Fort H.G. Wright and the Defense of the Race Illustrated talk on the history of Fort H.G. Wright, presented at the Museum August 31, 2025, by Terrance McGovern, author of eight books on fortifications and long-time officer of the Coast Defense Study Group. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty
Birds at Rest Illustrated talk, presented at the Museum August 24, 2025 by noted ornithologist and author, Roger Pasquier, about how birds have evolved unique sleep habits to match their intensely energetic lifestyle. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Everybody enjoys watching birds during the daytime, but what do
Understanding the Global-to-Regional Climate Driven by Atmospheric CO2 Illustrated talk presented at the Museum August 3, 2025 by John P. Jasper Ph.D., Molecular Isotope Technologies, Niantic, Conn. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty. With geochemical experience in natural sciences spanning the last forty-five years, Dr. John Jasper will present
A Brief History of Land Use and Conservation on Fishers Island Illustrated talk, presented and hosted at the Museum August 10, 2025 by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Pierce surveys the history of land use on Fishers Island since first European settlement before turning his focus to land conservation efforts
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
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F.I. Sketchbook 2005
