Illustrated Lecture
Jellyfish Near Fishers Island and Beyond
Dr. Mary Beth Decker, Research Scientist in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale, will give an illustrated talk that sheds light one of the ocean’s most mysterious invertebrate animals.
Plastic in the Water, Plastic on the Land, and Plastic in You!
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesMegan J. Wolff, Ph.D., MPH, Health Policy Director of Beyond Plastics returns to the Museum to discuss what efforts individuals can make to reduce their consumption and exposure to plastics. Co-hosted with Fishers Island Conservancy.
Season of the Osprey
Fishers Island TheaterJoin us at the FI Theater for a night of entertainment and conservation education with CT filmmaker Jacob Steinberg. Following the screening there will be a Q&A and discussion with the filmmaker.
Menhaden
Filmmaker Jacob Steinberg will present an illustrated talk documenting his current work in progress: a film illustrating the critical importance of menhaden to our fisheries and our development as a nation.
FISM Summer Meeting 2024
Join the Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition for their 2024 Summer Meeting with guest speaker Cayla Sullivan, EPA Life Scientist.
The Wondrous World of Fireflies
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesBiologist and professor emerita at Tufts, Dr. Sara Lewis will present an illustrated talk to unlock the mysteries of one of our greatest ambassadors for Earth’s natural magic.
The History of English Springer Spaniel Field Trials on Fishers Island
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesMuseum Director Pierce Rafferty will give an illustrated talk commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first English Springer Spaniel Field Trial that was held on Fishers Island.
Winter Waterfowl of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region
Join us for a Virtual Illustrated Talk by Kim Hargrave, interim executive director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic, Conn. as we explore the unique species that grace Fishers Island and the surrounding coastlines during the colder months.
Beyond Your Back Door: Connecting with Nature Where You Live
A virtual illustrated talk by trained naturalist and master gardener Jim Sirch, who will use his blog to take a deeper dive into the amazing natural events happening right in our own backyards - and beyond - throughout the seasons.
Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England
A virtual illustrated talk by Christopher L. Pastore, author and Assistant Professor of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York
The Rumrunner Wrecks of Fishers Island
Museum director Pierce Rafferty utilizes and expands selected portions of his 2019 talk on prohibition entitled “Scotch on the Rocks” with a focus on the wreck of the Steam Yacht Thelma Phoebe on Chocomount Beach, April 1923
American Seacoast Defenses and the Long Island Sound
ZoomJoin us for a VIRTUAL illustrated talk by Mark Berhow, author and chairman of the publications committee for Coast Defense Study Group
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.
Temple to the Wind: The Story of America’s Greatest Naval Architect and His Masterpiece, Reliance
Join us for an illustrated talk by author Christopher Pastore, who will share this story drawing from Nathanael G. Herreshoff's sketches, photos, original models and plans, as well as Herreshoff's personal papers and letters.