Intro to Cyanotypes
Join us at the Museum to learn about one of the earliest forms of photography in this hands-on, nature-centered workshop by photographer Emily Barresi.
Awesome Amphibians
FAMILY PROGRAM. Learn what amphibians are, meet live frogs, and find out why amphibians are so important to the environment.
The Once and Future Osprey
Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by Dr. Paul Spitzer on the rise of osprey populations over the past 70 years and their potential fall due to…
Every Seed Tells a Story!
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Discover how seeds become habitat for owls, hawks, turtles, and frog—and how animals help plants grow in return.
How Native American People Lived on Fishers Island
Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk with archaeologist John Pfeiffer who will give an overview of Fishers Island archaeology that focuses on the…
Hidden Creatures
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Some animals are masters of staying out of sight! Discover hidden creatures who hide in plain sight, come out only at night, or live…
Biography as Pilgrimage: On the Trail of Peter Matthiessen
Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by author, Lance Richardson, who will discuss his eight-year undertaking — including a two-hundred mile trek in…
The Science of Listening to Eels
Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by Dr. Adam Jadhav, a fellow of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural…
Amazing Owls
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Meet DPNC{show_calendar}#39;s ambassador owls and discover what makes these remarkable birds so unique!
Gathering Growth: Working to Visually Preserve the Legacy of Significant Trees
Join us and the FI Conservancy at the Museum for an illustrated talk by photographer archivist Brian Kelley on his work documenting the oldest and largest…
Shorebirds of the Northeast: Success Stories and Species on the Precipice
Join us for an illustrated talk by Wildlife Biologist, Maureen Durkin, who will provide an introduction to shorebirds and their ecology - and explore what…
Super Animal Senses
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Explore the incredible senses animals use to understand the world around them!
Seals and Society: Lessons on Conservation, Resilience, Research and Discovery
Join us for an illustrated talk by community scientist and conservationist Andrea Bogomolni, who will be sharing insights into how we study seals, what we are…
Prehistoric Creatures
DPNC FAMILY PROGRAM. Travel back in time to meet the animals and plants that lived long before humans—and discover which ones are still here today.
From Glaciers to Gardens: How Earthworms Shaped Northeastern Forest Soils
Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by Annise Dobson, Associate Research Scientist at Yale University, who will share how the history of earthworms…
FIND 2026 (MORNING PROGRAM)
A Week (5 DAYS from 9 AM to NOON) of Learning Programs from August 17-21 for young Island naturalists ages 5 to 10. To promote group cohesion and learning, we…
Inspect an Insect
FAMILY PROGRAM. Gain an appreciation for the diversity of insects as we examine insect specimens, meet a live insect and use nets to see what insects are…
Tour of Olmsted Brothers’ Landscape Design Being Restored at East End
Join RoAnn Costin and William (Ned) Friedman, Director of Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum, for a tour of her property, Rose Nest, which she is restoring to the…
Evolving Landscapes: Olmsted, Design, and the Arnold Arboretum
Join us at the Museum for a richly illustrated talk by William (Ned) Friedman, Director of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, who will take us on an…
Innovative Animal Adaptations
FAMILY PROGRAM. Explore hands-on activities to replicate some of the incredible adaptations that animals have perfected over millions of years. Meet DPNC…
The Blue Humanities: Reimagining America’s Maritime History
Join us at the Museum for an illustrated talk by Associate Professor of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York, Christopher L.…