Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Waves of Change Update and Apex Ocean Predators Illustrated talks presented at the F.I. Theater August 7, 2025 by WHOI President and Director, Peter de Menocal and by Robert L. James Early Scientist Chair, Camrin Braun Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty and Elizabeth and Richard
Healthy Landscape Ecosystems Illustrated talk presented at the Museum July 27, 2025 by Jim Sirch, naturalist and President of the Connecticut Horticultural Society. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty. Nature, like life, is about relationships. When you observe a tree in your landscape, what do you see? Do you
Osprey at Middle Farms Nest ~ July 2025 Update Dad delivers fish for mom and the chicks on July 19, 2025 In July the osprey chicks gradually became more independent of mom, but she continued to stay close by them – and along with dad, she continued to provide nest
By Jim Baker with Ken Edwards and Todd McCormack July 31, 2025 The HLF Museum completed the 2025 osprey count and we are happy to report that there will be 25 fledglings leaving their nests in the upcoming days — some have already begun to fly. We have 36 platforms on the island, and 30
Homegrown National Park Illustrated talk presented at the Fishers Island Theater July 20, 2025, by Doug Tallamy, founder of Homegrown National Park whose goal is to create a national movement to restore 20 million acres with natives, an area representing ½ of what is now in lawn, as well as
Temple to the Wind: The Story of America's greatest naval architect, Nathanael G. Herreshoff and his masterpiece, Reliance Illustrated talk, presented at the Museum July 13, 2025 by Christopher L. Pastore, author and Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York, where he teaches
Osprey at Middle Farms Nest ~ June 2025 Update Feeding time for the three osprey chicks June 13, 2025. Mom and dad osprey continued their efforts to provide a secure nest for the chicks in June – they were often captured on the cam gathering nest material and tending to
Preserving Fishers Island’s natural character has long been a shared mission of FIDCO and the Henry L. Ferguson Museum’s Land Trust. Now, an important land deal aims to safeguard this legacy for generations to come.
Photos by Molly Heeney 15. Chocomount Hill Trail Chocomount Hill Trail is an undulating shrubland trail winding up, down, and around a wetland basin. This trail was created in 2025. Look for the trailhead off East End Road, across the street from the dirt road
2. Silver Eel-Race Point Coastal Trail in the Janet Harvey Sanctuary The Janet Harvey Sanctuary offers history, nature, and expansive ocean views. It is named in honor of Janet Hardie Harvey, a beloved member of the Fishers Island community who is
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F.I. Sketchbook 2005
