Get a Little Muddy, Get a Little Wet, And Have the Best School Vacation Yet!
Grab a net and head out with Audubon on April 17 for a Swamp Romp in Bristol! ??Photo courtesy Audubon Society of Rhode Island/Hope Foley
Audubon Society of Rhode Island
April 2018 Programs and Events for Children and Families
(March 7, 2018) ??? Go ahead and get a little muddy as you search for salamanders, explore life in a pond, head out on a swamp romp and more! Remember that Audubon has tons of hands-on nature fun during April School Vacation Week. Get those kids outside and have some fun!
Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. For a complete listing of Audubon activities and programs, visit the events calendar at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3014.??
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day
Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI
April 7, 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!
April 7, 2018: How Does Your Garden Grow?
It???s time to get your hands dirty! Come celebrate soil, plants, and gardens.?? Stop in for garden themed crafts, games and activities for the whole family.
10:00 am: 2:00 pm ??? Garden Craft Table
10:30 am: Plant Story Time
11:30 am and 2:30 pm: Guided Nature Walk
11:00 am to 2:00 pm: Soil Testing with URI Master Gardeners
1:00 pm: Flower Dissection
1:30 pm: Animal Interview Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free. Ages: All.
Audubon Earth Day Film Festival
Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI
Submissions due by April 7, 2018, Festival held on April 21, 2018 What does nature mean to you? Audubon would like to see your answer on film! Submit YOUR nature film to Audubon???s first annual Earth Day Film Festival, held on Saturday April 21, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Films under four categories will be accepted:
– Hatchling (age 8-11)
– Nestling (age 12-15)
– Fledgling (age 15-17)
– Full-Grown (age 18+).
For guidelines on films and submission details, visit the events calendar at www.asri.org
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Festival viewing April 21, 2018; 1:00-3:00 pm; Free with Admission. Ages: All.