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Aug 13, 2017 by FLB

Open House 2017

Saturday, September 9, 2017 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.

  • THERE WILL BE NO FERRY TRANSPORTATION FROM THE MAINLAND TO FAULKNER’S ISLAND THIS YEAR.
  • A WATER TAXI WILL TRANSPORT PRIVATE BOATERS THAT ANCHOR WEST OF THE ISLAND FROM 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.
  • TO HAIL WATER TAXI – CHARLIY MORE – CHANNEL 68
  • NO PRIVATE VESSELS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE ISLAND BOAT BASIN AT ANY TIME.
  • KAYAKS, CANOES, DINGHIES AND OTHER SMALL VESSELS WILL BE PERMITTED TO BEACH THEIR CRAFTS JUST NORTH OF THE ISLAND BOAT BASIN FROM 10 – 4.
  • THIS IS A JOINT VENTURE OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, THE U.S. COAST GUARD, AND FAULKNERS’S LIGHT BRIGADE
  • SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN. INCLEMENT WEATHER AND/OR HIGH SEAS WILL CANCEL THE EVENT.

CANCELLATION INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE FLB WEB SITE:

                                    www.faulknerslight.org Eric Emanuelson – 203 314-6996

Financial donations are suggested from ALL guests, this is a fundraiser for the Faulkner’s Light Brigades Mission of Restoration and Maintenance of the historic Lighthouse.

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Light House Restoration, Open House

May 13, 2017 by FLB

5K Cancelled

Faulkner’s Light Brigade regrets to announce that the 5K run scheduled for May 20 has been cancelled due to a lack of runner participation. We hope to reschedule at a later date.

Filed Under: Blog

May 1, 2017 by FLB

5 K RUN, Join the Fun

The First Annual Faulkner’s 5K to support the maintenance and preservation of this historic landmark will take place on Saturday, May 20th at 8 AM.  Organized by the Faulkner’s Light Brigade, the race begins and ends at the Guilford Fairgrounds. Post race refreshments include Pizza from Naples Pizza truck, smoothies from Smoothie King, beer from Thimble Island Brewery in addition to water, fruit and other goodies. Sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank, Fresh Market, Naples Pizza, Royal Printing Service, Thimble Island Brewery, Grass Island Cruises and Big Y.

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Feature, Keep The Light On - Donate Now, Light House Restoration, Programs, Special Events

Apr 20, 2017 by FLB

Join the Race for FLB

You can register for the 5K race on May 20 by clicking on this link: http://www.active.com/guilford-ct/running/distance-running-races/faulkner-s-5k-2017 . Join the fun! Save the lighthouse.

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Feature, Light House Restoration, Programs, Special Events, U.S. Fish & Wildlife

Jan 23, 2017 by FLB

Save the Date! Save the Light!

Faulkner’s 5K, May 20, 2017. Details coming soon!

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New for 2017 – Faulkner’s Island Tern Cam

The Faulkner Island Tern camera is a partnership with Menunkatuck Audubon Society,  The Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Preserve (McKinney NWR), and Faulkner's Light Brigade. Funded by a grant from the Guilford Foundation the Webcam records activities of seals and birds on the rocky north spit of the island. Click here to view.
Tern Web Cam
Tern Web Cam
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Weather Station click here

 
Octagon Newsletter Publication

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FLB History

The Faulkner's Light Brigade (FLB) was formed as a commission of the Guilford Preservation Alliance in 1991. Its fundamental mission was to investigate the ways and means of saving the historic Faulkner's Island Lighthouse and the island itself from threatening erosion in the east embankment. Faulkner's Island Light … [Read More...]

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Faulkner’s Island Quiz

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Recent Posts

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  • 5 K RUN, Join the Fun
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Live Web Camera

We have completed installing a live web camera on the island as well as a weather station. Hurricane Irene & Sandy have slowed the process and the weather station still needs repairs. Please consider joining our organization to preserve the island and the historic lighthouse.

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