Family Program
Animal Tails
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.
Pollination Appreciation
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.
Kid’s Guide to Tree ID
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY 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.
Fishy Fun!
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY 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.
FIND 2022
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesA 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.
FIND 2022
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesA 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.
FIND 2022
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesA 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.
FIND 2022
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesA 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.
FIND 2022
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesA 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.
Aquatic Adaptations!
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY 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.
Water Birds
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY 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.
All About Owls
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY 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.
Awesome Amphibians
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY 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.
Crustaceans: On Land and Sea
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM. New England’s coastline is home to countless species of crustaceans, but these armored creatures are not confined to the ocean. Many live in our forests and freshwater habitats! In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.
Construction Zone: Beavers at Work
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM. Beavers are always secretly at work somewhere nearby building their own habitat and building habitat for many other animals in the process. In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.