Environmental Issues
Beyond Bonsai: The Rise of Japanese Black Pine
Jun 12
Treasure At Home Japanese black pine bonsai. Photo: Wikipedia commons In Japan, the black pine (Pinus thunbergii) holds a deep cultural significance as a symbol of strength, endurance, and longevity. […] ...
Southern Pine Beetle: Addressing the Root Cause, Not the Symptom
Jan 30
Old SPB stuck in pine resin (Photo: Robyn Graygor) On Saturday, January 17, BiodiversityWorks Director, Luanne Johnson, Wildlife Technician, Silas Beers, and I ventured off to the mainland to attend […] ...
In The Weeds: Managing Invasive Species for Climate Resilience and Conservation with The IPB
Aug 27
It’s about time we uproot the invasive plant problem on the island. Luckily, the Natural Neighbors Invasive Plant Brigade (IPB) is here to help. Whether it’s pulling fistfulls of Japanese […] ...
Deceivingly Delicious: Can’t Stop Wining About Wineberry
Jul 25
We've caught you red-handed! Well, at least with your hands full of freshly picked wineberries. The sun is shining and the butterfly milkweed is in bloom, which means that wineberry […] ...
A Lawn Free Future?
In the beginning, there were plants. Their diversity was beyond counting, and they filled the empty spaces, giving form and function to the void and creating balance with all living […] ...
Natural Neighbors Establishes its Roots
Oct 30
In 2021, Natural Neighbors was born through a collaboration among BiodiversityWorks, Village and Wilderness, and the Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowship. The program would live and operate as a part of […] ...
The Multifloral Threat: Why Multiflora Rose Is a Problematic Invasive Plant
Aug 30
When strolling through a park or hiking along the forest edge, you might encounter a charming rose with delicate white or pink blossoms, and in some cases, you may even […] ...
Why You Should Worry About Miscanthus
You’ve seen Miscanthus. Even if you don’t know it by name, you’ve seen its tall, feathery seed heads and arching green leaves with white midribs. You’ve noticed this ornamental grass […] ...
Invasive Plants: Not in My Backyard!
This fall, an intrepid and hardy bunch of volunteers descended on backyards across the island, from Oak Bluffs to Chilmark. Armed with loppers and spading forks, they set out to […] ...
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