FISM Coalition Winter Meeting
ZoomAll members of the community are welcome to join us via Zoom to discover the Coalition’s plans for 2024 and be part of the conversation that will determine our approach to our goals.
Tracking Snowy Owls South of the Tundra
ZoomJoin us for a virtual talk with Rebecca McCabe as she shares her journey from an undecided first-generation college student to a research biologist at the first refuge for birds of prey.
The History of Farming on Fishers Island (Re-broadcast)
Join Pierce virtually Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 4 PM, for a tour of this fascinating all-but-forgotten history that includes a visit to the Fishers Island Oyster Farm, the last surviving farm on Fishers Island.
Beatrice Cuming: Connecticut Precisionist
ZoomMuseum Director Pierce Rafferty will host a virtual presentation by Tanya Pohrt, Ph.D., curator, Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London, Connecticut
Woodpeckers of the Region
ZoomKim Hargrave, director of education for Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic, Conn., will present a “virtual only” illustrated talk on a diverse array of woodpecker species.
In Gardens We Trust: A Fishers Island Native Plant Chat
IN PERSON ONLY. 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 first-of-its-kind event to find out!
Climate and Changing Abundance of Songbirds on Fishers Island in Spring
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by Skyler Kardell and William Schenck who have been researching and documenting bird life on Fishers Island with logistical assistance by the HLFM.
HLFM 2024 Annual Exhibitions
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Museum for the opening reception of the 2024 Annual Exhibition BIRD’S EYE VIEW: Fishers Island from Above. All are welcome!
The Deep Impacts of Composting
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Museum for an illustrated talk presented by lifelong composter, Jayne Merner, of Earth Care Farm who will paint a picture of the lasting effects compost has on our world. Co-hosted with Fishers Island Waste Management.
Backyard Birding Adventure
FAMILY PROGRAM Curious about the birds in your backyard? Learn how to use binoculars and identify some of our local birds. Then we’ll make a treat to bring home and feed our feathered friends.
Using Keystone Plants to Bring Pollinators to Your Yard
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesGardening professionals Suzanne Thompson and Petie Reid are back by popular demand to help us plan, plant and expand native gardens that support the birds, bees, and other pollinators that we all depend upon.
Chasing Shadows
Illustrated talk by author Ret Talbot, who will address the complex relationship between humans and sharks dating back thousands of years, today’s challenging public safety issues, and what may be on the horizon.
Nature’s Recyclers
FAMILY PROGRAM What happens to nature’s trash? Learn about vultures, insects and other decomposers and the important role they play in our environment.
Mustelids
This illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave, Education Director of the DPNC, examines the fascinating world of Mustelidae, a diverse family of carnivorous mammals that include mink, otters and fisher cats.
Owl Prowl
FAMILY PROGRAM Come dissect an owl pellet and meet a DPNC resident owl. Learn about the life cycles and amazing adaptations of these remarkable birds.
