Join us for a special evening of conversation and insight into the environmental work happening on Fishers Island.

On Friday, July 18, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, the Fishers Island Conservancy will host a panel discussion featuring four expert, presenting their research, programs, and conservation efforts.

The panel will feature presentations by:

Dr. Marina Caillaud
PhD in Genetic Resources and Plant Breeding
Senior Lecturer in Entomology at Cornell University and FI Conservancy board member since 2019

Dr. Adam Mitchell
PhD in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
Assistant Professor at Tarleton State University and longtime FI biodiversity researcher as well as the founder of our Fishers Island Research and Survey Team (FIRST)

Stephanie Hall
MS in Molecular Genetics
Head of the Conservancy’s Sentinel Program

Anna White
BS in Fish and Wildlife Conservation Ecology
Field Director at the Fishers Island Conservancy and former intern

Each speaker will present work related to their area of expertise, including insect and plant diversity, bird and shorebird monitoring, marine debris removal, habitat restoration, and invasive species management. The program will also highlight the Conservancy’s ongoing youth engagement and data collection efforts.

The discussion will be moderated by Ben Strong, Treasurer of the Fishers Island Conservancy.

This event is open to all members of the community. It is a chance to learn more about the important work happening across the island and to hear directly from the scientists and staff leading these efforts!