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.
Winter Birds and Waterfowl Walk
Join us for an in-the field Water Fowl Watch led by birder and naturalist Maggie Jones.
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
Earth Day Battle of the Invasives: Buckthorn and Bittersweet Blitz
In honor of Earth Day, please join the Fishers Island Conservancy and the H.L. Ferguson Museum and Land Trust in tackling invasive plants and cleaning up beach debris.
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.
Wild Edible Plant Excursion on Fishers Island
Join us for a two-hour ramble through some of the shaggier parts of the Island with naturalist and wild food enthusiast, Russ Cohen to encounter and learn the comestible virtues of at least eighteen species of edible wild plants.
Creature Camouflage Colors
FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet live animals and learn how they use unique colors and patterns to camouflage for survival.
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.
Bird’s Eye View
FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet live birds and explore the ways bird vision differs from humans. Encounter one of DPNC’s resident birds of prey and make a bird feeder to attract colorful birds to your own home!
FISM 3rd Annual Fishers Island Eelgrass Boat Tour
Join the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition for its 3rd Annual Eelgrass Boat Tour.
Homegrown National Park
Join us for an illustrated talk by Doug Tallamy, founder of Homegrown National Park whose goal is to create a national movement to restore 20 million acres with natives, an area representing ½ of what is now in lawn, as well as millions more acres in agriculture and woodlots. This event is co-hosted with Fishers Island Conservancy.
