BI Bird Stories Dickens Farm Nature Walk
91 Old Harbor Meadows New Shoreham
From 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM
A slow walk through part of the Dickens Farm trail, where Elizabeth Dickens became a renowned, self-taught ornithologists.
This spring race (an island favorite) takes runners over a scenic 10K course with breathtaking views of beautiful Block Island. The race includes a little bit of everything - dirt roads with stone walls and rolling pastures, a winding track overlooking the Atlantic, and at mile 4 racers meet "the wall" a steep, double tiered, narrow climb. Every mile is different. This race has a very loyal following. The race begins at 1:00 pm at the Block Island School. Questions? Please call 401-466-3223 ask for Dave or Mac. Or send us an email.
The historic Block Island Race, hosted by the Storm Trysail Club, returns on Friday, May 22, 2026, ushering in another season of premier offshore competition for sailors from across the Northeast and beyond. First organized in 1946 by returning war veterans seeking camaraderie and a return to normalcy, the Block Island Race has grown into a beloved ocean-racing classic—challenging crews with a scenic yet demanding course around Block Island and through the ever-changing waters of Long Island and Block Island Sounds.d through the waters of the Long Island and Block Island Sounds.

