128th Annual Meeting Highlights
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island celebrated 128 years of environmental conservation, education, and advocacy at the annual meeting of the organization held on October 19, 2025, at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, RI.
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Beyond Birds
Conservation for Wildlife, Habitats, and Communities
The 128th Annual Meeting highlighted statewide efforts to expand access to nature and connect with communities, as well as progress made in the RePower Audubon campaign.
Executive Director Jeff Hall (pictured left) emphasized the inclusive, transformative work Audubon is doing to deepen the human-nature connection. You can read his speech here.
Keynote speaker, RI Natural History Survey Executive Director David Gregg (pictured right), shared insights on ecological relationships and ecosystem-wide conservation strategies needed to protect biodiversity.
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2025 Award Recipients
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LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARDAudubon recognized RI Representative Carol McEntee (Dist. 33, South Kingstown and Narragansett) and RI Senator Jacob Bissaillon (Dist. 1, Providence) for their dedication to Rhode Island’s environment and the protection of birds, wildlife, and the people of Rhode Island. Left to Right: Audubon Board President Dave Caldwell, Senator Jacob Bissaillon, Representative Carol McEntee, Audubon Executive Director Jeffrey Hall
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EDUCATOR OF THE YEARAlyssa Wood of the Sophia Academy was honored for her dedication to environmental education and an ongoing collaboration with the Stormwater Innovation Center to bring water quality programming to students in the classroom, through field trips, and STEAM-based projects. Left to Right: Audubon Associate Director of Education April Alix, Alyssa Wood, Audubon Executive Director Jeffrey Hall
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARLincoln Dark was recognized for his service managing the Osprey Nest Monitoring Program, tirelessly working with a team of volunteers to collect data on the health of these raptors.
Left to Right: Audubon Director of Properties Laura Carberry, Lincoln Dark, Audubon Executive Director Jeffrey Hall
Meet our Newest Board Members
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Charles AllottAllott has worked in land conservation and conservation law for over three decades in Rhode Island. A former executive director of the Aquidneck Island Land Trust, he currently serves on the board of directors of the Agriculture Land Preservation Commission.
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Pierson BooherBooher is a Principal and Partner at DBVW Architects in Providence. He serves as a commissioner of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission and is a trustee of the Providence Preservation Society.
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Kallie LongvalLongval is an attorney, currently Legal Counsel for the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. She also serves on the Coast Access Improvement Committee in the Town of Narragansett, advising the Town Council on matters concerning shoreline access.
