In the premiere of this 2020 series, OVF Naturalist Kim Gaffett leads us on a walk on West Beach, with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. She shows us the flowering plants that are adapted to harsh conditions in the dunes and offers, and checks out the work that was done to stabilize the old landfill behind the beach. Bonus discussion topic: gray tree frogs are now present on the island - is that a good thing or a bad thing?

OVF Naturalist Kim Gaffett takes us on a leisurely stroll through the Fresh Pond Preserve to the entrance to Rodman's Hollow. Along the way, she points out a few of the plants in bloom on Block Island in early summer, from elderberry to milkweed to wild roses. Plus a giant moth makes a surprise visit!

Our virtual nature tours continue with a walk along one of Block Island's hidden paths, to Mazzur Hill, also known as Sallie's Hill. This week, OVF Naturalist Kim Gaffett offers a three-part sampler of some of Block Island's most important ecosystems: shrublands, grasslands and freshwater wetlands. Black-eyed Susans and water lilies are all in bloom.

In Episode 4, OVF Naturalist Kim Gaffett takes us to Payne Farm, a working family farm in the heart of Block Island. A mowed path winds along the fields and wildflower meadows of the farm, where Kim points out milkweed, butterflyweed, sweet goldenrod and more. From there, the trail enters a tunnel of dense shrubs, offering cool shade and a different mix of plants and animals. Bonus: check out the active hummingbird nest that Kim found!

This week, OVF Naturalist Kim Gaffett takes us to a familiar place on Block Island by an unfamiliar path. It's Andy Way and the Great Salt Pond - plus a fascinating look at hummingbird moths. (No, they're not flying lobsters!)

Grab your blackberry recipes - It's time! This week, OVF Naturalist Kim Gaffett takes a walk on one of Block Island's bramble paths, looking for sweet berries. Along the way, Kim stops at the Dodge Cemetery, shaded by "Trees of Heaven," and later visits another the island's most peaceful (and scenic) places.

This week, OVF Naturalist Kim Gaffett starts a 3-part exploration of the less-traveled paths of Clay Head. In Part 1, Kim starts from the Long Lot, off Corn Neck Road, and discovers an enchanted world of giant swamp maples and groves of walnut and larch trees. Bonus material: curious land snails and hungry hornworms.

So many twists and turns through Clay Head, but don't worry -- OVF Naturalist Kim Gaffett knows where she's going! In part two, Kim leaves the main trail to show us all the hidden ponds at Clay Head -- and still manages to work in a gorgeous view of the Atlantic Ocean. Bonus material: garter snake and swamp rose mallows in triple color!