AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS
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Bats at Eppley
Audubon Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge, West Kingston, RI
August 3, 2018; 7:00 ??? 9:00 pm
Enjoy this rare opportunity to visit the Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge at night. Begin indoors with a presentation on bats and then venture outside in search of these plentiful creatures. Bring a flashlight, insect repellent and dress for a cool night.
Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge, Dugway Bridge Road, West Kingston, RI; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: 9+. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
??Garden Tour of Prudence Island
??August 3, 2018; 9:45 am ??? 4:45 pm
Calling all gardeners and plant lovers! Travel to Prudence Island and explore some of the unique gardens kept by local residents. Stops will include three to four private gardens, each unique in their varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers and overall whimsy!
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Fee: $12/member, $14/non-member. Ages: Adult. For more information about Prudence Island trips and to register online, visit the events calendar at www.asri.org.
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.
Ocean Wonders
Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
August 4, 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. Join us for crafts, animal discoveries, hikes and more.
August 4, 2018: Ocean Wonders
Come for a day dedicated to one of Audubon???s favorite local habitats ??? the ocean! Learn about different animals that live in our local waters, meet some live tidepool critters, and trek down to the seashore to explore.
10:00 am- 2:00 pm: Ocean Craft Table
10:00 am- 2:00 pm: Ocean Biofact Table. Investigate crab exoskeletons, whelk eggs, and more!
10:30 am: Take a guided walk to the seashore and use nets and buckets to look for sea life. Come dressed in sturdy shoes that can get wet, wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle.
1:30 pm: Ocean Story Time
2:00 pm: Animal Interview: Tidepool Critters
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free. Ages: All. No need to register.
Paint and Sip: Owls
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
August 4, 2018; 6:30 ??? 8:30 pm
Create your own beautiful owl painting while enjoying a glass of wine! No experience necessary – we???ll lead you through the painting process with step-by-step instruction. Note to previous participants: we will be creating a different owl painting than last summer, so please consider joining us again for a fun night out! Registration is required.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $30/member, $40/non-member. Ages: 21+. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
Caratunk’s Summer Fields and Forests
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA??August 6, 2018; 9:30 am ??? 12:00 pm??
Join Audubon Director of Conservation Scott Ruhren on an easy nature trail walk exploring the fields and forests of Caratunk. We will look for native wildflowers, nesting birds and pollinators along the way. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, bring insect repellent, sunscreen and a water bottle.?? Don’t forget your camera and binoculars if you have them!
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. $5/member child, $7/non-member child. Ages: 4+. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
Geospatial Technology: Online Mapping and More!
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
August 13, 15, 17, 2018; 6:00 ??? 8:00 pm
??Have you ever thought about creating a map of your property? Come discover what your property looked like as far back as 1939 and what habitats it contains. How has the land changed? In this three-day workshop, learn to utilize free online resources to visualize the land around you. Participants will collect GPS data and incorporate it into a map, create a diversity mapping project, and add local information into an online story map, telling the history of your property. Bring your own on-line device or use one of Audubon’s iPads.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee: $75/members, $85/non-members. Ages: Teen to Adult.