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Our Mission
The mission of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island is to protect birds, other wildlife and their habitats through conservation, education and advocacy, for the benefit of people and all other life. Who We Are
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is an independent, not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to statewide environmental education, conservation and advocacy. Established in 1897, it is the oldest environmental organization in the state. Audubon is one of the largest environmental educators in Rhode Island, reaching well over 20,000 students of all ages each year. Since acquiring its first wildlife refuge in 1924, Audubon Society of Rhode Island has grown to become one of the largest private landholders in Rhode Island. It now protects nearly 10,000 acres of wildlife habitat for future generations of Rhode Islanders. Many Audubon wildlife refuges are open to the public for wildlife viewing and enjoyment. Its vigilant advocacy programs and partnerships have kept the public and government informed of threats to the environment for over 100 years. Members of Audubon are kept informed through the Report, and eWing, our monthly email newsletter. Please consider joining the thousands of committed Audubon Society of Rhode Island members as we preserve and protect our precious environment together. Audubon Society of Rhode Island is not affiliated with the National Audubon Society.

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the unveiling of Watershed Walk, a new public art and signage installation in Roger Williams Park highlighting our local watershed and ecosystem.

The Roger Williams Park Watershed Walk is a collaborative project between the Stormwater Innovation Center, the City of Providence Parks Department, and the Rhode Island community. In 2025, community members shared stories and artwork inspired by the park’s ecosystem. These contributions were combined with history and science to create six interpretive signs placed along park trails, as well as a digital archive featuring additional resources and submissions on the Stormwater Innovation Center’s website.

This project was supported by the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program with funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Southeast New England Program.

Learn more about the Watershed Walk here: https://bit.ly/4gssIam

09/03/2026

The next Free Family Fun Day at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is September 26! Join us for a day full of animal discoveries, nature stories, crafts, hikes, and more—all for free!

Bank of America Free Family Fun Day
📆 Saturday, September 26, 10AM-3PM
📍Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium, Bristol, RI
🎟️ Free!

The theme this month? Whales! Here is the schedule of events:

🐋 All Day: Craft Table
🐋 All Day: Whale Feeding Station—Explore how whales feed in this hands-on activity. Try your hand at feeding like a whale!
🐋 10:00AM: Nature Story
🐋 11:00AM & 2:30PM: Touch Tank
🐋 12:00-2:00PM: Whale Investigation – Learn about whale characteristics, adaptations, and behavior as you explore a life-sized whale model!

Thank you to Bank of America for making these events possible!

09/02/2026

Giveaway alert! We're giving away 2 free passes to Raptor Weekend on September 12 or 13. Here’s how to enter:

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Raptor Weekend is New England's largest celebration of birds of prey, featuring owls, hawks, and falcons in live presentations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. In addition to owl and hawk presentations by Audubon experts, wildlife rehabilitators from across the Northeast will bring their expertise with birds of prey to the event.

One winner will be selected from our Instagram or Facebook comments at random on September 9! Good luck!

Want to make sure you get tickets? Grab them here: https://bit.ly/3UChWWi

📷: Sharon Riley

09/01/2026

Looking for some fun fall activities for the whole family? September is packed at RI Audubon! See you there?

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks
📅 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 9AM-11AM
📍 Locations TBA

Learning Bird Conservation Techniques
📅 9/10 & 9/24, 6PM-8PM
📍 Bristol

Raptor Weekend
📅 9/12-9/13, 10AM-4PM
📍 Bristol

Exploring Rhode Island Geology
📅 9/13, 10:30AM-12PM
📍 Middletown

Sensory Friendly Hours
📅 9/16, 9/22, 3PM-4PM
📍 Bristol

Mushrooming, Owling, and Elegant Dining
📅 9/18, 3PM-8PM
📍 Coventry

Snails and Slime
📅 9/18, 6PM-7PM
📍 Seekonk

Leaf Print Tote Bags
📅 9/19, 12PM-1:30PM
📍 Bristol

Preschool Adventures
📅 9/22, 10AM-11AM
📍 Bristol

Lil' Peeps
📅 9/24, 10AM-11AM
📍 Bristol

Mushrooms for Beginners
📅 9/24, 1:30PM-6:30PM
📍 Prudence Island

Stamp & Sip Cardmaking Workshop
📅 9/24, 6PM-8PM
📍 Bristol

Bank of America Free Family Fun Day
📅 9/26, 10AM-3PM
📍 Bristol

Edible & Medicinal Plant Walks
📅 9/29, 4PM-6PM
📍 Bristol

Learn more and register for these events at asri.org/calendar (link in bio)!

08/30/2026

The Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium and surrounding trails will be closing early or fully closed for a few dates this fall. Those dates include:

📅 Saturday, September 5: Early closure — 3PM
📅 Monday, September 14: Center & trails closed
📅 Sunday, October 4: Early closure — 2PM

Winter hours begin on Monday, October 19! That means starting that week, the Nature Center will be closed Mondays & Tuesdays, and open Wednesday-Sunday from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM.

08/29/2026

Thank you to our Raptor Weekend 2026 sponsors! This event would not be possible without their support, and we’re excited to have them join us on September 12 & 13 at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium!

Have you grabbed your tickets yet?

Raptor Weekend 2026
📅 September 12 & 13, 10AM-4PM
📍 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
🎟️ Tickets starting at $15/Member

Raptor Weekend is New England's largest celebration of birds of prey, featuring owls, hawks, and falcons in live presentations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. In addition to owl and hawk presentations by Audubon experts, wildlife rehabilitators from across the Northeast will bring their expertise with birds of prey to the event.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to get up-close and learn about different species in this engaging, family-friendly weekend event.

Grab your tickets before they sell out: https://bit.ly/3UChWWi

📷: Molly McGuirk

08/28/2026

Curious about the avian research we’re doing at RI Audubon? Join our Director of Bird Conservation, Dr. Sarah Deckel, to learn about our research and get hands-on experience with field-related bird conservation.

Learning Bird Conservation Techniques
📅 September 10—Nest dissection
📅 September 24—Sound analysis
📅 October 8—Feather structure
📍 Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
🎟️ $20/Member, $25/Non-member

The first hour of these seminars will be a lecture with background information about the technique in question, with relevant research studies and examples of how scientists use this technique in the field. During the second hour, YOU will be the scientist! You’ll have the chance to follow a protocol and analyze field data as though you were conducting your own study.

The first seminar on September 10 is on nest building! Participants will learn about songbird nest building, why birds choose certain materials for their nests, the pros and cons of nest types, and why insulation matters in nests. Then participants will partner up to dissect a nest, separating materials into groups and then weighing each material.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4wGPz6N

08/27/2026

Excited for Raptor Weekend? Us too! In addition to owl and hawk presentations by Audubon experts, wildlife rehabilitators from across the Northeast will bring their expertise with birds of prey to the event. Here’s who will be there:

🦅 Masters Of The Skies—French native Gregory Martel is a Master Falconer who has worked with more than 55 raptors since 2010. He trains and flies hawks, falcons and owls for a variety of purposes, including hunting, falconry abatement (bird control) and education. He created Masters of the Skies in 2014 to educate the general public about birds of prey and falconry, and he has been working as a full-time falconer and educator since 2016.

🪶 Horizon Wings—Formed in 2001 by Mary-Beth Kaeser, Horizon Wings’ mission is to rehabilitate birds of prey for release into the wild in order to maintain their population, and to educate the community to enhance awareness of the environment.

🎤 Talkin’ Birds Radio Show—Ray Brown is a broadcast veteran with more than 30 years experience in commercial and public radio and television. His show, Talkin' Birds, is a live and interactive radio show about wild birds and the beauty of nature—attracting birds to your backyard, feeding them, and learning more about them.

🦉 Eyes on Owls—Marcia and Mark Wilson founded Eyes On Owls in 1994 as an educational enterprise that brings owls to schools and other groups to teach about these wild “neighbors” and their habitats.

🐦‍⬛ Congress of The Birds—As a state-licensed and federally permitted wildlife rehabilitation center, Congress of The Birds provides triage and stabilization for all species of wild birds in the New England area. As the only avian-specific rehabilitation facility in Rhode Island with an onsite release center, the clinic treats over 1,000 avian patients annually with the goal of returning them to their natural habitats.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to get up-close and learn about different species in this engaging, family-friendly weekend event.

Grab your tickets before they sell out: https://bit.ly/3UChWWi

08/26/2026

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks are back! Excited to learn more about birding in Rhode Island? Want help spotting resident species and seasonal visitors? Need identification tips? Join an RI Audubon naturalist for a bird walk this fall!

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks
📅 Every Wednesday, Starting 9/2, 9-11 AM
📍 Locations TBA
🎟️ $5.00/Member, $10.00/Non-member

Learn more and register for these events: https://bit.ly/4xsemNk

📷: Black and White Warbler by Ed Hughes

08/25/2026

We need your help to make Raptor Weekend a hoot! Whether it's greeting guests, helping with fundraising, or leading games and activities, we have a volunteer position for you.

Volunteer shifts are available:

📅 Friday, September 11th, 11AM-3PM
📅 Saturday, September 12th, 9AM-1:30PM and 1-5PM
📅 Sunday, September 13th, 9AM-1:30PM and 1-5PM

We are especially looking for volunteers who can help coordinate parking on Saturday or Sunday!

You may sign up for multiple shifts. Friday volunteers will receive a complimentary Raptor Weekend pass to return and enjoy the event on either Saturday or Sunday!

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4wBR3zi

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12 Sanderson Road
Smithfield, RI
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http://www.asri.org/

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