Creating Connecticut

Walter Woodward, Connecticut State Historian will give a talk on his new book Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State (Globe Pequot).

Owl Prowl

Family Program Learn about owls’ many adaptations. Children will “meet” a few of the Nature Center’s resident owls and ask questions about their remarkable lives. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign up for children’s programs, please e-mail

The Science of Climate Change

This talk by F.I. seasonal resident, Peter Raymond will cover the history of climate change science and how modern day greenhouse gas concentrations are maintained.

FISM Coalition Stakeholder Engagement Webinar

The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition is beginning a planning stage to identify locations around the island that would be best suited for Seagrass Management Areas. They are seeking input on the siting of these areas from everyone in the island community and other interested stakeholders. This webinar will provide information about the FISM

Slithering Snakes

Family Program Snakes aren’t scary, despite how they are often portrayed in stories! Participants will see live snakes and learn more about their important role in the environment. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign up for children’s

The Bethlehem Pa. – F.I. Connection

This illustrated lecture by HLFM Director Pierce Rafferty will examine the untold story of Fishers Island’s once strong but now all-but-forgotten connections to Bethlehem, PA.

FISM Coalition Stakeholder Engagement Webinar

The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition is beginning a planning stage to identify locations around the island that would be best suited for Seagrass Management Areas. They are seeking input on the siting of these areas from everyone in the island community and other interested stakeholders. This webinar will provide information about the FISM

Pond Life

Family Program Ponds are full of incredible creatures. See the frogs, turtles and insects that make up a pond’s ecosystem and learn more about their fascinating life cycles. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign up for children’s

The Future PRFCT

How Gardens can save your sanity, your health and the birds too!

Beaks, Feet & Feathers

Family Program Explore the amazing adaptations of birds! Meet a live bird and learn how to identify the birds you may see in your backyard. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign up for children’s programs, please e-mail

Frogs – Facts vs Fiction

Family Program Did you know that in the winter some frogs freeze or that you can’t get warts from a toad? See some of the Nature Center’s resident frogs as we learn to separate the facts from fiction regarding these awesome amphibians. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Time:

Storms or Trophies or History: Why Do We Sail?

CANCELLED Author John Rousmaniere has unfortunately had to cancel his sailing talk. In its place, HLFM Director Pierce Rafferty will host a screening of his recorded Illustrated Talk 'The History of Farming on Fishers Island,' please see details below.

The History of Farming on Fishers Island

Join Pierce for a tour of this fascinating all-but-forgotten history that includes a visit to the Fishers Island Oyster Farm, the last surviving farm on Fishers Island.

Remarkable Raptors

Family Program See live hawks and owls, as you learn more about raptor’s important role in the ecosystem and discover which ones you might be able to see near your house. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, August 19, 2020. 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign up