Frosty Trails, Owls and Ales!
Harlequin Duck in Flight by Ed Hughes
February 2018 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island
(January 4, 2018) ??? Take a walk to look for sea birds at the shore or sample some tasty ales as you learn all about owls. Bring a friend, bundle up and join an Audubon expert to discover those natural wonders found only during the winter months.
Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.
A complete listing of programs is detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Download a copy online at www.asri.org
Dinosaurs Cousins
Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI
February 3, 2018; 9:00 am ??? 5:00 pm
Thanks to the Citizens Bank, the Environmental Education Center is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. Join us for crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. No need to register!
Take a look at the dinosaur family tree and celebrate our living dinosaur cousins. Explore how eggs, scales, feathers and more link these cousins together, make your own dino-rific craft and meet a dinosaur cousin animal ambassador! Programs and admission are free thanks to the Citizens Bank.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Find all ten dinosaur cousins hidden in our exhibit hall and get a prize!
10:00 am – 2:00 pm ??? Dinosaur Cousin Craft Table
10:30 am – Dinosaur Story Time
11:30 am and 2:30 pm ??? Dinosaur Cousin Interview: Meet a reptile or bird.
1:00 pm ??? Eggs, Scales, Feathers, and More: Join us for some roaring science activities to investigate special adaptations that dinosaurs and their cousins share.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; February 3, 2018; 9:00 am-5:00 pm;
Free. Ages: All.
Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Intro to Beekeeping: Six-week Series
Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI
February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2018; 2:30 ??? 4:30 pm
Find out why there is so much “buzz” about bees! In this six-session course you’ll learn the basics from local beekeeper Kevin England.
From honeybee health to equipment and hive construction, this course will provide the details to get started with backyard beekeeping.
Participants will also receive “The Backyard Beekeeper” by Kim Flottum.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11,
2018; 2:30-4:30 pm; Program Fee: $65/member, $72/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register through the events calendar at www.asri.org.