Bristol, RI

Nature Center and Aquarium
1401 Hope Street
April 19 – 23, 2021; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Free 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 19: Binocular Basics for Families
Do you know how to use binoculars? Would you like to learn? Join Audubon for a walk on the trails, look for birds, and learn how to properly use optics. Binoculars will be provided, but bring a pair if you have them.

Tuesday, April 20: 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 21: Cooking for the Birds
Become a “bird chef” and create unique and tasty dishes for the feathered friends in your backyard! This easy activity puts pantry items to use while helping the birds survive the cold winter season. (Not recommended for those with nut or seed allergies.)

Thursday, April 22: Wetland Exploration
Take a walk down to the freshwater wetland and discover animals that live there. Who might be awake this time of year? Who might still be sleeping? (Note that participants will not get wet.)

Friday, April 23: Turtle Races
Meet some of Audubon’s turtle ambassadors and learn about their survival skills. Watch them in a race! Who will win?

Registration is not required. Ages: All. *Free with 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.

Smithfield, RI

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
12 Sanderson Rd, Smithfield, RI
April 14 – 17, 2021

Registration required for each program (click the title to register).

Tuesday, April 20th

Life Under a Log
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 21st

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 22nd

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.

Earth Day 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, April 23rd

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.

Build Your Own Bird House
Come learn about bluebirds and other cavity nesters, when and where to place the nest box, and how to care for it. Each child registrant will get one kit to complete.