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Meet live animals and learn how you can help their species with some simple tips. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024\nTIME: 2 to 3 p.m.\nLOCATION: In person at the Museum \nA Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up.\nSuggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum.\nAttendance is limited to 15 children so advance registration is recommended.\nPlease phone: 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net\n(note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Short-eared owl\, Karen Viste-Sparkman/USFWS\n \n \n \n \n \n Peregrine falcon with prey on Napatree Point headlands\, November 7\, 2017. Photo credit: The Watch Hill Conservancy\n \n \n \n \n \n Northern Harrier\, Tom Koerner/USFWS\, Public domain\, via Wikimedia Commons\n \n \n \n \n \n Northern Leopard Frog\, USFWS URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/save-the-animals/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/papahanaumokuakea-honu-green-sea-turtle-usfws.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240415T223934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T192440Z UID:32202-1722182400-1722186000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Quetzals: Icons of the Cloud Forest DESCRIPTION:Renowned ornithologist and author Alan Poole will present an illustrated talk based on his new book\, Quetzals: Icons of the Cloud Forest\, that celebrates one of the world’s most alluring group of birds and the forests that nurture them.\nNative to the cloud forests of Mexico\, and Central and South America\, quetzals have played an essential role in the cultures of those lands\, where their radiant\, brightly colored feathers have been worshipped as sacred objects and coveted as luxury goods for millennia. Drawing on scientific and historical facts\, Poole details the natural history and cultural significance of these legendary birds. \nAlan F. Poole\, an Associate of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, is the former editor of Birds of North America and the author of Ospreys: The Revival of a Global Raptor. \nWHEN: Sunday\, July 28\, 2024\nTIME: 4 p.m.\nPLACE: Museum\, 2nd Floor \nBook signing and reception to follow. \n \nJoin Zoom WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16469313860\,\,85459817109# US\n+16465588656\,\,85459817109# US (New York) \nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US \nWebinar ID: 854 5981 7109 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd47LgRhj1 URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/quetzals-icons-of-the-cloud-forest/ CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Quetzal-Alan-Poole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T090000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240515T144044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T143824Z UID:32553-1722070800-1722070800@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:FISM 2nd Annual Fishers Island Eelgrass Boat Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition for its 2nd Annual Eelgrass Boat Tour with guest speaker Jamie Vaudrey\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Research Professor of Marine Sciences\, University of Connecticut\nWHEN: Saturday\, July 27\, 2024\, @ 9 am\nLOCATION: Fishers Island Ferry District\nTICKETS: $60/per person \nWe will board at the Fishers Island Ferry Dock and cruise to some of our island’s best eelgrass locations. Dr. Vaudrey will discuss eelgrass around Fishers Island\, its importance in the Long Island Sound ecosystem\, and what threatens its survival. Learn to identify and distinguish these amazing plants from salt marsh grasses\, widgeon grass\, and seaweeds. The most up-to-date information about eelgrass restoration projects happening on Long Island Sound will also be provided. Attendees will take home a special FISM gift to commemorate this can’t-miss experience. \nSeating is limited to 27 people\, so reserve your spot today! \nRegister Today!\n \nJamie Vaudrey\, Ph.D. \n\nDr. Vaudrey’s research interests are in ecosystem dynamics in the coastal zone\, specifically in the effect of land use on the coastal environment and how anthropogenic changes to the landscape may change our coastal ecosystems. She is specifically interested in the relationship between human activities and the expression of eutrophication in large systems (Narragansett Bay\, Long Island Sound) and small embayments of these larger systems. She also has an interest in seagrass systems as indicators of a desirable state of water quality and inputs to coastal systems. She has been involved with a variety of seagrass projects throughout New England\, including assessing the genetic diversity of eelgrass\, evaluating restoration projects\, and developing a model to assist with the siting of restoration projects. \nVaudrey received a B.A. in Biology with a minor in Philosophy from Wellesley College\, MA\, and a Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Connecticut. She is currently research faculty in the Department of Marines Sciences at UConn and has recently been the UConn lead for the establishment of a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Connecticut\, which opened its door in July 2022. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker Jamie Vaudrey\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Research Professor of Marine Sciences\, University of Connecticut during the 2023 Fishers Island Eelgrass Boat Tour.\n \n \n \n \n \n Eelgrass from Barleyfield Cove\, one of the locations visited during the 2023 Fishers Island Eelgrass Boat Tour.\n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Vaudrey shows an attendee how to distinguish seagrass from seaweed.\n \n \n\nFor more information on the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition\, please visit the FISM website: \nfiseagrass.org URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/fism-2nd-annual-fishers-island-eelgrass-boat-tour/ LOCATION:Fishers Island Ferry District CATEGORIES:FI Seagrass Coalition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BarelyCove-eelgrass-wFISM-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240415T200107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T185941Z UID:32192-1721829600-1721833200@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Owl Prowl DESCRIPTION:Come dissect an owl pellet and meet a resident owl. Learn about the life cycles and amazing adaptations of these remarkable birds.\nWHEN: Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024\nTIME: 2 to 3 p.m.\nLOCATION: In person\, at the Museum \nA Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up.\nSuggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum.\nAttendance is limited so advance registration is recommended.\nPlease phone: 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net\n(note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s). \nPHOTO CREDIT: Great horned owl\, Jake Bonello/USFWS URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/owl-prowl-4/ CATEGORIES:Family Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/great-horned-owl-Jake-Bonello-usfws.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240415T195518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T230335Z UID:32187-1721577600-1721581200@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Mustelids DESCRIPTION:Kim Hargrave \nThis 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\, fisher cats\, weasels and wolverines.\nWHEN: Sunday\, July 21\, 2024\nTIME: 4:00 p.m.\nPLACE: In person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor and virtual via zoom \nJoin Zoom WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16469313860\,\,84122081911# US\n+16465588656\,\,84122081911# US (New York) \nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US \nWebinar ID: 841 2208 1911 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdlwDv9Q0H \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n American Mink (Neovison vison)\, South Beach Photograph by Todd McCormack\n \n \n \n \n \n American Mink (Neovison vison) at South Beach with captured fish Photograph by Todd McCormack\n \n \n \n \n \n Closeup of the face of an American Mink Photograph by Connor Jones\n \n \n \n \n \n Sea otter\, Lisa Hupp\, USFWS URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/mustelids/ CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mink-Tom-Koerner-USFWS_18575.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240415T221659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T141140Z UID:32195-1721224800-1721228400@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Nature’s Recyclers DESCRIPTION:What happens to nature’s trash? Learn about vultures\, insects and other decomposers and the important role they play in our environment. Search through leaf litter to see if you can find one of nature’s recyclers.\nWHEN: Wednesday\, July 17\, 2024\nTIME: 2 to 3 p.m.\nLOCATION: In person at the Museum \nA Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up.\nSuggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum.\nAttendance is limited to 15 children so advance registration is recommended.\nPlease phone: 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net\n(note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s). \nWoodlice gathering on a tree in New England. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/natures-recyclers/ CATEGORIES:Family Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iStock-1277670334-earthworms.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240415T185150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T104934Z UID:32182-1720972800-1720976400@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Chasing Shadows DESCRIPTION:Award winning science writer and author Ret Talbot will read from his book Chasing Shadows – Unraveling the Mysteries of the Great White Shark.\nChasing Shadows\, co-written with shark biologist Greg Skomal\, frames the return of the white shark to coastal New England waters as a conservation success story. Talbot 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. He will be joined by scientific illustrator Karen Talbot\, who created the illustrations and maps in the book; she will be happy to add an original illustration of a white shark on the title page of any books purchased at the event. \nWHEN: Sunday\, July 14\, 2024\nTIME: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nPLACE: At the Museum\, 2nd floor and virtual via zoom \nReception and book signing to follow. \nKaren Talbot \nJoin WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16469313860\,\,86180523747# US\n+16465588656\,\,86180523747# US (New York) \nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US \nWebinar ID: 861 8052 3747 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kliea0nqV URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/chasing-shadows/ CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chasing-Shadows-shark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240422T191251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T104207Z UID:32313-1720713600-1720717200@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Using Keystone Plants to Bring Pollinators to Your Yard DESCRIPTION:Last summer gardening professionals Suzanne Thompson and Petie Reid spoke at the Museum about controlling knotweed and other invasive plants. This summer they 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.\nThe Pollinator Pathway movement encourages us to grow a variety of native plants in our yards. Come learn about the keystone plants that are vital to restoring and retaining our natural ecosystems. Thompson and Reed will show you keystone families of native plants that grow well together and how you can create pleasing plantings that both you and your pollinators will enjoy. \nWHEN: Thursday\, July 11\, 2024\nTIME: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nPLACE: In person at the Museum\, 2nd floor and virtual via zoom \nSuzanne Thompson \nPetie Reid \nJoin webinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16465588656\,\,85955112544# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,85955112544# US \nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US \nWebinar ID: 859 5511 2544 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/klgu6jSiW \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Black-eyed Susans in a new restoration\, Kimberly Emerson/USFWS\n \n \n \n \n \n Blue Wood Aster – Symphyotrichum cordifolium\, Drew Rollman/USFWS\n \n \n \n \n \n Butterfly milkweed – Asclepias tuberosa\, Scott Lamont/USFWS\n \n \n \n \n \n Coreopsis\, USFWS URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/using-keystone-plants-to-bring-pollinators-to-your-yard/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/monarch-butterfly-new-england-aster-usfws.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240415T181549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T161353Z UID:32178-1720620000-1720623600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Backyard Birding Adventure DESCRIPTION: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.\nWHEN: Wednesday\, July 10\, 2024\nTIME: 2 to 3 p.m.\nLOCATION: In person at the Museum \nA Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up.\nSuggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum.\nAttendance is limited to 15 children so advance registration is recommended.\nPlease phone: 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net\n(note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s). URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/backyard-birding-adventure/ CATEGORIES:Family Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mourning-dove-Courtney-Celley-usfws.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240329T184743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T141704Z UID:32113-1719763200-1719766800@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Deep Impacts of Composting DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum for an in-person only illustrated talk by lifelong composter\, Jayne Merner\, from Earth Care Farm in Charlestown\, RI\nHave you ever wondered what the big fuss is about composting\, or how compost actually impacts our ecosystem? Jayne Merner will paint a picture of the lasting effects compost has on our world. Come learn how compost can help with erosion and other coastal resiliency challenges. \nSunday\, June 30\, 2024\nTime: 4 p.m.\nLocation: The Museum\, 2nd floor \nCo-hosted with Fishers Island Waste Management. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/the-deep-impacts-of-composting/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jayne_Merner_HighTunnel_34268.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240422T170427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T131314Z UID:32294-1719680400-1719687600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:HLFM 2024 Annual Exhibitions DESCRIPTION:“Stony Beach” drone photograph by Neil Knowles \n2024 ANNUAL EXHIBITION \nBIRD’S EYE VIEW:\nFishers Island from Above Join us for the opening reception\nSaturday\, June 29th\, 5 to 7 p.m.\nAll are welcome! \nSPECIAL EXHIBITION 2024 \nSelected Bird Etchings by Charlie Ferguson\n1st Floor Natural History Gallery \n“Mouse Trap” etching by Charles B. Ferguson \n“Heronese” etching by Charles B. Ferguson \nSPECIAL EXHIBITION 2024 \nSelected Fishers Island Aerial Photographs\nprinted on metal & available for purchase\n2nd Floor Natural History Gallery \n“Race Point Arrival\,” June 23\, 2019.\ndrone photograph by Arthur Anthony \n2024 Annual exhibitions sponsored by ALTUS Partners URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/hlfm-2024-annual-exhibitions/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stoney-Beach-NeilKnowles-DayOne-48-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240402T220928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T120139Z UID:32132-1717948800-1717952400@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Climate and Changing Abundance of Songbirds on Fishers Island in Spring DESCRIPTION:An illustrated talk presented by Skyler Kardell and William Schenck\, who have been researching and documenting bird life on Fishers Island with logistical assistance by the HLFM.\nFishers Island has a long and distinguished history of contributions to the field of ornithology. With scattered records dating back to the 1910s and 1920s\, naturalist Edwin Horning\, curator of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum and teacher at the Fishers Island School\, exponentially increased the number of recorded observations of bird life on Fishers Island by keeping detailed daily journals of bird sightings from the mid-1960s to the early 2000s. More than 20\,000 lists of Horning’s bird sightings were uploaded in the mid-2010s to Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s online database eBird. \nWorking within the historical framework of this huge dataset\, Kardell and Schenck examined changing climate and the relative trends in the community structures and overall biodiversity of Fishers Island. Join us as our two young ornithologists explore the birds of Fishers Island through the dual lenses of photography and science! \nWHEN: Sunday\, June 9\, 2024\nTIME: 4:00-5:00 pm\nLOCATION: In-person at the Museum\, 2nd floor and virtual via zoom \nPLEASE NOTE: Advance registration for people attending in-person is recommended. Call 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net to reserve a seat. \nSkyler Kardell is a junior at Connecticut College\, where he studies Environmental Science and Architecture. As a native of Nantucket Island\, Massachusetts\, he has a deep interest in island ecology. His previous research has examined both avian and mammalian populations on other coastal islands in New England\, including Tuckernuck and Muskeget Islands. During the austral winter\, he is a participant in ongoing collaborative research between National Science Foundation (NSF) and the City University of New York (CUNY) in the Southern Ocean around South Georgia. He is also involved with the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program and is a collaborator at the American Oystercatcher Working Group (AMOYWG). \nWilliam Schenck is a junior at Wesleyan University\, and shares an extensive history with the island ecosystems of the Northeast. He was the birding guide for the Sheffield Island Conservancy of Norwalk\, Connecticut for two years\, leading weekly birding tours to the Norwalk Islands\, the western neighbors of Fishers Island. His experience with gathering biological data in these ecosystems has been augmented by many years of Christmas Bird Counts\, Breeding Bird Surveys\, and a variety of banding projects since the age of thirteen. His interests in the ecology of New England extends to butterfly life and herpetofauna as well. \nJoin WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16465588656\,\,84842788366# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,84842788366# US \nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US \nWebinar ID: 848 4278 8366 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdX97BXhql \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nExplore Birds on Fishers Island via eBird.org \nClick below to view a sample list of bird observations on Fishers Island. \neBird.org URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/climate-and-changing-abundance-of-songbirds-on-fishers-island-in-spring/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/songbird-on-rock_20230909_162529.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240411T161437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T172942Z UID:32161-1716634800-1716642000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:In Gardens We Trust: A Fishers Island Native Plant Chat DESCRIPTION: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 on May 25\, 2024 for a first-of-its-kind event to find out!\nWHEN: Saturday\, May 25\, 2024 \nTIME: 11 am – 12 pm (Talk)\, 12-1 pm (Reception) \nPLACE: In person only at the Museum\, 2nd Floor \nBy understanding the impact of our actions on land\, we can make a significant difference. Non-native plants often require extra maintenance\, like fertilizer and pesticides\, which can harm our delicate ecosystem. Fishers Island’s sandy\, porous soil does not retain these chemicals once applied; instead\, they flow into our waters. Fertilizer runoff is a significant source of nitrogen pollution that damages marine habitats and creates algal blooms. The fertilizer and pesticides that do not run into the water damage soil quality and harm native insects. Planting native is an easy win for our entire ecosystem. \nAt this event\, we will hear from experienced peers and professionals to discover more about Fishers Island’s native landscape\, the role of invasive plants in the food chain\, and how we can use native plants within our landscaping projects. Terry McNamara\, Dr. Adam Mitchell\, Diana Fiske\, and Dianne Crary will each give a lightning talk about native plants and happily answer your questions. \nAfter our speakers take you on a journey to learn about Fishers Island’s native plants\, we will hold a reception that will host various Fishers Island contractors\, lots of helpful handouts\, and a live divided perennial demonstration. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Space is limited\, so secure your spot today. \nRegistrationThis event is sponsored by\nFishers Island Conservancy and the Henry L. Ferguson Museum URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/in-gardens-we-trust-a-fishers-island-native-plant-chat/ CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FISM-Lawncare-Seagrass-benefits.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240421T202005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T213710Z UID:32270-1714924800-1714928400@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Woodpeckers of the Region DESCRIPTION:Kim Hargrave\, director of education for the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, Mystic\, Conn.\, will present a “virtual only” illustrated talk on woodpeckers.\nKim Hargrave \nFishers Island is home to six woodpecker species\, all occupying their own niche. Delve into their amazing world as we learn more about their incredible biology\, the important role they play in the ecosystem and why they might be hammering on your house! \nWHEN: Sunday\, May 5\, 2024\nTIME: 4:00 – 5:00 pm\nPLACE: Virtual presentation only \nJoin Zoom WebinarPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86524118583\nOr One tap mobile :\n+16469313860\,\,86524118583# US\n+16465588656\,\,86524118583# US (New York)\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\nWebinar ID: 865 2411 8583\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbmJZXTcJh \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Northern flicker\, photo by Alex McKown\n \n \n \n \n \n Downy woodpecker\, photo by Courtney Celley\, USFW\n \n \n \n \n \n Red-bellied woodpecker URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/woodpeckers-of-the-region/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iSt-1152179599-hairy-woodpecker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240312T165136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T180547Z UID:32032-1714320000-1714323600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Beatrice Cuming: Connecticut Precisionist DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation by Tanya Pohrt\, Ph.D.\, curator\, Lyman Allyn Art Museum\, New London\, Connecticut. Pohrt will discuss the dynamic art and vision of artist Beatrice Cuming (American\, 1903-1974)\, in conjunction with an exhibition now on view at the Lyman Allyn.\nSunday\, April 28\, 2024\nTime: 4 p.m.\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nBased in New London\, Connecticut for much of her career\, Beatrice Cuming celebrated industry and progress in her art\, painting urban views and local maritime landscapes in the 1930s\, ‘40s\, and ‘50s. On a special six-month WPA assignment in 1941\, she documented Harbor Defenses on Long Island Sound\, painting key military sites such as Fort H.G. Wright on Fishers Island. She subsequently painted scenes of industry in commissions for General Dynamics Electric Boat and Standard Oil. \nTanya Pohrt is curator of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London\, Connecticut. She has curated a range of exhibitions at the Lyman Allyn\, including Barkley L. Hendricks in New London\, 2023\, The Way Sisters: Miniaturists of the Early Republic (Exh. Cat.\, 2021)\, The Prismatic Palette: Frank Vincent DuMond and His Students\, 2021\, and Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London\, a permanent collections gallery. She holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Delaware\, specializing in American art\, and was previously a Marcia Brady Tucker Fellow in American Paintings and Sculpture at the Yale University Art Gallery. \nJoin Zoom webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Beatrice Cuming circa 1946\n \n \n \n \n \n Beatrice Cuming\, Impact of White\, ca. 1951\, oil on canvas. Painting of MV Mystic Isle. \n \n \n \n \n \n Beatrice Cuming\, Chubb\, 1944\, oil on canvas. Gift of General Dynamics Electric Boat Division\, Lyman Allyn Art Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n Beatrice Cuming\, The Architecture of Light\, 1960s. Oil on canvas. Florence Griswold Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n Beatrice Cuming\, Untitled (Gun\, Coastal Defense)\, 1941. Oil on Canvas Collection of Bagley Reid. Thought to be gun emplacement at Fort H. G. Wright\, Fishers Island\, NY.\n \n \n \n \n \n\nTo learn more about the exhibition that runs through May 26th\, please visit the Lyman Allyn Museum website: \nLyman Allen URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/beatrice-cuming-connecticut-precisionist/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Gun-CoastalDefense_BReidCollection.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240227T152600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T184731Z UID:31978-1710086400-1710090000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The History of Farming on Fishers Island (Re-broadcast) DESCRIPTION:As farming has all but disappeared from Fishers Island it is easy to forget that since first English settlement in 1640s – our Island has primarily been a working stock farm and dairy with centuries of native Americans agricultural use before that – this talk brings farming back to the forefront. \nAn encore virtual screening. \nHLFM Director Pierce Rafferty will host a virtual-only re-broadcast of his recorded illustrated talk ‘The History of Farming on Fishers Island\,’ which was co-produced and co-directed by Marisela La Grave and funded by a generous grant from the Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation\, Sunday\, March 10th\, at 4 PM. Please note that this talk was first presented virtually in August 2020. \nFarming was our island’s dominant economic activity for more than two centuries following the first European settlement in the 1640s\, displaced at the west end by resort development beginning in the 1870s and at the east end by the Olmsted Plan in the mid-1920s. There were dairy farms\, gamekeeping farms\, and poultry farms. Before tennis and golf\, there were cows\, sheep\, and chickens! \nJoin 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. \nSunday\, March 10\, 2024\nTime: 4 p.m.\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nJoin Zoom WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16699009128\,\,84948782935# US (San Jose)\n+16694449171\,\,84948782935# US\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\nWebinar ID: 849 4878 2935\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kclzfGdZkL \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Farmers haying on Middle Farms Flats\, circa 1920 Photograph by Harold Baker. Museum Collection. This photograph captures one aspect of past farming activities on what is today the Matty Mathiessen Wildlife Sanctuary\, Middle Farms. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/the-history-of-farming-on-fishers-island-re-broadcast/ CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10930-hayingFlatPlainshouse1920-Harold-Baker.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240115T151232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T151644Z UID:31711-1708876800-1708880400@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Tracking Snowy Owls South of the Tundra DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual talk with Rebecca McCabe who will share her journey from an undecided first-generation college student to a research biologist at the first refuge for birds of prey. Rebecca will highlight some of her doctoral research studying wintering snowy owls and give an update on what she and the rest of the team at Project SNOWstorm have been learning over the past decade.\nSunday\, February 25\, 2024\nTime: 4 p.m.\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nRebecca received her B.S. in Environmental Biology at Millersville University (2013)\, and then earned her M.S. in Biology at East Stroudsburg University (2016) studying the nesting behavior of broad-winged hawks in Pennsylvania. In 2021\, Rebecca received her Ph.D. from McGill University (Canada) where she studied snowy owls during the winter period. Rebecca joined the staff full time at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in May 2021\, serving as one of the Sanctuary’s biologists. She continues researching broad-winged hawks and snowy owls and is involved in the Sanctuary’s long-term American kestrel project. She also assists with other various aspects of conservation science\, including the trainee program\, advising undergraduate and graduate students and science-education outreach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin Zoom WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16465588656\,\,87295667638# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,87295667638# US\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\nWebinar ID: 872 9566 7638\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdy0qb7RA URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/tracking-snowy-owls-south-of-the-tundra/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Snowy-Owl-Rebecca-McCabe-RAMSNOW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T133000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240201T204636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T214250Z UID:31837-1708084800-1708090200@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:FISM Coalition Winter Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition will hold its winter meeting in February!\nWhen: Friday\, 16 Feb\, 12:00-1:30 pm \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom – email our project coordinator at FishersIslandSeagrass@gmail.com for the link! \nWho: All members of the community are welcome! \nThe FISM Coalition has big plans for 2024 – we want to be part of the solution\, creating innovative paths to facilitate our community’s journey towards a more sustainable and resilient future. The Save Our Seagrass Movement aims to: \n\nbuild community interest and understanding of eelgrass\nprovide a path for the community to engage in seagrass-safe actions\nfoster pride towards our eelgrass meadows through a citizen scientist network. In 2023 we officially launched our movement\, and we are just getting started\n\nIn October\, the Coalition decided to focus on eelgrass mapping\, in-water indications of eelgrass meadows for boaters\, and improving community participation in our goals. During the February meeting we will discuss how to best implement these plans for the benefit of the community. \nThis meeting is an excellent opportunity for community members to discover the Coalition’s plans for 2024 and be part of the conversation that will determine our approach to our goals. Please contact our project coordinator\, Hannah Vagts\, at FishersIslandSeagrass@gmail.com to join us online! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPictured left\, FI Conservancy intern\, Anna White\, surveys the coast as part of training for Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Watch Survey Protocols. Pictured center and right\, FISM project coordinator\, Hannah Vagts\, and our citizen scientists doing water quality monitoring. \nTo learn more about the FISM Coalition\, please visit our website: \nfiseagrass.org URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/fism-coalition-winter-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:FI Seagrass Coalition,Virtual Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SOS_EastBeachseagrass_EmilyBodell.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240115T144028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T180556Z UID:31704-1707062400-1707066000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Birds In Winter: Surviving The Most Challenging Season (Rebroadcast) DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 4th\, 2024 Museum Director Pierce Rafferty will host a virtual rebroadcast of “Birds In Winter: Surviving The Most Challenging Season\,” first presented and recorded at the Museum in August 2022. This encore screening will be followed by a virtual Q&A with Roger Pasquier.\nLearn about the ecological and behavioral adaptations birds have evolved to survive winter\, which affects not only the birds that remain in regions where it becomes cold\, but also the migrants that go far to avoid the effects of cold\, as well as the resident species with which they share habitat at their destinations.  Winter\, in fact\, affects birds’ lives all through the year. In late summer\, you can already see some birds begin storing food to retrieve months later and others forming the social groups in which they will remain until spring. \nWinter also has distinctive conservation challenges. Many birds winter in latitudes and habitats occupied more densely by people\, reducing the available natural habitat and exposing them to pollutants\, invasive species\, and hunting pressures they do not encounter the rest of the year. Finally\, global warming is altering the nature of winter itself\, shortening the season\, changing or eliminating some vital winter habitats\, shifting food sources\, and throwing off the sense of timing that triggers birds to arrive at both their breeding and winter destinations at the optimal moment. \nSunday\, February 4\, 2024\nTime: 4 p.m.\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar: \nJoin Zoom WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16465588656\,\,86515760568# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,86515760568# US\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\nWebinar ID: 865 1576 0568\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdMu6J7gyN \n\nRoger Pasquier has enjoyed visiting Fishers Island to see birds and friends since the 1970s.  He is an associate in the Department of Ornithology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.  His career has been in ornithology and conservation at the American Museum\, the Smithsonian Institution\, World Wildlife Fund-U.S.\, Environmental Defense Fund\, and the National Audubon Society.  He is the author of several books on birds and art history\, including Birds in Winter: Surviving the Most Challenging Season (Princeton University Press\, 2019). He spoke at the Museum in 2016 on his previous book\, Painting Central Park. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carolina Chickadee at feeder. Photo by Bruce M. Beehler\n \n \n \n \n \n White-breasted Nuthatch. Photo by Bruce M. Beehler\n \n \n \n \n \n Snowy Owl. Photo by Bruce M. Beehler URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/birds-in-winter-surviving-the-most-challenging-season-rebroadcast/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Roger-Pasquier_Birds-in-Winter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20240112T204304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T192959Z UID:31688-1706457600-1706461200@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife on Fishers Island DESCRIPTION:Kim Hargrave \nVirtual illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave\, education director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, Mystic\, Conn.\nTime: Sunday\, January 28\, 2024 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.\nPlace: Virtual via Zoom \nWildlife has incredible strategies to survive the winter. From painted turtles spending the winter under the frozen pond to Harlequin ducks braving the waves along the shore\, we’ll learn more about the amazing adaptations animals have to get through winter on Fishers Island. \nPhoto Credit: Harlequin ducks off Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge by Bob Weaver/USFWS volunteer \nJoin Zoom WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16469313860\,\,89666363385# US\n+16465588656\,\,89666363385# US (New York)\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\nWebinar ID: 896 6636 3385\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbYHwq7dig URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/winter-wildlife-on-fishers-island/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HarlequinDucks-SachuestPointRefuge-RI_BobWeaverUSFWSvolunteer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20231203T150658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T151758Z UID:31473-1703264400-1703271600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:The 11th Annual HLFM Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of Holiday cheer\, convivial conversations\, and tasty light fare by Karla Heath. Adults and children of all ages are welcome! Visiting relatives and house guests are welcome! While in the Museum\, make sure to visit (or revisit) the 2023 annual exhibit; The Sketchbooks of Charlie Ferguson\, generously sponsored by Altus Partners and CHUBB. \nWe hope to see you on December 22\, but if not\, have a safe and healthy Holiday! \nHoliday Greetings Artwork by Nora Neus. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/the-11th-annual-hlfm-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Museum Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HLFM_HolidayGreetings_NoraNeus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20230930T134312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T133427Z UID:30753-1700836200-1700843400@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:18th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up DESCRIPTION:The Henry L. Ferguson Museum\nPresents the \n18th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up\n(Plus “Oyster After-Party”)\nFriday\, November 24\, 2023\n2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nMuseum Trail Clearing 2013\, Photo courtesy of Jane Ahrens \nWHERE:\nMeet at the Museum before proceeding to the Nature Trails and Beach Clearing. As many of the trails are in great shape\, we will be expanding assignments to include invasive control and additional beach clean-up. \nTOOLS:\nPlease bring tools you are capable of handling effectively and SAFELY.\nNO CHAINSAWS. \nCLEANING:\nWe will provide heavy duty garbage bags for beach and path cleaning. \nDRESS:\nWe suggest you wear long pants\, long sleeved shirts\, socks and gloves to battle thorns and poison ivy. \n“OYSTERS AFTER” PARTY\n(approximately 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)\nAll participants are invited immediately thereafter to a post-clearing party AT THE MUSEUM to enjoy drinks and oysters. Thanks to Fishers Island Oyster Farm\, Summer Shuckers\, Bottlerocket\, and Fishers Island Lemonade for their generous sponsorship of this festive Island tradition. \nOysters on deck\, H.L.F. Museum\, Thanksgiving weekend\, November 26\, 2021.\nPhoto by Wendy O’Neil. \nDuring the reception\, please check out and enjoy the current annual exhibit “The Sketchbooks of Charlie Ferguson” on display\, curated by Pierce Rafferty and generously sponsored by Altus Partners and Chubb. \nFor further information please contact:\nScott Reid\n646.431.8536\nbsr1265@gmail.com\nor\nPierce Rafferty\n631.788.7239\nfimuseum@fishersisland.net \nThe Land Trust’s trail system is maintained throughout the year by the museum and volunteer opportunities are also always available. \nTo learn more about how the Annual Trail Clearing began\, please read:\n“Trail Clearing: A Labor of Love” URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/18th-annual-thanksgiving-trail-clearing-beach-clean-up/ CATEGORIES:Museum Event,Trail Clearing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/HLFM-Penni-Trail-clearing_0029.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20231025T134929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T132620Z UID:30988-1699718400-1699722000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Diné (Navajo) Apparel Design\, Weaving\, and Womanhood DESCRIPTION:Diné (Navajo) apparel design is constantly evolving. From wearing blankets and mantas through contemporary art\, the crafted works demonstrate design resilience and creativity. They also demonstrate hózhó (balance\, beauty\, and harmony)\, a Diné concept shown through symmetrical geometric design\, light and dark color\, and the continuance of practice through matriarchal teaching.\nJoin us at the Museum on Saturday\, November 11\, 2023 at 4pm 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.

 Brown will share insights on her work and practice as a curator and discuss her current exhibition Diné Textiles: Nizhónígo Hadadít’eh\, on view at the RISD Museum in the Angelo Donghia Costume and Textiles Gallery through September 29\, 2024. This talk will be followed by a conversation with Lighthouse Works Program Director Dylan Gauthier and an audience Q&A. \nTime: SATURDAY\, November 11\, 2023 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.\nPlace: at the Museum\, 2nd Floor. IN PERSON ONLY. \nEven in the off season\, signing up in advance for people attending in person is recommended. Please call 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net to reserve a seat. \nFollowing the talk\, a community dinner will be held at Union Chapel\, at 6pm. Please RSVP through Eventbrite to let us know you plan to attend. \nCommunity Dinner RSVP
Sháńdíín Brown is a curator\, creative\, and citizen of the Navajo Nation from Arizona. She is the first Henry Luce Curatorial Fellow for Native American Art at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum. She co-curated Being and Believing in the Natural World: Perspectives from the Ancient Mediterranean\, Asia\, and Indigenous North America (2022–2023) as well as Take Care (2022–2023). Brown’s newest exhibition\, Diné Textiles: Nizhónígo Hadadít’eh (2023–2024)\, explores the intersections of Diné apparel design\, weaving\, and womanhood.

 Brown’s research interests include Indigenous fashion\, jewelry\, art and feminism. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College\, where she earned her BA in Anthropology as well as Native American Studies and minored in Environmental Studies. Previously she has held positions at the Heard Museum\, Hood Museum of Art\, Penn Museum\, IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) and School for Advanced Research (SAR) Indian Arts Research Center (IARC). Her jewelry can be viewed on Instagram @T.Begay.Designs
 URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/dine-navajo-apparel-design-weaving-and-womanhood/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shandiin-Brown_Dine-Textiles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T123000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20231006T193743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T144546Z UID:30813-1697108400-1697113800@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:FISM Coalition Meeting in October DESCRIPTION:The Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) Coalition will hold its summer meeting in October! \nWhen: Thursday\, 12 Oct\, 11:00 am-12:30 pm\nWhere: Hybrid meeting on Zoom and at the Henry L. Ferguson Museum – email our project coordinator to RSVP!\nWho: All members of the community are welcome! Non-coalition members will be observers and have the opportunity to comment at the end of the meeting. \nThe FISM Coalition has had an active summer rolling out the first year of their Save Our Seagrass Movement! The S.O.S Movement\, created by this community-led organization\, encompasses four initiatives: \n\nbuild community interest and understanding of eelgrass as a vital ecological resource\nprovide a path for homeowners to reduce their nitrogen footprint\nencourage boaters of Fishers Island Sound to use the coastal waters of Fishers Island with care to sustain our healthy waters for generations\ngenerate a sense of pride within Fishers Island residents and visitors about their eelgrass meadows through a citizen scientist network\n\nAs the Coalition looks to build off their successes from the 2023 outreach and engagement season in the summer meeting\, they will review their actions from this year. They will also closely examine the progress from this year concerning the recently passed FISM Plan from August 2022. After this examination\, they will discuss developing and building off the successes and lessons learned. \nThis meeting is an excellent opportunity for community members to become familiar with the Coalition’s work and to discover more about their plans for the future. Please join us either in person or online! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\n  \nMeeting ID: 850 0936 5436\nPasscode: 502151 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,85009365436#\,\,\,\,*502151# US\n+13126266799\,\,85009365436#\,\,\,\,*502151# US (Chicago) \n— \nDial by your location\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US\n• +1 386 347 5053 US \nMeeting ID: 850 0936 5436\nPasscode: 502151 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kboLpTxkEM URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/fism-coalition-meeting-in-october/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SOS_EastBeachseagrass_EmilyBodell.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20230915T182049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T205017Z UID:30602-1696780800-1696784400@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Plastic in the water\, on the land and IN you!: Fighting pollution on Fishers Island and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Plastic pollution is a bad neighbor.  As plastic breaks up into microplastics it disperses into the environment. Researchers are finding plastic particles almost everywhere they look\, including inside the human body. What are the impacts of these plastics\, and what can we do to stop them? \nMichele Klimczak\, Coastal Debris Coordinator for the Fishers Island Conservancy\, will introduce and summarize the widespread impacts of plastic pollution on the Island\, providing local context for Beyond Plastics policy director Megan J. Wolff\, Ph.D. MPH\, whose illustrated talk will address what we can each do to reduce consumption and exposure to plastics. As to wider political solutions\, Dr. Wolff will discuss the exciting legislation pending in New York State that dramatically reduces plastic pollution. \nTime: Sunday\, October 8\, 2023 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.\nPlace: In-person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor and virtual via Zoom\nA joint Fishers Island Conservancy and HLF Museum Program. \n \n \nEven in the off season\, signing up in advance for people attending in person is recommended. Please call 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net to reserve a seat. For those intending to watch virtually via Zoom\, advance registration is not required. Please click the button below to join the webinar: \nJoin Zoom WebinarOr One tap mobile :\n+16465588656\,\,86251770874# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,86251770874# US\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\nWebinar ID: 862 5177 0874\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbwzxuXHEv \nMichele Klimczak\, F.I. Conservancy’s Coastal Debris Coordinator\, November 2020.\nPhotograph by Ian Lockey \nMichele removes literally tons of trash from our beaches each year.\nMany thanks to her and the Conservancy! \nMarine Debris Clean-up URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/plastic-in-the-water-on-the-land-and-in-you-fighting-pollution-on-fishers-island-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Plastics-in-the-Water_IN-You-MJWolff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20230614T175749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T134836Z UID:29795-1695571200-1695574800@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Franklin D. Roosevelt and the “Quoddy” Tidal-Electric Power Project DESCRIPTION: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.\n“Quoddy” was to be built off the coast of Maine and New Brunswick and would generate enough electricity to power much of New England. It was part of Roosevelt’s trust-busting “public power” initiatives such as the Boulder Dam and the Tennessee Valley Authority. FDR’s pioneering project was highly controversial and full of intrigue. \nTime: Sunday\, September 24\, 2023 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.\nPlace: In-person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor and virtual via Zoom\nReception and book signing to follow. \nBecause some in-person talks end up being oversubscribed\, signing up in advance is recommended. Please call 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net to reserve a seat. Registration not required for virtual attendance. \n\nPlease click the link below to join the webinar: \nJoin Zoom Webinar\n\nOr One tap mobile :\n+16469313860\,\,86013526263# US\n+16465588656\,\,86013526263# US (New York)\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\nWebinar ID: 860 1352 6263\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcj0z00XvV URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/franklin-d-roosevelt-and-the-quoddy-tidal-electric-power-project/ CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mark_Borton_Moondoggle-FDR-TidalPower.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20230224T105256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T185712Z UID:28800-1694361600-1694365200@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Hawks of Fishers Island and Our Local Area DESCRIPTION:An Illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave\, Education Director Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\nTime: Sunday\, September 10\, 2023 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.\nPlace: In-person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor\nKim Hargrave \nHawks are one of the most noticeable and important predators in our ecosystem. Through pictures and meeting live birds\, we will discuss the natural history of our local hawk species and their current conservation status in New York\, Connecticut and on Fishers Island.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus)\, flying over 8th fairway\, Fishers Island Club Photograph by Todd McCormack\n \n \n \n \n \n Red Tail Hawk\, Hay Harbor Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Photograph by Todd McCormack\n \n \n \n \n \n Cooper’s Hawk in tree\, the Peninsula\, Darby’s Cove. Photo by Terry McNamara. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/hawks-of-fishers-island-and-our-local-area/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/29038_coopers_hawk_tree_8155_Terry-McNamara.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20230224T104417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T104417Z UID:28797-1693404000-1693407600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:Water Wonders DESCRIPTION:Take a close look at how water shapes and changes the earth\, and how humans impact our water. Use the 3D Enviroscape model to see how water moves through the environment and become a drop of water in the water cycle game!\nWHEN: Wednesday\, August 30\, 2023.\nTIME: 2 to 3 p.m. \nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up.\nSuggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum.\nAttendance is limited so advance registration is recommended.\nPlease phone: 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net\n(note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s). \n\nWater drop impact on on water surface photo by Davide Restivo\, CC URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/water-wonders/ CATEGORIES:Family Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Water_drop_by_Davide_Restivo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20230225T111452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T122809Z UID:28815-1693152000-1693155600@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:ELECTRICITY: The Past\, Present & Possible Future of Power Generation and Distribution on Fishers Island DESCRIPTION:This 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.\nPart 2 of a of three-part series documenting F.I.’s utilities. View Part 1 “WATER: The History of Fishers Island’s Supply\, Use and Distribution Systems”\n\nABOVE PHOTO: Fishers Island’s Diesel-Powered Generating Plant\, circa 1951. A new local generating plant went on line February 9\, 1941 in the brick building on West Harbor powered by four diesel generating units. Photo courtesy of Mary Pankiewicz. \nTime: Sunday\, August 27\, 2023 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.\nPlace: In-person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor and virtual via zoom\nBecause some in-person talks end up being oversubscribed\, signing up in advance is recommended. Please call 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net to reserve a seat. Registration not required for virtual attendance. \n\nJoin Zoom webinar\n \nOr One tap mobile :\n+16465588656\,\,84783387086# US (New York)\n+16469313860\,\,84783387086# US\nOr Telephone:\nDial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location):\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) \nWebinar ID: 847 8338 7086 \nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kUCSlgZNV \nFisher’s Island Electric Heat & Power Co. Bill\, 1899. \nFishers Island’s Electric Power Plant and Ice House\, circa 1917. URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/electricity-the-past-present-possible-future-of-power-generation-and-distribution-on-fishers-island/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1747-Generators-1951-BAR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T103000 DTSTAMP:20260505T051338 CREATED:20230820T141059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T141059Z UID:30373-1692873000-1692873000@fergusonmuseum.org SUMMARY:GUIDED NATURE WALK: Chocomount Trail DESCRIPTION:The Museum guided nature walks are led by board member Terry McNamara Thursdays in July and August.\nMeet at the Museum 10:30 AM \n\nChocomount Trail URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/guided-nature-walk-chocomount-trail/ LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States CATEGORIES:Nature Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fergusonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Chocomount_3144.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR