Events
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A Brief History of Land Use and Conservation on Fishers Island
Join us for an illustrated talk by Museum director Pierce Rafferty, who will survey the history of land use on Fishers Island since first European settlement before turning his focus to land conservation efforts on our island from the mid-1960s to date.
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FIND 2025 (MORNING PROGRAM)
A Week (5 DAYS from 9 AM to NOON) of Learning Programs from August 11-15 for young Island naturalists ages 5 to 10. The cost per participant is $400 for the week. To promote group cohesion and learning, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions.
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Rewild Your Yard
Fishers Island LibraryJoin us at the FI Library for an illustrated talk by naturalist Murray Fisher to learn about his effort to “rewild” half of his yard in Westchester County and the transformation experience it has been for him and his family.
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Summer at the Pond
FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet the Nature Center’s frog, turtle and insect residents and learn how these animals are enjoying the muddy water.
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Guided Nature Walk
August naturalist-led nature walks will be held on Thursday mornings. Meet at the Museum.
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Amphibians of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region
Join us for an illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave, Executive Director, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center as we explore the diverse salamander and frog species of our area.
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Owl Prowl
FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet a live owl in an up-close encounter! Touch owl artifacts and create an owl craft to take home.
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Guided Nature Walk
We apologize that the Nature Walk for August 21st has been cancelled.
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Dialogues: Harriet Brickman & Jenny Dixon
Artist Harriet Brickman sits down with Jenny Dixon, former Director of the Noguchi Museum, to revisit Passages: Beach Forms, a site-specific public artwork Brickman created on South Beach, Fishers Island, in 1980. Their conversation will explore the work's origins, its connection to place, and its resonance more than four decades later.
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Birds at Rest
Join us for an illustrated talk by noted ornithologist and author, Roger Pasquier, to learn about how birds have evolved unique sleep habits to match their intensely energetic lifestyle.
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Inspect an Insect
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!
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Guided Nature Walk
We apologize that the Nature Walk for August 28th has been cancelled.
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Fort H.G. Wright and the Defense of the Race
VIRTUAL ONLY: Join us for a LIVE STREAM illustrated talk at the Museum on the history of Fort H.G. Wright by Terrance McGovern, author of eight books on fortifications and long-time officer of the Coast Defense Study Group.
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An Evening for the Garden
Join us as we celebrate the cultivation of community on the island through the continued support of the Fishers Island Community Garden.
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Insights into the Hidden Lives of Terns and Gulls
Join us for an illustrated talk by Dr. Peter Paton, Professor, Department of Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, who will present on current research activities on neighboring Great Gull Island. This talk will remind us all what amazing feathered neighbors we have!
