FIND 2024
A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs from August 12-16 for young Island naturalists ages 5 to 10. The cost per participant is $400 for the week. To promote group cohesion and learning, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions.
Creepers and Leapers
FAMILY PROGRAM Live frogs, snakes and salamanders provide an up-close introduction to the interesting adaptations of our native amphibians and reptiles.
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.
Animal Rehabilitation Stories
FAMILY PROGRAM Discover the interesting and important work wildlife rehabilitators do to help injured animals!
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.
Rock Cycle Ruckus
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM Rocks are amazing! Learn about the cycle they go through as they turn from sedimentary to metamorphic to igneous and back again by playing games and seeing lots of awesome rock samples!
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.
Invasive Plant Guided Trail Walk
Join us for a guided walk on Clay Point Road Trail, one of the HLFM Land Trust's newest Fishers Island trails! Q&A with light refreshments at the end of the trail walk. This event is organized by Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition and sponsored by the Henry L. Ferguson Museum and the Fishers Island Conservancy.
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.
Holiday Sale!
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesGet 20% off all items in the Museum Gift Shop this Friday and Saturday.
19th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up
NEW TIME: Meet at the Museum 2 PM before proceeding to the Nature Trails and Beach Clearing. NO OYSTER AFTERPARTY THIS YEAR
Holiday Sale!
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesGet 20% off all items in the Museum Gift Shop.
The 12th Annual HLFM Holiday Party
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin us for an evening of Holiday cheer, convivial conversations, and tasty light fare by Karla Heath. Adults and children of all ages are welcome, as are visiting relatives and house guests!
