Updated March 7, 2024

Trail and Wildlife Refuge Closures

Please see below for updates on locations effected by storms, flooding, etc. - and check back here for updates before planning a visit.

CLOSURES

No closures at this time.
Warnings

No warnings at this time.

Here's How You Can Help

Please consider lending a helping hand in the coming days by:

Reporting Audubon trail issues you come across. Push small fallen branches off the trails when visiting. Please be careful on the trails and adhere to closures!
Donate to support repairs on our wildlife refuge trails.
Contact your elected officials: The increasing intensity and frequency of storms is a direct result of climate change caused by rampant emissions. Tell your elected officials that you support climate action and the implementation of better stormwater management in your community. Find your officials here!

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January 23, 2026

January 25 & 26 Snowstorm Closures Announcement

For the safety of visitors and staff, the Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium in Bristol will be closed on Sunday, January 25. The parking lot and trails will also be closed starting at 12PM. Per our winter hours, the Nature Center will remain closed until Wednesday, January 28.
All of the parking lots at our refuges will also be closed to visitors on Monday, January 26 to allow for snow removal.

November 25, 2025

RePower Audubon: Action Speaks Louder than Words

Through our RePower Audubon initiative, we are proving what climate leadership looks like at the organizational level. The climate crisis demands action, not excuses. Your support will allow us to show others what is possible.

November 14, 2025

Seabirds Rockin’ It at Sachuest

Birders have been reporting the return of ducks, including harlequin duck, greater scaup, common eider, red-breasted merganser, bufflehead and all three scoters– read the latest installment in Newport This Week's "Nature in the Neighborhood" series, written by Audubon Senior Director Lauren Parmelee.