The Vineyard Conservation Society normally celebrates Earth Day (April 22) by gathering volunteers to clean Island beaches. This month, the society is encouraging Islanders to pick up trash independently as they walk the Vineyard’s beaches, trails and streets while social distancing.

The VCS also is organizing a virtual Earth Day celebration on its website, asking the public to submit observations, anecdotes and photographs by email to info@vineyardconservation.org or through the society’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. In return, the VCS is offering a choice of prizes including hats, canvas bags and books.