February School Vacation Week Nature Activities
Head out with Audubon for frosty fun! Bring the kids to Audubon to meet Mermaid Kora at the Nature Center and Aquarium, try frosty science experiments, or get outside for tracking and birding with the experts. Audubon offers vacation week fun at three locations across the state to keep the kids busy, engaged and immersed in nature.
Registration is required for most programs unless noted - click the program titles for details and to register!
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Bristol, RI
The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RIFree with admission: Registration not required.
Admission Fee: Members (2 adults and up to 4 children) free; Non-Member Adults $6.00; Non-Member Senior $5.00; Non-Member Child (4-12) $4.00; Children 3 and under free. Registration is not required. Ages: All.Daily Schedule:
10:00 am: Nature Story
10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Nature Crafts
11:00 am: Animal Interview
1:00 pm: Education Program (see below)**
2:00 - 4:00 pm: Visit with Mermaid Kora in Tidepool Exhibit**The following special programs are available each day at 1:00 pm and are geared for children ages 6+: Registration is not required.
Monday, February 17: Frosty Field & Forest Walk
Take a nature walk to search for tracks, listen for birds and investigate other clues that animals are out and about in winter. Indoor activity if inclement weather.Tuesday, February 18: Owl Pellet Demonstration
What do owls eat and how do they catch their food? Help take apart an owl pellet to find the bones inside and discover what your owl ate!Wednesday, February 19: Winter Wildlife Survival
How do different animals make it through the cold season. Learn about deer, rabbits, woodchucks and other local critters. Biofacts like furs, skulls and feathers will give us clues to their survival.Thursday, February 20: Whoo are You?
This is the time of year that owls are calling! Come learn all about these amazing birds and observe a live owl up close.Friday, February 21: Frosty Science
Try some chilly hands-on experiments to learn more about water and its cold counterparts. -
Smithfield, RI
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield RIRegistration Required!
Rockin' Reptiles
February 18, 2025; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Rhode Island has several remarkable reptiles. Come and learn which live here and where they can be seen. Start with a presentation of all the native species and follow up with a visit from some live reptiles. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Ages: 4 and up. Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child.Big Owl, Little Owl
February 19, 2025; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
There are several amazing species of owls that live in New England. You might have one in your own backyard! Take a pictorial look at our native owls, hear their calls, learn about their remarkable adaptations, and meet a couple of live owls. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Ages: 4 and up. Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child.Tracking for Families: Bones, Skulls, Feathers and Furs
February 19, 2025; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Come to Audubon and learn about local mammals and birds, their survival skills, and how to find animals in your neighborhood during the frosty winter months. See and touch items from the Audubon biofact collections, then head outside to look for signs of animals on the wildlife refuge. Dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required. Advance registration required. Ages: 8 and up. Fee: $15/member adult, $7/member child; $20/non-member adult, $10/non-member child.Big Raptor, Little Raptor
February 21, 2025; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet two live raptors - a Red-tailed Hawk and an Eastern Screech owl - one of the largest hawks in Rhode Island, one of the smallest owls that can be found in our area. Explore the lives of these amazing birds of prey and touch preserved feathers, wings, and talons. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required. Ages: 4 and up. Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child.
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Seekonk, MA
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MARegistration Required!
Big Raptor - Little Raptor - CANCELED
February 17, 2025; 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Meet two live raptors - a Red-tailed Hawk and an Eastern Screech Owl - Rhode Island's largest hawk and one of our smallest owls. Learn about the lives of these amazing birds and examine preserved feathers, wings and talons. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Advance registration required. This is a family program for children ages 7 and up. Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child.Owl Prowl at Caratunk - SOLD OUT
February 21, 2025; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Come and walk the trails of Caratunk at night to look and listen for our resident owls. Learn about the behavior and biology that makes these raptors so amazing. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes for hiking, and bring a flashlight. These programs are designed for families with children ages 10 and up. Advance registration required. This is a family program for children ages 10 and up. Fee: $15/member; $20/non-member.
