Ocean View Foundation

Summer Weekly Programs

SUNDAY
Environmental Film Night

Environmental Film NightWatch feature-length environmental films under the stars, with solar powered equipment at the Ocean View Pavilion. Bring a blanket and/or beach chair for your viewing comfort.

No show under rainy conditions.

Evenings

MONDAY
Get Your Block Island Bearings

Block Island BearingsThis is a great opportunity to be oriented to Block Island. A naturalist will be available to answer natural history, conservation and ecological questions about the Island.

In addition, suggestions and guidance about the Island’s Greenway trail system will be available. And for the fun of it, feel free to present unknown natural history items for identification.

11am

TUESDAY
Bird Banding & Naturalist On Site

Bird BandingA bird banding demonstration for all ages – everything you ever wanted to know about birds and more. Come with lots of questions and a sense of wonder.

(This program is cancelled in the drizzle/rain.)

8am

WEDNESDAY
Art & Nature: Sketching, Journaling & Seeing

Art and NatureThis program is for everyone (young and old) who wants to see details of the natural world. Paper, drawing utensils, basic art materials, and often, live creatures, will be supplied. You bring the imagination and relaxed expectations.

10am

THURSDAY
Stepping Stones

Stepping StonesHelp build a stepping stone path to the Pavilion. Each week a new concrete stepping stone will be created–shape, color, texture, and natural ornamentation will vary depending on the whim and imagination of the participants.

10am

FRIDAY
Bird Walk at Andy’s Way

Bird Walk at Andy's WayMeet at Andy’s Way parking area on Corn Neck Road for this bird – and other critter – walk. This walk is suited for all skill levels, so bring your binoculars (if you have them) and be prepared to get your feet wet.

Seasonal Programs

Spring

Earth Mother’s Day & Pavilion Celebration
May 12 at 11:15 am

Summer

Night Sky Viewing
Held at the Hodge Preserve
June 26 at 9 pm
July 10 at 9 pm
July 31 at 9 pm
Aug. 9 at 8:30 pm
Aug. 28 at 8:00 pm
Sept. 6 at 7:30 pm
Sept 27 at 7:30 pm

Sense of Wonder Twilight / Night Walk
July 24 at 8 pm
Aug. 8 at 7:30 pm
Aug. 15 at 7:30 pm

Great Salt Pond Stroll
July 21 and 22
This 2 part walk around the perimeter of the New Harbor will offer an uncommon vantage point from which to view the Island.

Mystery Walk
August 24
A unique walk to an undisclosed location

Friday’s Andy’s Way Bird Walk
June 28 at 4 pm
July 5 at 10 am
July 12 at 4 pm
July 19 at 10 am
July 26 at 4 pm
Aug. 2 at 9 am
Aug. 9 at 2 pm
Aug. 16 at 8 am
Aug. 23 at 2 pm
Aug. 30 at 8 am

Fall

Wednesday Bird Walk at Andy’s Way
Sept.4 at 4 pm
Sept. 11 at 9 am
Sept. 18 at 4 pm
Sept. 25 at 11 am

Community Pot Luck
October 20 at Noon

Winter

Community Bird Census
December 26
Compile one community bird census list for the day and enjoy the beauty of the Island and some birding camaraderie.