festival Saturday, April 22 from 10 am-12 pm the Vineyard Conservation Society will host its annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up. All are encouraged to help clean up the beaches. After the clean-up, from 12-4pm, there will be the very first Earth Day Festival, A Celebration of the Vineyard's Conservation Community, at the MV Museum. Over 15 Island organizations will be there with activities for all ages, educational presentations, food and drinks.  There will be free admission to the Museum and free lunch for everyone who helped with beach clean-up. See you there!

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• Climate Action Fair

  • When
    05/07/2023
  • Location
    MV Agricultural Hall

  photo from the 2022 Climate Action celebration Climate Action Fair, May 7th! Last year the Vineyard celebrated the creation of its Climate Action Plan with a full week of climate action related events, drawing in over 1400 participants. This year we continue the momentum with a Climate Action Fair on Sunday May 7th at the MV Agricultural Hall. There will be a range of activities, workshops, and much more for all ages. If you are a business or organization that would like to participate, have sustainable/ eco-friendly products or services to donate to our raffle, or would like to volunteer, email coordinator Giulia Casalino.

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