April School Vacation Nature Activities
Don't know what to do with the family during the April school vacation break? Audubon is the solution! Come meet some awesome owls, hawks, turtles and other cool critters! Vacation week is WILD at Audubon, so bring the kids and join the fun.
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Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
Bristol, RI
Nature Center and Aquarium
1401 Hope Street
April 13 – 17, 2020; 10:00 am – 2:00 pmFree with admission. Registration is not required. See each day's special program theme below the schedule!
Daily Schedule:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Nature Crafts
10:30 am: Nature Story
11:00 am: Special programs and activities*
1:30 pm: Animal Interview
2:30 pm: Nature Story*The following special programs are available each day at 11:00 am and are recommended for children ages 6+:
Monday, April 13: Senses in Nature
Learn how many senses you can use to discover more about the nature around you.Tuesday, April 14: Powerful Pollinators
Why are bees and other pollinators so important? How do they impact our everyday life, and how can we help ensure their survival?Wednesday, April 15: Animal Transformers
ou may already know that caterpillars turn into butterflies, but come discover what other creatures go through amazing transformations in their lives!Thursday, April 16: All About Owls
Learn all about these fascinating birds of prey, from how they hunt at night to which species live here in Rhode Island.Friday, April 17: Rad Rhody
Whether you’ve lived in Rhode Island your whole life or are new to the area, come learn some amazing things about our beautiful state.Registration is not required. Ages: All. Free with Admission: Admission: 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.
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Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
Smithfield, RI
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
12 Sanderson Rd, Smithfield, RI
April 14 – 17, 2020Registration required for each program (click the title to register).
Tuesday, April 14th
Life Under a Log: A Hunt for Minibeasts
Come to Audubon to romp through the woods! Learn what animals make their homes under the logs and rocks and bark.Drawing in Nature for Families
Bring your favorite young artist, some colored pencils and pad of paper and join Audubon for an afternoon of nature drawing.Wednesday, April 15th
City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male
Based on the true story of Pale Male, City Hawk brings New York City's favorite hawk to life in a story of family, perseverance, and big-city living. After the story, meet a live Red-tailed Hawk.Raptors Rock!
Come and meet some real live raptors! No, not like Jurassic Park. These raptors are the modern day equivalents, with sharp talons and curved beaks. We will find out what makes a raptor unique and meet a couple of live ones.Thursday, April 16th
Totally Turtles!
Turtles are amazing armored beasts and Rhode Island is home to some pretty cool species. Come learn all about these interesting creatures and meet some live turtles.Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt
How many items can you find and photograph in this scavenger hunt on the wildlife refuge within the time allotted? Bring your smartphone or a digital camera with a view screen to take photos.Friday, February 17th
Froggy Fun
Ribbit! Honk! Peep! Frogs are waking up in the spring. Hear a froggy story. Sing a froggy song. Make a froggy craft. Meet a live frog and learn all about these fun creatures.Pond Exploration
You may know that frogs and ducks and turtles live near ponds, but have you ever looked for the small creatures that live in the mud and skate across the water surface? Come along on this search for ALL the life of a pond.
