Jellyfish Near Fishers Island and Beyond Illustrated talk, presented August 11, 2024 by Dr. Mary Beth Decker, marine scientist and educator at Yale University Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty In this illustrated talk Mary Beth introduces us to jellyfish biology and the ecological roles that jellyfish play in
Mansion House: The House that History Flowed Through Illustrated talk, presented and hosted August 4, 2024 by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Museum Director Pierce Rafferty’s illustrated talk chronicles how the history of Fishers Island from the Colonial era to date can be traced through the evolution of a single
Quetzals: Icons of the Cloud Forest Illustrated talk, presented July 28, 2024 by renowned ornithologist and author Alan F. Poole Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Alan Poole presents this illustrated talk based on his new book, "Quetzals: Icons of the Cloud Forest", that celebrates one of the world’s
Pierce is looking for a variety of photos of all the Fort’s emplacements taken since the Fort closed. Especially wanted: photographs taken at Pit Parties in the 1960s and 1970s.
Jim Baker, Ken Edwards and Todd McCormack completed the 2024 Osprey Count on Fishers Island. There were 34 fledglings in 15 active nests.
Mustelids Illustrated talk, presented July 21, 2024 by Kim Hargrave, director of education for the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic, Conn. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty In this illustrated talk Kim examines the fascinating world of Mustelidae, a diverse family of carnivorous mammals that include mink, otters, fisher
Osprey Update July 31st The osprey chick took its first flight away from the nest on July 22, 2024. It is with great sadness that we have to report that two of the osprey chicks did not survive at our Middle Farms nest this year. The littlest chick passed on
Chasing Shadows - Unraveling the Mysteries of the Great White Shark Illustrated talk, presented July 14, 2024 by award winning science writer and author Ret Talbot Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Chasing Shadows – Unraveling the Mysteries of the Great White Shark., co-written with shark biologist Greg Skomal,
Using Keystone Plants to Bring Pollinators to Your Yard Illustrated talk, presented at the Museum July 11, 2024 by gardening professionals Suzanne Thompson and Petie Reed Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Suzanne Thompson and Petie Reed are back by popular demand to help us plan, plant and expand native
The Deep Impacts of Composting Illustrated talk, presented June 30, 2024 by lifelong composter, Jayne Merner, from Earth Care Farm in Charlestown, RI Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Joint program with Fishers Island Waste Management Have you ever wondered what the big fuss is about composting? Or how it
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