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Updated June 17, 2024

CHILL OUT with NATURE

Join Audubon on the trails when the sun goes down. Enjoy cooler temperatures and discover nature at night!

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!

 

Young raccoon in a tree cavity

Raccoon by Arthur Iannelli

Here are our Featured Summer Programs:
 

Bats at Eppley
Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge, West Kingston, RI
June 21, 2024; 7:30-9:30 pm

Purple Martins!
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA
June 28, 2024; 6:30- 8:00 pm

Ice Cream & Lightning Bugs
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, Exeter, RI
June 28, 2024; 7:30- 9:30 pm

Fireflies!
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
July 12, 2024; 7:00-9:00 pm

Bats and Beer
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, Exeter, RI
July 26, 2024; 7:30- 9:00 pm

Moonlight Stroll at Caratunk
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA
August 19, 2024; 7:30- 9:00 pm

Moonlight Stroll at Powder Mill Ledges
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
August 20, 2024; 7:30-9:00 pm

There's even more on the calendar:

Latest News and Events

July 19, 2024

A bird’s food may be small but it plays a clear and critical role in species survival, not to mention habitat conservation and ecosystem balance, both important for wildlife and humans alike. This effort to create a “Bird Food Baseline” is part of the overall RI Audubon Avian Research Initiative.

June 14, 2024

On June 14, 1972– 52 years ago today– the Environmental Protection Agency issued the final order banning all DDT products. Audubon Society of Rhode Island helped advocate for this ban: and our fight against dangerous pesticides continues today.

May 20, 2024

In May and June, turtles and other wildlife will set out to find suitable nesting sites to lay their eggs. Eggs hatch in August in September. For many, they'll need to cross busy roads to access their habitats and nesting sites. Learn tips on how to help them cross, and about the other threats they face.

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, our Common Raven.

Plan Your Trip Today →

Shop Online: Audubon Nature Shop →

Birding in Rhode Island

Stay involved with Audubon's birding programs and resources:

Audubon Events Calendar →

Audubon Avian Research Initiative →

Audubon Avian Ambassadors →

Recent Bird Sightings (eBird) →

Red-bellied Woodpecker by Jason Major

Stormwater Innovation Center

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

Learn More →