Nature Walks

Join The Watch Hill Conservancy for a sunset stroll in The Napatree Point Conservation Area! Celebrate the beauty of late summer with an unforgettable evening in the Napatree Point Conservation Area! Join us for a guided 2-mile sunset walk under the last full moon of the summer solstice. As the sun sets over Little Narragansett Bay, we'll explore the wonder of Napatree’s nightlife that becomes active at dusk. During the walk, we will keep an eye out for a variety of nocturnal and coastal wildlife, including: Bats Night Herons Dogfish Horseshoe Crabs Whelks Rabbits Minks Skunks Deer Opossum Migratory Birds Our Science Advisors and Napatree Naturalists will provide a short lecture on the migratory birds & bat activity in the Napatree Point Conservation Area -- participants will even get to experience using a bat call detector! As darkness falls, we'll gather to observe the full moon through a spotting scope. Light snacks and beverages will be provided! Event Details Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Distance: Approximately 2 miles (moderate walking on sand and uneven terrain) What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, insect repellent, water. Please utilize the free parking along Bay Street as the parking limitations are not in effect at the time of this program. Rain will cancel these events. Program cancellations will be communicated via Eventbrite and/or email. This is a FREE program. REGISTER HERE

Dive Into Little Narragansett Bay: A Marine Life & Watershed Adventure!

Come follow the monarchs, explore Napatree, and discover the incredible world of insects along the coast! Join renowned naturalist, journalist, and teacher Bruce Fellman alongside Napatree Naturalists for a fascinating exploration of one of nature’s most incredible seasonal journeys, the migration of the monarch butterflies! For decades, Bruce Fellman has documented Rhode Island’s natural world, with a particular passion for insects, wetlands, and the changing environment. Since 1978, his weekly natural history column, A Naturalist’s Journal, has been a beloved fixture in local newspapers. During this 90-minute guided walk, participants will explore Napatree Point Conservation Area in search of migrating monarchs and other fascinating insects. Learn how to identify these remarkable travelers, discover the challenges they face during migration, and uncover the important role Napatree’s coastal habitat plays in supporting them along their journey. This program is approximately 90 minutes, allowing participants to take advantage of the free parking available along Bay Street. Any individual 18 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult. The program is weather permitting. In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified via email. FREE PROGRAM offered by The Watch Hill Conservancy. REGISTER HERE

Explore & celebrate the remarkable journey of migratory birds in the Napatree Point Conservation Area! Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with Napatree Science Advisor, Dr. Peter Paton, on a 2-mile birding walk along Little Narragansett Bay. As we explore the diverse habitats of Napatree Point Conservation Area, we’ll search for the many resident and migratory bird species that rely on this remarkable coastal landscape. Along the way, we’ll use binoculars and spotting scopes to get a closer look at birds in flight and along the shoreline. Our Napatree Naturalists & Science Advisors will share their knowledge while encouraging participants to share their own observations and appreciation for the birds around us. We welcome both new and experienced birders to join us! Any individual 18 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult. A limited number of binoculars will be available for participants. Binoculars generously donated by ParsonsKellog. This program is approximately 90 minutes, allowing participants to take advantage of the free parking along Bay Street. Weather: Rain will cancel the program. Any cancellations will be communicated via email. Registration required This FREE program is offered by The Watch Hill Conservancy. REGISTER HERE