There have been numerous requests for “Fishers Island Seed Mix” used in FIConservancy’s grassland restoration project on the Parade Grounds and adjacent to South Beach and Elizabeth Airport. The seeds can be purchased at Ernst Conservation Seeds, the largest native seed producer and supplier in the eastern United States.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Conservation-on-parade8.jpg7681024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-09-04 11:41:512019-09-04 12:20:17As Requested: Fishers Island Seed Mix
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Water-refill-Jane-Jarvey.jpg7681024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-09-01 16:14:112019-09-01 16:16:00Two Filtered Water Filling Stations Installed on Fishers Island
There is a golden haze over parts of the meadows in FIConservancy’s restored grasslands. The Parade Grounds are filled with yellow goldenrod and purple ironweed, both preferred plants of the monarch butterfly in its pollinating stage.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Monarch-Butterflies-Kibbe.jpg23043072Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-08-31 13:44:422019-08-31 13:46:01Lucky Monarch Butterflies!
FIConservancy in August received an unexpected gift of $50,000 in memory of John H. Thatcher, Jr., a key founder and longtime president of the Fishers Island Conservancy.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/EasternBluebird-tn1-12-9-18.jpg600834Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-08-28 12:42:072019-08-28 12:42:07FIConservancy Receives Unexpected Donation in Memory of John Thatcher, Jr.
Thank you to our caring and watchful community! With the help of your stewardship, several species of shorebirds are once again thriving on Fishers Island.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bright-Bill-Legs-least-tern.jpg7681024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-08-27 13:41:502019-08-27 13:41:50Best Summer Stewardship for Least Tern Shorebirds
Patty Faulkner took two video clips of a coyote poaching peaches in her West End backyard Aug. 26. That coyote appears well fed compared with the lean animal spotted in the same area in mid-July.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Coyote-eating-peaches.jpg7851022Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-08-26 20:15:432019-08-27 20:24:00Coyote Peach Buffet
Live animals, giant tomato plant-eating caterpillars, birds and butterflies were all on display Sat. Aug. 3 at FIConservancy’s second annual “Conservation on Parade”.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Conservation-on-parade4.jpg7681024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-08-12 17:04:362019-09-28 11:52:56Conservation on Parade 2019
Marine debris organized for display at FIConservancy’s Aug. 3, “Conservation on Parade”. FIConservancy continues to battle the tide of marine debris and its relentless assault on Fishers Island shores. “By […]
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Beach-Cleanup-in-Shed.jpg13651024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2019-08-11 14:36:312019-08-13 14:37:59Marine Debris Update Aug. 2019
As Requested: Fishers Island Seed Mix
NewsThere have been numerous requests for “Fishers Island Seed Mix” used in FIConservancy’s grassland restoration project on the Parade Grounds and adjacent to South Beach and Elizabeth Airport. The seeds can be purchased at Ernst Conservation Seeds, the largest native seed producer and supplier in the eastern United States.
Two Filtered Water Filling Stations Installed on Fishers Island
NewsFIConservancy has purchased two filtered water filling stations in an effort to help Island residents and guests reduce the use of bottled water.
Lucky Monarch Butterflies!
NewsThere is a golden haze over parts of the meadows in FIConservancy’s restored grasslands. The Parade Grounds are filled with yellow goldenrod and purple ironweed, both preferred plants of the monarch butterfly in its pollinating stage.
FIConservancy Receives Unexpected Donation in Memory of John Thatcher, Jr.
NewsFIConservancy in August received an unexpected gift of $50,000 in memory of John H. Thatcher, Jr., a key founder and longtime president of the Fishers Island Conservancy.
Best Summer Stewardship for Least Tern Shorebirds
Field Notes, From the Field, NewsThank you to our caring and watchful community! With the help of your stewardship, several species of shorebirds are once again thriving on Fishers Island.
Coyote Peach Buffet
NewsPatty Faulkner took two video clips of a coyote poaching peaches in her West End backyard Aug. 26. That coyote appears well fed compared with the lean animal spotted in the same area in mid-July.
Conservation on Parade 2019
NewsLive animals, giant tomato plant-eating caterpillars, birds and butterflies were all on display Sat. Aug. 3 at FIConservancy’s second annual “Conservation on Parade”.
Marine Debris Update Aug. 2019
NewsMarine debris organized for display at FIConservancy’s Aug. 3, “Conservation on Parade”. FIConservancy continues to battle the tide of marine debris and its relentless assault on Fishers Island shores. “By […]