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From Bats and Beer to Full Moon Trivia, July’s Coolest Evening Events are at Audubon

July 2019 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island

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(May 31, 2019) – Who says outdoor fun is just for kids? From “Bats and Beer” and “Bugs and Bubbly” to a night of Full Moon Trivia, Audubon has plenty of cool evening programs for adults! So beat the heat, grab some friends, and head out for some lively nature at night!

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online and view a complete listing of programs through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
July 6, 2019; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thanks to Citizens Bank, the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium 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!
July 6, 2019: Pollinators
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Nature Craft table
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Can you find 10 bees in our exhibit hall? Spot them all and receive a prize to take home.
10:30 am & 2:30 pm: Nature Story
11:00 am: Pollinator Games

Family Fun Activities: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Exhibit Hall: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Trails and Pollinator Garden: Dawn to Dusk
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free. Ages: All.

Edible Wild Plants Walk
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
July 9, 2019; 6:00 – 8:30 pm

The East Bay region is home to over 90 species of edible wild plants, some of which are more nutritious and flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. These include native species like Spicebush and Sassafras, weeds like Purslane and Chicory, and edible invasives like Wineberry and Black Locust. Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known...and Eaten, on an evening ramble to learn about edible plant species. Identification tips, edible portions, seasons of availability and preparation methods will be discussed as will guidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $20/member; $25/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Prudence Island Garden Tour
Prudence Island, RI
July 10, 2019; 9:45 am – 4:45 pm

Calling all gardeners! Come explore some of the unique gardens kept by local residents of Prudence Island and learn about the area’s rich cultural and natural history. Stops will include three to four private gardens, each unique in their varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and overall whimsy!
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: Adult. For details on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Fireflies
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
July 12, 2019; 7:00 – 9:00 pm

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 to recognize them during the day. Make a glowing firefly craft to take home and end the evening by going out to the fields to watch for their blinking displays. Rain date is July 13, 2019.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages 6 and up. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Paint & Sip with Audubon
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
July 13, 2019; 6:30-8:00 pm

Create your own work of art while enjoying a glass of wine! No painting experience necessary - we’ll lead you through the creative process with step-by-step instruction. Start with a blank canvas and leave with your own masterpiece! Note that we will be creating a different painting than last summer—join us again! Registration is required.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $35/member, $40/non-member. $40/non-member. Ages: 21 and up. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Sea Glass Jewelry 101
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
July 13, 2019; 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Come design and create a beautiful pendant with sea glass found on local beaches. Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it using quick and easy wire wrapping techniques. Program includes all materials. Find something special on the beach? Bring that too!
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; July 13, 2019; 11:00 am-12:30 pm; Fee: $20/member; $25/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Full Moon Trivia with Audubon
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
July 16, 2019; 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Calling all Nature Nerds! Audubon is offering its own version of Pub Trivia. Pull your friends together in teams of up to four people and compete for fun prizes. We'll have snacks and refreshments to enjoy while you show off your nature knowledge during this relaxing evening.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee: $15/member; $20/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Growing Microgreens
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
July 20, 2019; 2:00-3:30 pm

Microgreens are nutritious, delicious, colorful, and fun! Join Master Gardener and Audubon Society of Rhode Island Board Member Nick Califano, MD to discover the world of microgreens. Workshop will include a brief botany talk on seeds, germination of microgreens and their nutritional value. Then enjoy a planting demonstration and plant your own microgreens to take home! Registration is required.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Bird Banding with Audubon
Two Dates Offered
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
July 20, August 17, 2019; 9:30 – 11:30 am

Join Audubon for a bird banding demonstration in which experts capture, band, measure and release songbirds in order to gather data on their movements. Birds will be gently removed from tall “mist nets” set in Audubon’s shrubby habitats. The techniques of identifying, measuring, weighing, and banding the birds will be demonstrated before they are released. The migratory habits and life history of each captured species will be discussed.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child; $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. Ages: 6 and up. Register through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Caratunk Butterfly Count
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA
July 21, 2019; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Learn the basics of identifying local butterflies with an Audubon naturalist and then head out into the field together to collect data on the butterfly populations of Caratunk Wildlife Refuge. Bring binoculars, a camera, water and wear long pants and closed toe shoes.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages Teen to Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Author Meet and Greet
Ospreys: The Revival of the Global Raptor
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
July 25, 2019; 7:00 – 8:00 pm

The extraordinary revival in Osprey numbers that we are witnessing in New England has not been restricted to our shores. Nearly eliminated from most of Europe half a century ago, Ospreys are staging a remarkable comeback there as well -- from Scotland to Spain and France to Finland. Join local Osprey expert Alan Poole as he leads guests along on a three week summer trip through Europe, visiting Osprey researchers and gathering material for his recently published book: Ospreys: Revival of a Global Raptor. Poole’s book will be available for purchase and signing.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Advance tickets purchased before July 15: $10/member, $12/non-member. Purchased after July 15: $15/member, $17/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Wildflower Walk and Talk
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
July 26, 2019; 9:30 – 11:30 am

Head out with Audubon Senior Director of Conservation Scott Ruhren to learn about the wide variety of plants and wildflowers growing at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. Scott will review how to identify plants, discuss their importance for pollinators and show visitors how to spot invasive species. Wear sturdy shoes.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee: $8/member; $10/non-member. Ages: Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Bats and Beer
Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, Exeter, RI
July 26, 2019; 7:30-9:00 pm

Join Audubon for an evening of fun discussing the fascinating world of bats and tasting some local brew. Start with a brief presentation and learn about the bats that live in your area. Then head out onto the trails in search of these winged creatures. Stop at the pond to watch bats at work catching their evening meal and to look for the resident family beavers at work. Please bring a flashlight.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: $20/member; $25/non-member. Ages: 21 and up. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Bugs & Bubbly: An Evening Adventure for Adults
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
July 27, 2019; 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Join us for a summer evening with Ginger Brown, biologist and author, to learn more about nocturnal insects. A guided walk along the trails will lead to an “ultra-violet light show” that will attract a fascinating diversity of moths, beetles and more. As you enjoy the bug show, sip wine and enjoy light snacks. Bats and other nighttime creatures may show up as well! Leave the kids at home—this program is just for adults. Come prepared for an evening walk. Bug spray is recommended. Feel free to bring a portable chair.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RIFee: $25/member; $30/non-member. Ages: 21 and up. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Forest Bathing Walk
Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge, North Smithfield, RI
July 27, 2019; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Many scientific studies tell us that time in nature is key for our physical and mental health. Americans, on average, spend 93% of their time indoors! Join Audubon for a leisurely walk of shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing. With its roots in Japan, this walk will encourage you to focus on your physical body and what it is seeing, smelling and touching. This will be a walk focused on just "being" rather than "I.D.ing" out in nature. Please dress for the weather, including long pants and sturdy walking shoes.
Fort Nature Refuge, (Rt. 5), 1443 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: Teen to Adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

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