Saturday, September 21, 2024

RI AUDUBON – TAKE IT OUTSIDE

Audubon Society of Rhode Island

AMERICAN BULLFROG

Take it Outside! 

April School Vacation Week with Audubon  

Bristol, Coventry, Exeter, Smithfield, North Smithfield, RI, and Seekonk, MA

Bring the kids and head out on the trails to search for frogs or build fairy houses in the forest. There are turtle races, owl pellet dissections, crafts, games and more!  Audubon offers vacation week fun at six locations across the state to keep the kids busy, engaged and immersed in nature. Note that registration is required unless noted. 

Visit asri.org/calendar for details and to register.

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 

Bristol, RI 

LITTLE SKATE

Sweet Spring has arrived! Bring the kids to explore the Audubon trails, meet some cool critters, discover marine life in the aquarium, and join special programs and activities each day that are free with admission. Registration is not required.  

Nature crafts will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, as well as a nature story at 10:00 a.m. Animal interviews take place at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.  

Special programs for children are available each day at 1:00 p.m. for ages 6 and up: 

Monday, April 15, 2024: Turtle Races – Get ready for spring with our turtle ambassadors. Learn how they survive winter in the wild and watch them race across the finish line. Vote for your favorite competitor and see who is the fastest!  

Tuesday, April 16, 2024: Owl Pellet Dissection – Join Audubon naturalists in dissecting real owl pellets and discover what owls like to eat!  

Wednesday April 17, 2024: Fairy Fort Building – Head outside to the woods and build tiny forts and shelters for fairies and other small critters. (Weather dependent.)  

Thursday, April 18, 2024: Life Cycle Board Games – Join Audubon and learn about the simple and complex life cycles of different animals, then play a fun life cycle board game!  

Friday, April 19, 2024: Pom Pom Bird Crafting – Join Audubon in creating a soft and squishy pom pom bird to take home with you. All materials provided. Ages 6+.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; April 15-19, 2024; 10:00 am-3:00 pm; Free with Admission. Ages: All. 

Meet and Greet Darwin the Turtle 

April 21, 2024; 10:00 – 11:00 am


Join an Audubon naturalist and education ambassador Darwin the Turtle for a family-friendly meet and great. Learn about Darwin’s natural habitat, why he lives at Audubon, how he is cared for, and the amazing adaptations that turtles have. Stay after to create a turtle-themed craft! Advance registration required.


Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $8/member adult/child pair, $5/each additional member; $12/non-member adult/child pair; $7/each additional non-member. Ages: All. Register online through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.