2017 Rhode Island Butterfly Count - No Experience Necessary
Audubon naturalists will lead participants into the field to identify and record butterfly sightings. This event is Audubon's 14th annual survey of butterflies. Bring a snack, water and insect spray. Be sure to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes!
For more information contact Audubon Director of Volunteer Services Jon Scoones at jscoones@asri.org or (401) 949-5454 ext. 3044. Program fee: $10/member, $15/non-members. Ages: Teen to Adult.
For more information contact Audubon Director of Volunteer Services Jon Scoones (401) 949-5454 ext. 3044. Program fee: $10/member, $15/non-members. Ages: Teen to Adult.
EAST BAY - June 24, 2017 from 10:00 am - 12:30*
Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol
Audubon's Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge, Warren
Nockum Hill, Barrington
Prudence Island* (10:15am-2:30pm)
What to Bring: a packed lunch/drinks; binoculars (we have extra); comfortable walking shoes. Ferry and Parking: Participants will depart on the 9:45 am ferry out of Bristol, RI arriving on Prudence Island at 10:15 am. Departure from Prudence Island will be at 2:30 pm, returning to Bristol at 3:00 pm. There is a free municipal parking lot in Bristol just south of the intersection of Church Street & Thames Street. Ferry ticket price is not included in the registration and is approximately $11 round trip.
WEST BAY- July 22, 2017 from 10 am - 12:30
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield
Audubon Newman Wildlife Refuge, N. Smithfield
Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, Exeter
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Charlestown
