Saturday, August 1st | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Celebrate the wild side of Fishers Island with us at Nature Day – a free, family-friendly morning of exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning dedicated to the island’s unique natural environment!
Event Highlights
LIVE Animal Encounters!
Meet amazing creatures up close with the Dennison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Their engaging wildlife educators will introduce you to native animals and fascinating facts about local ecosystems.
Mystic Aquarium
Stop by the Mystic Aquarium table to explore and learn about ocean life and conservation.
Marine Debris Exhibit – “Reeling It In: Fishing, Boating and Ghost Gear Debris”
Michele’s annual marine debris table returns with a new theme spotlighting what’s washing ashore from our local waters: fishing line, lobster pot gear, buoys, and the ghost gear left behind by boats and traps. Get a firsthand look at the materials collected from our shorelines and learn how lost and discarded fishing gear continues to impact marine life long after it’s left the water.
Youth Sentinels
Get inspired by the next generation of environmental stewards. Our student conservationists will be on hand to share their research, discoveries, and what it means to be a sentinel for nature.
Seagrass Management Coalition
Why does eelgrass matter? Learn about the vital role of seagrass in coastal ecosystems and how it’s being protected through local and regional efforts. Hannah Vagts, Coordinator for the Fishers Island Seagrass Management (FISM) coalition, will be on-site to share updates, answer questions, and discuss how community-driven conservation is preserving Fishers Island’s underwater meadows for generations to come. Learn more about this work at fiseagrass.org.
FIRST – Science in the Field
Explore how our Research and Survey team studies the island’s environment. Through interactive displays and demonstrations, discover how science is helping safeguard Fishers Island’s future.
Story Walk with FI Library
Take a stroll along the Parade Grounds and discover a story – one page at a time -posted along the path. Perfect for all ages, this self-guided walk combines nature with a great read. Don’t miss this family-friendly adventure.
Scavenger Hunt & Prizes
Join our free Nature Day Scavenger Hunt!
FREE Breakfast and Ice Cream
Start your morning with a free breakfast from Billy at the Fishers Island Village Market, and cool off afterward with free ice cream from the vintage truck – available to all!
FREE Movie at the theater
The FI movie theater will be open during the event, showing a FREE nature-themed film on loop. Admission is free and seating is open throughout the morning.
Nature Day is FREE and open to the public. No registration required. Just bring your curiosity and your love for the island.
We look forward to seeing you there!