Audubon Society of Rhode Island

The Stormwater Innovation Center will be developing an interpretive Story Walk at Roger Williams Park using images, video, audio, and text sourced from the community! You can submit your contribution at tinyurl.com/RWPStoryWalk. We would love to see your submissions!

30,000 people visit the @riaudubon.bsky.social Nature Center in Bristol every year!
 
Had a fantastic tour of the nature center and met Oliver, the Society's owl ambassador.
 
Grateful for their work promoting environmental literacy and connecting Rhode Islanders with nature.

Spend the day with birds of prey 🦉 Raptor Weekend is September 6 & 7! Plus, join us for the Birds & Brews kick-off fundraising event on Friday, September 5. Tickets are on sale now - visit asri.org/raptor-weekend to purchase and for all event details!

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse stands with leaders of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge in Bristol, by a body of water.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Audubon Society Executive Director Jeffery Hall observe a tank with several fish in it, along with some greenery and moss. A sign in the background reads, “Life in the Wetlands.”

@riaudubon.bsky.social protects wildlife in the Ocean State through conservation, education, and advocacy — and now by transitioning its operations to 100% clean energy. Bravo!

A big thank you to our board of directors who will be running the Audubon table at the RI Home Show this weekend! Stop by and learn about how we’re moving away from fossil fuels to power our facilities with renewable energy- and how you can do it too! #RepowerAudubon

BE A NET ZERO HERO! 🙌 A long-time supporter has been inspired by our Net Zero emissions goal and has contributed a $30,000 match fund to our 401 Gives Campaign! Your gift will be doubled (while the funds last) - give now at asri.org/401gives

401Gives is Rhode Island’s statewide day of giving and the goal in 2025 is to raise $4m for our state’s amazing nonprofit community! Learn more at 401gives.org and donate to the Audubon Society of RI on April 1, 6 am – April 2, 6 pm at asri.org/401gives 💚

Preserving Gould Island as a wildlife sanctuary is critical to the survival of Rhode Island’s vulnerable waterbird populations. Read the article: bit.ly/43r4Ttm

Help us save one of the last undisturbed nesting sites in Narragansett Bay! Sign our 'Save Gould Island' petition: asri.org/gould-island

Join WRWC and @riaudubon.bsky.social on March 31st for a hands-on morning creating safe spaces for native birds along the Woonasquatucket Greenway. We’ll install birdhouses and learn about their impact on the ecosystem.

Meet at 610 Manton Ave at 9:30 AM

On Tuesday 3/11 the RI House will hold a committee hearing on our priority bill (H5704) to ban rat poisons killing raptors. GET DETAILS on actions here: bit.ly/3FjvvT9
📸 Image by wildlife rehabber Congress of the Birds

Last year, I collaborated w/classmates on a community engagement proposal for ASRI related to this bill, in a class taught by @choano.bsky.social. A letter writing event was part of our proposed plan, and I'm excited to see them implementing something like it at LitArts RI on Sunday!

CLOSURE NOTICE: Audubon's Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge in Exeter, RI is currently close due to multiple downed trees in the parking lot and trail. We will update you when we reopen!

It's windy out there! Report any issues on Audubon Society RI trails at asri.org/report-trail-conditions.html

Could this be the year of a bottle bill in RI? Survey shows strong support. A new survey finds that more than half of respondents support a bottle bill in RI, fueling efforts to set up a redemption program.

The majority of RI's support the RI Bottle Bill! That's because states that already have them prove that they are effective. The RI Bottle Bill Study Commission meets on Mon. 3/10 @ 3 pm- tune in if you want to learn more via capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Warning over microplastics in the air we breathe after bird lung discovery "Birds serve as important indicators of environmental conditions," biologist Shane DuBay explained.

Birds are breathing in high levels of airborne microplastics into their lungs – which means we probably are too:

Letter Writing Workshop: Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island in discussing advocacy to save owls, hawks, and other raptors! Sunday, March 9 11 am - 1 pm LitArts RI, Providence

We’ve introduced a bill for the second year in a row that would ban harmful rat poisons to protect wildlife and people 🚨 and we need your help to get it passed 🚨

Join us for a FREE event to learn more and write letters to legislators in support of saving raptors.

Sign up: bit.ly/41IttEV

Audubon society of Rhode Island's Transforming the Landscape; Native Plants & Pollinators Symposium; April 26, 2025 | 9am - 1pm | North Kingstown, RI; General Admission $55, Audubon Member $45; Student $25

Learn how to build a more sustainable community and support native pollinators by creating healthy wildlife habitat at home! This symposium will feature workshops and lectures with scientists, master gardeners, and environmental organizations. asri.org/PollinatorSy...
📸 Image by Rachael Bonoan

Each year in the United States, as many as 1 billion birds die from flying into windows. Help us understand which birds are dying & and where: join our downtown Providence window strike monitoring team! Next Volunteer Training: Thursday, February 27; 5:00 pm; Virtual via Zoom

Want to help us create safer cities for birds? 🏙️🐦 We need volunteers to join our downtown Providence monitoring team. Whether you can get out daily, or just do just a single survey this season, please join us this Thursday for a training/info session- RSVP for the training here: bit.ly/3QA2ftw

Thanks, @billbartholomew.bsky.social‬ for having our Executive Director Jeff Hall on the show! We're investing in a clean energy future because we know that climate change is a serious threat to our birds, our state, and our world.

Last week, these amazing volunteers helped spread the word about the dangers of rodenticides! Want to help? Join us at our next Volunteer to Save Raptors events:

Sat. 2/15, 11:30 am-2:30 pm; Smithfield, RI
Mon. 2/24, 5:30 - 8:30 pm; Bristol, RI

Learn more and sign up: asri.org/banning-sgars

📢 The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium will be CLOSED this Wednesday, February 12 so staff can attend a training event with The Autism Project. Trails and grounds will remain open to the public!

📸 Image by Richard Staples

Don't miss the last Scientific Illustration workshop for adults at Mt. Pleasant Library, taught by Autumn of the @riaudubon.bsky.social ! Learn more and register here: shorturl.at/i7uHK

We have so many amazing projects that we need your help with! Check them out and sign up for a an upcoming training session here: asri.org/lead/communi...

A Superb Owl indeed! This Barred Owl was spotted on an Audubon Wildlife Refuge this week - thanks for sharing, Jayson T!

Happy #SuperBowl Sunday!

Things to do with kids during February vacation February vacation is right around the corner for kids in Southern New England. There are plenty of events going on in Rhode Island and Massachusetts during the break.

Audubon has events happening in Bristol, Seekonk, and Smithfield! www.wpri.com/dont-miss/th...

We're teaming up with The Guild Pawtucket for Pints with Purpose! From February 13th – 27th, proceeds from every pint of "Love Birds Brew" will directly benefit Audubon. Plus, join Audubon staff for an evening of community & conversation on Feb. 13, 6-8 pm - free & open to the public (ages 21+).

Did you know the Audubon Society of Rhode Island is an independent, member-funded organization? We are unaffiliated with National Audubon Society or other Audubon orgs. That means your support stays right here in Rhode Island! Become a member today: asri.org/membership