Nature & Science

 

 

 
Tomorrow night the crescent moon and Jupiter appear together as a pair, high in the western sky after sunset. The two are in the zodiacal constellation Gemini, a constellation we usually associate with winter.
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Adam and Rand Burnett were birding on Chappaquiddick and have added two new species to the Vineyard bird list: a zone-tailed hawk and a common raven.
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Mother nature is finally giving us the green light. Forget the spinach in cellophane and prechopped bagged salads — now is the time for a taste of dock, one of the season’s first wild greens.
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Fees are going up for over-sand vehicle permits, as the Trustees of Reservations work to enhance stewardship and generate more revenue for the fragile barrier beach. The county commission approved hikes to annual permits, but held off on approval for daily pass increases.

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