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First egg laid at Middle Farms Nest April 23rd

By |2025-05-04T08:35:47-04:00May 1st, 2025|News, Osprey Blog 2025|

The female osprey watches over incubation of egg by the male osprey on April 23, 2025. On April 23, 2025 the ospreycam at Middle Farms nest captured the shared effort of the osprey to incubate their egg. The incubation period is 36 to 42 days. The video clips below

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Osprey Nest at Middle Farms Update April 22

By |2025-04-27T16:32:11-04:00April 22nd, 2025|News, Osprey Blog 2025|

The osprey couple perched on the nest April 4, 2025 There was a lot of activity at and around the osprey nest at Middle Farms during the end of March and most of April. The osprey couple were captured on the web cam daily delivering fish and nesting materials, defending the

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The Battle Against Invasive Plants on Fishers Island

By |2025-04-08T16:04:00-04:00April 8th, 2025|Land Trust, News|

Museum Land Trust News: The Battle Against Invasive Plants on Fishers Island Fishers Island is facing an ecological struggle against a number of invasive plant species. These invaders threaten the island’s unique ecosystems, crowding out native plants and disrupting the habitats on which local wildlife depends. By Faith Coolidge H.L. Ferguson

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Osprey Return to Middle Farms Nest March 27, 2025

By |2025-04-01T08:59:45-04:00April 1st, 2025|News, Osprey Blog 2025|

The first confirmed sighting of an osprey from the Museum webcam was on March 27, 2025. The first osprey landed on the nest at Middle Farms around 6:08 a.m. on March 27, 2025. After a late start this year, three osprey were captured by the Museum webcam at the Middle

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Summer Internships with FI Seagrass Mgmt. Coalition

By |2025-03-24T17:00:17-04:00March 22nd, 2025|FISM, News|

This internship with the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition (FISMC) provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marine conservation, data collection, and environmental education while working alongside experienced professionals.

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Museum Land Trust News: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms is a Success!

By |2025-03-24T16:09:01-04:00March 18th, 2025|Land Trust, News|

Museum Land Trust News: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms is a Success! By H.L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust Manager Jack Schneider The burn specialists—employed by Star Tree Wildfire, LLC—arrived on the midday ferry on Saturday, March 8, and drove to the firehouse, where they were warmly greeted by members

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From the Museum this Month: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms

By |2025-03-24T15:41:13-04:00March 17th, 2025|Land Trust, News|

From the Museum this Month: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms H.L. Ferguson Museum hires Star Tree Wildfire to manage a controlled burn with the participation of members of the Fishers Island Fire Department   March 2025 By H.L. Ferguson Museum Board Member Genie McPherson Trevor Middle

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Ospreys will be Returning Soon — Keep a Look Out

By |2025-03-16T16:24:07-04:00March 10th, 2025|News, Osprey Blog, Osprey Blog 2025|

UPDATE: Ellen Parker spotted an osprey on the roof of Holiday House overlooking Hay Harbor at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday morning, March 15, 2025!

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Job Opening: Administrative Assistant (Part-time Position)

By |2025-03-05T09:11:50-05:00March 5th, 2025|Museum News, News|

The Henry L Ferguson Museum is seeking someone to help the functions of the Museum run smoothly. The primary function is to assist the Museum director in his managerial duties. Application deadline: March 31, 2025.

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HLFM welcomes Jessica NeJame as the new Land Trust Stewardship Coordinator

By |2024-12-09T10:29:34-05:00December 9th, 2024|Land Trust, Museum News, News|

Please join us in providing a warm welcome for Jessica!

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ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2023

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F.I. Sketchbook 2005

THE SKETCHBOOKS OF CHARLIE FERGUSON

In the full sweep of Fishers Island’s history, there is no artist more synonymous, more closely associated with Fishers Island than Charles B. “Charlie” Ferguson. The main show features images from two of Charlie's sketchbooks which functioned as illustrated diaries that were filled with daily activities, nature observations, personal notes, and lots of art—drawings, sketches, and watercolors—in various states of completion.

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