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SUMMARY:Natural History Walks at Napatree Point Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Natural History Walks invite visitors to discover the remarkable wildlife\, coastal habitats\, and rich natural history of the Napatree Point Conservation Area during guided Saturday morning walks throughout August. Hosted by The Watch Hill Conservancy\, these 90-minute programs pair participants with experienced naturalists who share insights into one of southern New England’s most ecologically significant barrier beaches while exploring its ever-changing landscape. (The Watch Hill Conservancy) \nStretching nearly two miles from Watch Hill into Little Narragansett Bay\, Napatree Point is a nationally recognized conservation area known for its pristine dunes\, salt marshes\, tidal lagoons\, and diverse wildlife. The preserve provides critical habitat for migratory shorebirds\, nesting species\, marine life\, and native coastal plants\, making every walk a little different depending on the season\, weather\, and wildlife activity. Guided by Conservancy naturalists\, participants learn how these fragile ecosystems work together while gaining a deeper appreciation for the area’s history and ongoing conservation efforts. \nEach walk is shaped by the interests of the group and what nature has to offer that morning. Topics may include coastal plants\, birds\, marine life\, dune ecology\, or the history of Napatree itself. Whether you’re an avid birder\, an aspiring naturalist\, or simply looking for a peaceful Saturday morning along the Rhode Island shoreline\, the program offers an engaging way to experience one of the region’s most beautiful coastal preserves. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult\, and advance registration is required. Walks continue in light rain but are canceled in the event of heavy downpours. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Natural History Walks \nDates: Saturdays\, August 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Napatree Point Conservation Area\nFort Road\nWatch Hill (Westerly)\, RI \nAdmission: Free (Registration Required) \nAges: All ages. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/natural-history-walks-at-napatree-point-conservation-area/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Napatree Point
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SUMMARY:Lobster Boil & BBQs on the Beach at Ocean House
DESCRIPTION:Lobster Boil & BBQs on the Beach at Ocean House returns to Watch Hill on Friday\, August 7\, offering one of Rhode Island’s most iconic summer dining experiences. Set directly on the private white sand beach of the Forbes Five-Star Ocean House\, this evening combines a traditional New England lobster boil with oceanfront dining\, live steel drum music\, and sunset views over the Atlantic Ocean. \nGuests are treated to a generous buffet featuring fresh locally sourced seafood\, classic grilled favorites\, and an assortment of traditional New England sides. Whether you choose a freshly steamed lobster or explore the buffet’s barbecue offerings\, the event celebrates the flavors that have made coastal New England famous. Throughout the evening\, a live steel drum band creates a relaxed island-inspired soundtrack as waves roll onto the beach just steps away. \nAdmission includes the full buffet along with a limited open bar featuring house beer\, wine\, soft drinks\, and other refreshments. For larger groups or those looking for an elevated experience\, Ocean House also offers private beach cabanas accommodating eight to ten guests. Classic and Signature cabanas are available\, though cabana reservations do not include admission to the lobster boil and must be purchased separately. \nWith elegant service\, spectacular waterfront scenery\, and one of the region’s premier luxury resorts as its backdrop\, Lobster Boil & BBQs on the Beach offers an unforgettable way to experience a classic New England summer evening. Advance reservations are strongly recommended\, as this seasonal event regularly sells out. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, August 7\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. \nLocation: Ocean House Beach \nAddress: 1 Bluff Avenue\, Watch Hill\, RI 02891 \nAdmission: \n\nAdults: Starting at $175\nChildren ages 3 and under: Complimentary\nCabanas available for an additional fee (event tickets required separately)\n\nIncludes: \n\nTraditional New England lobster boil buffet\nBBQ favorites and classic side dishes\nLimited open bar with house beer\, wine\, and soft drinks\nLive steel drum entertainment\nOceanfront beach setting\n\nImportant Information: \n\nReservations are required.\nTickets are non-refundable except in the event of inclement weather as determined by Ocean House.\nGuests should disclose dietary restrictions\, special requests\, and highchair needs when booking.\nChildren under age 3 must still be included in the reservation count.\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases and reservations\, click on the Ticketing link below. \nMeta Description\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/lobster-boil-bbqs-on-the-beach-at-ocean-house/
LOCATION:Ocean House\, 1 Bluff Ave\, Watch Hill\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ocean House
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SUMMARY:Natural History Walks at Napatree Point Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Natural History Walks invite visitors to discover the remarkable wildlife\, coastal habitats\, and rich natural history of the Napatree Point Conservation Area during guided Saturday morning walks throughout August. Hosted by The Watch Hill Conservancy\, these 90-minute programs pair participants with experienced naturalists who share insights into one of southern New England’s most ecologically significant barrier beaches while exploring its ever-changing landscape. (The Watch Hill Conservancy) \nStretching nearly two miles from Watch Hill into Little Narragansett Bay\, Napatree Point is a nationally recognized conservation area known for its pristine dunes\, salt marshes\, tidal lagoons\, and diverse wildlife. The preserve provides critical habitat for migratory shorebirds\, nesting species\, marine life\, and native coastal plants\, making every walk a little different depending on the season\, weather\, and wildlife activity. Guided by Conservancy naturalists\, participants learn how these fragile ecosystems work together while gaining a deeper appreciation for the area’s history and ongoing conservation efforts. \nEach walk is shaped by the interests of the group and what nature has to offer that morning. Topics may include coastal plants\, birds\, marine life\, dune ecology\, or the history of Napatree itself. Whether you’re an avid birder\, an aspiring naturalist\, or simply looking for a peaceful Saturday morning along the Rhode Island shoreline\, the program offers an engaging way to experience one of the region’s most beautiful coastal preserves. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult\, and advance registration is required. Walks continue in light rain but are canceled in the event of heavy downpours. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Natural History Walks \nDates: Saturdays\, August 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Napatree Point Conservation Area\nFort Road\nWatch Hill (Westerly)\, RI \nAdmission: Free (Registration Required) \nAges: All ages. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/natural-history-walks-at-napatree-point-conservation-area/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Napatree Point
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SUMMARY:Natural History Walks at Napatree Point Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Natural History Walks invite visitors to discover the remarkable wildlife\, coastal habitats\, and rich natural history of the Napatree Point Conservation Area during guided Saturday morning walks throughout August. Hosted by The Watch Hill Conservancy\, these 90-minute programs pair participants with experienced naturalists who share insights into one of southern New England’s most ecologically significant barrier beaches while exploring its ever-changing landscape. (The Watch Hill Conservancy) \nStretching nearly two miles from Watch Hill into Little Narragansett Bay\, Napatree Point is a nationally recognized conservation area known for its pristine dunes\, salt marshes\, tidal lagoons\, and diverse wildlife. The preserve provides critical habitat for migratory shorebirds\, nesting species\, marine life\, and native coastal plants\, making every walk a little different depending on the season\, weather\, and wildlife activity. Guided by Conservancy naturalists\, participants learn how these fragile ecosystems work together while gaining a deeper appreciation for the area’s history and ongoing conservation efforts. \nEach walk is shaped by the interests of the group and what nature has to offer that morning. Topics may include coastal plants\, birds\, marine life\, dune ecology\, or the history of Napatree itself. Whether you’re an avid birder\, an aspiring naturalist\, or simply looking for a peaceful Saturday morning along the Rhode Island shoreline\, the program offers an engaging way to experience one of the region’s most beautiful coastal preserves. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult\, and advance registration is required. Walks continue in light rain but are canceled in the event of heavy downpours. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Natural History Walks \nDates: Saturdays\, August 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Napatree Point Conservation Area\nFort Road\nWatch Hill (Westerly)\, RI \nAdmission: Free (Registration Required) \nAges: All ages. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/natural-history-walks-at-napatree-point-conservation-area/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Napatree Point
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SUMMARY:Natural History Walks at Napatree Point Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Natural History Walks invite visitors to discover the remarkable wildlife\, coastal habitats\, and rich natural history of the Napatree Point Conservation Area during guided Saturday morning walks throughout August. Hosted by The Watch Hill Conservancy\, these 90-minute programs pair participants with experienced naturalists who share insights into one of southern New England’s most ecologically significant barrier beaches while exploring its ever-changing landscape. (The Watch Hill Conservancy) \nStretching nearly two miles from Watch Hill into Little Narragansett Bay\, Napatree Point is a nationally recognized conservation area known for its pristine dunes\, salt marshes\, tidal lagoons\, and diverse wildlife. The preserve provides critical habitat for migratory shorebirds\, nesting species\, marine life\, and native coastal plants\, making every walk a little different depending on the season\, weather\, and wildlife activity. Guided by Conservancy naturalists\, participants learn how these fragile ecosystems work together while gaining a deeper appreciation for the area’s history and ongoing conservation efforts. \nEach walk is shaped by the interests of the group and what nature has to offer that morning. Topics may include coastal plants\, birds\, marine life\, dune ecology\, or the history of Napatree itself. Whether you’re an avid birder\, an aspiring naturalist\, or simply looking for a peaceful Saturday morning along the Rhode Island shoreline\, the program offers an engaging way to experience one of the region’s most beautiful coastal preserves. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult\, and advance registration is required. Walks continue in light rain but are canceled in the event of heavy downpours. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Natural History Walks \nDates: Saturdays\, August 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Napatree Point Conservation Area\nFort Road\nWatch Hill (Westerly)\, RI \nAdmission: Free (Registration Required) \nAges: All ages. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/natural-history-walks-at-napatree-point-conservation-area/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Napatree Point
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SUMMARY:From Vine to Wine: Unexpected Treasures from the Cellar at Ocean House
DESCRIPTION:From Vine to Wine: Unexpected Treasures from the Cellar invites wine lovers to look beyond famous labels and familiar regions during a guided tasting at Ocean House in Watch Hill on Saturday\, August 22. \nBeginning at 3:30 p.m. in the resort’s Center for Wine & Culinary Arts\, the $95 tasting turns the spotlight toward bottles that can be easy to overlook: lesser-known producers\, wines from unexpected regions and selections that Ocean House’s sommelier team believes are drinking particularly well right now. \nIt’s less about chasing prestigious labels and more about one of the pleasures that keeps wine interesting in the first place: finding something you didn’t know you were looking for. \nFinding the Bottles Hiding in Plain Sight\nA large wine cellar inevitably develops its sleepers. \nSome bottles arrive from regions that don’t have the name recognition of Bordeaux\, Burgundy or Napa. Others come from smaller producers\, or simply get overshadowed by more familiar selections on a wine list. \nFor this edition of Ocean House’s From Vine to Wine series\, the sommelier team has gone into the cellar specifically looking for those wines. \nEach selection has been chosen because there’s something worth discovering in the bottle now\, whether that’s its quality\, its value or the way it has developed with time. The tasting is intended to introduce guests to wines they might otherwise pass over when choosing from a restaurant list or browsing a wine shop. \nThe actual bottles aren’t being announced in advance\, which is part of the point. Guests arrive without a list of celebrated labels telling them what they’re supposed to like. \nA Tasting for the Curious\, Not Just Collectors\nDespite the cellar-focused premise\, this isn’t being presented as an event exclusively for experienced wine collectors. \nOcean House describes the tasting as relaxed and lighthearted\, with both collectors and curious wine drinkers welcome. The resort’s broader wine program similarly uses guided tastings to help guests explore different regions\, styles and approaches to winemaking with its sommeliers. \nThat makes Unexpected Treasures particularly approachable for someone who enjoys wine but wants to move beyond ordering the same varietals or regions every time. \nThere’s also something useful about tasting this way. A famous name can create expectations before the cork ever leaves the bottle. An unfamiliar producer or region forces the wine to make its own case. \nInside the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts\nThe tasting takes place in one of the more unusual spaces at Ocean House. \nThe Center for Wine & Culinary Arts serves as the resort’s home for cooking demonstrations\, culinary classes and wine education. Ocean House runs programming there throughout the year\, ranging from introductory tastings to more focused explorations of particular wine regions and styles. \nThe wine program is overseen by Matthew MacCartney\, whose background bridges both sides of the kitchen door. \nMacCartney is a chef by training and has worked at restaurants including Daniel\, Gramercy Tavern and Craft in New York\, Les Prés d’Eugénie in France and Cibrèo in Florence. He later co-owned Jamestown Fish in Rhode Island\, where the wine program received Wine Spectator’s Best Award of Excellence five times. \nToday\, he oversees the wine programs at Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn along with the wine experiences presented through the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts. He holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Level 4 Diploma in Wines and also serves as Wine Director for the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. \nThat depth helps explain why Ocean House can build an entire tasting around bottles sitting quietly in its own cellar rather than simply assembling a lineup of recognizable names. \nPart of a Full Wine Program at Ocean House\nUnexpected Treasures is one installment in Ocean House’s continuing From Vine to Wine programming. \nOther 2026 tastings have explored questions of wine value and specific regions\, while the following Saturday’s class\, Uncovering Wines of Europe\, turns toward lesser-known European selections including Grüner Veltliner\, Etna Rosso\, Chinon\, Franciacorta and Mencía. \nOcean House also offers shorter Sippin’ with the Somms sessions as part of its regular resort programming. On August 22\, a Seasonal Wines session is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.\, followed by Unexpected Treasures at 3:30 p.m. \nEvent Details\nEvent: From Vine to Wine: Unexpected Treasures from the Cellar\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTime: 3:30 p.m.\nPrice: $95 per guest\, plus tax and service charge\nLocation: Center for Wine & Culinary Arts at Ocean House\nAddress: 1 Bluff Avenue\, Watch Hill\, RI 02891 \nTickets are non-refundable. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/from-vine-to-wine-unexpected-treasures-from-the-cellar-at-ocean-house/
LOCATION:Ocean House\, 1 Bluff Ave\, Watch Hill\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ocean House
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SUMMARY:Natural History Walks at Napatree Point Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Natural History Walks invite visitors to discover the remarkable wildlife\, coastal habitats\, and rich natural history of the Napatree Point Conservation Area during guided Saturday morning walks throughout August. Hosted by The Watch Hill Conservancy\, these 90-minute programs pair participants with experienced naturalists who share insights into one of southern New England’s most ecologically significant barrier beaches while exploring its ever-changing landscape. (The Watch Hill Conservancy) \nStretching nearly two miles from Watch Hill into Little Narragansett Bay\, Napatree Point is a nationally recognized conservation area known for its pristine dunes\, salt marshes\, tidal lagoons\, and diverse wildlife. The preserve provides critical habitat for migratory shorebirds\, nesting species\, marine life\, and native coastal plants\, making every walk a little different depending on the season\, weather\, and wildlife activity. Guided by Conservancy naturalists\, participants learn how these fragile ecosystems work together while gaining a deeper appreciation for the area’s history and ongoing conservation efforts. \nEach walk is shaped by the interests of the group and what nature has to offer that morning. Topics may include coastal plants\, birds\, marine life\, dune ecology\, or the history of Napatree itself. Whether you’re an avid birder\, an aspiring naturalist\, or simply looking for a peaceful Saturday morning along the Rhode Island shoreline\, the program offers an engaging way to experience one of the region’s most beautiful coastal preserves. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult\, and advance registration is required. Walks continue in light rain but are canceled in the event of heavy downpours. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Natural History Walks \nDates: Saturdays\, August 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. \nLocation: Napatree Point Conservation Area\nFort Road\nWatch Hill (Westerly)\, RI \nAdmission: Free (Registration Required) \nAges: All ages. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/natural-history-walks-at-napatree-point-conservation-area/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Napatree Point
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