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The spotted lanternfly was most recently detected Sept. 29 in West Greenwich, RI.

Thirty-nine species were spotted by bird watchers who participated in the Fall 2021 Migratory Bird Count, Sun. Sept. 19. 

Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program is offering virtual training to become a First Responder on Fishers Island.

Mark your calendars for the 2021 Fall Migratory Bird Count Sunday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Meet at the Island Community Center. Bring binoculars.

Please join us for Nature Days “Conservation on Parade” at the Parade Grounds and Fishers Island Movie Theater this Saturday, August 7th, from 3-6pm. Explore a variety of great activities …

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to marvel at the numbers and diversity of moths on Fishers Island this Friday night July 17 from 9 p.m.-10 p.m. (and later!) outside the …

Deceptively festive, balloons–both mylar and “biodegradable” latex–pose a grave danger to marine life. Justine Kibbe Photo

Many people think of carpenter bees as nuisance insects that require extermination. In fact, these bees are important native pollinators.

In late April, Michele Klimczak discovered a roll of wooden fencing as she cleared marine debris on a beach. Today that fencing forms a protective barrier next to nesting shorebirds …

Students are invited to apply for a summer internship with FIConservancy’s Island Sentinels team.