Annual Exhibition 2020
The Coastal Forts of Eastern Long Island Sound: Abandonment, Ruination and Repurposing Now Open! Looking beyond the visually compelling crumbling facades of gun pits, the striking through-line of this exhibition is the active repurposing of large sections of these former military reservations by scientists, naturalists and conservationists into nature sanctuaries and, in
Animal Senses
Family Program. Investigate the keen senses of different animals and investigate how they compare to animals in books. Animal participants include live snakes, turtle, frogs and owls. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign
The Eclectic Houses of Fishers Island and Beyond
Jacob Albert of Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc., Boston, Mass., will give an illustrated talk focusing on Fishers Island’s diverse, eclectic architecture.
Terrific Turtles
Family Program. Meet a few of the Nature Center’s resident turtles as we discover their amazing adaptations, which turtles live in your neighborhood, and what you can do to help protect them. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To
FISM Coalition Stakeholder Engagement Webinar
The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition is beginning a planning stage to identify locations around the island that would be best suited for Seagrass Management Areas. They are seeking input on the siting of these areas from everyone in the island community and other interested stakeholders. This is the third of 3 webinars to
Creating Connecticut
Walter Woodward, Connecticut State Historian will give a talk on his new book Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State (Globe Pequot).
Owl Prowl
Family Program Learn about owls’ many adaptations. Children will “meet” a few of the Nature Center’s resident owls and ask questions about their remarkable lives. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign up for children’s programs, please e-mail
The Science of Climate Change
This talk by F.I. seasonal resident, Peter Raymond will cover the history of climate change science and how modern day greenhouse gas concentrations are maintained.
FISM Coalition Stakeholder Engagement Webinar
The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition is beginning a planning stage to identify locations around the island that would be best suited for Seagrass Management Areas. They are seeking input on the siting of these areas from everyone in the island community and other interested stakeholders. This webinar will provide information about the FISM
Slithering Snakes
Family Program Snakes aren’t scary, despite how they are often portrayed in stories! Participants will see live snakes and learn more about their important role in the environment. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign up for children’s
The Bethlehem Pa. – F.I. Connection
This illustrated lecture by HLFM Director Pierce Rafferty will examine the untold story of Fishers Island’s once strong but now all-but-forgotten connections to Bethlehem, PA.
FISM Coalition Stakeholder Engagement Webinar
The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition is beginning a planning stage to identify locations around the island that would be best suited for Seagrass Management Areas. They are seeking input on the siting of these areas from everyone in the island community and other interested stakeholders. This webinar will provide information about the FISM
Pond Life
Family Program Ponds are full of incredible creatures. See the frogs, turtles and insects that make up a pond’s ecosystem and learn more about their fascinating life cycles. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign up for children’s
The Future PRFCT
How Gardens can save your sanity, your health and the birds too!
Beaks, Feet & Feathers
Family Program Explore the amazing adaptations of birds! Meet a live bird and learn how to identify the birds you may see in your backyard. DPNC family program for ages 5 & up. Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Time: 2 to 2:40 p.m. Virtual Program, advance registration required. To sign up for children’s programs, please e-mail
