Events
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Your calendar for Rhode Island Events in Blackstone Valley! Use the community pulldown to find events in that community.
August 2017
March 2018
Audubon Society of RI Workshop at Powder Mill Ledges
Learn the fine art of egg decorations
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Audubon Society of RI Bird Watching at Powder Mill Ledges
Woodcock watching
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Nature workshop
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Birding event at Powder Mill Ledges
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Explore refuge pond
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Find out about frogs and their habitats
Find out more »June 2018
Audubon Spring Craft Fair
New for 2018! Local vendors will offer a variety of nature and wildlife related wares, including jewelry, children's items, decorative accents, stationery and more! You are…
Find out more »Audubon Raptor Photo Shoot
Bring your camera and take advantage of this special opportunity to get up close with a Great Horned Owl, an American Kestrel, a Red-tailed Hawk, and…
Find out more »August 2018
Taking the Mystery Out of Mushroooming with Audubon
Join Audubon for an introduction to mushrooms and fungus, and learn how to identify mushroom groups and species that grow in the area. Start inside with…
Find out more »September 2018
Audubon Lecture: Protecting Pollinators
The pollinators of the world are losing ground at an alarming rate. Discover what you can do on your property to encourage, assist, and help to…
Find out more »January 2019
Powder Mill Ledges
Animal Tracking Learn how to identify local mammal tracks and other animal signs. The indoor presentation will focus on track patterns, terms and track models. Then…
Find out more »February 2019
Meet a Critter: Turtles
Come meet Audubon's live turtle ambassadors up close and learn about their amazing adaptations.
Find out more »Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and Plant a Seed
Hear and see the classic environmental tale of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, who 'speaks for the trees.' Learn about what YOU can do to be a…
Find out more »Meet a Critter: Hawk
Come meet one of Audubon's live hawk ambassadors and learn all about their amazing adaptations. Touch preserved wings and talons.
Find out more »Build a Bluebird House
You can help bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds survive in your area by providing them with a sturdy nesting box. Participants will learn about bluebirds and…
Find out more »Whoo Ate That? – Owl Pellet Workshop
Many birds cough up pellets containing objects they cannot digest such as bones, shells, and fur; but nobody does it quite like owls. Come and investigate…
Find out more »Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt
How many scavenger hunt items can you find and photograph out on the refuge within the time allotted? Easy items are one point. Harder ones are…
Find out more »Colonial Candle making
Come make an old fashioned hand-dipped candle. Long ago the land of Powder Mill Ledges was a farm with a tavern on the old turnpike where…
Find out more »March 2019
Pysanky Workshop
Come try your hand at the Ukrainian tradition of dyeing eggs called Pysanky. Learn about design, planning and dyeing eggs. Information will be provided about how…
Find out more »July 2019
Fireflies
Come to Audubon for an evening celebrating the living lightshow that is the firefly. Learn about how they use their flickering lights to communicate and how…
Find out more »December 2019
Audubon Holiday Craft Fair
Artisan Gifts with a Natural Flair With local vendors selling a variety of nature and wildlife related wares, you are sure to find perfect gifts for…
Find out more »March 2020
Attracting Cavity Nesters
From the cheery woodpecker to the sleepy porcupine and the invaluable honeybee, there are countless animals that take advantage of natural cavities in trees. Come learn…
Find out more »Wicked Big Puddles: The Ecology of Vernal Pools
Mysterious spring time pools often come and go without much notice, but there are many creatures that would disappear without them. Come learn about what makes…
Find out more »May 2020
Big Days in a Little State: A Friendly Birding Competition!
How many bird species can you spot?! Join Big Days in Little State, our friendly competition to see who can find the most birds! Register here…
Find out more »Party for the Peregrines+ Fundraising Auction for Audubon RI
Audubon Society of Rhode Island's 2020 Party for the Peregrines fundraising auction will be held online for the first time ever on May 12-15, 2020 from…
Find out more »July 2020
Fireflies
Join Audubon for an evening celebrating the living lightshow that is the firefly. Learn about how they use their flickering lights to communicate and how to…
Find out more »Intro to Tree ID
Learn to recognize major families of trees and shrubs as well as a number of common species in the wild and home landscape. Class will be…
Find out more »August 2020
Bugliest Bugs: Tales & Trails!
Enjoy an engaging story all about bugs then go investigate field, forest and garden to look for wiggly, squiggly, wormy, squirmy insects and other critters. Nets,…
Find out more »Wildflowers with the Newcomb’s
On languid summer days, the wildflowers fill the meadows and forest edges. This class will introduce participants to the Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, a great resource for…
Find out more »Exploring Wetlands
Join an Audubon naturalist to discover what creatures live in wetlands! Dip your net into a pond, stream or swamp to find water bugs and look…
Find out more »Catchin’ Bugs!
Come frolic and explore in the meadow on a lazy summer's day. Nets and magnifiers will be available as well as other fun items to explore…
Find out more »January 2021
Animal Tracks and Signs
Learn how to identify tracks and signs left by native mammals and birds. Explore track patterns, investigate artifacts, and try your hand at making plaster tracks…
Find out more »March 2021
The Ecology of Vernal Pools
These mysterious spring time pools often come and go without much notice, but there are many creatures that would disappear without them. Come learn what makes…
Find out more »April 2021
Run Wild for Nature: Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Audubon Society of Rhode Island's first-ever 5k Run/Walk is also virtual: you choose the "where" & "when" anytime during April 18-24, 2021! About this Event Do…
Find out more »Drawing in Nature for Families
Bring your favorite young artist, some colored pencils and pad of paper, and join Audubon for an afternoon of nature drawing. Take a slow walk on…
Find out more »City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male
New York City is known for its skyscrapers, subways, and hustle and bustle -- not for its wildlife. Everyone is surprised when a Red-tailed Hawk is spotted flying over…
Find out more »Totally Turtles
Turtles are amazing, armored beasts, and Rhode Island has some pretty cool species. Come learn about these interesting creatures and meet some live turtles. Face masks and…
Find out more »Earth Day Photo Scavenger Hunt
How many scavenger hunt items can you find and photograph out on the refuge within the time allotted? Easy items are one point. Harder ones are…
Find out more »Froggy Fun
Ribbit! Honk! Peep! Frogs are waking up in the spring. Hear a froggy story. Sing a froggy song. Make a froggy craft. Meet a live frog,…
Find out more »Build Your Own Birdhouse
You can help bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds survive in your area by providing them with a nesting box to use. Come learn about bluebirds and…
Find out more »Meet a Live Raptor and Refuge Walk
Meet an Audubon Raptor Ambassador and take a walk with a naturalist through the fields and forest of Powder Mill Ledges to find raptors in the…
Find out more »May 2021
Audubon Discovery Hike
Join Greenville Library for a guided hike at the Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge! An Audubon educator will talk us through the refuge and teach…
Find out more »June 2021
Let’s Take a Walk Preschool Series: Pine Forest
Join Audubon for a nature walk series for families with preschoolers. Have fun with a forest seek and find, play some forest games, and discover the…
Find out more »July 2021
Catchin’ Bugs With Audubon!
Come explore the meadow on a lazy summer's day. Nets, magnifiers and other fun exploration tools will be available. Look for butterflies, flowers, insects, birds, toads…
Find out more »Flying Foragers at Powder Mill Ledges
Take an early evening walk and look for birds that hunt in the evening sky: swallows, swifts and martins. If we are lucky, we might also…
Find out more »Summer Wildlflowers at Powder Mill Ledges
On summer days the wildflowers fill the meadows and forest edges. Come to Audubon for a meandering morning walk and learn how to use Newcomb's Wildflower…
Find out more »September 2021
Owl Prowl at Powder Mill Ledges – Rhode Island Land Trust Days
This event has an admissions fee & advance registration is required. See below for details! Visit Powder Mill Ledges Refuge on an autumn night to search…
Find out more »November 2021
Powder Mill Ledges Walk w/ Woonasquatucket Watershed Council
Come with the WRWC on a hike at Powder Mill Ledges. This site is home to 100 acres of habitat graced with deep woodlands and interesting…
Find out more »December 2021
Let’s Take a Walk
Let's Take a Walk: Looking All Around Play nature detective at Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge on a late autumn morning! Come search for animals and…
Find out more »Owls of New England
Owls of New England There are several amazing species of owls that live in New England. You might have one in your own back yard! Take…
Find out more »January 2022
Animal Tracks and signs for Families
Animal Tracks and Signs for Families Learn how to identify tracks and signs left by native mammals and birds. Explore track patterns, investigate artifacts, and try…
Find out more »Family Winter Walk
Family Winter Walk Bundle up and join Audubon for a wild and wooly winter walk at Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge. We'll look for animal tracks…
Find out more »March 2022
Pysanky Workshop
Come try your hand at Pysanky, the Ukrainian tradition of dyeing eggs. Participants will learn about design, planning, and finally, dyeing their eggs! Handouts will also…
Find out more »April 2022
Watching Woodcocks – Supper and Saunter
Join Audubon for an evening dedicated to the mysterious American Woodcock. Begin at Powder Mill Ledges for a soup and salad supper and an introduction to…
Find out more »May 2022
Gardening and Landscaping for Wildlife
Refuge Manager and gardener, Kim Calcagno, will introduce participants to gardening techniques, design ideas, and plant choices for attracting birds, pollinators, and other creatures to their…
Find out more »July 2022
Fireflies at Powder Mill Ledges
Join Audubon for an evening celebrating the living lightshow that is the firefly. Learn about how they use their flickering lights to communicate and how to…
Find out more »August 2022
Cavity Nesters and How to Attract Them
Cavity Nesters and How to Attract Them From the cheery woodpecker to the sleepy porcupine and the invaluable honeybee, there are countless animals that take advantage…
Find out more »Summer Blooms Walk – Smithfield
Join Audubon for walk through the meadows, forest, and hilltop habitats of Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge in search of summer wildflowers. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes,…
Find out more »Wild Mushroom Workshop: Taking the Mystery out of Mushrooming
Join Audubon for an introduction to mushrooms and fungus! Learn how to identify mushroom groups and species that grow in the area. Start with a presentation…
Find out more »Night Singers
Come take a walk through the forest and field and listen for crickets, grasshoppers, and katydids. Enjoy the beautiful and relaxing sounds of a summer evening…
Find out more »Let’s Take A Walk: Story and Nature Walk
Meet a cute and determined snail in the children's story “Escargot”, by Dashka Slater, as he adventures up a picnic table for a delicious salad! After…
Find out more »November 2022
Climate Reality Presentation – ASRI
Join Audubon naturalist Kim Calcagno for a presentation about the state of climate change and both the troubling and promising trends being seen. As a certified…
Find out more »December 2022
Audubon Holiday Craft Fair
With local vendors selling a variety of nature and wildlife related wares, you are sure to find perfect gifts for the nature enthusiasts on your list.…
Find out more »Owl Prowl at Powder Mill Ledges
Visit Powder Mill Ledges to search for owls! An Audubon naturalist will call for different species as we walk through the forest. We never know if…
Find out more »Owls of New England
Owls of New England There are a number of amazing species of owls that live in New England. You might have one in your own back…
Find out more »Welcome Winter
Welcome Winter! Tales for the Winter Solstice Join naturalist and storyteller, Kim Calcagno, on this shortest day as she weaves winter tales and shares some traditional…
Find out more »January 2023
Naked Tree ID at Audubon
Come to Audubon and learn to identify some common trees when they are 'buck nekkid' in winter. We will discuss branching patterns, bark, and buds to…
Find out more »Animal Tracks and Signs for Families
Come to Audubon and learn how to identify tracks and signs left by native mammals and birds. Explore track patterns, investigate artifacts, and try your hand…
Find out more »February 2023
ASRI School Vacation Week: Owl Babies
Owl Babies Where is Momma owl? Her three fuzzy owlets search and wait in the dark of night for her return. We will read the award-winning…
Find out more »ASRI School Vacation Week: Just a Dream (and Planting Seeds)
Just a Dream (and Planting Seeds) After dreaming of a polluted future, a little boy wakes to find out it's not too late to help the…
Find out more »April 2023
Camouflaged Egg Hunt
Audubon offers a fun alternative to the same old Easter Egg Hunt! Children, ages 3 to 10, hunt for brown eggs in a natural setting and…
Find out more »Watching Woodcocks: Supper and Saunter
Join Audubon for an evening dedicated to the mysterious American Woodcock. Begin at Powder Mill Ledges for a soup and salad supper and an introduction to…
Find out more »Owl Babies
Where is Momma owl? Her three fuzzy owlets search and wait in the dark of night for her return. Come listen to the award-winning story Owl Babies by…
Find out more »Turtles are Terrific
Turtles are Terrific Turtles are amazing, armored beasts and Rhode Island has some pretty cool species. Come learn about these interesting creatures and meet some live…
Find out more »The Wild Garden – Storytime and Planting Seeds
Jilly and her grandfather live in a village where people love their community garden. Listen to a story by Cynthia Cliff and find out what happens…
Find out more »May 2023
Rhode Island Audubon Free Bird Walks
Spring bird migration is here, with different species moving through each week. Audubon offers FREE birding walks throughout the month of May. Unless noted, these walks are geared…
Find out more »Audubon Society of RI – Free Birding with Kids
The month of May is the perfect time to get outdoors, take a stroll and try out the fastest growing hobby in the country - birding.…
Find out more »June 2023
Audubon Spring Craft Fair
With local vendors selling a variety of nature and wildlife related wares, you are sure to find perfect gifts for spring birthdays and celebrations. Jewelry, children's…
Find out more »July 2023
Fireflies!
Join Audubon naturalist Kim Calcagno for an evening celebrating the living lightshow that is the firefly. Learn about how they use their flickering lights to communicate…
Find out more »Recycled Papermaking Workshop
Learn how to fashion decorative paper out of old fibers, recycled paper, and tissue paper. Learn how to finesse fine sheets and thick sheets and to…
Find out more »August 2023
Family Night Hike
Night is a wonderful time discover nature on a wildlife refuge. Join Audubon naturalist Kim Calcagno for a leisurely night hike at Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife…
Find out more »Wild Mushroom Workshop
Join Audubon for an introduction to mushrooms and fungus! Learn how to identify mushroom groups and species that grow in the area. Start with a presentation…
Find out more »Super Blue Moon Hike
Join an Audubon naturalist during August’s Super Blue Moon at Powder Mill Ledges. Observe the last of the summer birds as they search for food as…
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