Spring is a noisy time of year. It is when most animals breed, and to attract a mate the males of many species have to be loud. So, this is the season to open your ears and enjoy the chorus. Check out this article written by Audubon Senior Director of Education Lauren Parmelee, published by Newport This Week.

Rhode Island has never been this close to real climate action. But we're not done yet. The final step before Act On Climate becomes law is getting the Governor's signature. But Governor McKee has not yet taken a position on the bill, and advocates are concerned that fossil fuel interests have the Governor's ear. Here are three things you can do to make sure Act On Climate gets McKee's signature and becomes law.

The Center building/exhibits will be closed Sunday, April 4th, 2021, but we welcome you to enjoy the trails and grounds which will remain open to the public. To all those who celebrate, we hope you have a Happy Easter.

Like clockwork in spring, the annual rites of nature commence. Songbirds return from migration. Mammals wake from their winter slumbers, and the thawed ponds and vernal pools suddenly are filled with life. Audubon properties and trails are magical places in the spring, but the newly hatched birds on and very young mammals can be particularly vulnerable.

Audubon's partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supports natural outdoor classrooms in Rhode Island schools for hands-on environmental education.