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Take Action with Audubon

Where Advocacy Takes Flight

Audubon Society of Rhode Island knows our strength is our 17,000 members. We believe that you know your community’s connection to birding and nature better than anyone. As part of our ongoing efforts to advocate on our priorities, we’d like to engage you in new and exciting ways and work together to accomplish our mission.

Upcoming Events & Opportunities:

  • Check back soon!

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In addition to Audubon's general monthly eWing Newsletter, you'll receive our Eagle Eye Advocacy Newsletter, which will share ways you can take action with Audubon and in your community.

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Coming Soon: Giving You the Tools You Need to Be An Effective Advocate

Audubon Society of Rhode Island is pleased to share a number of toolkits that you can use and share to guide you on how you can plug into the legislative process and organize in your community. Please see below for the options that will be coming soon.

  • How to Organize in Your Community

    Includes how to host and recruit for an organizing meeting, engage your community members in next steps, and involve Audubon Society of Rhode Island in your efforts.

  • Testifying 101

    Includes guides on how to testify in person and in writing in front of state and local elected officials. Includes templates and examples to help get you going.

  • Nature Storytelling

    Teaches you how to tap into your story of how and why nature is so important to you. Helpful when meeting with legislators, providing testimony, and engaging with other local advocates.

  • Lobbying Your Legislators

    Teaches you how to set up a meeting with your legislator. Includes the best approach to gaining their support for your concerns, what to listen for, and how to get in touch with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island so we can support you in your efforts.

Other Ways to Take Action With Audubon:

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 →