Four New Options Presented to Recoup Lost Revenue from “Sunset” Cancellation

In lieu of our popular event, “Sunset on the Beach”, FIConservancy is asking the Island community to consider supporting the four initiatives listed below. Canceling “Sunset” has caused a shortfall in revenue raised for these projects.

Your generosity in supporting any one of them
is greatly appreciated.
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NEW LAND RESTORATION: There are land parcels on both the west end and east end of the Island that have been earmarked for restoration. In order to promote native plant growth, the parcels require clearing and removal of invasive plants.
NATIVE TREE INSTALLATION: Native trees attract native insects that are a critical food source for birds. Planting trees in west end locations will help increase and strengthen the native bird population on Fishers Island.
ISLAND SENTINELS PROGRAM: This program provides environmentally passionate students from both FI School and the seasonal community the opportunity to observe and monitor flora, fauna, insects, marine life and birds across the Island. This experience, combined with discussion and guidance, is creating future stewards of our environment.
TRACTOR: A new or used midsize 20hp-30hp tractor, ideally with a front end loader, a mower deck and a brush hog, will greatly enhance our ability to clear land restoration areas.

THANK YOU!

Sent as eBlast July 30, 2020

Fishers Island Osprey Nests Not Immune from Plastic Pollution Spanning the Globe

Plastic bag hangs off Osprey nest on North Hill Road. Jim Reid Photo

This osprey nest on North Hill Road is emblematic of the threat posed by the ubiquitous use of plastic. FIConservancy Board Member Marina Caillaud noticed the plastic bag plus “quite a bit of plastic” in the nest and balloon strings hanging from the nest.

Ben Wurst, of the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, noticed plastic in nests when he began working with ospreys in 2004. After years of work clearing plastic from osprey nests, he is seeing more plastic in nests than ever.

A recent Audubon web article reported that about 8.3 billion metric tons of virgin plastic has been produced since the 1950s, mostly to manufacture consumer products. Of that, 6.3 billion metric tons went unrecycled, with most of it ending up in landfills and the environment.

Filmmaker Creates Video Highlighting Marine Debris Cleanup Along Fishers Island Shores

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A New York-based multimedia artist, producer, filmmaker and environmentalist, currently living on Fishers Island year-round, has created an eight-minute video, OCEANICA 2020, as a personal present to the Fishers Island Conservancy.

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Thank you!

FIConservancy Board and Committee members gather in John Thatcher Native Garden July 21 for a collective thank you. Mere Doyen Photo
TO ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORS OF SUNSET ON THE BEACH
WE MISSED THANKING YOU IN PERSON DUE TO OUR CANCELED ANNUAL EVENT
BUT WE APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY AND HOPE
YOU WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR IMPORTANT INITIATIVES!
YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THEM IN OUR NEXT POST!!
Sent as eBlast July 27, 2020

New Picnic Tables At Parade Grounds

FIConservancy has installed four picnic tables in the Parade Grounds to enhance the enjoyment of 175 acres of Fishers Island’s restored grasslands.

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