Audubon Celebrates Pollinators in June
Birds, Butterflies, and One Giant Bumblebee!
Bumblebee-by-Michelle-Solis
????? Bees, butterflies and birds???Audubon celebrates pollinators in June by lighting up the Rhode Island State House like a giant bumblebee, hosting a Pollinator Palooza and Bee Rally, leading butterfly walks, workshops and more! Join Audubon and see what the buzz is about!
Unless noted, registration is required for all programs.?? Register online and view a complete listing of programs through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
FREE Audubon Wednesday Morning Bird Walks
Locations Across the State
June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018; 9:00 ??? 11:00 am
Audubon offers FREE Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry. Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Please visit the Audubon website (www.asri.org) or Facebook Page for the location.
Contact Laura at lcarberry@asri.org for more information.?? Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday through June 2018; Ages: 14+.
Saturday Nature Walks with Audubon
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
Saturdays Throughout the Summer; 2:00 pm
Join??Audubon for weekly??nature walks on Saturdays.?? Ramble down the trails with an Audubon naturalist as your guide. Please note this program is weather dependent. No registration required.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission. Ages: All.
E-Waste and Recycling Event
???Don???t Dump, Donate!???
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
June 1- 14, 2018; 9:00 am-5:00 pm
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is partnering with Goodwill Industries to host a special two-week recycling event.????Old electronic, textiles, clothes, shoes and select household goods are all welcome! No need to call or register in advance.????A full list of accepted items is provided on the events calendar at www.asri.org.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free.
Pollinator Palooza
Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
June 2, 2018; 9:00 am ??? 5:00 pm
Thanks to Citizens Bank, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. No need to register.
June 2, 2018: Pollinator Palooza
Audubon is buzzing with excitement about pollinators! Discover how these amazing animals help plants produce flowers and food. Join the fun and learn about bees, butterflies, and more!
10:00 am-2:00 pm: Pollinator Craft Table
10:30 am and 1:30 pm: Pollinator Story Time
11:00 am: Make Your Own Insect Hotel ??? Insect hotels are a great way to provide shelter for insects like solitary bees that help pollinate plants. Having an insect hotel in your yard encourages pollinators to visit your garden.
2:00 pm: Animal Interview
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free. Ages: All.??
Audubon Spring Craft Fair
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
June 2, 2018; 10:00 am ??? 4:00 pm
New for 2018! Local vendors will offer a variety of nature and wildlife related wares, including jewelry, children’s items, decorative accents, stationery and more! You are sure to find the perfect gift for the nature enthusiast in your life.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Free.
Introduction to Tree Identification
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
June 9, 2018; 1:00 ??? 3:00 pm
Learn how to recognize major families of trees and shrubs as well as a number of common species in the wild and home landscape. Invasive species and good choices of plantings to attract wildlife will also be reviewed.
Class will be part indoors/part outdoors, so dress for the weather.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI. Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
Caratunk BioBlitz Scavenger Hunt
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA
June 10, 2018; 10:00 am ??? 12:00 pm
Search the refuge for all the living things you can find within an hour! Families and groups will be assigned an area to scour, create lists and take as many photos as possible.
Audubon naturalists will review the findings and create a master list of living things found at the refuge. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, bring insect repellent, sunscreen and a water bottle.??
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 9+. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
Twilight River Cruise Aboard the Explorer
June 15, 2018; 7:00 ??? 8:00 pm
Join an Audubon naturalist aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer for a relaxing evening cruise along the beautiful and historic Blackstone River. Sit back and gaze out over the Valley Falls wilderness area as we watch for birds and other wildlife that live along America’s “hardest working river.”
Participants may wish to bring insect repellent. There is on-site parking available.?? The Explorer is a covered boat and will go out rain or shine. Co-sponsored with the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.
Departs from the Central Falls Dock, corner of Broad Street and Madeira Street, Central Falls, RI. Fee: $15/adults; $12/children. Ages 7+. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
Raptor Photo Shoot with Audubon
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
June 16, 2018; 10:00 am ??? 12:00 pm
Bring your camera and take advantage of this special opportunity to get up close with a Great Horned Owl, an American Kestrel, a Red-tailed Hawk, and a Barred Owl.
Each bird will be placed in a natural setting for that perfect shot. No tents. No crowds. No jostling for position. While you focus and click, a naturalist will discuss each species, their natural history and their ecological place in Rhode Island.
Space is limited.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee: $65/member; $75/non-member. Ages: Teen to Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
Bird Banding with Audubon
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
June 16, July 14, August 18, 2018; 9:30 ??? 11:30 am??
Join Audubon and witness bird banding, where experts capture, band, measure and release songbirds in order to record their movements. The techniques of identifying, measuring, weighing, and banding the birds will be demonstrated before they are released. The migratory habits and life history of each captured species will be discussed. Bring a camera and binoculars. Register early.??
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child; $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. Ages: 6+. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.