School Programs

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, $65 for one program, $50 each additional program on the same day
Pre-K – Grade 2:  30 minutes, 20 children maximum, $80 for one program, $65 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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Inflatable Whale
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.

Program Details
Level I: Grades K-1
Level II: Grades 2-8
1 hour 30 students maximum; $175 for one program, $125 each additional on the same day. An electrical outlet and 75-feet of OPEN indoor space is required. $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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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 K - 3, 40 minutes, 2 birds, 300 people max, $225
Level 2: Grades 4 and up, 1 hour, 3 birds, 300 people max, $325
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. 

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 all programs. 

Program Details
1 hour, 30 students maximum
$150 for one program, $120 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.

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.

Schoolyard Explorations (Grades Pre-K – 8) 
Audubon educators lead an outdoor nature investigation right in your schoolyard! Just choose a theme and let us know in advance if we can highlight connections to your curriculum. Schoolyard Topics: Plants & Gardens, Trees, Schoolyard Habitats, Insects, Pollinators, Birds, Water, Soils, Weather, Animal Behavior

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Program Details
1 hour, 45 students maximum, $8 /student, $120 minimum

Topics
Owl Hour (Grades K – 2)
Students learn about the owls that live in Rhode Island and the special characteristics and behaviors that help them survive. They will also meet a live owl. 

Life in the Tide Pool (Grades K - 2)
Younger students will enjoy this hands-on program that explores the tide pool habitat. They will discover the unique animals that live there and the fascinating characteristics and behaviors that help them survive.

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Photo courtesy of Heidi Gumula – DBVW Architects

Program Details
2 hours, 60 students maximum, $10/student, $150 minimum

Topics
Habitats (Grades 1 – 8)
Students investigate different habitats and the creatures that live in them. They discover how these animals are connected through food chains and food webs, explore the basic needs that all animals have and meet a live animal.

Fur, Feathers, & Scales (Grades K – 2)
Some animals are covered in fur, others in feathers, skin, or scales. Students compare and contrast the characteristics and adaptations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. A live animal will accompany this program.

Owls of Rhode Island (Grades 3 – 8)
Students learn about the owls that live in Rhode Island, including their habitats, diet, senses, structures and functions. They will have the opportunity to test their skills as owl detectives by using clues to gather identifying information and learn fun facts about the owls found in our state. A live owl will accompany this program.

Whale CSI (Grades 6 – 12)
Students take a deep dive and learn all about whales! They will discover how whales and dolphins are classified, and explore whale biology and anatomy. Students will also have the opportunity to perform a mock necropsy on the large-scale whale model in our aquarium. 

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