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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
