America in Transition: The Gilded Age Years
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesThis illustrated talk by Trudy Coxe, CEO & Executive Director of the Preservation Society of Newport County will cast light on an underappreciated but incredibly lively period in America that bridged the late 19th to the early 20th century.
Owl Prowl
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM: Come dissect an owl pellet and meet a resident owl. Learn about the life cycles and amazing adaptations of these remarkable birds.
Guided Nature Walk: Brickyard Pond Trail and Clay Pit Trail
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesThe Museum guided nature walks are led by board member Terry McNamara Thursdays in July and August. Meet at the museum 10:30 AM
The Great White Shark – Close to Shore
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesAn Illustrated talk by Executive Director of the Atlantic Shark Institute, Jon Dodd, detailing the latest white shark research in RI (and adjacent waters).
FIND 2023
A Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs from August 14-18 for young Island naturalists ages 5 to 10. The cost per participant is $375 for the week. To promote group cohesion and learning, we encourage all participants to attend all five sessions.
Nature Journaling
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesLearn about the world and engage your creativity! Kids of all ages can start their very own journal with activities such as plant pressing, nature observation, drawing, and more.
GUIDED NATURE WALK: Penni’s Path
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesThe Museum guided nature walks are led by board member Terry McNamara Thursdays in July and August. Meet at the Museum.
Trespassing, Fences and Fire
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin us for an illustrated talk by artist, writer and naturalist James Prosek, who will discuss his current project documenting Texas prairies.
Animal Communities
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesHumans aren’t the only animals who love their friends! Join us to learn about the many ways animals help each other and hear heartwarming stories of animal friendship.
GUIDED NATURE WALK: Chocomount Trail
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesGuided nature walks are led by board member Terry McNamara Thursdays in July and August. Meet at the Museum 10:30 AM
ELECTRICITY: The Past, Present & Possible Future of Power Generation and Distribution on Fishers Island
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesThis illustrated talk by Museum Director Pierce Rafferty surveys the past, examines the present, and looks to the future of this integral component of our island community.
Water Wonders
FAMILY PROGRAM: Take a close look at how water shapes and changes the earth, and how humans impact our water.
Hawks of Fishers Island and Our Local Area
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesAn Illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave, Education Director Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Learn the natural history of our local hawk species and their current conservation status in New York, Connecticut and on Fishers Island.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the “Quoddy” Tidal-Electric Power Project
An Illustrated talk by Author Mark Borton, who will reveal the full story that is documented in his new book Moondoggle: Franklin Roosevelt and the Fight for Tidal-Electric Power at Passamaquoddy Bay. Reception and book signing to follow.
Plastic in the water, on the land and IN you!: Fighting pollution on Fishers Island and Beyond
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesIllustrated talk by Beyond Plastics policy director Megan J. Wolff, Ph.D. MPH, who will address what we can each do to reduce consumption and exposure to plastics. A joint Fishers Island Conservancy and HLF Museum Program.
