Outside Views of Fishers Island
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesThis illustrated talk by HLFM Director, Pierce Rafferty, chock full of intentional and accidental humor, takes the viewer on a rollercoaster ride through history that reveals how Fishers Island evolved into an outsider-phobic, privacy-obsessed outpost while tracing the often-outlandish opinions and descriptions generated by those who scrutinize us from afar. In-person at the Museum and virtual.
16th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesMeet 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 History of Farming on Fishers Island
ZoomHLFM Director Pierce Rafferty will host an encore virtual screening of his recorded illustrated talk. This fascinating all-but-forgotten history includes a visit to the Fishers Island Oyster Farm, the last surviving farm on Fishers Island. No Advance Registration Required.
The Bethlehem, PA – Fishers Island Connection
ZoomIn this Encore Virtual Screening Museum Director Pierce Rafferty will host a rebroadcast of ‘The Bethlehem, PA – Fishers Island Connection,” a video that chronicles the remarkable story of Fishers Island’s once strong but now all-but-forgotten connections to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Maritime Smuggling on Long Island: From Pirates to Rumrunners
ZoomJoin us online for a virtual illustrated lecture by historian, author and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer to discover why pirates like Captain Kidd were attracted to Long Island at the turn of the 18th century.
Season of the Osprey
ZoomThe Connecticut Audubon Society Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center will be hosting a virtual talk with filmmaker Jacob Steinberg, Connecticut native and wildlife cinematographer who produced and directed “Season of the Osprey," a film about the cycle of the lives of the osprey, shot in the marshes of Old Lyme and Greenwich over a period of seven years.
Daffodil Weekend: Demonstration
Fishers Island Community Center 66 Hound Ln, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesSaturday Demonstration, Questions, and Box Lunch with Brent and Becky Heath at the FI Community Center. Reservations, please.
Daffodil Weekend: Bulbs as Companion Plants
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesIllustrated Lecture by Brent Heath at the Museum.
Daffodil Weekend: Hooverness Walking Tour
HoovernessWalking Tour with Brent, Whitney, and Mike at Armstrong Garden
2022 Annual Exhibitions Opening Reception
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesPlease join us for our Opening Reception and 2022 Annual Exhibition Year Round: A Celebration of Community as well as complementary Special Exhibitions: Winter which will be on display on the Second Floor; and Paintings by Rauno Joks which will be on display in the Natural History Gallery.
Kid’s Guide to Tree ID
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM. Come practice your tree identification skills, meet several DPNC animals who rely on trees in the wild and do a leaf rubbing craft. In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is recommended.
Turtles of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesIllustrated talk by Kim Hargrave on the lives and habitats of turtles who live on land and in the waters of Fishers Island and nearby environs.
Fishy Fun!
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesFAMILY PROGRAM. Learn about fish anatomy, lifecycle and interesting adaptations. Check out art that fishermen create with the fish they catch and practice making your own fish prints. In-person at Museum. Attendee numbers are limited so advance registration is required.
Nature, Culture, and Democratic Space: The Resonance of Olmsted in a 21st Century Practice
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesIllustrated talk by Thomas Woltz, who will discuss the resonance of Frederick Law Olmsted's work and legacy in contemporary landscape architecture as practiced by his firm Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW).
FIND 2022
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesA Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. FIND introduces children to environmental topics that pertain to the natural history and stewardship of our Island. Using the Ferguson Museum as a base, the program provides an indoor/outdoor learning experience.
