Audubon Society of Rhode Island | Connecting People with Nature

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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Education

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

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Discover Nature with Audubon

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

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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 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:

Audubon's Upcoming Birding Programs

Recent Bird Sightings

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BIG YEAR in a little state

Audubon Avian Ambassadors

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Crave RI food festival: Volunteer with Audubon's Green Team

Audubon Society of Rhode Island supporters care about the environment. That's why the CVS Health Charity Classic has chosen Audubon to help oversee the sustainability efforts at their popular event series kick-off, Crave RI food festival. With your help, Audubon will also receive a $7,500 grant towards environmental conservation!

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Latest News and Events

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

June 17, 2019

Wednesday Morning Bird Walk

This week's (6/19) walk will be held at Snake Den State Park in Johnson. We will meet at 9 am in the parking area which is located on Brown Ave near Wicked Tulip Farm near the barns. Audubon board member Don Heitzmann will be leading the walk this week. If you have yet to join us on one of these walks, now is your chance! Wednesday Morning Bird Walks end on June 26th and start up again in September.

June 10, 2019

Woodlands in a World Impacted by Climate Change

An editorial by Meg Kerr, Senior Director of Policy | Our forests provide innumerable services to humans and wildlife. Maintaining woodlands in rural areas of the state and promoting tree planting in suburban and urban neighborhoods is part of the climate change solution.

June 5, 2019

CALL TO ACTION: Break Free from Plastic - Oppose these Bad Bills

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay and there are two "bad" plastics bills passing through the State House today, June 5th and tomorrow June 6th.

June 5, 2019

Squirrels and Snails and Cool, Quiet Trails

Learning about forests is important for all ages, so the key role that forests play in a healthy environment is a frequent talking point in many of Audubon’s educational programs.