The History of English Springer Spaniel Field Trials on Fishers Island
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesMuseum Director Pierce Rafferty will give an illustrated talk commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first English Springer Spaniel Field Trial that was held on Fishers Island.
Holiday Sale!
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesGet 20% off all items in the Museum Gift Shop this Friday and Saturday.
19th Annual Thanksgiving Trail Clearing & Beach Clean Up
NEW TIME: Meet at the Museum 2 PM before proceeding to the Nature Trails and Beach Clearing. NO OYSTER AFTERPARTY THIS YEAR
Holiday Sale!
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesGet 20% off all items in the Museum Gift Shop.
The 12th Annual HLFM Holiday Party
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesJoin us for an evening of Holiday cheer, convivial conversations, and tasty light fare by Karla Heath. Adults and children of all ages are welcome, as are visiting relatives and house guests!
Winter Waterfowl of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region
Join us for a Virtual Illustrated Talk by Kim Hargrave, interim executive director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic, Conn. as we explore the unique species that grace Fishers Island and the surrounding coastlines during the colder months.
Winter Birds and Waterfowl Walk
Join us for an in-the field Water Fowl Watch led by birder and naturalist Maggie Jones.
Beyond Your Back Door: Connecting with Nature Where You Live
A virtual illustrated talk by trained naturalist and master gardener Jim Sirch, who will use his blog to take a deeper dive into the amazing natural events happening right in our own backyards - and beyond - throughout the seasons.
Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England
A virtual illustrated talk by Christopher L. Pastore, author and Assistant Professor of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York
The Rumrunner Wrecks of Fishers Island
Museum director Pierce Rafferty utilizes and expands selected portions of his 2019 talk on prohibition entitled “Scotch on the Rocks” with a focus on the wreck of the Steam Yacht Thelma Phoebe on Chocomount Beach, April 1923
American Seacoast Defenses and the Long Island Sound
ZoomJoin us for a VIRTUAL illustrated talk by Mark Berhow, author and chairman of the publications committee for Coast Defense Study Group
Native Plant Chat
Join us at the Museum to learn what makes native plants unique and how can we use them effectively to repair and sustain our fragile ecosystem on Fishers Island.
Nibbling on the Wild Landscape of Fishers Island
Join us for an illustrated talk with Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, to learn about at least two dozen of the tastiest wild plant species the Island has to offer.
Wild Edible Plant Excursion on Fishers Island
Join us for a two-hour ramble through some of the shaggier parts of the Island with naturalist and wild food enthusiast, Russ Cohen to encounter and learn the comestible virtues of at least eighteen species of edible wild plants.
Creature Camouflage Colors
Henry L. Ferguson Museum 1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY, United StatesMeet live animals and learn how they use unique colors and patterns to camouflage for survival.
