September Brings Raptors and Rambles to Audubon
September 2018 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island
(July 31, 2018) ??? Audubon loves autumn! Get up close and learn all about about amazing raptors, take a rambling hike in the cool forest, or enjoy a wild mushroom walk and dinner. As the cooler weather arrives, head outside and enjoy the natural world.??
Unless noted, registration is required for all programs.?? Register online and view a complete listing of programs through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
Raptor Weekend
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
September 8 & 9, 2018; 10:00 am ??? 4:00 pm
Eagles, Owls, Hawks, and Falcons, formidable and magnificent predators of the sky, are headed to Bristol, Rhode Island. Razor-sharp talons, extraordinary strength, hooked beaks and highly developed eyesight and hearing make raptors the rulers of the avian world.??
This September they will be descending on the Audubon Society of Rhode Island???s Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, Rhode Island for Raptor Weekend 2018. Wildlife rehabilitators and experts from across the Northeast will bring a wide variety of these extraordinary birds to the largest raptor celebration in New England. Enjoy live flight demonstrations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages.??
General Admission: Adult: $13/member, $16/non-member. Child (ages 4 – 12):?? $9/member, $11/non-member
Children under age 3 are free. For details visit www.asri.org.
??Saturday Nature Walks with Audubon
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
Saturdays Throughout the October 27, 2018; 2:00-3:00 pm
Join Audubon for weekly nature walks every Saturday. Walks depart from the lobby of the Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol and will be led by an Audubon guide. Please note this program is weather dependent. (Note: There will be no walk on September 8 or October 13.)
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission. Ages: All.
??Franklin???s Hatch Day
Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
September 1, 2018; 9:00 am ??? 5:00 pm
Thanks to Citizens Bank, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. Join us for crafts, animal discoveries, hikes and more.
Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day: Franklin’s Hatch Day
It???s the time of year when baby turtles hatch from their eggs. Come celebrate the hatch day of our very own eastern box turtle, Franklin. Learn all about these awesome turtles and have fun!
9:00 am-5:00 pm: Can you spot all 10 box turtles in the exhibit hall? Spot all 10 and get a prize to take home.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Turtle Party Crafts
10:30 am: Turtle Tale Nature Story
11:00 am and 2:00 pm: Animal Interview: Meet a Turtle
1:00 pm: Turtle Party Games and Scavenger Hunt
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free. Ages: All. No need to register.
Providence Raptors
Photography Exhibit by Peter Green
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI*
September 2 ??? October 31, 2018; 9:00 am ??? 5:00 pm
A photographer and graphic designer living and working in downtown Providence, Peter Green walks the city, documenting the Peregrine Falcons and other urban wildlife. These regal, powerful raptors seem out-of-place yet perfectly at home among the landscape of bricks and concrete. Meet Peter and learn more about his work at Audubon???s Raptor Weekend on September 8, 2018.??
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission. Ages: All.
Mushrooms for Beginners
Prudence Island, Rhode Island
September 5, 2018; 9:45 am ??? 4:45 pm
Learn all about wild mushrooms and how to identify local species that grow on Prudence Island. An Audubon naturalist will guide the program, providing a presentation on mushrooms, background history, and tips on working with field guides.
After lunch, hike in the woods to see what mushrooms can be found. If time allows, participants will also tour Prudence Island by van and discover some of the island’s unique historical and cultural sights.
Due to limited space, registration is required.
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $12/non-member adult, $8/non-member child. Ages: 10+.?? For more information about Prudence Island trips and to register online, visit the events calendar at www.asri.org.??