Events
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Backyard Birding with Ken
Join us for coffee, tea, pastries, and birdwatching in-person at the HLFM gazebo (Museum back deck).
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20th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing, Beach Clean Up
Meet at the Museum before proceeding to the bunkers, nature trails and beach clearing. All participants are invited immediately thereafter to a post-clearing party at the Museum.
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Nature Crafts: Outdoor Ornaments for the Birds
Join us to create beautiful, nature-inspired outdoor ornaments that not only brighten your yard but also provide food for local birds. All are welcome at this family friendly activity. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
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13th Annual HLFM Holiday Party
Join 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!
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A Brief History of Land Use and Conservation on Fishers Island (Re-broadcast)
Join us for an encore VIRTUAL screening of the recorded illustrated talk by Museum director Pierce Rafferty, who surveys 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.
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Lunch and Learn: Osprey Nation
Join us at the Museum for lunch and a remote presentation on Osprey populations from the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Milan “Miley” Bull. (PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE : February 27th)
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A Most Curious Shorebird: Secrets of the American Woodcock Revealed
Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by Scott R. McWilliams, professor at the University of Rhode Island.
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Firefly: A Solar Electric Boat
Join us for a VIRTUAL ONLY illustrated talk by Don Baugh, President and Founder of Upstream Alliance, and Ronnie Vesnaver, Director of Regional Programs and Partnerships, to learn about the innovative solar-electric vessel that will help bring a new generation of stories to life—on the water.
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Community Art: Wrapped in Nature
Join us at the Museum for an engaging community art project with Lighthouse Works resident Laurie Lambrecht. We will connect with nature and art by wrapping driftwood with colorful wool yarn to create an adorned nest for the Museum’s Osprey statue. IN-PERSON ONLY.
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Nibbling on Native Plants in Your Back Yard and Beyond
Join us for a VIRTUAL ONLY 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 suitable for adding to your landscape.
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Atlantic Coast Piping Plovers: 40 Years on the Road to Recovery
Join us for a VIRTUAL ONLY illustrated talk by Wildlife Biologist, Maureen Durkin, who will highlight the fascinating ecology and behavior of the Piping Plover – one of our most notable local shorebird species.
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From Declines to Recovery: A Half Century of Changes in Migratory Songbird Abundance on Block Island
Join us for a VIRTUAL ONLY illustrated talk by DPNC Outreach Coordinator Lauren Michael, who draws on more than 50 years of bird banding data from Block Island Banding Station – where each fall, thousands of young songbirds pass through on their first migration south.
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Gardening from the Ground Up: The Whys and Hows of Native Plants
Join us at the Museum to explore the heart of our ecosystem and discover how native plants play a thrilling role in sustaining our food chain and environment on Fishers Island. Our lineup of peers and professionals will unveil the secrets of native gardening – and its powerful impact on biodiversity.
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Intro to Colored Pencil Botanical Drawing
In this class, art educator Mary Barresi will teach "learning to see" exercises and demonstrate the unique characteristics of Prismacolor color pencils. All drawing and reference materials will be provided. IN-PERSON ONLY.
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2026 Annual Exhibitions Opening Reception
All are invited to come view the new exhibits and enjoy the opening reception.
