Audubon Society of Rhode Island | Connecting People with Nature

AuduBonfire: Audubon's Member Appreciation Evening

Bring the whole family, a blanket or chairs, and join us for a relaxing evening with nature as our backdrop! Enjoy live music on the lawn, a scavenger hunt as you explore the nature trails illuminated by bonfires, cash bar, and a picnic dinner or Incred-A-Bowl food truck.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island is to protect birds, other wildlife and their habitat through conservation, education and advocacy for the benefit of people and all living things.

Audubon at Home: Nature Play and Learning in Rhode Island

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium

Visit Rhode Island's largest nature center and aquarium. Walk the trails through meadows and marshes to Narragansett Bay. Say hello to Zach and Lucy, our Common Ravens.

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Birding in Rhode Island

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Audubon Society of Rhode Island COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates

Providence Stormwater Innovation Center

Roger Williams Park is home to the new Providence Stormwater Innovation Center (PSIC). The Innovation Center has been developed by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and it's partners! Learn more about the nature-based solutions we are using to learn about and protect urban water quality.

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Blog: Latest News, Events and More

Check back here often for program updates, featured articles and Audubon news.

September 22, 2020

Binocular Drive to Support Young Birders

Do you have one or two gently-used pairs of binoculars in your closet? Please consider donating them to a child! With a solid pair of binoculars in their hands, we can help create the next generation of Rhode Island birders!

September 17, 2020

Where have all the birds gone?

A common question we receive around this year is: "I have noticed all the birds have disappeared from my yards and the woods. Where have all the birds gone?" Nature is an amazing thing and provides a couple reasons for why the birds seem to have disappeared. But that is unfortunately not the full story. Adapted from Ask Audubon: Wildlife FAQ's.

September 16, 2020

September 2020 | The Audubon Eagle Eye Advocacy Update

In this issue: Pick up a Rake This Fall; A Big Win for Birds; A Big Win for Atlantic Menhaden; 2020 Beach, Clean Water and Green Bond in Jeopardy; Things with Wings; Community Responsibility. To stay informed and take action with Audubon, sign up to recieve the Eagle Eye in your email inbox.

September 11, 2020

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium closed this weekend

The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium and grounds will be closed to the public on September 12th & 13th for our sold out Hawks & Hoots event!