We are excited to welcome the 2025 FIRST (Fishers Island Research and Survey Team) on June 4th. This team of dedicated students and researchers will be engaging in various conservation projects throughout the summer. Their first day will involve orientation and an introduction to ongoing initiatives. Stay tuned for updates on their schedule and activities! […]
World Environment Day is the United Nations' flagship day for promoting environmental awareness and action, celebrated every year on June 5. First observed in 1973, it has become the largest global platform for environmental public outreach, with millions of people participating worldwide. In 2025, the focus is on ending plastic pollution, a pressing environmental challenge […]
It’s a time to recognize the ocean’s role in our lives, from providing oxygen and food to shaping the shores of Fishers Island. This year’s theme is “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us,” reminding us how the Long Island Sound connects to global ocean health. Whether it’s reducing plastic, helping with local conservation, or learning about […]
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025 Ferry In: 8:15 AMFerry Out: 12:45 PMStart Time: 9:00 AM Location: South BeachWho: Emma, FranciscoDetails: Participated in Piping Plover observation with Anna White for the final day of the LICWS shorebird monitoring survey. Location: Parade GroundsWho: Tyler, Jose, Walker, NaomiDetails: Began invasive species removal efforts. This week is focused on […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Start Time: 8:15 AM Location: New LondonWho: Entire TeamDetails: Fieldwork on Fishers Island was canceled due to rain. The team remained in New London and worked on completing their employment training course required by Tarleton State University.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Ferry In: 11:30 AMFerry Out: 4:45 PMStart Time: 11:30 AM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire TeamDetails: The team will be continuing invasive species removal work and also installing bat recording devices for acoustic monitoring. Field training and setup supported Walker’s independent bat research project, which will […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Ferry In: 11:30 AMFerry Out: 4:45 PMStart Time: 11:30 AM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire TeamDetails: The team will be conducting vegetation and insect transect surveys as part of their training in field data collection methods. They will also continue invasive species removal efforts in designated […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Friday, June 13, 2025 Ferry In: 11:30 AMFerry Out: 4:45 PMStart Time: 11:30 AM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire TeamDetails: The team will continue vegetation and insect transect surveys to strengthen their sampling skills and begin building baseline data. Invasive species removal efforts will also continue throughout the afternoon in […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Location: Connecticut MuseumWho: Entire TeamDetails: The team will not be on Fishers Island today. Instead, they will be visiting a Connecticut museum for a full-day educational field trip starting mid-morning.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Ferry In: 8:15 AMFerry Out: 4:45 PMStart Time: 9:00 AM Location: Parade Grounds and Surrounding AreasWho: Entire TeamDetails: The team will be participating in the June 2025 Bird Count, contributing to long-term monitoring of avian species on Fishers Island. This effort supports biodiversity tracking and […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 Ferry In: 8:15 AMFerry Out: 11:30 AMStart Time: 9:00 AM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire TeamDetails: The team will be continuing vegetation and insect transect surveys.
Celebrate Pollinator Week with Us! Pollinator Week 2025 is happening June 16–22, and it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the amazing pollinators that keep our ecosystems, farms, and gardens thriving. From bees and butterflies to bats, beetles, moths, and hummingbirds, these small but mighty creatures help bring us the food we eat […]
