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Audubon Society of Rhode Island |
Welcome
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island, the state's first environmental organization, invites you to discover the wonders of nature. Annually, more than 17,000 members and supporters along with tens of thousands visitors enjoy our fifteen refuges statewide, award-winning Environmental Education Center, and enthralling special events and fascinating programs.
Our Audubon was founded in 1897 to halt the slaughter of birds used in the day's fashions. Today, our mission promotes environmental education, conservation and advocacy.
The Audubon connects you with nature all year through recreational and educational activities, emphasizing birds while encompassing all native wildlife and habitats.
The natural world is both sanctuary and classroom. Audubon encourages you to enjoy nature, learn from it, and protect it. Join us and experience the discoveries that nature offers you.
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 Take
to the
Trails!
Discover the
Nature of
Rhode Island
April 17-25, 2010
Take to the trails this spring! Go ahead and explore those special
places around the state that are only accessible by foot. Take a
nighttime stroll, search for salamanders, explore a salt marsh, discover
the rocky shore of Narragansett Bay or bring the kids on a family
nature hike. Learn about the varied habitats and creatures that call
Rhode Island home and at the same time, get to know your local Audubon
naturalist.
At a time when many children (and adults too) spend more and more time
in front of a computer or video screen and outdoor play is becoming
increasing rare, Audubon invites families to celebrate Earth Day by
getting outside and having fun in nature. Hiking not only provides good
exercise and reduces stress; it connects people of all ages with the
natural world.
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is offering a weeklong schedule of
FREE guided walks at wildlife refuges across the state and nearby
Massachusetts. There are programs to suite all ages, interests, and
capabilities - from mild birding walks on easy trails to strenuous hikes
on steep, rocky terrain. It's a fun, free celebration of planet Earth.
And it's happening at an Audubon wildlife refuge near you!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE
INFORMATION
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Get The Kids Outside!
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island has been offering nature day camps
for over 30 years. We aim to provide campers with opportunities to
develop and understand the relationship between themselves and the
natural world.
Year after year, children connect with nature and build a sense of
respect and responsibility towards the environment through exciting
hands-on learning experiences.
Audubon Summer Camps are conveniently located at three of our wildlife
refuges. These sites offer campers the opportunity to explore a variety
of protected and carefully maintained wildlife habitats. These include
woodland trails, fields, meadows, ponds, streams, salt marshes, and the
rocky shore of Narragansett Bay. It's the perfect environment for
adventure, exploration, learning, and loads of fun!
Camp instructors are experienced environmental educators with training
in education and natural sciences. Each camp has a low camper to staff
ratio: a maximum of 15 campers per 2 staff.
A typical day begins at 9:00 a.m. Once everyone settles in, it's time to
head outside for habitat explorations, wildlife studies, hikes, and
nature games. Other parts of the day include arts and crafts, special
projects, animal visits, and more!
Download our
2010 Summer Camp Brochure here!
Click Here for More Information and to Register
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