| The Ocean View Foundation’s summer
weekly programs start on June 26th and run
through September 6th. Unless otherwise noted,
OVF programs are held at the Ocean View Pavilion. |
| MONDAYS
- 11 am to 1 pm |
| Naturalist on Site |
| This 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. |
| 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. |
| THURSDAYS
- Evenings |
| Environmental Film Night |
| Watch 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. |
| 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.) |
|
| FALL THRU SPRING |
| Crazy-as-a-Coot Bird Walk |
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
October 2011 - June 2012
8:00 am |
October 4 & 18
November 1 & 15
December 6 & 20
January 3 & 17
February 7 & 21
March 6 & 20
April 3 & 17
May 1 & 15
June 5 & 19 |
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| SPRING |
| Earth Mother’s Day
& Pavilion Celebration |
| May 8 at 11:15 am |
| More
Information |
| SUMMER |
Night Sky Viewing
Held at the Hodge Preserve |
June 3 at 9 pm
June 26
at 9 pm
July 24 at 9 pm
August 3 at 9
pm
August 31 at 8 pm
September 17 at 7:30 pm |
| Sense
of Wonder Twilight / Night Walk |
July 9 at 8:30 pm
July 17 at 8:30 pm
August 13 at 7:30 pm
September 4 at 7 pm |
| More
Information |
| Great
Salt Pond Stroll |
| July 13 and 14 |
| 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 |
| FALL |
| Tuesday Bird Walk at
Andy's Way |
September 6 at 8 am
September 13 at 1 pm
September 20 at 8 am
September 27 at 2 pm |
| Community
Pot Luck |
| October 16 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