Turn to Audubon for Fall Fun!

Audubon Society of Rhode Island
October Programs and Events for Children and Families
(September 7, 2015) – Join a family pumpkin party, get up-close with owls, or discover how animals survive the winter! Audubon provides plenty of family-friendly fun in October. Just grab your fleece jacket and head outside!

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Register online at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454.

October 1 & 2, 2015 Animal Tales
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI 10:00- 11:00 am
Enjoy a nature story with your preschooler each month. Programs include a story with a nature lesson followed by a craft. Often a live animal comes to visit! See below for dates and times. October 1 & 2, 2015: I’m a Seed by Jean Marzollo and Judith Moffatt
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI. Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child; Ages: Ages 3-5. Register online www.asri.org.

October 3, 2015 Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center will be free on the first Saturday of every month, courtesy of a grant from the Citizens Bank Foundation. Families can explore environmental exhibits representing Rhode Island’s diverse habitats, from upland meadow and cornfields to wetlands, salt marshes and the Narragansett Bay shoreline.
Situated on the beautiful 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge, visitors can enjoy nature trails.

It’s All About Books!
Come find a treasure at the Audubon Used Nature Book Sale. Find something special for
the nature enthusiast on your holiday shopping list or maybe a treat for yourself!

• 10:00 am to 2:00 pm: Nature Craft Table 
• 10:00 am to 3:00 pm: Used Nature Book Sale.
• 10:00 am and 1:00 pm: Nature Story
• 11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Book Making with Recycled Materials - Learn how to create your own book! Kids will use a variety of recycled materials and art supplies to create their own unique hand-bound book. Write a story, keep a nature journal, or sketch your own illustrations!
• 1:30 pm: Animal Interview
• 2:30 pm: Guided Nature Walk 

October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2015 Li’l Peeps
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI 9:45 – 10:45 am
This popular program introduces children ages 18 months to 2 years to the delights of nature through age-appropriate, hands-on activities. Along with a nature lesson, activities may include nature walks, crafts, songs and stories. This is also a wonderful opportunity to make new friends with the other children and parents. Registration is required as space is limited and fills very quickly. Adults must accompany children and there are no refunds for missed classes. In order to maintain an age-appropriate program we ask that older siblings not accompany the parent/child team. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Fee for six week series: $60/member child, $76/two member siblings; $65/non-member child, $82/two non-member siblings. Ages: 18 to 36 Months. Register online at www.asri.org.

October 8 & 9, 2015 Junior Naturalists for Home-schooled Families
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI See times below
Join other home-schooled kids to learn about nature and science! This hour-long program will introduce participants to a different topic each class, with hands-on experiments and nature-based activities that are sure to foster a love of the natural world. Classes are limited to 15 children, so please register early. Adult must attend with child.

October 8 & 9, 2015: Nature’s Decomposers
Thursday classes are held from 2:00-3:00 pm; Friday Classes are held from 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child. Ages: 6+. Register online www.asri.org.

October 10, 2015 Animal Clothes
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Smithfield, RI 10:00 – 11:30 am
Do animals wear clothes? Should they? Come find out how animals protect themselves from the elements and survive the seasons. Touch some fur, feathers and scales and meet some live animal visitors.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child. Ages: Ages 3-10. Register online at www.asri.org.

October 12, 2015 Columbus Day Nature Activities
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Come discover why nature matters. The day’s activities will include crafts, stories, an animal interview and more. No registration is required.
10:00 am -2:00 pm: Nature Craft Table
10:00 am and 1:00 pm: Nature Story
11:00 am: Recycled Boats - Make your own boat from different recycled materials. Will it float? Let’s find out!
1:30 pm: Animal Interview
2:30 pm: Nature Walk (weather permitting)
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: Free with Admission. Ages: All.

October 14, 2015 Animal Tales
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Smithfield, RI Times vary, see below.
Enjoy a nature story with your preschooler each month. Programs include a story with a nature lesson followed by a craft. Often a live animal comes to visit! See below for dates and times. October 14, 2015: Mousekin’s Golden House by Edna Miller
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; 11:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00–2:00 pm; Program Fee: $5/member child, $7/non-member child; Ages: Ages 3-5. Register online www.asri.org.

October 14, 2015 A Walk in the Woods:
A Glimpse at New England Forests
Prudence Island 9:45 am – 3:00 pm
Explore the beautiful forested trails of Prudence Island, from deciduous hardwood to pine barren and freshwater swamp. Education staff will guide you through the woods, sharing their knowledge of local tree species, New England forests and how land use change over hundreds of years has shaped the current landscape of Prudence Island. Walks are at a leisurely pace and will cover two to three miles. Registration is required.
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Street; Program Fee; $8/member adult, $4/member child; $12/non-member adult, $8/non-member child. Ages: 10+. For more details on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit www.asri.org.

October 24, 2015 Wondrous Wildlife on Prudence
Prudence Island, RI 9:45 am – 4:45 pm
Come to Prudence Island and search for animal sounds, homes, tracks, and signs during this outdoor investigation! Practice using your senses to discover the many animal species that call the island their home. Learn about predator-prey interactions, animal adaptations in response to the environment and humans, invasive species, and more.
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Program Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child, $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 10+. For more details on Prudence Island trips and to register, visit www.asri.org.

October 24, 2015 Eco-stories and Art
Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bring a snack and relax while an Audubon naturalist reads a nature story. Then create a unique work of art from different recyclable materials and found objects. Will it be a bouquet of flowers made from plastic bottles? A bird’s nest made from scrap paper and yarn? Join us and find out! No registration required. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $3 materials fee plus admission. Ages: All.

October 28, 2015 Owls of New England
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
Seekonk, MA 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Did you know there are several species of owls that live right here in New England? Did you know some might live right near your back yard? We'll take a pictorial look at our native owls, hear their calls, learn about their amazing adaptations, and meet a live owl.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Program Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child, $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 6+. Register online at www.asri.org.

October 31, 2015 The Perfect Pumpkin Party
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Come to Audubon for our annual day of pumpkin fun! Try your hand at pumpkin golf, pumpkin ring-toss, and pumpkin art. Join us for a different kind of fall celebration and find out just how much fun a pumpkin can be. Buy a pumpkin from our "patch" and decorate it with fun art supplies. Children in costume will receive a special prize! No need to register. Please note: some of the art activities may be messy, so wear clothes that can get dirty. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; October 31, 2015, 10:00 am-3:00 pm; Program Fee: Free with Admission (additional fee to purchase a pumpkin) Ages: All.