Past Events › Family Program

2026-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
  • Kid’s Guide to Tree ID

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • Fishy Fun!

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • FIND 2022

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • FIND 2022

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • FIND 2022

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • FIND 2022

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • FIND 2022

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • Aquatic Adaptations!

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • Water Birds

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • All About Owls

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • Awesome Amphibians

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    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.

  • Crustaceans: On Land and Sea

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    FAMILY 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 States

    FAMILY 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.

  • Best Built Nest

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    FAMILY PROGRAM: Meet native nest builders and try your hand at nest building!

  • Critter Camouflage

    Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

    FAMILY PROGRAM: Meet live animals, create camouflaged paper creatures and play camouflage games.

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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