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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Public Notice: Trail Conditions Update
Posted 3/6/26
As warmer weather arrives and the snow begins to melt, we ask all visitors to use extreme caution on the trails. Last week’s storm brought down a significant number of branches, limbs and trees…
Job Opportunity
Posted 3/2/26
The land bank is hiring a year-round part-time planner, to focus on acquiring new trails across the Vineyard. Job description is available [here]. Interested individuals should sent a letter of…
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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.