Community Group Programs and Outreach

Discover the amazing size and adaptations of a whale! Students get up-close and climb inside our 65-foot, life-sized inflatable fin whale. They learn why whales are mammals and all about their special characteristics and skills for survival. An electrical outlet and 75 feet of open indoor space, such as a gymnasium or cafeteria are required. 

Program Details
1 hour, 30 students maximum
$180 for one program, $130 each additional program on the same day

$20 travel fee per day applies for sites more than 35 miles from Providence.
The maximum distance Audubon will travel is 50 miles one way. 

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In a natural outdoor area or the indoor classroom, these one-hour programs are designed to support your science curriculum and align with the Next Generation Science Standards. Programs include inquiry-based activities that are grade-level appropriate. Live animals accompany most programs.

If there is more than one program scheduled per day, we ask that our educators be allowed to set up in a common space, and have the classes rotate in and out of that area. This is required if there is a live bird accompanying your program for the safety of our animals.

Program Details
1 hour, 30 students maximum
$160 for one program, $130 for each additional program on the same day.
$20 travel fee per day applies for sites more than 35 miles from Providence.
The maximum distance Audubon will travel is 50 miles one way. 

Topics

Sensory Safari (Grades K - 2)
A variety of sights, sounds, smells and mystery objects to touch create this sensory experience. Students learn about their own senses while investigating how animals make their way in the world. 

How Animals Survive (Grades K – 2)
Animals have many ways to adapt to seasonal challenges. Students will explore hibernation, migration, raising young and more through hands-on activities. 

Life Cycles (Grades 2 – 5)
Students investigate the life cycles of various animals, from insects to marine life, through the use of biofacts and hands-on learning activities. This program covers simple and complex life cycles and metamorphosis.

Everything's Connected (Grades 2 – 5)
Investigate the connections between all living things through food chains and food webs. Students will discover how energy flows through an ecosystem with producers and consumers and nature’s original recyclers, the decomposers.

Exploring Reptiles and Amphibians (Grades 2 - 5)
Students compare and contrast the characteristics and adaptations of reptiles and amphibians through hands-on investigations.  The survival challenges these vulnerable animals face will also be addressed.  A live reptile or amphibian will accompany this program.

Vertebrates (Level 1: Grades 1 – 2; Level 2: Grades 3 – 6)
Through hands-on stations, students take an in-depth look at the five major vertebrate classes: mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish. In level 1, students sort and explore the different groups. In level 2, classification, adaptations, growth and diet are major themes.

All About Birds (Level 1: Grades 1 – 2; Level 2: Grades 3 – 6)
Like all living things, birds have certain characteristics and behaviors that help them survive. Students explore the lives of our feathered friends through a series of hands-on learning stations. The activities highlight classification, bird structures and functions, life cycles, migration and biodiversity.

Owls of Rhode Island (Level 1: Grades 1 – 2; Level 2: Grades 3 – 8)  
Students learn about the owls that live in Rhode Island and their habitats, diet, senses, structures and functions. Older students will have the opportunity to test their skills as owl detectives, while younger children will discover owl senses through fun hands-on activities.

Birds of Prey (Grades 3 – 8)
Students learn about the structures and functions, senses, habitats and ecological importance of birds of prey. Demonstrations, hands-on activities and biofacts will help illuminate the fascinating lives of these birds.

Watersheds and Water Quality (Grades 5 – 12)Students conduct hands-on water experiments in the classroom! Learn about watersheds, how stormwater runoff affects water quality in neighborhoods, and how you can help to keep water resources clean. Underlying themes include climate change and human impacts. A live animal does NOT accompany this program.

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Programs for young children include a story, activities and a live animal. Just select a topic and Audubon will do the rest. Have a favorite story? Just let us know!

Program Details

Toddlers:  20 minutes, 15 children maximum, $70 for one program, $55 each additional program on the same day
Pre-K – Grade 2:  30 minutes, 20 children maximum, $85 for one program, $70 each additional on the same day.

$20 travel fee per day applies for sites more than 35 miles from Providence. The maximum distance Audubon will travel is 50 miles one way. 

Topics
Pollinators, Seeds, Plants & Gardens, Habitats, Insects, Owls, Hawks, Snakes, Turtles, Frogs, Dinosaurs, Rocks, Seasons

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This presentation for large audiences showcases live owls and hawks. Through demonstrations, photographs and biofacts, students learn how the structure and functions of these birds helps them survive. Predator/prey dynamics and the importance of habitat are emphasized as well. Audubon will bring two or three live birds of prey to your school, library, or event for an exciting and educational experience.

Program Details
Level 1: Grades 1 - 3, 40 minutes, 2 birds, 300 people max, $250
Level 2: Grades 4 and up, 1 hour, 3 birds, 300 people max, $350

A large space such as a cafeteria, gym or auditorium is required. A quiet, shaded outdoor space may also work. A classroom space is not appropriate for this presentation.

$20 travel fee per day applies for sites more than 35 miles from Providence. The maximum distance Audubon will travel is 50 miles one way.