Davis Conservation Foundation awards grant

The Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) has received a $5,000 grant from the Davis Conservation Foundation to assist with its capacity building project. Combined with funds from a previously received grant FOSI plans to expand its outreach through educational and public...

New Bog Bridge To Homestead Trail

If you want access to the gravel road or the Homestead Trail while walking north from the jetty you’ll no longer have to scramble down one side of the roadside trench and up the other to accomplish that. Volunteers from Friends of Sears Island have just...

Unveiling our new logo

Here it is…  FOSI’s logo, artfully designed by Robin Tara (Tara Design, Inc.). Soon it will be appearing on letterheads and other interesting places. 

Adieu to 2011

At the close of 2011 FOSI wants to thank all of our members and friends  who have helped make this a positive and productive year – individuals;  area organizations and community groups; trail maintenance volunteers;  local teachers, principal, students...

What is Rockweed and why is it important?

The familiar greenish-brown macroalgae that covers the rocky shores of New England and maritime Canada is commonly called rockweed. Most of it is the species Ascophyllum nodosum. Rockweed has been harvested commercially and extracts from it are used for fertilizer or...