Updated December 5, 2024

Winter is for Night Owls!

Upcoming Owling Programs

December 2024 - February 2025

It's owling season! Fall and winter are great times for looking and listening for owls, because of increased visibility in the trees and their distinct calls as they begin their breeding season. Join Audubon at locations across the state to meet Audubon's live ambassador owls - or to hit the trail in search of these amazing birds! Advance registration is required.

Visit the Audubon Society of Rhode Island events calendar to see our FULL event lineup and to register for programs: https://asri.org/calendar. Register early for these programs as they tend to fill quickly!

Owls of New England

Presentation and LIVE Owl
Come learn about the different species of owl native to New England. An Audubon naturalist will talk about the remarkable adaptations that make these birds so captivating and introduce you to one of Audubon’s LIVE owl ambassadors. Advance registration is required.

SEEKONK, MA

• Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
  December 7, 2024; 3:00-4:00 pm
  REGISTER HERE

Volunteer Nights to Save Raptors

Join Audubon Society of Rhode Island in taking action to ban pesticides killing raptors. You’ll help lay the foundation for delivering signed postcards to decision makers, phonebank to Audubon members and supporters to get them to take action, and more! Training will be provided. Stay the whole time, or even for an hour and meet other Audubon advocates for a great cause!

SMITHFIELD, RI

• Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
  December 12, 2024; 5:30-8:30 pm
  REGISTER HERE

BRISTOL, RI

• Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
  December 17, 2024; 5:30-8:30 pm
  REGISTER HERE

Owls and Ales

LIVE Owls, Local Beer, & Outdoor Walk
Meet some of Audubon’s amazing owls in person! Come to the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium for a presentation on these fascinating birds of prey, while enjoying locally brewed beers. Then take a guided walk through the refuge at night to look and listen for owls and other signs of animal life. Leave the kids at home – this program is just for adults! Come prepared to go outside on a chilly evening.

BRISTOL, RI

• Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium
  December 14, 2024; 6:30-8:30 pm
  REGISTER HERE
   
• Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium
  February 8, 2025; 6:30-8:30 pm
  REGISTER HERE

Owl Prowls

Outdoor Walk
Visit Audubon wildilfe refuges at night to search for owls! An Audubon naturalist will call for different species as you follow trails through the forest. While we never know if we'll hear or see an owl, participants will learn a lot and have a great night hike. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a flashlight. The hike will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Advance registration is required.

Owling Van Trip

Come to Audubon for an owling adventure! Hop aboard the Audubon van with an expert guide to visit several locations around the state to look for these amazing birds. This unique program provides opportunities see or hear several species including Snowy, Short-eared, Barred, Screech and Great Horned Owls. Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring a bagged dinner to enjoy along the way. Dress for the weather and bring your binoculars and cameras! Space is limited, register early.

EXETER, RI

• Departs from Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge
  March 8, 2025; 3:00-7:00 pm
  REGISTER HERE

There's even more on the calendar: