West Tisbury Climate Advisory Committee

06/13/2026

Inspiring news!

06/13/2026

Tuesday 3-5

Spend an afternoon at the IGI Farm for a closer look at our regenerative farming practices with Andrew Woodruff and Tim Connelly!

After the tour, you’ll hear from Noli Taylor and Caroline Pam, our Co-Executive Directors, about our mission to build a regenerative and equitable food system.

Tuesday, June 16th from 3 - 5pm

Learn more and register: https://www.igimv.org/events-and-workshops

05/25/2026

June 17 at Polly Hill

Jesse Bellemare, plant ecologist and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Smith College, will explore the development of the current New England flora following the last Ice Age and consider how plant survival through past episodes of major climate change might inform conservation strategie

05/24/2026

Please join us June 14!

Come join us for our Climate Book Club at the West Tisbury Library! Our next meeting will be Sunday, June 14, at 4:00pm on the library porch. We will be reading and discussing Beth Gardiner’s Plastic Inc.

This group is facilitated by Nicola Blake and Sue Hruby. Email the library at [email protected] to sign up and get your copy of the book. This event is free and open to the public.

05/22/2026

Tomorrow

🔥🌲 Join Us for May’s “Ready Together: Community Preparedness” Presentation! 🌲🔥

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and here in West Tisbury, wildfire preparedness matters. With our rural landscape and the nearby Manuel F. Correllus State Forest, understanding wildfire risk and how to protect your home, family, and community is more important than ever.

Join West Tisbury Emergency Management for “Wildfire Ready: Protecting Your Home, Family & Community” — an informative and practical presentation focused on wildfire awareness, prevention, and preparedness.

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 West Tisbury Free Public Library

Topics will include:
✅ Reducing wildfire risk around your home
✅ Defensible space & vegetation management
✅ Outdoor burning & fire safety tips
✅ Emergency alerts & evacuation planning
✅ Go-bags & emergency preparedness
✅ What to do during a wildfire emergency

This session includes practical preparedness tips, local relevance, take-home resources, and interactive discussion to help residents stay safe and ready before wildfire season.

Free & open to the public! Let’s continue getting for a safer, more resilient West Tisbury. 🌿🚒

05/13/2026

Hurricane season begins June 1

🌪️ National Hurricane Preparedness Week is Here! 🌪️

We encourage all residents and visitors of Martha’s Vineyard to take time this week to prepare for hurricane season.

🌀 Hurricane season begins June 1st — and preparation now can make all the difference later.

Take action today:

✅ Build or refresh your emergency kit
Include water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and important documents.

✅ Make a plan
Know your evacuation routes, shelter options, and how you’ll communicate with family.

✅ Stay informed
Sign up for local alerts through CivicReady and monitor trusted sources like US National Weather Service Boston MA and Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).

✅ Prepare your home
Secure outdoor items, clear gutters, and understand your flood risk—especially in coastal areas.

✅ Don’t forget pets and neighbors
Plan for animals and check in on those who may need extra assistance.

🌊 Hurricanes and tropical storms can bring strong winds, heavy rain, storm surge, and power outages to our island community. Being prepared helps keep you, your family, and our community safe.

📲 Learn more from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Ready at www.Ready.gov

04/22/2026

Essential conversations
Saturday 6-7:30p Aquinnah Town Hall

04/22/2026

Tomorrow at the Aquinnah Town Hall 3-5p
We can all learn from island preparedness and resilience conversations.

04/12/2026

Saturday 3:30!

📣 Ready Together: Community Preparedness – April Session

April is National Financial Literacy Month, and preparedness isn’t just about supplies—it’s also about your financial readiness. 💵

Join West Tisbury Emergency Management for our next Ready Together session:
💡 Emergency Financial Preparedness: Planning Today for Tomorrow

📍 West Tisbury Free Public Library
📅 Saturday, April 18
🕒 3:30–4:30 PM

This informative and practical presentation will cover how to:
• Organize critical documents
• Safeguard personal and financial information
• Plan for unexpected expenses
• Recover more quickly after a disaster

Participants will receive a FREE Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) and learn how to use it to securely store essential records—all in one accessible place.

Being financially prepared can reduce stress, speed recovery, and help keep you and your family resilient when it matters most.

✅ Free and open to the public
Let’s continue to get Ready Together!