Events
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Every Seed Tells a Story!
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Discover how seeds become habitat for owls, hawks, turtles, and frog—and how animals help plants grow in return.
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FI Treasure Hunt
We hope every Island adventurer under 15 will join the search. Teams need to be at the Village Green to get their first clue: Saturday morning at 8am for the middle (7-10) and older (11-14) groups; 10am Sunday for the youngest (6 & under).
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How Native American People Lived on Fishers Island
Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk with archaeologist John Pfeiffer who will give an overview of Fishers Island archaeology that focuses on the excavation of sites, artifacts discovered, and John's interpretation of how Native American people lived on the Island.
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Hidden Creatures
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Some animals are masters of staying out of sight! Discover hidden creatures who hide in plain sight, come out only at night, or live beneath our feet.
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The Science of Listening to Eels
Illustrated Talk by Dr. Adam Jadhav, a fellow of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History, who will speak about his extensive interdisciplinary research on American Eels. This program is co-hosted by the FI Conservancy and the Henry L. Ferguson Museum
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Amazing Owls
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet DPNC's ambassador owls and discover what makes these remarkable birds so unique!
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Gathering Growth: Working to Visually Preserve the Legacy of Significant Trees
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin us and the FI Conservancy at the Museum for an illustrated talk by photographer archivist Brian Kelley on his work documenting the oldest and largest trees in the U.S.
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Shorebirds of the Northeast: Success Stories and Species on the Precipice
Join us for an illustrated talk by Wildlife Biologist, Maureen Durkin, who will provide an introduction to shorebirds and their ecology - and explore what makes them unique and vulnerable in a changing world. Reception to follow.
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Super Animal Senses
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Explore the incredible senses animals use to understand the world around them!
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Seals and Society: Lessons on Conservation, Resilience, Research and Discovery
Join us for an illustrated talk by community scientist and conservationist Andrea Bogomolni, who will be sharing insights into how we study seals, what we are learning about their place in the greater ecosystem and what seals are telling us about ocean and human health – and our human connection. Reception to follow.
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Prehistoric Creatures
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Travel back in time to meet the animals and plants that lived long before humans—and discover which ones are still here today.
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FISM 4th Annual Fishers Island Eelgrass Boat Tour
Join the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition for its 4th Annual Eelgrass Boat Tour, featuring the inspiring Jamie Vaudrey, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut.
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From Glaciers to Gardens: How Earthworms Shaped Northeastern Forest Soils
Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by Annise Dobson, Associate Research Scientist at Yale University, who will share how the history of earthworms in North America has been shaped by ancient glaciation, centuries of human-mediated introductions and spread, and multiple waves of biological invasion.
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FIND 2026 (MORNING PROGRAM)
A Week (5 DAYS from 9 AM to NOON) of Learning Programs from August 17-21 for young Island naturalists ages 5 to 10. To promote group cohesion and learning, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions. The cost per participant is $425 for the week. (Current FI School students can attend at no cost)
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Inspect an Insect
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Gain an appreciation for the diversity of insects as we examine insect specimens, meet a live insect, and use nets to see what insects are living outside of the museum!
