List of Native Grassland and Wildflower Seeds for East End Habitat Restoration Project
See list of native grassland and wildflower seeds to be planted at the East End FIConservancy/FIDCO habitat restoration project near Middle Farms.
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Entries by Betty Ann Rubinow
Startling Statistic: Four Tons of Marine Debris Collected on FI Shores in 2019
In 2019, Island resident Michele Klimczak collected an astounding 8441 pounds of marine debris from the shores of Fishers Island. Michele is employed by FIConservancy to patrol multiple Island locations and clear away marine debris.
FIConservancy Partners with FIDCO in East End Habitat Restoration Project
The Fishers Island Conservancy is working to extend the success of its West End grassland restoration initiative, and in partnership with FIDCO, has begun a habitat restoration project on the East End near Middle Farms.
Scientists Say “Climate Chaos” is Main Reason for Decline in Bumblebee Population
A new study, published in the Feb. 7, 2020 journal, Science, makes a case for climate change as a principle driver of the potential extinction of bumblebees.
Study Finds That Migratory Birds Cling to Diminishing Native Food Supply
The Gray Catbird is typical of migratory birds that prefer the fruits of native plants, despite invasive plants dominating fruit availability in late-autumn. The Gray Catbird was among 45 species sighted in the 2019 Migratory Bird Count on Fishers Island. Ann Stinely photo for the Manomet Team Newsletter.
Toxic Chemicals Dredged from Thames River Might Be Dumped Off Northeast Coast of FI
Toxic spoils from the bottom of the Thames River will likely be dumped less than three miles off the northwest coast of Fishers Island to make way for a new class of ballistic missile submarines to be built at Electric Boat in Groton, Conn. FIConservancy has voiced strong objections to the location of the dumping.
November Sparkles and Milkweed Floats
A powerful east coast storm Nov. 1 paved the way for spectacular weather on Fishers Island, and a stroll though the Demonstration Garden proved that FIConservancy’s native plant initiative is alive and well!
A New and Significant Threat to Forests Observed on Fishers: Asian Jumping Worm
Dianne Crary in October reported the presence of “a lot” of invasive Asian jumping worms on her property along Equestrian Road. These worms quickly devour fallen leaves and other organic material, destroying nutrients vital for the survival of trees.
A Fond Farewell to FIConservancy Naturalist Justine Kibbe
For the past seven years, Justine Kibbe has lived on Fishers Island, most of that time as FIConservancy’s naturalist. We say a fond farewell to Justine this October as she leaves Fishers Island. Through photos, videos and the written word, Justine has recorded nature as it unfolds on Fishers Island, season by season. She has been FIConservancy’s treasure. […]
Study Reveals Staggering Loss of 2.9 Billion Birds Since 1970
According to research published online in September by the journal Science, the breeding population of birds in the U.S. and Canada has dropped nearly 30% since 1970.