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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! […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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In the Field with FIRST Date: Friday, June 13, 2025 Ferry In: -Ferry Out: -Start Time: - Location: Off IslandWho: Entire TeamDetails: The team is working remote today doing some data processing. |
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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. |
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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 […] |
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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 […] In the Field with FIRST Date: Monday, June 16, 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: John Thatcher Native Demonstration GardenWho: Team 1 – Francisco, Emma, JoseDetails: Team 1 […] |
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In the Field with FIRST Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Ferry In: 12:45 PM (Team 1) / 12:45 PM (Team 2)Ferry Out: 4:45 PM (Team 1) / 4:45 PM (Team 2)Start Time: 1:00 PM (Team 1) / 1:00 PM (Team 2) Rain delay! Location: John Thatcher Native Demonstration GardenWho: Team 1 – Francisco, Emma, JoseDetails: […] |
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In the Field with FIRST Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Ferry In: -Ferry Out: -Start Time: - Rain Delay Location: Off IslandWho: Entire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, TylerDetails: Due to rain, the team will be working off island completing data entries. |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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 […] |
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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: 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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In the Field with FIRST Date: Tuesday, July 1, 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 heading back to the Airfield to collect data from the vegetation and insect transects they set earlier this week. They’ll be […] |
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In the Field with FIRST Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025Ferry In: Team 1 – 7:00 AM | Team 2 – 12:00 PMFerry Out: Team 1 – 12:45 PM | Team 2 – 4:30 PMStart Time: Team 1 – 7:45 AM | Team 2 – 11:30 AM Location: Invasive Removal & Exercise TrailTeam 1 – Jose, […] |
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In the Field with FIRST Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025Ferry In: Team 1 – 7:00 AM | Team 2 – 12:00 PMFerry Out: Team 1 – 12:45 PM | Team 2 – 4:30 PMStart Time: Team 1 – 7:45 AM | Team 2 – 11:30 AM Location: Invasive Removal & Exercise TrailTeam 1 – Jose, […] |
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In the Field with FIRST Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025Ferry In: 7:00 AMFerry Out: 2:15 PMStart Time: 7:45 AM Location: Parade Grounds and Surrounding AreasEntire Team – Francisco, Emma, Jose, Naomi, Walker, Tyler Details:The team will lead a nature walk for the local community, sharing what they’ve been learning through their research. They’ll also check […] |
