2020 Island Sentinels (l-r): Caroline Toldo, Nicolas Hall, Izzie Reid, Wilson Thors, Gardner Thors, Betsy Conger and Alexa Rosenberg. (Marc Rosenberg missing from picture.) Stephanie Hall Photo FIConservancy’s Island Sentinels program, established in 2014, provides environmentally passionate students from both Fishers Island School and the seasonal community the opportunity to observe and monitor flora, fauna, […]
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Sentinel-Team_4_28July2020.jpg4681024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2020-08-14 11:39:082020-08-14 11:47:262020 Island Sentinels
Masters of camouflage, the tobacco hornworm caterpillar is a garden pest that can overnight devour entire leaves of their favored plants, including tomatoes, eggplant, peppers and tobacco.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tobacco-hornworm-caterpilar-Jane-Crary.crop_.jpg4611024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2020-08-07 16:49:542020-08-07 16:49:54Pest and Pest Control Wrapped in One Package
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Reigning-Monarchs-crop.jpg519934Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2020-07-30 15:14:192020-08-02 15:15:19Four New Options Presented to Recoup Lost Revenue from “Sunset” Cancellation
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Plastic-in-Osprey-Nest-Jim-Reid-Photo-tight-crop-scaled.jpg11432560Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2020-07-28 17:20:532020-07-28 17:22:30Fishers Island Osprey Nests Not Immune from Plastic Pollution Spanning the Globe
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.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Michele-lone-figure.jpg4781024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2020-07-28 15:24:542021-02-09 09:09:26Filmmaker Creates Video Highlighting Marine Debris Cleanup Along Fishers Island Shores
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-Thank-you-tight-crop.jpg378638Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2020-07-28 14:40:052020-07-28 14:40:05Thank you!
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fourth-picnic-table.crop_.jpg4871024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2020-07-23 00:21:422020-07-23 00:23:30New Picnic Tables At Parade Grounds
The horseshoe crab mating season is over for 2020, adding a new generation to its 450-million-year lineage on earth. With COVID-19 raging, the existence of these “living fossils” is more critical than ever.
https://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Horseshoe-crabs-Tom-Sargent-crop.jpg6111024Betty Ann Rubinowhttps://www.ficonservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fi-Conservancy-logo350x100.jpgBetty Ann Rubinow2020-06-27 14:11:502020-06-27 16:34:39Ancient Blue Bloods Provide Critical Link to the Safety of Future Coronavirus Vaccine
2020 Island Sentinels
News, Sentinels2020 Island Sentinels (l-r): Caroline Toldo, Nicolas Hall, Izzie Reid, Wilson Thors, Gardner Thors, Betsy Conger and Alexa Rosenberg. (Marc Rosenberg missing from picture.) Stephanie Hall Photo FIConservancy’s Island Sentinels program, established in 2014, provides environmentally passionate students from both Fishers Island School and the seasonal community the opportunity to observe and monitor flora, fauna, […]
Pest and Pest Control Wrapped in One Package
NewsMasters of camouflage, the tobacco hornworm caterpillar is a garden pest that can overnight devour entire leaves of their favored plants, including tomatoes, eggplant, peppers and tobacco.
Four New Options Presented to Recoup Lost Revenue from “Sunset” Cancellation
NewsIn lieu of our popular event, “Sunset on the Beach”, FIConservancy is asking the Island community to consider supporting four important initiatives.
Fishers Island Osprey Nests Not Immune from Plastic Pollution Spanning the Globe
NewsThis osprey nest on North Hill Road is emblematic of the threat posed by the ubiquitous use of plastic.
Filmmaker Creates Video Highlighting Marine Debris Cleanup Along Fishers Island Shores
Beach Cleanup, NewsA 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.
Thank you!
NewsFIConservancy Board and Committee members gathered in John Thatcher Native Garden July 21 for a collective thank you to supporters.
New Picnic Tables At Parade Grounds
NewsFIConservancy has installed four picnic tables in the Parade Grounds to enhance the enjoyment of 175 acres of Fishers Island’s restored grasslands.
Ancient Blue Bloods Provide Critical Link to the Safety of Future Coronavirus Vaccine
NewsThe horseshoe crab mating season is over for 2020, adding a new generation to its 450-million-year lineage on earth. With COVID-19 raging, the existence of these “living fossils” is more critical than ever.