In the Field with FIRST Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Ferry In: 7:00 AM (Team 1) / 12:30 PM (Team 2)Ferry Out: 1:30 PM (Team 1) / 4:45 PM (Team 2)Start Time: 8:15 AM (Team 1) / 2:00 PM (Team 2) Location: AirfieldWho: Team 1 – Francisco, Emma, JoseDetails: Team 1 will be conducting vegetation […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 Ferry In: 7:00 AM (Team 1) / 12:30 PM (Team 2)Ferry Out: 1:30 PM (Team 1) / 4:45 PM (Team 2)Start Time: 8:15 AM (Team 1) / 2:00 PM (Team 2) Location: AirfieldWho: Team 1 – Francisco, Emma, JoseDetails: Team 1 will be conducting vegetation […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Start Time: All Day Location: Off-Island – Boston, MAWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, TylerDetails: The team will be taking a group trip to Boston. No fieldwork will take place on Fishers Island today.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025 Ferry In: 7:00 AMFerry Out: 1:30 PMStart Time: 8:15 AM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, TylerDetails: The team will be leading a public nature walk as part of community engagement efforts. Join the FIRST team to explore local flora […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 Ferry In: 7:00 AMFerry Out: 1:30 PMStart Time: 7:45 AM Location: AirfieldWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, TylerDetails: The team will be continuing vegetation and insect transect surveys at the Airfield. A total of six transects will be set out as part […]
celebrating the vital role insects play in our ecosystems. Organized by the Royal Entomological Society, this annual event encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects through activities like bug hunts, workshops, and art competitions. On Fishers Island, insects are essential to our local environment. Pollinators like bees and butterflies support native plant […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Ferry In: 7:00 AMFerry Out: 1:30 PMStart Time: 7:45 AM Location: AirfieldWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, TylerDetails: The team will be conducting vegetation and insect surveys at the Airfield. Transects previously set out will be collected and processed as part of […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Ferry In: 10:00 AMFerry Out: 4:45 PMStart Time: 11:30 AM Location: Exercise TrailWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, TylerDetails: The team will be working on invasive plant removal along the Exercise Trail. They will also be constructing fencing near the trail and […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Start Time: All Day Location: New LondonWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, TylerDetails: Due to expected thunderstorms, the team will remain in New London for the day to focus on data processing and organizing materials from recent fieldwork.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 Ferry In: 7:00 AMFerry Out: 1:45 PMStart Time: 7:45 AM Location: Exercise TrailWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, TylerDetails: The team will be continuing invasive plant removal along the Exercise Trail. Due to rain expected later in the day, work will focus […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025Ferry In: 10:00 AMFerry Out: 3:15 PMStart Time: 10:00 AM Location: Parade Grounds and beach day!Who: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:It’s a lighter field day with some well-earned time at the beach, but the team is still making progress on their […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Monday, June 30, 2025Ferry In: 7:00 AMFerry Out: 1:45 PMStart Time: 7:45 AM Location: AirfieldWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The team will be out at the Airfield today, setting up and surveying four vegetation and insect transects. It’ll be a full morning of collecting […]