Native Plant Chat

Join us at the Museum to learn what makes native plants unique and how can we use them effectively to repair and sustain our fragile ecosystem on Fishers Island.

Nibbling on the Wild Landscape of Fishers Island

Join us for an illustrated talk with Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, to learn about at least two dozen of the tastiest wild plant species the Island has to offer.

Homegrown National Park

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

Join us for an illustrated talk by Doug Tallamy, founder of Homegrown National Park who's goal is to create a national movement to restore 20 million acres with natives, an area representing ½ of what is now in lawn, as well as millions more acres in agriculture and woodlots. This event is co-hosted with Fishers Island Conservancy.

Understanding the Global-to-Regional Climate Driven by Atmospheric CO2

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

Join us for an illustrated talk by Dr. John P. Jasper that spans the last 500 million years for perspective, with a focus into the last century for preliminarily considering the health of the southeastern Connecticut coastal environments.

A Brief History of Land Use and Conservation on Fishers Island

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

Join us for an illustrated talk by Museum director Pierce Rafferty, who will survey the history of land use on Fishers Island since first European settlement before turning his focus to land conservation efforts on our island from the mid-1960s to date.

Amphibians of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region

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

Join us for an illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave, Executive Director, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center as we explore the diverse salamander and frog species of our area.

Birds at Rest

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

Join us for an illustrated talk by lifelong birder, Roger Pasquier, to learn about how birds have evolved unique sleep habits to match their intensely energetic lifestyle.

Fort H.G. Wright and the Defense of the Race

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

Join us for an illustrated talk on the history of Fort H.G. Wright by Terrance McGovern, author of eight books on fortifications and long-time officer of the Coast Defense Study Group.