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SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is a great reminder to slow down and appreciate the natural beauty around us. On Fishers Island\, it’s all about caring for the land\, the water\, and the wildlife that make this place so special\, and continuing the work to protect it for years to come.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/earth-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
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SUMMARY:Gardening from the Ground Up - Native Plant Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum to explore the heart of our ecosystem and discover how native plants play a thrilling role in sustaining our food chain and environment on Fishers Island. Our lineup of peers and professionals will unveil the secrets of native gardening – and its powerful impact on biodiversity.\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing the insightful Emily Baiden from the Wild Seed Project\, local legends Diana Fiske and Dianne Crary\, and the dynamic Maggie Redfern from the CT College Arboretum. Their stories and expertise will open your eyes to the wonders of our local flora and fauna\, offering you fresh\, actionable tips for incorporating these natural treasures into your own gardening projects! Learn how embracing native plants can transform your garden into a vibrant habitat that supports local wildlife\, conserves water\, and minimizes the need for harmful chemicals. Say goodbye to the time and effort spent on non-native species that struggle in our climate! \n\n\n\n\nAfter a series of lightning talks that are sure to spark your curiosity\, we’ll open the floor for a lively Q&A session! And don’t miss the chance to mingle and celebrate with fellow nature enthusiasts at our reception afterward. Enjoy delicious refreshments and explore the plant sale showcasing a colorful array of native species waiting to enhance your garden. But that’s not all—Maggie will guide a delightful excursion into the HLFM Land Trust Wildlife Sanctuary\, showcasing the beautiful trees she highlights in her talk. Come join the fun! \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTime: 11 am -1 pm \n\n\n\n\nPlace: At the Museum\, second floor and virtual\, via zoom \n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to make a positive impact on our ecosystem through gardening! Space is limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot today. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Fishers Island Conservancy and the Henry L. Ferguson Museum. \n\n\n\nThe registration link is here: https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/gardening-from-the-ground-up-the-whys-and-hows-of-native-plants-southold-may-1040160
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/gardening-from-the-ground-up-native-plant-talk/
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spring Bird Count on Sunday\, May 10 at 8 am. We’ll meet at the Community Center before heading out across the island to observe and record migratory birds with the help of experienced guides. No birding experience needed\, all are welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress for the weather.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/spring-bird-count/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T170000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Weekend\, observed from May 22–25\, marks the start of the summer season on Fishers Island. It’s a time when the community comes together to enjoy the outdoors while also taking a moment to remember and honor those who have served.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/memorial-day-weekend/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260319T232331Z
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SUMMARY:July Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Conservancy will be at the IPP Craft Fair on July 11 (date TBD)\, held on the Village Green from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Stop by our table to say hello\, learn more about our work\, and check out some of our new merchandise.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/july-craft-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T173000
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SUMMARY:Evaluating Habitat Recovery on Fishers Island by Tyler McMahon | July 17 @ 5:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join Us: An Evening with FIRST Researcher Tyler McMahon\n Friday\, July 17 | 5:30 PM | Fishers Island Community Center \nPlease join the Fishers Island Conservancy for a special community program featuring FIRST (Fishers Island Research & Survey Team) researcher Tyler McMahon on Friday\, July 17th at 5:30 PM at the Fishers Island Community Center. \nTyler will be presenting his PhD proposal defense titled Evaluating Ecological and Social Outcomes of Long-Term Habitat Restoration on Fishers Island\, New York\, a study that takes a close look at how restoration work happening right here on Fishers Island is shaping local biodiversity and community engagement with conservation over time. \nHis research brings together arthropod sampling\, bird surveys\, and public outreach assessment to explore whether restoration efforts are not only improving ecological communities\, but also deepening public support for conservation. It is a question that connects the science happening in the field directly to the community that calls this island home. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from the researcher doing this work and to learn more about what long-term restoration looks like on Fishers Island. All are welcome and we hope to see you there! \nFor more information contact the Fishers Island Conservancy at [annarwfic@gmail.com]
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/evaluating-habitat-recovery-on-fishers-island-by-tyler-mcmahon-july-17-530-pm/
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SUMMARY:Bug Night | July 17 @ 9:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Bug Night | Friday\, July 17 | 9:30 pm | Parade Grounds \nCurious about the creatures that come out after dark? Join entomologist and PhD student Tyler McMahon\, along with the 2026 FIRST team\, for a relaxed evening of insect discovery at the Parade Grounds. \nWe’ll be setting up large white sheets and vapor lamps to draw in all sorts of fascinating visitors\, from moths and beetles to whatever else the night brings. You’ll learn about their unique behaviors and have the chance to take part in our annual biodiversity survey\, which helps us track native plant life and measure how well the island’s habitats are recovering over time. \nDrop by anytime starting at 9:30 PM at the Parade Grounds. Whether you consider yourself a serious bug enthusiast or you’re simply a little curious\, this is a fun and easy way to experience the island’s nature after hours. Bring a friend\, bring your curiosity\, and let’s see what shows up under the lights! \nThis event is hosted by the Fishers Island Conservancy.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/bug-night-july-17-930-pm/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:Sunset on the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Sunset on the Beach\, happening July 18th\, is the Fishers Island Conservancy’s signature summer fundraiser and a favorite part of the season. It brings the community together for a relaxed evening by the water in support of the Conservancy’s work. \nFor more details and ticket info click here
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/sunset-on-the-beach-2/
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SUMMARY:An Evening in the Garden | July 24 @ 5:00PM
DESCRIPTION:An Evening in the Garden | Friday\, July 24 | 5:00-7:00 PM \nCome enjoy a summer evening with the Fishers Island Conservancy in the John Thatcher Native Garden. We’ll have wine\, beer\, and light hors d’oeuvres as we gather among the native plantings to celebrate the season together. Open to all\, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow community members\, learn more about the garden and the Conservancy’s work\, and simply enjoy a beautiful summer evening outdoors. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/an-evening-in-the-garden-july-24-500pm/
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SUMMARY:Gathering Growth: Working to Visually Preserve the Legacy of Significant Trees | July 31 @ 5:30PM
DESCRIPTION: Friday\, July 31 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM  | At the Museum\, 2nd floor and virtual\, via zoom \nJoin the Fishers Island Conservancy and the HL Ferguson Museum for a presentation by photographer Brian Kelley on his work documenting the oldest and largest trees in the U.S. through Gathering Growth Foundation. Friday\, July 31\, 5:30 PM at the Museum. \nKelley is dedicated to visually preserving the legacy of trees and forests while raising awareness about their protection. In 2019\, he founded the Gathering Growth Foundation to expand his work beyond champion trees\, building a growing archive of significant trees and forest landscapes across the United States. To date\, the foundation has documented over 1\,300 trees and is currently completing its first publication\, Gathering Growth Vol. 1: New York. \nRooted in the belief that conservation is as much cultural as it is scientific\, Kelley’s work seeks to create a deeper public connection to the natural world. His images serve not only as documentation\, but as acts of remembrance\, grounded in the idea that before a landscape can be protected\, it must first be known\, and before it can be known\, it must be remembered. \nBrian Kelley received his BFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts. He is dedicated to visually preserving the legacy of trees and forests while raising awareness about their protection. Kelley’s extensive work in still-life photography continues to support his artistic pursuit of contributing to the cultural archive of American ephemera and landscape\, including other long-term projects such as The National Park Service Brochures Archive and the Archive of NYCTA Artifacts. Kelley was born in Horseheads\, NY\, and currently lives in Lumberland\, NY. \nThis program is co-hosted by the Fishers Island Conservancy and the Henry L. Ferguson Museum. \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/gathering-growth-working-to-visually-preserve-the-legacy-of-significant-trees/
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SUMMARY:Nature Day
DESCRIPTION:Nature Day\, happening August 1st\, is a fun\, hands-on event all about exploring the natural world on Fishers Island. Held at the Parade Grounds\, it’s a chance for kids and adults alike to learn about local wildlife\, plants\, and habitats through interactive activities and time spent outdoors. More details to come.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/nature-day-2/
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SUMMARY:The Fight for Wild Salmon: A Talk by Guido Rahr | August 7 @ 5:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:The Fight for Wild Salmon: A Talk by Guido Rahr | Friday\, August 7 | 5:30 pm | FI Movie Theater \nJoin the Conservancy on Friday\, August 7th\, at 5:30 pm at the Fishers Island Theater for a presentation by Guido Rahr\, President and CEO of The Wild Salmon Center\, followed by a screening of Running Wild: Return to the River: The Incredible Life of Pacific Salmon. The film\, narrated by acclaimed actor Liam Neeson\, brings the story of wild salmon to broader audiences and inspires a growing conservation movement. \nRahr will highlight the urgent challenges facing wild salmon populations and the far-reaching impacts of their decline on wildlife\, forests\, rivers\, and local communities. Drawing on examples like Bristol Bay\, the Skeena\, and the Smith\, he will illustrate how habitat protection and healthy forests enhance water quality and strengthen salmon runs\, ultimately emphasizing that the coming years will be critical for conservation action. He has set an ambitious but achievable conservation goal of protecting 20 salmon strongholds across 100 million acres to secure critical ecological\, cultural\, and economic benefits. \nAbout the Film \nWitness one of nature’s most compelling sagas in Running Wild: Return to the River. The film offers a breathtaking immersion into a vital ecosystem\, where the fate of wild salmon is intertwined with iconic wildlife and untamed beauty\, from the grizzlies and wolves that patrol the rivers’ edge to the orcas and eagles reliant on their ocean bounty. Through stunning visuals and intimate storytelling\, the film follows the epic return of wild salmon to the streams where they began\, revealing the deep interdependence of creatures from sea lions to grizzly bears\, and even ourselves\, each playing a crucial part in this vibrant and interconnected world. \nAbout Guido Rahr \nUnder Rahr’s leadership\, the Wild Salmon Center has developed scientific research\, habitat protection\, and fisheries improvement projects across dozens of rivers in Japan\, the Russian Far East\, Alaska\, British Columbia\, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. His work has raised over $200 million in grants\, established fifteen new conservation organizations and coalitions\, and protected \n \n35.7 million acres of habitat\, including ten new large-scale habitat reserves on key salmon rivers across the Pacific Rim. \nRahr earned a BA in English Literature from the University of Oregon and an MA in Environmental Studies from Yale University. Before joining the Wild Salmon Center\, he developed conservation programs for Oregon Trout\, the United Nations Development Programme\, the Rainforest Alliance\, and Conservation International. He is a member of the IUCN Salmon Specialist Group\, a passionate fly fisherman and fly tyer\, and was awarded the Izaak Walton Award by the American Museum of Fly Fishing in 2024. He lives in Portland\, Oregon\, with his wife\, Lee\, and their three sons. \nRahr’s life and passion for wild salmon are also chronicled in the book Stronghold\, which follows his journey from Oregon to Alaska to one of the world’s last remaining salmon strongholds in the Russian Far East\, contending with scientists\, conservationists\, oligarchs\, and corrupt officials along the way to secure a future for this extraordinary keystone species. \nThis program is hosted by the Fishers Island Conservancy.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/the-fight-for-wild-salmon-a-talk-by-guido-rahr-august-7-530-pm/
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SUMMARY:August Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Conservancy will be at the Craft Fair on August 8\, held on the Village Green from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Stop by to say hello\, learn more about our work\, and check out our merchandise.
URL:https://www.ficonservancy.org/event/august-craft-fair/
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