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.
FISM Coalition Meeting in October
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesAll members of the community are welcome to join us in-person at the Museum and virtually via Zoom
Diné (Navajo) Apparel Design, Weaving, and Womanhood
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Museum for an illustrated talk with Lighthouse Works visiting curator Sháńdíín Brown, the first Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow for Native American Art at the RISD Museum. IN PERSON ONLY.
18th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up
Meet at the Museum before proceeding to the Nature Trails and Beach Clearing. All participants are invited immediately thereafter to a post-clearing party AT THE MUSEUM.
The 11th Annual HLFM Holiday Party
Join us for an evening of Holiday cheer, convivial conversations, and tasty light fare by Karla Heath. We hope to see you on December 22, but if not, have a safe and healthy Holiday!
Winter Wildlife on Fishers Island
ZoomLearn more about the amazing adaptations animals have to get through winter on Fishers Island during this virtual illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave, education director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Birds In Winter: Surviving The Most Challenging Season (Rebroadcast)
ZoomJoin us for a virtual rebroadcast of the August 2022 presentation, followed by Q&A with Roger Pasquier
