From Glaciers to Gardens: How Earthworms Shaped Northeastern Forest Soils Illustrated talk by Annise Dobson, Associate Research Scientist at Yale University, who shares how the history of earthworms in North America has been shaped by ancient glaciation, centuries of human-mediated introductions and spread, and multiple waves of biological invasion. Presented
Underwater Rainforests: Eelgrass Meadows Sustain the Sea Illustrated Talk by research scientist Dr. Olivia J. Graham, who shares insights from over 10 years of work studying the health of eelgrass in the Pacific Northwest. Presented at the Museum September 20, 2026. Hosted by FISM coordinator Hannah Vaghts Eelgrass meadows are
Moldy Tombs, Feces, Corpses, and the Business of Fungal Decay Illustrated Talk by sculpture artist Sam Shoemaker, a 2026 LW Fellow, whose work is a collaboration between himself and living fungi. First presented at the Museum September 13, 2026. Co-hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty and Nate Malinowski, executive director
The Blue Humanities: Reimagining America’s Maritime History Illustrated talk by Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York, Christopher L. Pastore, who gives a fast-paced tour through America’s maritime history and explores how and why sea stories have changed over time. Presented at the
A Cooper's hawk stalks a sparrow at the Middle Farms Osprey Nest On the afternoon of September 5, 2026, a sparrow returned to its nest below the Middle Farms osprey nest. Soon after a Cooper's hawk landed and stalked the sparrow. Since osprey feed almost exclusively on fish, they are no threat
Middle Farms Nest Update August 2026 The osprey couple on August 21st during their final nest visit. In the days following the loss of their chick on July 17, the osprey pair spent less time at the nest, making mostly brief visits while continuing to defend the site and gather
Seals and Society: Lessons on Conservation, Resilience, Research and Discovery Illustrated talk by community scientist and conservationist Andrea Bogomolni, who shares insights into how we study seals, what we are learning about their place in the greater ecosystem and what seals are telling us about ocean and human health –
Shorebirds of the Northeast: Success Stories and Species on the Precipice Illustrated talk by Wildlife Biologist, Maureen Durkin, who provides an introduction to shorebirds and their ecology – and explore what makes them unique and vulnerable in a changing world. Presented at the Museum Sunday, August 2, 2026. Hosted by
Gathering Growth: Working to Visually Preserve the Legacy of Significant Trees Illustrated Talk by photographer archivist Brian Kelley Presented at the Museum July 31, 2026. This program was co-hosted by the FI Conservancy and the Henry L. Ferguson Museum Brian Kelley presents on his work documenting the oldest and
The Science of Listening to Eels Illustrated Talk by Dr. Adam Jadhav, a fellow of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History Presented at the Museum July 26, 2026. This program was co-hosted by the FI Conservancy and the Henry L. Ferguson Museum
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