Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Connecting people with nature for over 125 years. Connecting people with nature for over 100 years.

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. Establi

shed 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.

The Stormwater Innovation Center, in partnership with the Rhode Island Parks Department, is proud to take the pledge wit...
06/06/2026

The Stormwater Innovation Center, in partnership with the Rhode Island Parks Department, is proud to take the pledge with Litter-Free Rhode Island to help stop harmful litter in the Ocean State. Join us for a community cleanup in Providence to show your support!

Community Cleanup
📅 June 13; 11AM
📍 JT Owens Park, Providence, RI
🎟️ Volunteer opportunity

After the cleanup, participants are invited to head over to the Garvin House (5 mins away) for light refreshments and a fun interactive workshop and activity! During the workshop we’ll discuss stormwater pollution, green infrastructure, and ways YOU can help keep our waterways healthy. Participants will also paint their own terra cotta plant pot and take home a packet of native seeds.

Special thanks to RIDEM for funding this event through their Litter-Free RI Grant Program and supporting community efforts to keep Rhode Island clean, healthy, and beautiful for all.

Learn more and sign up for this opportunity at the link in bio.

Meet our newest avian ambassador, Willow!Over 350 votes were cast in the naming of our new American Kestrel, with Willow...
06/05/2026

Meet our newest avian ambassador, Willow!

Over 350 votes were cast in the naming of our new American Kestrel, with Willow being the overwhelming winner.

Willow was found with an injured left wing after a presumed vehicle strike. After months of rehabilitation, she is still unable to fly. As an animal ambassador at RI Audubon, she will accompany our educators on programs, creating memorable connections and inspiring people to protect birds and their habitats.

While Willow only weighs 3 ounces, feeding her and keeping her healthy is expensive. With modified mews, special diets, and veterinary care, our Animal Ambassadors cost about $45,000 each year.

Please welcome Willow (and support our other ambassadors) with a donation: https://bit.ly/3SmiQFi

Audubon’s highest-priority legislative initiative has now been passed by both chambers of the Rhode Island General Assem...
06/05/2026

Audubon’s highest-priority legislative initiative has now been passed by both chambers of the Rhode Island General Assembly, putting RI on track to become just the second state in the nation to ban deadly anticoagulant rat poisons! We look forward to keeping you updated as this legislation continues to move forward to Governor McKee's desk for his signature.

We would like to thank the bill sponsors, Rep. Rebecca Kislak - Dist. 4 RI and Senator Melissa Murray, for stewarding this important legislation. We are also grateful for the advocacy of our friends at Congress of the Birds, Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Land Trust Council, and so many others who helped move this bill forward.

Most importantly, we have all of you to thank! Thousands of you took action by sending letters and emails to legislators, signing our online pledge, sharing information with friends and neighbors, and helping build momentum for this important cause.

Because of your advocacy, Rhode Island is closer than ever to becoming a national leader in protecting birds, wildlife, and the environment. By phasing out the use of harmful anticoagulant rodenticides, we will strengthen protections for raptors and other wildlife while encouraging more effective and sustainable approaches to rodent management.

The latest information on this bill: https://bit.ly/43QXa6I

Happy Pride Month! 🌈Nature is for everyone! And we’re committed to fostering a space of safety and belonging for all—fro...
06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

Nature is for everyone! And we’re committed to fostering a space of safety and belonging for all—from our staff and volunteers, to our community of supporters, advocates, students, and beyond.

Know that you always have a safe place on our trails, in our facilities, and at our programs to explore the colors, sounds, and beauty of nature.

📷:

Scarlet Tanager by Ed Hughes
Frog by Pam Marsden
Blue Jay by Austin Verrecchia
Snowy Owl by Ryan Habershaw
River Otter by Mary Ann Cofrin

Our bill to protect RI wildlife from anticoagulant rodenticides has been passed by the Senate and is now placed on the H...
06/01/2026

Our bill to protect RI wildlife from anticoagulant rodenticides has been passed by the Senate and is now placed on the House floor for a vote on Wednesday, June 3rd! This House vote is needed to move this bill to the Governor’s desk.

RI Audubon has been working with both chambers of the General Assembly to pass this legislation, and we urge the members of the House to vote in favor of this bill. But most importantly, they need to hear from you, their constituents! Here are two ways you can help:

📝 Reach out to your Representative ahead of Wednesday's session and ensure that they are voting in support of H7222. Here are some tips and an example letter: https://bit.ly/4x1v2vb

👍 Spread the word. Reshare this post, tell your neighbors, text your friends. Everyone's voice is needed right now!

Thank you to everyone who has helped us advocate for this legislation by writing letters of support to legislators, informing community members of the importance of passing this legislation, and raising general awareness around this issue. Please join us in making one more push to get this legislation across the finish line!

Learn more about this bill: https://bit.ly/4aoW85B

Looking for some fun summer activities for the whole family? June is packed at RI Audubon! See you there?Birds, Blossoms...
06/01/2026

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

Birds, Blossoms & Butterflies
📅 6/1-6/30, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍Bristol

Outside with a Guide
📅 6/3, 6/5, 6/10, 6/12, 6/17, 6/19, 6/24, 6/26
📍Bristol

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks
📅 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Various Locations

Adult Eco-Craft Series
📅 6/4, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍Bristol

Bristol Biweekly Bird Walk
📅 6/5 & 6/19, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Bristol

Animal Ambassador Meet & Greet
📅 6/6, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Bristol

Nature Tales Storytime
📅 6/11, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
📍Bristol

Studio Soiree
📅 6/12, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, Coventry

Bat Walk at Parker Woodland
📅 6/12, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Parker Woodland, Coventry

En Plein Air Painting Workshop
📅 6/13, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Coventry

Bats and Brownies
📅 6/13, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Seekonk

Nesting Birds
📅 6/14, 6/20 & 6/28, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 Seekonk

Family Bat Walk
📅 6/20, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍Bristol

Wetland Investigation
📅 6/23, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Bristol

Bird Needle Felting
📅 6/25, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Coventry

Stamp & Sip Cardmaking Workshop
📅 6/25, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Bristol

Purple Martins Exploration
📅 6/25, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Seekonk

Ice Cream & Lightning Bugs
📅 6/26, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Exeter

Free Family Fun Day – Eco-Engineers
📅 6/27, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍Bristol

Full Moon Hike
📅 6/29, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍Bristol

Learn more and register for these events: https://bit.ly/4u5Q4WM

Looking for some fun ways to get inspired and be creative this June? Join us for one of our many art events and workshop...
05/31/2026

Looking for some fun ways to get inspired and be creative this June? Join us for one of our many art events and workshops. We have something for everyone!

Birds, Blossoms, & Butterflies—Explore a collection of nature-inspired collage art created by Thomas Terceira.
📆 On display through June 30; 9:30AM–4:30PM
📍Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium, Bristol, RI
🎟️ Included with admission
Ages: All ages

Adult Eco-Craft—Take a walk with an Audubon naturalist to collect treasures like leaves, rocks, and pinecones to “draw” your own picture with natural materials.
📆 June 4; 6-7:30PM
📍Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium, Bristol, RI
🎟️ $10/member; $14/non-member
Ages: 14+

Studio Soiree—Join local artists and musicians for a relaxed open studio evening of creativity, connection, and live music.
📆 June 12; 5–8PM
📍Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, Coventry, RI
🎟️ $25/member; $30/non-member
Ages: 14+

En Plein Air Painting Workshop—Learn the practice of painting outdoors with a short lecture and demonstration before spending time creating your own painting.
📆 June 13; 3-7PM
📍Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, Coventry, RI
🎟️ $75/member, $85/non-member
Ages: 14+

3-D Bird Needle Felting—Learn the process of needle felting and create your own 3-D felted bird!
📆 June 25; 5–8PM
📍Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, Coventry, RI
🎟️ $40/member; $45/non-member
Ages: 14+

Stamp & Sip Cardmaking Workshop—Create three handcrafted cards inspired by nature using a variety of techniques.
📆 June 25; 6–8PM
📍Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium, Bristol, RI
🎟️ $20/member; $25/non-member
Ages: Adults

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4u5Q4WM

📷: Collage by Thomas Terceira

Do you have an outdoor project that could use some extra hands? Recruit RI Audubon’s Youth Conservation League for your ...
05/29/2026

Do you have an outdoor project that could use some extra hands? Recruit RI Audubon’s Youth Conservation League for your environmental stewardship project!

Qualifying land organizations (e.g. towns, land trusts, watershed organizations, etc.) are encouraged to submit a proposal. Examples of past crew projects include:

🌱 Invasive plant removal to create river access
🌱 Trail boardwalk construction to minimize wetland disturbance
🌱 Invasive plant removal and trail clearing
🌱 Fence installation and boardwalk construction

Learn more and submit your proposal by June 1st: https://bit.ly/3RB90PG

Want to see a horseshoe crab up close? Join Audubon for a hands-on experience to learn about the fascinating anatomy and...
05/28/2026

Want to see a horseshoe crab up close? Join Audubon for a hands-on experience to learn about the fascinating anatomy and life history of horseshoe crabs and their important role in coastal ecosystems!

Horseshoe Crab Expedition
📅 May 31; 6:30-8:00 PM
📍 Westerly, RI
🎟️ $10/member; $14/non-member
Ages: 10 and up

We’ll start the expedition with an engaging lecture and then spend the rest of the time walking along the beach in search of these captivating critters!

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4o5lHhN

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Smithfield, RI
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