Join us for a Nature Walk with Doug Tallamy! Take a stroll through the scenic Parade Grounds with renowned Entomolgist, Author and Conservationist, Doug Tallamy. Discover the hidden wonders of native plants, learn how to support local wildlife, and gain insight into the critical role we all play in protecting biodiversity...right in our own backyards! […]
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 4:00 PMFI Movie Theater & via Zoom The Fishers Island Conservancy is proud to co-host a special presentation by Dr. Doug Tallamy, leading entomologist, conservationist, and co-founder of the transformative Homegrown National Park initiative. Join us on Sunday, July 20 at 4:00 p.m. for an illustrated talk at the movie […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025Ferry In: 10:00 AMFerry Out: 4:45 PMStart Time: 10:45 AMEnd Time: 4:30 PM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, WalkerAbsent: Tyler Details:The students will be pulling porcelain berry, picking up camera data, and conducting knotweed sampling.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025Ferry In: 7:00 AMFerry Out: 3:15 PMStart Time: 7:45 AMEnd Time: 3:00 PM Location: Parade Grounds & East End Bike TrailWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The students will complete the July bird count and assist with invasive pulling at Wilderness Point […]
In the Field with FIRST Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025Ferry In: 7:00 AMFerry Out: 3:00 PMStart Time: 7:45 AMEnd Time: 3:00 PM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The students will work on insect and plant transects, organize the big shed, and help Diana with native flower planting.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Friday, July 25, 2025Ferry In: 10:00 AMFerry Out: 1:45 PMStart Time: 10:45 AMEnd Time: 1:45PM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The students will pick up transects, collect bat data, and pull porcelain berry in the Parade Grounds. Rain delay.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025Ferry In: —Ferry Out: —Start Time: —End Time: — Location: New LondonWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The students will focus on data entry and organize data collected from multiple locations.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025Ferry In: —Ferry Out: —Start Time: —End Time: — Location: New LondonWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The students will continue data entry and organize data from multiple field locations.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025Ferry In: 10:00 AMFerry Out: 3:00 PMStart Time: 10:45 AMEnd Time: 2:45 PM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The students will work on invasive removal and complete data entry between field tasks.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025Ferry In: 10:00 AMFerry Out: 3:00 PMStart Time: 10:45 AMEnd Time: 2:45 PM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The students will continue invasive removal at the Parade Grounds.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025Ferry In: 10:00 AMFerry Out: 3:00 PMStart Time: 10:45 AMEnd Time: 2:45 PM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The students will continue invasive removal at the Parade Grounds.
In the Field with FIRST Date: Friday, August 1, 2025Ferry In: 7:00 AMFerry Out: 11:15 AMStart Time: 7:45 AMEnd Time: 11:00 AM Location: Parade GroundsWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The students will be setting up for Nature Day.