FIND 2023

FISHERS ISLAND NATURE DISCOVERY
2023 – The 4th Year of FIND

A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10.

FIND offers a week of learning programs for young Island naturalists on a variety of environmental topics relating to the natural history and stewardship of our Island. Using the Ferguson Museum as a base, the programs provide an indoor/outdoor learning experience that introduces our children to the Island’s natural resources and some of the challenges faced in maintaining its fragile ecology. Led by professional educators, the children discover the Island’s natural history through a combination of hands-on exploration, observation, and interpretation.

WHEN: The 2023 FIND program will run for one week from August 14 to August 18; Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.

WHO: 20 children max, all between the ages of 5 to 10. Depending on numbers, attendees will either be in one group, or split into two groups by age.

Each group will be led by educator/s from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC), assisted at times by Museum staff and guest naturalists.

WHERE: Outdoor locations will vary based on the daily plan, but will include Fishers Island’s beaches, woods, and ponds. Indoor learning will take place at the Museum and will include art and science projects related to the daily subject matter.

COST: The cost per participant is $375 for the week. To promote group cohesion and learning, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions.

REGISTRATION: Please call the Museum (631-788-7239) or e-mail [email protected] to reserve a spot for your child/children. The registration and payment form will then be sent to you.

This is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop a love of nature and ecology through participatory learning both at the Museum and in the field.

FIND 2019