The Wreck of the Steamer Atlantic
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesAn Illustrated talk—both in-person and virtual by Museum Director Pierce Rafferty that chronicles the dramatic story of Fishers Island’s most deadly and consequential shipwreck.
Critter Camouflage
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM: Meet live animals, create camouflaged paper creatures and play camouflage games.
Ceremonial Stonework: The Enduring Native American Presence on the Land
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesILLUSTRATED TALK (in-person and virtual) by documentary photographer Markham Starr on the ceremonial stonework left behind by the indigenous population that occupied New England for 12,000 years. 4-5 P.M. at the Museum, 2nd Floor. Reception to follow.
Animal Detective
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM: Learn how to read the clues animals leave behind. Tracks, scat, feathers and fur are just a few of the signs we’ll discover as we figure out what our animal neighbors have been up to.
Treasure Pond Trail Guided Nature Walk
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin HLFM board member Terry McNamara Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10:30 AM - meet at the Museum
Modern Houses of Fishers Island and Beyond
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesThis illustrated talk by Jacob Albert of Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc., Boston, Mass., traces modern movements in architecture from the International Style to Post-Modernism, as reflected on Fishers Island. IN-PERSON IS FULLY BOOKED! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR VIRTUAL
Nocturnal Animals
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM: Explore the nocturnal world of animals that get up when we go to bed. Discover just how incredible their night-time senses are through games.
Guided Nature Walk: South Beach
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
Rare Species and Natural Communities of Fishers Island
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesIn this richly illustrated talk, three scientists of the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) will present the results of a two-year inventory of the H.L. Ferguson Museum’s Land Trust properties.
Sounds of Nature
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM: Meet some of our animal friends who love to make noises while learning about how and why animals communicate.
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.
