| Ocean View Foundation’s summer weekly
programs start on June 23rd and run through
September 1st. Unless otherwise noted, OVF
programs are held at the Ocean View Pavilion. |
| MONDAYS
- 11 am |
| Nature Walk: Get Your
Block Island Bearings |
| This easy stroll around the Ocean View &
Pavilion site will provide an introduction
to the Island’s ecosystems and orient
you to the compass points of the Island. |
| TUESDAYS
- 8 am |
| Bird Banding & Naturalist
on Site |
A 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.) |
| WEDNESDAYS
- 10 am |
| Art & Nature |
| This 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. |
| THURSDAYS
- 10 am |
| Stepping Stones |
| Help 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. |
| FRIDAYS |
| Bird Walk at Andy's Way |
| Meet 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.
(The time of this walk varies week-to-week
based on the tides. Check the schedule
for date-specific times.) |
|
| SPRING |
| Earth Mother’s Day
& Pavilion Celebration |
| May 11 at 11:15 am |
| More
Information |
| SUMMER |
Night Sky Viewing
Held at the Hodge Preserve |
June 27, July 6, & July
24 at 9 pm
August 7 and 24 at 8:30 pm |
| Sense
of Wonder Night Walk |
July 11 at 8:30 pm
August 10 at 8:30 pm
August 19 at 8 pm |
| More
Information |
| Great
Salt Pond Perimeter Walk |
| July 30 and 31 |
| 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 15 |
| A unique walk to an undisclosed
location |
| FALL |
Night Sky Viewing
Held at the Hodge Preserve |
September 27 at 7 pm
November 29 at 5 pm |
| Community Pot Luck |
| October 19 at Noon |
| More
Information |
| 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. |
| More
Information |
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Connecting People and Nature