Thank you for your ongoing support of Fishers Island Conservancy!

Dear FIConservancy Community,

With the persistent winds flowing from the north, we on the island are saying a reluctant goodbye to the busy season. As the year winds down, it’s gratifying to think about what the Fishers Island Conservancy has accomplished, thanks to your generous support. Please see highlights from this year below.

With your help, we’re looking forward to an exciting and productive 2024! Please consider giving today at ficonservancy.org/donate.

I want to give a special shout-out to our partners at the Fishers Island Ferry District, who make the Parade grounds and Ferry Park possible, and to the Fishers Island Fire Department, which oversees the annual burn that keeps the Parade grounds environmentally healthy.

My sincerest thanks to our team, board and each one of you, who is making a difference by giving, volunteering, collecting marine debris, attending our events, planting native species and more to help conserve and protect Fishers Island.

A gift to the Fishers Island Conservancy is a gift to Fishers Island. Please donate today. Your ongoing support is essential to our work. Thank you.

Cheers,

Tom Sargent

President, Fishers Island Conservancy

P.S. Got Phragmites? Give us a call. FIConservancy has partnered with a New York State licensed contractor to assist with the removal of highly invasive phragmites. We are helping private land owners coordinate with this contractor to address infestations on their own properties. Contact us today.

Thanks to your support, in 2024:

  • Parade Grounds Restoration Thrives:
    The Parade Grounds meadows were alive with autumn colors and renewed biodiversity. The Fishers Island Research and Survey Team (FIRST), led by graduate student Catalina Berry, tackled invasive species and monitored bird and insect populations, providing vital data on meadow health. Plans are underway to bring back the FIRST team and a Ph.D. student in 2025 to continue this impactful work.
  • Shorebird Monitoring Re-established:
    With coordination from intern Anna White, we confirmed several successful nesting sites for the threatened Piping Plover and Least Tern in partnership with the NY DEC and Long Island Audubon Society.
  • Sentinel Program Success:
    Under Stephanie Hall’s leadership, young scientists collected real-time environmental data, including weather patterns, tides, and species sightings. These records are essential for monitoring Fishers Island’s ecological changes.
  • Marine Debris Cleanup:
    Michele Klimczak tirelessly collected and sorted garbage from our shores. Her work gained recognition through Duke Riley’s MICHELE, part of his exhibition Death to the Living, Long Live Trash at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
  • Community Engagement and Collaboration:
    Events like Nature Days brought families together to explore the Parade Grounds, learn about native plants, and see a kestrel up close. Thank you to Dianne Crary and Courtney MacDonald for their hard work in making this event a success.
    Additionally, we collaborated with organizations like the Fishers Island Library, the Ferguson Museum, and the Ferry District, fostering a shared commitment to the island’s environmental health.
  • Coastal Meadow Tour:
    In September, over 30 members of The Garden Conservancy visited the Parade Grounds to learn about our coastal meadow restoration project. Sharing our story with this nationally recognized group was a proud moment.
  • Sunset on the Beach:
    This cherished annual event, chaired by Caroline Mehta, brought the community together to discuss the challenges and triumphs of coastal conservation. Thank you to Chris Vartanian for helping us share our story with a wider audience.
  • Celebrating New Life:
    We welcomed Thomas, the son of our Executive Director Kristen Peterson, into the world on April 10th. Congratulations to Kristen and her family on this joyous addition!

Make a tax-deductible contribution today

Donate Online

$50 – $100 FRIEND OF THE CONSERVANCY
$250 STONY BEACH GUARDIAN
$500 SILVER EEL PATRON
$1,000 BARLEYFIELD COVE BENEFACTOR
$2,500 – $5,000 PRESERVATION CIRCLE





Donate By Mail

In addition to PayPal contribution options, you can also mail your donation to:

The Fishers Island Conservancy
PO Box 553
Fishers Island NY 06390

For questions or concerns, please contact Kristen Peterson by phone at (631) 788-5609 or email at [email protected].

The Fishers Island Conservancy is a non-profit organization formed under the laws of the State of New York and is exempt under the Internal Revenue Code 501 (C) (3). Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent provided by the law.