FISM: Eelgrass vs. Algae October 1, 2020 By Connor Jones, FISM Coordinator fishersislandseagrass@gmail.com You are walking on the beach on a breezy fall day and come across something thin, green and plant-like washed up on the beach. You know it came from the ocean, but how do you tell if it is a plant
Long Island Sound’s Ecosystem Engineers By Connor Jones Eelgrass, or Zostera marina, is a type of seagrass found in the estuaries and coastlines of the northern hemisphere. One of 72 species of seagrass found around the world, eelgrass is a true plant (an angiosperm), with roots, stems, leaves, seeds, and of course, flowers! Although
Blowin’ in the Wind? by Dr. Tiffany Smythe, Assistant Professor of Maritime Policy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Hosted by Pierce Rafferty, director Henry L. Ferguson Museum August 30, 2020. This recorded illustrated talk provides an update on offshore wind development throughout the region and shares highlights of Dr Smythe's research on the political
Regenerative Gardening (2020) Illustrated Lecture by Craig Floyd Hosted by Pierce Rafferty, director Henry L. Ferguson Museum How to Garden with Mother Nature while reducing your work load, increasing your production and nutritional quality, while also reducing your costs. Craig Floyd is a tenth generation Farmer from Stonington who currently is the Farm
Backyard Butterflies Illustrated Lecture by Kim Hargrave, Education Director Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Hosted by Pierce Rafferty, director Henry L. Ferguson Museum Have you ever wondered what butterflies were visiting your backyard? This introduction to our backyard butterflies discusses how to attract butterflies to your yard, their important role as pollinators and provides information
After the two young osprey had fledged from Middle Farms nest, one fledgling was spotted back at the nest on August 10, 2020. We expect that they will continue to visit prior to their migration this fall. Thanks to Carolyn Ross for reporting the empty nest. August 9, 2020 empty
The two juvenile Osprey are testing their wings. . . we expect to see them taking flight soon! Go To Live Osprey Cam
PRFCT Earth PRJCT: How Gardens can save your sanity, your health and the birds too! By Edwina von Gal Hosted by Pierce Rafferty, director Henry L. Ferguson Museum In this recorded illustrated talk Edwina von Gal, landscape designer and founder of the Perfect Earth Project discusses why and how landscapes, no matter how
By mid July it seemed that one of the osprey chicks was lost. The screen grabs for this slideshow were taken on July 16, 2020. Go To Live Osprey Cam
A pair from a drone with the remains of dinner. Photo by Todd McCormack Osprey Fledglings Report 2020 by Ken Edwards, Sr. We had 42 fledglings on 18 sites, a new high for Fishers Island. The past high was in 2018 with 34 on 17 sites. This year we had great
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