The Fishers Island Research and Survey Team (FIRST) wrapped up another busy season of fieldwork this summer.
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Shorebirds Take Flight- The 2025 Season Wrap-Up
by Anna White145 viewsSeptember is here and the 2025 shorebird season on Fishers Island has officially wrapped up.
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The Conservancy welcomed the Suffolk County Vector Control team back to the island for their final mosquito control spray of the season.
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Silver Eel–Race Point Coastal Trail Opens with Dedication to Janet Harvey
by Anna White115 viewsThe Conservancy is proud to be part of the newly opened Silver Eel–Race Point Coastal Trail and the dedication of the Janet Harvey Sanctuary
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As summer winds down, shorebird season is still going strong in a few key locations! Most of our fencing has come down for the season, except at Eighth Hole, where …
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An Evening to Remember: Recap of Sunset on the Beach 2025
by Anna White84 viewsOn Saturday, July 19th, the Fishers Island Conservancy hosted our annual Sunset on the Beach event and what a night it was!
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The Hickory Horned Devil is our largest caterpillar, harmless despite its looks, and a sign of healthy habitat on the island.
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Join the Fishers Island Library at Nature Days
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Join us on July 18 for an evening panel featuring researchers and Conservancy staff sharing updates on biodiversity, restoration work, and ongoing projects across Fishers Island.
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Insect Catching and ID with Expert Entomologists
by Anna White64 viewsCome explore the amazing world of insects with expert entomologists Bryan Danforth and Marina Caillaud (Cornell University)