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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.

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Jan 23, 2017 by FLB

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  http://menunkatuck.org/conservation/falkner-island-cameras/tern.

Tern Web Cam
Tern Web Cam

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Jul 15, 2016 by FLB

Faulkner’s Light Brigade Open House 2016

 

Saturday, September 10 & Sunday, September 11th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

 THERE WILL BE NO FERRY TRANSPORTION FROM THE MAINLAND TO FAULKNER’S ISLAND THIS YEAR DUE TO WORK COMMITMENTS ON OTHER LONG ISLAND SOUND USF&WS SUPPORTED ISLANDS.  A WATER TAXI WILL TRANSPORT PRIVATE BOATERS THAT ANCHOR WEST OF THE ISLAND FROM 12:00 A.M. UNTIL 4:00 P.M.

NO PRIVATE VESSELS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE ISLAND BOAT BASIN AT ANY TIME. Kayaks, canoes, dinghies and other small vessels will be allowed to beach their crafts just north of the island boat basin from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a joint venture of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the United States Coast Guard, and the Faulkner’s Light Brigade. Everyone’s 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: faulknerslight.org

Financial donations are suggested for all guests and will be used for the FLB’s basic mission of restoration and maintenance of the lighthouse.

 

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Jan 6, 2016 by FLB

2016 Lecture Series

Amy Trout

Global Pioneers – New Haven and the China Trade: Join Curator Amy Trout from the Connecticut River Museum as she discusses New Haven’s brief but exciting foray into the China Trade and the troubles New Haveners encountered in their search for overseas profit.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 7 pm at the Guilford Free Library. Remaining Programs in the 3-Part Series:

Tuesday, Feb. 16: Casting for a Variety of Fish around the World with Andrew Weaver

Tuesday, Mar. 15: Sea of No Plastic: Student Presentation on “Using Art to Share Learning” with Joe Bernier.

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Aug 27, 2015 by FLB

Open House Reservations Full

All available spots on the ferry have been reserved. We are no longer able to accept reservations. Thank you!

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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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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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