FAMILY PROGRAM. Slow and steady wins the race! Meet a box turtle and a bunny that make their home at DPNC. Learn about the adaptations of these very different animals. Discover whether the fable is really true. In person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.

Mornings during the week of August 16-20. The Fishers Island Nature Discovery program (FIND) is led by educators from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Children ages 7 to 11 will discover the Island’s natural history through a combination of hands-on exploration, observation, and interpretation.

FAMIlY PROGRAM. Learn about animals like beavers, opossums, squirrels and more. Discover how their super-powered tails help them survive in their specific habitats. In person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Pollinators love summer flowers! Learn about common and surprising pollinators and discover why plants are not the only ones that rely on these hard workers. In person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Come practice your tree identification skills, meet several DPNC animals who rely on trees in the wild and do a leaf rubbing craft. In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is recommended.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Learn about fish anatomy, lifecycle and interesting adaptations. Check out art that fishermen create with the fish they catch and practice making your own fish prints. In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.

A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. FIND introduces children to environmental topics that pertain to the natural history and stewardship of our Island. Using the Ferguson Museum as a base, the program provides an indoor/outdoor learning experience.

A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. FIND introduces children to environmental topics that pertain to the natural history and stewardship of our Island. Using the Ferguson Museum as a base, the program provides an indoor/outdoor learning experience.

A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. FIND introduces children to environmental topics that pertain to the natural history and stewardship of our Island. Using the Ferguson Museum as a base, the program provides an indoor/outdoor learning experience.

A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. FIND introduces children to environmental topics that pertain to the natural history and stewardship of our Island. Using the Ferguson Museum as a base, the program provides an indoor/outdoor learning experience.

A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. FIND introduces children to environmental topics that pertain to the natural history and stewardship of our Island. Using the Ferguson Museum as a base, the program provides an indoor/outdoor learning experience.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet several of DPNC’s resident pond animals, play a snapping turtle game and make a frog call craft. In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Learn about the specialized beaks, feet and feathers of birds adapted to living in and around the water. In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet a live owl as you learn more about their unique adaptations and nocturnal habits. In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.

FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet native frogs and salamanders and discover the amazing adaptations that these amphibians have. In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.