2023 Reported Bird Sightings on Fishers Island
There were 103 different species reported by observers in January and February. Of those, five were new and added to our overall list of historic sightings. That list now contains 257 species.
H.L. Ferguson Museum 2023: The Year in Review
Dear Fishers Islanders: I am once again incredibly appreciative of the community’s support for the Museum and its work. Together, we have had a very productive year. Our Land Trust achieved many milestones, our storage areas were upgraded, and our popular exhibits and programming attracted audiences of all ages. Thanks to contributions from twelve
2023 Annual Exhibition: The Sketchbooks of Charlie Ferguson
THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2023 THE SKETCHBOOKS OF CHARLIE FERGUSON CURATED BY HLFM DIRECTOR PIERCE RAFFERTY Charlie Ferguson painting a watercolor in a sketchbook on the deck at “Flounder In” September 8, 2011 Photograph by Marnie Briggs In the full sweep of Fishers Island’s
Diné (Navajo) Apparel Design, Weaving, and Womanhood
Diné (Navajo) Apparel Design, Weaving, and Womanhood by Lighthouse Works visiting curator Sháńdíín Brown, the first Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow for Native American Art at the RISD Museum Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Diné (Navajo) apparel design is constantly evolving. From wearing blankets and mantas through contemporary art,
Plastic in the water, on the land and IN you!: Fighting pollution on Fishers Island and Beyond
Plastic in the water, on the land and IN you!: Fighting pollution on Fishers Island and Beyond by Beyond Plastics policy director Megan J. Wolff, Ph.D. MPH Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Plastic pollution is a bad neighbor. As plastic breaks up into microplastics it disperses into the
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the “Quoddy” Tidal-Electric Power Project
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the “Quoddy” Tidal-Electric Power Project by Author Mark Borton Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty "Quoddy" was to be built off the coast of Maine and New Brunswick in order to generate enough electricity to power much of New England. It was part of Roosevelt’s
Middle Farms osprey have migrated
The last confirmed sighting of osprey from the Museum webcam was September 13, 2023. The osprey chick getting ready to leave the nest with a fish in its claw on September 10, 2023. The daily fish deliveries grew fewer at Middle Farms nest during the second week of September,
Museum Adds Handicap-Accessiblity to Land Trust Nature Trails
A Handicap-Accessible path leads to a platform with a bench that overlooks Middle Farms Pond By Faith Coolidge Can you imagine wanting to enjoy the beauty of Middle Farms Pond but being unable to do so because of a mobility issue? A wonderful addition to the H.L Ferguson Museum’s
Osprey Chick still relying on parents for fish in September
From late August through the first week of September, the osprey chick continued calls for fish at Middle Farms nest. During a couple visits to the nest over these two weeks, the osprey chick appeared to be wet but it is unknown if it succeeded in catching any fish on its own.
ELECTRICITY: The Past, Present & Possible Future of Power Generation and Distribution on Fishers Island
ELECTRICITY: The Past, Present & Possible Future of Power Generation and Distribution on Fishers Island This recorded illustrated talk by Museum Director Pierce Rafferty surveys the past, examines the present, and looks toward the future of this integral component of life on Fishers Island. This illustrated talk was first presented