Nature Trails

7. Penni’s Path in the Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary This trail is named for the late Penelope C. Sharp, a life-long seasonal resident of Fishers Island who served as the Museum’s president for 11 years (2003-2014). She was an accomplished botanist, an avid birder, and

5. Island Pond Trail in Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary The Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary was given to the Henry L. Ferguson Museum in memory of Elizabeth C. Matthiessen by her husband, Erard A. Matthiessen, and her son, Peter Matthiessen. This eight-acre peninsula, surrounded by

4. The Clay Pit Trail The Clay Pit Trail can be accessed from several different locations. The primary entrance is on the opposite side of the main road from the Brickyard Trail’s parking area near Grey Gulls. The

3. Brickyard Pond Trail in the L. F. Boker Doyle Sanctuary This 15.5-acre tract of land, sometimes referred to as the Brickyard Sanctuary, was given to the Henry L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust by L. F. Boker Doyle

1. H. Lee Ferguson, Jr. Wildlife Sanctuary Lee Ferguson was the oldest son of Henry L. Ferguson, for whom the Museum is named. He was a fine naturalist and became the first curator of the Museum when it opened in temporary quarters in 1960. Lee