Whooo Wants to Prowl for Owls?
GREAT HORNED OWL PHOTO BY ED HUGHES
November 2018 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island
??(September 27, 2018) ??? Bundle up on a crisp, quiet November evening to search for owls or head out for a birding caravan – South County style. Learn how to paint birds with local watercolor artist Holly Wach or meet local bird carvers and marvel at their amazing work. Nature awaits in November, get out and join the fun with Audubon!
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.
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Audubon Bird and Wildlife Carving Exposition
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
November 3 & 4, 2018; 10:00 am ??? 4:00 pm
Award-winning wildlife artisans from throughout New England are returning to Audubon this autumn. Unique hand-carved bird and wildlife pieces will be on display and for sale. Meet the artists, shop the carvings, observe demonstrations and enjoy the beauty of the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in fall. This is one of New England???s finest bird carving events.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Admission Fee: $5. Ages: Adult.
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??Cocoa & Coffee at Caratunk
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA
November 4, 2018; 1:00 ??? 3:00 pm
Drop by the barn at Caratunk for come cocoa or??coffee, cookies and casual fun.??Visitors will??meet an animal, create a craft, sip some cocoa and take an easy hike.??Cocoa and crafts will be available from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, with an??animal interview at 2:00 pm. Dress for the weather.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Fee: $8/member adult & child; $10/non-member adult & child; All additional children $4;??Ages: All. Register through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
??Owl Prowl at Caratunk
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA
November 6, 2018; 6:30 ??? 8:00 pm
Meet an Audubon owl in the barn and then head out on the trails to search for these amazing creatures in their natural setting. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a flashlight.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Program Fee: $10 member adult/ $5 member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 10+. Register through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
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FREE Wednesday Morning Bird Walks
Locations Across the State
November 7, 14, 28, 2018; 9:00 ??? 11:00 am
Audubon offers FREE Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry. Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Please visit the Audubon website (ww.asri.org) or Facebook Page for the location. Contact Laura at lcarberry@asri.org for more information.????
Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday through June 2019; 9:00-11:00 am; Ages: 14+.
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Owl Prowl at Fort Refuge
Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge, North Smithfield, RI
November 8, 2018; 7:00 ??? 9:00 pm
Visit Fort Refuge on an autumn night to search for owls. An Audubon naturalist will call for different species as we walk through the forest. We never know if we’ll hear or see an owl, but participants will learn a lot and have a great night hike. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a flashlight.
Fort Nature Refuge, (Rt. 5), 1443 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: 14+. Register through the events calendar at www.asri.org.