Events
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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
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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.
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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 five rumrunner wrecks on Fishers Island, especially Steam Yacht Thelma Phoebe on Chocomount Beach, April 1923
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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
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Right Place, Right Plant – Native Plants and Practical Uses
Native plants are essential to repairing and sustaining our fragile ecosystem on Fishers Island. But what makes them unique, and how can we use them effectively? Join us at the Museum for a discussion of native plants and practical gardening tips!
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Backyard Birding with Ken
Join us at the Museum for coffee, pastries, and birdwatching with local naturalist Ken Edwards, Sr. Together, we'll watch the feeder and the H. Lee Ferguson, Jr. Sanctuary and identify birds as they flit through the canopy.
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2025 Annual Exhibitions Opening Reception
Join us for our opening reception. All are Welcome!
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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. Reception to follow.
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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.
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Creature Camouflage Colors
FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet live animals and learn how they use unique colors and patterns to camouflage for survival.
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FI Treasure Hunt: 7-10 Year Olds
Arrr, the wind's pickin’ up and the tide be right—our Pirate Treasure Hunt sets sail soon! Sharpen yer wits and ready yer boots. Clues, riddles, and cursed gold await… Team Registration & More Info
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FI Treasure Hunt: 11-14 Year Olds
Arrr, the wind's pickin’ up and the tide be right—our Pirate Treasure Hunt sets sail soon! Sharpen yer wits and ready yer boots. Clues, riddles, and cursed gold await… Team Registration & More Info
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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.
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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!
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FI Treasure Hunt: 6 & Under
Arrr, the wind's pickin’ up and the tide be right—our Pirate Treasure Hunt sets sail soon! Sharpen yer wits and ready yer boots. Clues, riddles, and cursed gold await… Team Registration & More Info
