Gulf Stream Perspectives

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

Illustrated talk by W. Frank Bohlen, physical oceanographer and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut. The Gulf Stream has for centuries been of interest to navigators, oceanographers and artists. Today, the Stream figures prominently in discussions of climate change. This combination of subjects gives life to a remarkable natural phenomenon.

Hawk Bird Watch with Maggie Jones

Meet at the Museum at 8:30 a.m. Please dress for the weather and don’t forget your binoculars! Length of walk is one hour to one hour and half. Participant numbers are limited so please RSVP.

17th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up

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

Meet at the Museum before proceeding to the Nature Trails and Beach Clearing. All participants are invited immediately thereafter to a post-clearing party AT THE MUSEUM.

Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition Meeting

Zoom

Members of the Fishers Island community are invited and encouraged to attend our zoom meeting to learn about our goals on the next phase in the community-led effort to Save Our Seagrass.

10th Annual Holiday Open House

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

Please join us at the museum!! Refreshments will be provided.

Illustrated Talk “A Most Pivotal Decade: Fishers Island In The 1940s”

Zoom

Museum Director Pierce Rafferty will host a virtual rebroadcast of his illustrated talk first presented and recorded at the FI Movie Theater in August 2021. Pierce reveals much that has been forgotten or was never widely known about the 1940s on Fishers Island.

FISM Winter Meeting: Seagrass-safe Boating

Zoom

Join the Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition Friday, March 3 via zoom to learn their strategy to reduce the physical damage caused by recreational boaters around the island.

Journeys: Ospreys, Technology, and an Author

Zoom

An illustrated talk by ornithologist Rob Bierregaard that brings to light several decades of research on the ecology and migratory patterns of Ospreys, work that has been greatly aided by evolving technology. This virtual talk also reveals Rob's own journey to becoming a first-time children’s book author.

Turtles of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region

Zoom

This VIRTUAL ONLY illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave, education director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, takes a close look at the lives and habitats of these incredible creatures as well as the threats they are facing due to habitat loss, climate change and the pet trade.

2023 Annual Exhibitions Opening Reception

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

Join us this Saturday for our opening party. Refreshments will be served on the deck, weather permitting, or inside, if need be.

Best Built Nest

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

FAMILY PROGRAM: Meet native nest builders and try your hand at nest building!

Brickyard Woods Nature Walk

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

Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 10:30 AM - meet at the Museum

Pollinator Pathway and Controlling Invasive Plants on Fishers Island

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

Illustrated talk by Pollinator Pathway organizer and Nix the Knotweed founder Suzanne Thompson and natural & organic landscaper Petie Reed offering timely gardening advice on how to attract pollinators and combat Knotweed and other invasive plants crowding out our natural ecosystems.

HLFM at IPP Craft Fair

Village Green Fishers Island

Visit our table on the Village Green during the IPP Craft Fair - we have new items this year!