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SUMMARY:Moth Night Into The Lights
DESCRIPTION:Love nature and bugs? Come join entomologist Dr. Adam Mitchell and our awesome FIRST team for a chill evening of insect discovery at the Parade Grounds! \nWe’ll be setting up big white sheets and vapor lamps to attract all kinds of cool critters—moths\, beetles\, and who knows what else! You’ll get to learn about their wild behaviors and help out with our annual biodiversity survey\, which helps track native plants and how well the island’s habitats are bouncing back. \nDetails:Friday\, July 18th\, 2025Starts at 9:30 PM (drop by anytime)Parade Grounds \nWhether you’re a full-on bug enthusiast or just a little curious\, this is the perfect chance to experience nature in a whole new way. Bring some friends\, your sense of adventure\, and let’s see what shows up under the lights!
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/moth-night-into-the-lights/
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Fishers Island ConservancyJuly 18\, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM \nJoin us for a public panel discussion at the community center\, where our scientists and experts will share updates on the Conservancy’s current conservation efforts. \nPresentations by: \n\n\nDr. Marina Caillaud \n\n\nDr. Adam Mitchell \n\n\nStephanie Hall \n\n\nAnna White \n\n\nModerated by: Ben Strong \nThis is an opportunity to learn more about the science behind the Conservancy’s work\, ask questions\, and hear how ongoing projects are helping to protect and sustain the natural environment of Fishers Island. \nAll are welcome! No registration required.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/conservancy-panel-night/
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SUMMARY:A Weekend with Dr. Douglas Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tallamy will lead guided nature walks through the Parade Grounds on both Saturday\, July 19 and Sunday\, July 20 at 9:30 a.m.\, and deliver a public talk and book signing at the Henry L. Ferguson Museum on Sunday\, July 20 at 4:00 p.m. Want to learn more? Visit here
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/a-weekend-with-dr-douglas-tallamy/
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SUMMARY:Right Place Right Plant: Native Plant Talk
DESCRIPTION:Right Place Right Plant: Native Plants and Practical Uses\nWhen: Saturday\, May 24\, 2025 \nTime: 11 am – 12 pm (Talk)\, 12-1 pm (Reception) \n\nPlace: In person at the Museum\, 2nd Floor and virtual via zoom \nThe Fishers Island Conservancy and the Henry L Ferguson Museum are teaming up for a special Memorial Day Weekend event all about native plants and how to use them effectively in our landscapes. This collaboration brings together a wide range of voices and resources to help protect and restore Fishers Island’s environment. \nTogether we’ll explore the importance of native plants to island ecosystems why non-native species can cause harm and how small landscaping choices can have a big environmental impact. The Conservancy will be sharing information about local habitat restoration efforts offering practical gardening tips and helping connect attendees with helpful tools and contractors. \nThe event will feature a series of short talks from island experts and guest speakers \n\nDr. Adam Mitchell with FIC on the benefits of native plants\nTerry McNamara on managing invasive species with native alternatives\nDianne Crary on choosing the right native plants\nDiana Fiske on creating successful native gardens\nMelie Spofford on planting native trees\n\nAfter the talks we invite you to stay for a reception where you’ll find local Fishers Island contractors available to chat\, educational handouts\, plant guides and a native plant sale to help you get started at home. \nThis event is free and open to the public but space for the in-person talk is limitedRegister now to secure your spotClick here to register \nQuestions? Contact Hannah Vagts at FishersIslandSeagrass@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/right-place-right-plant-native-plant-talk/
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SUMMARY:Spring Migration Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Anna White \nSpring Migratory Bird Count 2025When: Sunday\, May 11th at 8:00 amWhere: Meet outside of the Community Center \nWe invite you to join us for our annual Spring Migratory Bird Count on Sunday\, May 11th. This seasonal tradition offers a great opportunity to observe birds returning to their northern breeding grounds while exploring a variety of habitats across the island. \nThe morning will begin outside the Fishers Island Community Center at 8 am\, where we will gather before setting out in groups. Guided by Dr. Adam Mitchell of Tarleton State University\, along with birding experts Emily Baisden and Will Almeida\, the group will visit 15 designated stops from the West End to the East End of the island. Each stop lasts five minutes\, following established Audubon count methods\, as we identify and record bird species seen and heard along the way. \nAll are welcome to attend. No prior birding experience is needed. If you have binoculars\, we encourage you to bring them. A limited number will also be available to borrow. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. \nThis annual count supports the Conservancy’s long-term efforts to monitor bird populations and contributes valuable information to regional conservation work.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/spring-migration-bird-count/
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
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SUMMARY:Pitch In for the Planet- Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Earth Day\, the Fishers Island Conservancy and the H.L. Ferguson Museum and Land Trust invite all visitors to join an afternoonof conservation work and community connection. \nParticipants will meet at the Museum at 2:00 PM to receive assignments before heading out to South Beach\, the Parade Grounds\, and nearby trails for beach cleanup and invasive plant removal. \nVolunteers are encouraged to bring any tools they are comfortable using\, such as clippers or loppers. No chainsaws\, please. Extra tools will be available. Long pants\, long sleeves\, socks\, and gloves are strongly recommended for protection against thorns and poison ivy. \nFollowing the cleanup\, light refreshments will be served at the Museum. A simple craft activity will also be available for those who would like to participate. Race Rock Garden Co. is providing seed pots and soil\, and the Conservancy will contribute native seeds along with small seed packets remaining from past Nature Days. \nWe hope you’ll join us in caring for the land and celebrating Earth Day as a community.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/pitch-in-for-the-planet-earth-day/
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SUMMARY:Shorebird Pre-Fencing Day
DESCRIPTION:Sign being installed on symbolic fencing by Anna White \nAs our tiniest visitor\, the endangered Piping Plover\, returns to Fishers Island’s shores this spring\, the Fishers Island Conservancy is preparing to install symbolic fencing at known nesting sites. These small shorebirds lay their eggs directly on open sand\, making them extremely vulnerable to disturbance. To protect them and give them the best chance at a successful breeding season\, FIC will kick off the season with Pre-Fencing Day on Wednesday\, April 9.  \nSymbolic fencing is a simple yet critical step that helps reduce disturbance from people and pets by clearly marking sensitive nesting areas. This protection is not just for Piping Plovers but also serves as nesting habitat for Least Terns\, which are listed as threatened in New York State. These birds depend on undisturbed beach habitat to successfully nest and raise their young. \nThis work is part of the Long Island Colonial Waterbird Survey (LICWS)\, a statewide monitoring and protection program coordinated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. We are excited to partner with Sophia Brown from NYSDEC as we relaunch LICWS efforts on the island. Fishers Island falls within Region 1 of the NYSDEC\, which includes Suffolk County and nearby coastal islands. \nWe invite anyone interested in helping to join us on Wednesday\, April 9th at 10:30 AM outside the FI Community Center. We encourage volunteers to bring work gloves and dress for the weather.  \nCome lend a hand and help us protect our islands shoreline and the shorebirds that call it home!
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