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Understanding the Global-to-Regional Climate Driven by Atmospheric CO2

2025-08-20T12:56:16-04:00August 20th, 2025|Guest Speaker|

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

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Waves of Change Update and Apex Ocean Predators

2025-08-12T12:44:06-04:00August 12th, 2025|Guest Speaker|

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

2026-03-19T06:49:34-04:00August 6th, 2025|Guest Speaker, Natural History|

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

Temple to the Wind: The Story of America’s greatest naval architect, Nathanael G. Herreshoff and his masterpiece, Reliance

2025-07-16T12:42:18-04:00July 16th, 2025|Guest Speaker|

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

Right Place, Right Plant – Native Plants and Practical Uses

2026-03-19T06:48:24-04:00June 19th, 2025|FISM, Guest Speaker, Natural History|

Right Place, Right Plant – Native Plants and Practical Uses Illustrated talk presented at the Museum May 24, 2025, by by FISM Coordinator, Hannah Vagts and guest speakers: Dr. Adam Mitchell, Terry McNamara, Dianne Crary, Diana Fiske, and Melie Spofford Co-hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty and Tom Sargent, President, Fishers

American Seacoast Defenses and the Long Island Sound

2025-05-28T12:01:23-04:00May 28th, 2025|Guest Speaker|

American Seacoast Defenses and the Long Island Sound Illustrated talk, presented virtually May 18, 2025 by Mark Berhow, author and chairman of the publications committee for Coast Defense Study Group Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty From the establishment of the United States in 1790 through 1950 the federal

Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England

2025-03-11T15:57:12-04:00March 11th, 2025|Guest Speaker|

Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England Illustrated talk, presented virtually March 9, 2025 by Christopher L. Pastore, author and Assistant Professor of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York based on his book “Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic

Beyond Your Back Door: Connecting with Nature Where You Live

2025-02-28T16:28:02-05:00February 25th, 2025|Guest Speaker|

Beyond Your Back Door: Connecting with Nature Where You Live Illustrated talk, presented virtually February 23, 2025 by master gardener Jim Sirch Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty During the pandemic, people working from home found themselves spending more time in their yards and local green spaces. They began

Winter Waterfowl of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region

2025-01-21T12:29:00-05:00January 21st, 2025|Guest Speaker|

Winter Waterfowl of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region Illustrated talk, presented virtually January 19, 2025 by Kim Hargrave, interim executive director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic, Conn. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Explore the unique species of waterfowl that grace Fishers Island and the surrounding

ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2023

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F.I. Sketchbook 2005

THE SKETCHBOOKS OF CHARLIE FERGUSON

In the full sweep of Fishers Island’s history, there is no artist more synonymous, more closely associated with Fishers Island than Charles B. “Charlie” Ferguson. The main show features images from two of Charlie's sketchbooks which functioned as illustrated diaries that were filled with daily activities, nature observations, personal notes, and lots of art—drawings, sketches, and watercolors—in various states of completion.

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