Audubon Society of Rhode Island | Connecting People with Nature

Discover Nature with Audubon

Audubon provides fun, engaging and informative public programs for children, adults, and families.

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Education

Audubon educates children and provides resources for educators throughout the state of Rhode Island.

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Conservation

Audubon actively fulfills its environmental stewardship through preservation and protection of Rhode Island's natural heritage.

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Advocacy

Audubon is a voice in the promotion of public policy that protects birds, wildlife and natural resources.

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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.

BIRDS ARE COOL. LET'S SAVE THEM.

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 Finn and Atlanta, our resident Red-tailed Hawks.

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Birding in Rhode Island

Stay involved with Audubon's birding programs and resources:

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Recent Bird Sightings

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BIG YEAR in a little state

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Remembering Alfred L. Hawkes

Al passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. He served as Audubon Society of Rhode Island Executive Director from 1958 to 1993 and guided Audubon through its most critical growth period. In lieu of flowers, his family has requested memorial contributions to be made to Audubon.

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Latest News and Events

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

May 23, 2018

Providence Birding Adventure

Join Audubon’s Education Coordinator, Tracey Hall for a free guided bird walk in Roger Williams Park. The group will gather in the Carousal parking lot. Binoculars and field guides will be available. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes.

May 22, 2018

Exhibit hall to reopen on May 26th, 2018

The exhibit hall at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium will be reopening on Saturday, May 26th, 2018. Thank you for your patience over the past few months as we worked to make necessary repairs. The Center is currently open seven days a week from 9 am - 5 pm. Join us for Memorial Day Nature Activities on Monday, May 28th!

May 21, 2018

Wednesday Morning Bird Walk

This week’s (5/23) Wednesday morning bird walk will be held at Rome Point also known as the Chaffee Preserve on Route 1A in North Kingstown. We will meet at 9 a.m.

May 17, 2018

Which bills are we following?

Use the bill tracker tool to learn about hearings for specific pieces of legislation. Here are the bills Audubon is currently are watching.