FISM Winter Meeting: Seagrass-safe Boating

Zoom

Join the Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition Friday, March 3 via zoom to learn their strategy to reduce the physical damage caused by recreational boaters around the island.

Journeys: Ospreys, Technology, and an Author

Zoom

An illustrated talk by ornithologist Rob Bierregaard that brings to light several decades of research on the ecology and migratory patterns of Ospreys, work that has been greatly aided by evolving technology. This virtual talk also reveals Rob's own journey to becoming a first-time children’s book author.

Turtles of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region

Zoom

This VIRTUAL ONLY illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave, education director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, takes a close look at the lives and habitats of these incredible creatures as well as the threats they are facing due to habitat loss, climate change and the pet trade.

2023 Annual Exhibitions Opening Reception

Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

Join us this Saturday for our opening party. Refreshments will be served on the deck, weather permitting, or inside, if need be.

Best Built Nest

Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

FAMILY PROGRAM: Meet native nest builders and try your hand at nest building!

Brickyard Woods Nature Walk

Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 10:30 AM - meet at the Museum

Pollinator Pathway and Controlling Invasive Plants on Fishers Island

Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

Illustrated talk by Pollinator Pathway organizer and Nix the Knotweed founder Suzanne Thompson and natural & organic landscaper Petie Reed offering timely gardening advice on how to attract pollinators and combat Knotweed and other invasive plants crowding out our natural ecosystems.

HLFM at IPP Craft Fair

Village Green Fishers Island

Visit our table on the Village Green during the IPP Craft Fair - we have new items this year!

The Wreck of the Steamer Atlantic

Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United States

An 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 States

FAMILY 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 States

ILLUSTRATED 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 States

FAMILY 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 States

Join 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 States

This 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 States

FAMILY 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.