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SUMMARY:Kid’s Guide to Tree ID
DESCRIPTION:An essential element of camping is being deep in the forest\, surrounded by trees. How many of those trees do you know? What animals depend on those trees for survival?\nPractice your tree identification skills\, meet several DPNC animals who rely on trees in the wild and do a leaf rubbing craft. \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 6\, 2022.\nTime: 2 to 3 p.m. \nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up. Suggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum. Attendance is limited so advance registration is recommended. Please phone: 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net (note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s).
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/kids-guide-to-tree-id/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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SUMMARY:Turtles of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk by Kim Hargrave\, education director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, Mystic\, Conn.\nTime: Sunday\, July 10\, 2022 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.\nPlace: In-person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor\nIncredible creatures\, turtles have survived eons with remarkably little change. Kim’s talk takes a close look at the lives and habitats of turtles who live on land and in the waters of Fishers Island and surrounding region. Learn more about the threats they are facing due to habitat loss\, climate change and the pet trade and what we can do to help. \nAn adult program suitable for children aged 10 and older.  \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Snapping turtle. Courtesy of Justine Kibbe\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Eastern painted turtles at Duck Pond. Courtesy of Steve Zettler\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Eastern painted turtles. Courtesy of Connor Jones
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/turtles-of-fishers-island-and-the-surrounding-region/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture
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SUMMARY:Fishy Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Slimy\, scaly\, slippery and speedy\, fish are a standard part of most aquatic habitats.\nLearn 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. \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 13\, 2022.\nTime: 2 to 3 p.m. \nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up. Suggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum. Attendance is limited so advance registration is recommended. Please phone: 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net (note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s).
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/fishy-fun/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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SUMMARY:Nature\, Culture\, and Democratic Space: The Resonance of Olmsted in a 21st Century Practice
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk by Thomas Woltz\, Principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW)\, who will discuss the resonance of Frederick Law Olmsted’s work and legacy in contemporary landscape architecture as practiced by his firm.\nInspired by Olmsted’s legacy of imbuing landscapes with culture\, utility\, and beauty\, NBW applies a research-based approach across a wide array of projects\, including botanic gardens\, cultural and historic landscapes\, and public parks. NBW designs respond to each site as they are created through a process of deep listening to the land\, its ecology\, and the history it holds. \nIllustrative case studies from the firm’s portfolio will include Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales\, Florida\, a botanic garden originally conceived and planned by Edward Bok and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr; Sylvester Manor in Shelter Island Heights\, New York\, a historic educational farm with rich cultural and ecological history; and Memorial Park in Houston\, Texas\, comprehensive planning of a 1\,500-acre urban wilderness park\, one of NBW’s most ambitious undertakings. \nTime: Sunday\, July 17\, 2022 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. \nPlace: In-person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor. \nNOTICE: DUE TO LIMITED SEATING\, THE “IN-PERSON” RESERVATIONS ARE FULLY SUBSCRIBED AT THIS TIME. IF YOU DID NOT PREVIOUSLY SIGN UP\, YOU CAN STILL ATTEND THE ONLINE WEBINAR. \nPlease note that this talk will not be recorded. \nFor virtual access\, no advance registration is required. Please click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83364523424 \nWebinar ID: 833 6452 3424\nInternational numbers available:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/u/kccta2rImC \nThomas L. Woltz\, FASLA\, CLARB\nOver the past two decades of practice\, Woltz and his team have developed a unique approach to the designed landscape using ecological and cultural research as the foundation for designing meaningful contemporary landscapes that inspire deep connections between people and the natural world. Public landscapes in the US and abroad form the majority of the firm’s design work. These include parks\, botanic gardens\, arboreta\, and educational and cultural campuses. The balance of the work is related to conservation of biodiversity within large productive and agricultural landscapes. \nWoltz was educated at the University of Virginia and holds Masters degrees in Landscape Architecture and Architecture. He also holds an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the State University of New York\, Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. He was recognized with the Land for People Award by the Trust for Public Land in 2019 and as one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company in 2017. The Wall Street Journal named him the Design Innovator of the Year in 2013. Woltz currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Cultural Landscape Foundation. \nBok Tower Gardens\, Lake Wales\, FL (2013 – 2016)\nBok Tower Gardens has been a place of inspiration for the people of Central Florida since its inception in 1929. Motivated by the beauty and diversity of Central Florida\, philanthropist Edward Bok purchased a large tract of scrub and pine land to create a bird sanctuary and a place that would “touch the soul with its beauty and quiet.” Although plantings have changed over time\, the core of Bok Tower Gardens has remained remarkably unmodified since Edward Bok and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. began collaborating in 1922. \nIn 2012\, NBW was brought to implement several projects identified during their recently completed master planning process. The landscape architect extended and advanced initiatives from the plan\, prompting the design of a series of new garden spaces and improving access and circulation throughout while preserving and integrating the cultural landscape of Bok and Olmsted Jr. The new gardens engage and orient visitors\, showcase native plants in both natural settings and domestic landscapes\, and integrate educational narratives of species interdependence and ecosystem well being. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Bok Tower Gardens\, NBW. Photo © Barrett Doherty\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Bok Tower Gardens\, NBW. Photo © Barrett Doherty
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/nature-culture-and-democratic-space-the-resonance-of-olmsted-in-a-21st-century-practice/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture
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SUMMARY:FIND 2022
DESCRIPTION:FISHERS ISLAND NATURE DISCOVERY (FIND)\nA Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. \nFIND 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. Led by professional educators\, the children discover natural history through a combination of hands-on exploration\, observation\, and interpretation.\nWHEN: This summer the FIND program will take place during the afternoon in July. The dates are July 18 to July 22; Monday through Friday\, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nWHO: 20 children max\, all between the ages of 5 to 10. Attendees will be split into two groups\, one older and one younger. Each group will be led by two educators from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, assisted at times by guest naturalists. \nWHERE: Location will vary based on the daily plan\, but will include Fishers Island’s beaches\, woods\, and bodies of water. The programs will utilize the Ferguson Museum as a home base. Programs will split time indoors and outdoors and will include art and science projects related to the subject matter. \nCOST: The cost per participant is $350 for the week. \nREGISTRATION: Please call the Museum (631-788-7239) or e-mail fimuseum@fishersisland.net to sign up your child/children. \nEVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY INDICATED YOUR INTEREST IN SIGNING UP YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN\, PLEASE RECONFIRM.  \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop a love of nature and ecology through participatory learning both at the Museum and in the field. \n\nRegistration Form\n\nFIND 2019
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/find-2022/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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SUMMARY:FIND 2022
DESCRIPTION:FISHERS ISLAND NATURE DISCOVERY (FIND)\nA Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. \nFIND 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. Led by professional educators\, the children discover natural history through a combination of hands-on exploration\, observation\, and interpretation.\nWHEN: This summer the FIND program will take place during the afternoon in July. The dates are July 18 to July 22; Monday through Friday\, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nWHO: 20 children max\, all between the ages of 5 to 10. Attendees will be split into two groups\, one older and one younger. Each group will be led by two educators from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, assisted at times by guest naturalists. \nWHERE: Location will vary based on the daily plan\, but will include Fishers Island’s beaches\, woods\, and bodies of water. The programs will utilize the Ferguson Museum as a home base. Programs will split time indoors and outdoors and will include art and science projects related to the subject matter. \nCOST: The cost per participant is $350 for the week. \nREGISTRATION: Please call the Museum (631-788-7239) or e-mail fimuseum@fishersisland.net to sign up your child/children. \nEVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY INDICATED YOUR INTEREST IN SIGNING UP YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN\, PLEASE RECONFIRM.  \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop a love of nature and ecology through participatory learning both at the Museum and in the field. \n\nRegistration Form\n\nFIND 2019
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/find-2022/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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SUMMARY:FIND 2022
DESCRIPTION:FISHERS ISLAND NATURE DISCOVERY (FIND)\nA Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. \nFIND 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. Led by professional educators\, the children discover natural history through a combination of hands-on exploration\, observation\, and interpretation.\nWHEN: This summer the FIND program will take place during the afternoon in July. The dates are July 18 to July 22; Monday through Friday\, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nWHO: 20 children max\, all between the ages of 5 to 10. Attendees will be split into two groups\, one older and one younger. Each group will be led by two educators from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, assisted at times by guest naturalists. \nWHERE: Location will vary based on the daily plan\, but will include Fishers Island’s beaches\, woods\, and bodies of water. The programs will utilize the Ferguson Museum as a home base. Programs will split time indoors and outdoors and will include art and science projects related to the subject matter. \nCOST: The cost per participant is $350 for the week. \nREGISTRATION: Please call the Museum (631-788-7239) or e-mail fimuseum@fishersisland.net to sign up your child/children. \nEVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY INDICATED YOUR INTEREST IN SIGNING UP YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN\, PLEASE RECONFIRM.  \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop a love of nature and ecology through participatory learning both at the Museum and in the field. \n\nRegistration Form\n\nFIND 2019
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/find-2022/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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SUMMARY:FIND 2022
DESCRIPTION:FISHERS ISLAND NATURE DISCOVERY (FIND)\nA Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. \nFIND 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. Led by professional educators\, the children discover natural history through a combination of hands-on exploration\, observation\, and interpretation.\nWHEN: This summer the FIND program will take place during the afternoon in July. The dates are July 18 to July 22; Monday through Friday\, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nWHO: 20 children max\, all between the ages of 5 to 10. Attendees will be split into two groups\, one older and one younger. Each group will be led by two educators from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, assisted at times by guest naturalists. \nWHERE: Location will vary based on the daily plan\, but will include Fishers Island’s beaches\, woods\, and bodies of water. The programs will utilize the Ferguson Museum as a home base. Programs will split time indoors and outdoors and will include art and science projects related to the subject matter. \nCOST: The cost per participant is $350 for the week. \nREGISTRATION: Please call the Museum (631-788-7239) or e-mail fimuseum@fishersisland.net to sign up your child/children. \nEVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY INDICATED YOUR INTEREST IN SIGNING UP YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN\, PLEASE RECONFIRM.  \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop a love of nature and ecology through participatory learning both at the Museum and in the field. \n\nRegistration Form\n\nFIND 2019
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/find-2022/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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SUMMARY:FIND 2022
DESCRIPTION:FISHERS ISLAND NATURE DISCOVERY (FIND)\nA Week (5 DAYS) of Learning Programs for Young Island Naturalists Ages 5 to 10. \nFIND 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. Led by professional educators\, the children discover natural history through a combination of hands-on exploration\, observation\, and interpretation.\nWHEN: This summer the FIND program will take place during the afternoon in July. The dates are July 18 to July 22; Monday through Friday\, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \nWHO: 20 children max\, all between the ages of 5 to 10. Attendees will be split into two groups\, one older and one younger. Each group will be led by two educators from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, assisted at times by guest naturalists. \nWHERE: Location will vary based on the daily plan\, but will include Fishers Island’s beaches\, woods\, and bodies of water. The programs will utilize the Ferguson Museum as a home base. Programs will split time indoors and outdoors and will include art and science projects related to the subject matter. \nCOST: The cost per participant is $350 for the week. \nREGISTRATION: Please call the Museum (631-788-7239) or e-mail fimuseum@fishersisland.net to sign up your child/children. \nEVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY INDICATED YOUR INTEREST IN SIGNING UP YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN\, PLEASE RECONFIRM.  \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for young children to develop a love of nature and ecology through participatory learning both at the Museum and in the field. \n\nRegistration Form\n\nFIND 2019
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/find-2022/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T160000
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SUMMARY:Forty Years of Oyster Farming on Fishers Island
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated lecture by Steve Malinowski\nTime: Sunday July 24\, 2022 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.\nPlace: In-person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor\nNOTICE: DUE TO LIMITED SEATING\, THE “IN-PERSON” RESERVATIONS ARE FULLY SUBSCRIBED AT THIS TIME. IF YOU DID NOT PREVIOUSLY SIGN UP\, YOU CAN STILL ATTEND THE ONLINE WEBINAR. \nYou’ve probably enjoyed the fruits of the Fishers Island Oyster Farm’s harvest at the Museum opening\, at a restaurant\, at a club\, or in your own kitchen\, but how much do you really know about the day-to-day workings of an oyster farm? From storms to rising water temps and run-off\, to sudden global pandemics\, oyster farming is a notoriously difficult industry that constantly keeps farmers on their toes and asks them to rise to new challenges—those that survive and thrive\, do so by innovation and perseverance. \nJoin us this coming Sunday\, July 24\, for “Forty Years of Farming Oysters on Fishers Island\,” an illustrated talk by Steve Malinowski discussing how they operate a thriving sustainable seafood farm as the work changes with the seasons and the unexpected is always around the corner. \nFOR VIRTUAL ACCESS\, NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nJOIN WEBINAR\nWebinar ID: 837 2719 4111\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kccta2rImC \nSteve and Sarah Malinowski have been operating the Fishers Island Oyster Farm since 1981. Within the New England oyster industry\, they are reverentially referred to as “dinosaurs” because they’ve been around for so long! A number of young oyster farmers operating today got their start on Fishers Island. Steve and Sarah are respected leaders in the sustainable seafood movement and founding members of the Shellfish Growers Climate Coalition. Their seed and market oysters also have the distinction of being Fishers Island’s only commercial export.
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/forty-years-of-oyster-farming-on-fishers-island/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T160000
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SUMMARY:BENEFIT PREMIERE: The History of Race Rock Light
DESCRIPTION:The H.L. Ferguson Museum \ninvites you to the premier of \n“The History of Race Rock Light”\nThis 45-minute video directed by Marisela La Grave and Pierce Rafferty chronicles the remarkable story of how a lighthouse came to be erected in the 1870s on a dangerous submerged ledge amidst some of the most unpredictable and swiftest moving tides on the East Coast. \nDate: Tuesday\, July 26\, 2022\nTime: 4 p.m.\nPlace: Fishers Island Theater \nImmediately followed by a\nFishers Island Oysters & Champagne Reception\nfor in-person attendees\n \n \nPlease note\, this presentation will not be virtual. \nWe hope that you are able to attend this event to benefit the New London Maritime Society’s restoration and preservation plan for Race Rock Light. \nAdmission to the premiere is free\, but we will be “passing the hat” for the benefit of the New London Maritime Society’s restoration and preservation plan for Race Rock Light. Susan Tamulevich\, the director of the New London Maritime Society (NLMS)\, owner of Race Rock Light\, and the Preservation Project’s architect\, Walter Sedovic of Walter Sedovic Architects\, will speak about the restoration project. Click below to access the Race Rock Light restoration assessment which outlines the nearly $3M restoration project and details the projected work and why it is both important and necessary. \nRace Rock Light Restoration Assessment \n\nAny funds raised at the Theater benefit will go toward “Landing Integrity and Safety\,” the first priority in the restoration assessment report. If writing a check\, please make it payable to the New London Maritime Society with ‘Race Rock Preservation’ in the memo section. NLMS will also be accepting cash and\, Wi-Fi-willing\, credit card donations. NLMS is a non-profit\, 501 (c) 3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible. If mailing a check\, send to: New London Maritime Society\, 150 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320. \nThe New London Maritime Society is dedicated to lighthouse preservation. In addition to Race Rock (1878)\, the Maritime Society also owns New London Harbor Lighthouse (1760\, rebuilt 1801) and New London Ledge Light (1909)—all active aids to navigation. Together these are the three historic beacons leading from the ocean to New London harbor. \nFor those attending\, the Champagne & Fishers Island Oyster reception will immediately follow in the FI Conservancy’s Demonstration Garden\, or\, in the case of rain\, under the marquee awning of the Theater. Masks are optional but we do recommend social distancing. \n\nRace Rock Light photo by Gail Cypherd
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/benefit-premiere-the-history-of-race-rock-light/
LOCATION:Fishers Island Theater
CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture,Museum Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T140000
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SUMMARY:Aquatic Adaptations!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the amazing creatures that live in pond habitats and the adaptations that allow them to navigate their aquatic homes.\nMeet several of DPNC’s resident pond animals\, play a snapping turtle game and make a frog call craft. \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 27\, 2022.\nTime: 2 to 3 p.m. \nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) family program for ages five and up. Suggested donation $10.\n \nAll Wednesday children’s programs are in person at the Museum. Attendance is limited so advance registration is recommended. Please phone: 631-788-7239 or email fimuseum@fishersisland.net (note the name and date of the specific program and the name and age of the attendee/s).
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/aquatic-adaptations/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Program
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SUMMARY:Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk by Ben Shattuck\nTime: Sunday\, July 31\, 2022 @ 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.\nPlace: In-Person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor \nBook signing to follow. \nNOTE: DUE TO LIMITED SEATING\, IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND “IN-PERSON” PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR THIS PROGRAM BY CALLING (631) 788-7239 OR EMAILING THE MUSEUM. \nOn an autumn morning in 1849\, Henry David Thoreau stepped out his front door to walk the beaches of Cape Cod. Over a century and a half later\, Ben Shattuck does the same. With little more than a loaf of bread\, brick of cheese\, and a notebook\, Shattuck sets out to retrace Thoreau’s path through the Cape’s outer beaches\, from the elbow to Provincetown’s fingertip.\nABOUT SIX WALKS \nNamed a Must Read Book of Spring 2022 by Town & Country Magazine and a Most Anticipated Book of the Year at The Rumpus. This is the first of six journeys taken by Shattuck\, each one inspired by a walk once taken by Henry David Thoreau. After the Cape\, Shattuck goes up Mount Katahdin and Mount Wachusett\, down the coastline of his hometown\, and then through the Allagash. Along the way\, Shattuck encounters unexpected characters\, landscapes\, and stories\, seeing for himself the restorative effects that walking can have on a dampened spirit. Over years of following Thoreau\, Shattuck finds himself uncovering new insights about family\, love\, friendship\, and fatherhood\, and understanding more deeply the lessons walking can offer through life’s changing seasons. \nIntimate\, entertaining\, and beautifully crafted\, Six Walks is a resounding tribute to the ways walking in nature can inspire us all. \n  \nDate: Sunday\, July 31\, 2022.\nTime: 4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Museum\, 2nd Floor.\nFor virtual access\, no advance registration is required. \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81777199197 \nWebinar ID: 817 7719 9197\nInternational numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kccta2rImC \nABOUT BEN SHATTUCK \nBen Shattuck\, a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop\, is a recipient of a PEN America Story Prize and a 2019 Pushcart Prize. He was a Lighthouse Works fellow in 2013. Six Walks\, his first book\, is a Wall Street Journal Best Book of Spring\, a New York Times Best Book of Summer\, a Town & Country Magazine Must Read Book of Spring\, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Week\, a Rumpus Most Anticipated Book of the Year\, and a recent New England Bestseller. He lives with his wife and daughter on the coast of Massachusetts\, where he owns and runs a general store built in 1793.
URL:https://fergusonmuseum.org/event/six-walks-in-the-footsteps-of-henry-david-thoreau/
LOCATION:Henry L. Ferguson Museum\, 1109 Equestrian Ave\, Fishers Island\, NY\, 06390\, United States
CATEGORIES:Illustrated Lecture
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