Meet Up with the Night Owls November 2024 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island

(October 3, 2024) – Our local owls are busy setting up territories, finding mates and calling to each other in late autumn and through the winter. Join Audubon for brisk evening walks on the trails to search for resident owls during this magical time of year. Owl programs and prowls fill quickly – be sure to register early.

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/calendar. 


North End Hike
Prudence Island, RI
November 1, 2024; 9:45 am – 4:45 pm
Join an all-day adventure and hike to the north end of Prudence Island! This area is a unique mix of salt marsh, shoreline, fields, coastal scrub and even the stone remnants of a working 19th century farm. With great views of Patience Island and a unique perspective of the Bay, we'll log about 6 miles and with the hope of making it to the northern tip. Enjoy your packed lunch somewhere scenic along the hike. Due to limited space, reservations are required.
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: Adult. For more information on Prudence Island programs and to register, visit www.asri.org/calendar. 

Touisset Harvest Time Walk
Audubon Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge, Warren, RI
November 2, 2024; 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Head out on an autumn hike through Audubon’s Touisset Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage. An Audubon naturalist will lead the hike, touching on the history of the land, natural changes that occur in fall, and how local wildlife prepares for winter. Please come dressed for the outdoors and wear waterproof footwear.
Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge, Touisset Road, Warren, RI; Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: All. Register online at www.asri.org/calendar. 

Free Family Fun Day
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
November 2, 2024; 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. Join us for nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. No need to register!
10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Craft Table
10:00 am: Nature Story
11:00 am and 2:30 pm: Animal Interview
1:00 pm: Make a Fairy Fort. Construct fairy forts out of natural materials found in our woodlands and create a little fall magic!
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free. Ages: All.


A Walk in the Garden: Quilts by Allison Wilbur
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
Opening Reception November 3, 2024; 2:00 am – 4:00 pm
Exhibit runs November 1 – December 31, 2024
Come immerse yourself in the delights of the garden at an exhibit of Allison Wilbur’s entrancing art quilts depicting birds, bugs and flowers. Vibrant colors and stitched textures celebrate the glories of the garden from great horned owls and blue jays to butterflies and praying mantises. An avid birder and gardener, Wilbur has been quilting for three decades and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; November 1 – December 31, 2024; 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Free with Admission. Ages: All.


Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with Audubon
Locations Across Rhode Island
November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024; 9:00 – 11:00 am
Audubon offers small-group Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry. Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Advance registration is required. Location will be sent to registered participants in advance.
Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday, September through June 2025; Fee: $5/member, $10/non-member. Ages: 14+. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org/calendar. 


Veteran's Day Nature Programs
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
November 11, 2024; 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Discover the natural world with fun-filled family activities including crafts, animal interviews, nature stories and more. No registration is required.
10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Craft Table
10:00 am: Nature Story
11:00 am and 2:30 pm: Animal Interview
1:00 pm: Fall Foliage Walk.
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission. Ages: All.


Owl Prowl at Caratunk
Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA
November 14, 2024; 6:30-8:30 pm
Search for owls at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge! An Audubon naturalist will start with a presentation on these amazing birds and will introduce one of Audubon's feathered friends. After the presentation, head out on the trails, listening and looking for signs of these beautiful birds in their natural setting. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA; Fee: $10/member $14/non-member Ages: 10 and up.
Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org/calendar. 


Owl Prowl at Powder Mill Ledges
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
November 14, 2024; 6:30-8:30 pm
Head out at night to search for owls! An Audubon naturalist will call for different species as you follow trails through the forest. While we never know if we'll hear or see an owl, participants will learn a lot and have a great night hike. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a flashlight. Advance registration is required.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: 10 and up. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org/calendar. 


Owl Prowl at Fort Refuge
Audubon Fort Nature Refuge, North Smithfield, RI
November 15, 2024; 6:30-8:30 pm
Visit Fort Wildlife Refuge at night to search for owls! An Audubon naturalist will call for different species as you follow trails through the forest. While we never know if we'll hear or see an owl, participants will learn a lot and have a great night hike. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a flashlight. The hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Advance registration is required.
Fort Nature Refuge, (Rt. 5), 1443 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI; Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: 10 and up. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org/calendar. 


Owls and Ales at Fisherville
Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, Exeter, RI
November 15, 2024; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Meet one of Audubon’s amazing birds of prey in person! Come to the Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge for a presentation on these fascinating birds while enjoying locally brewed beers. Then take a guided walk through the wildlife refuge at night to look and listen for owls and other signs of animal life. Leave the kids at home —this program is just for adults. Come prepared to go outside on a chilly winter evening and bring a flashlight. Meet in the Nature Center.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Fee: $30/member, $35/non-member. Ages 21+. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org/calendar. 


Owls of New England
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
November 21, 2024; 6:30-8:00 pm
There are a number of amazing species of owls that live in New England. You might have one in your own back yard! During this indoor program, we'll take a pictorial look at our native owls, hear their calls, learn about their remarkable adaptations, and meet a live owl. Advance registration is required.
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: 7 and up. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org/calendar. 


Day After Thanksgiving – Celebrate Nature
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI
November 29, 2024; 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Give thanks for all that nature has given us. The day after Thanksgiving is for leftovers, but at Audubon it is also a day to rediscover why nature matters. Join fun bird-themed activities for the whole family. No registration is needed.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Craft Table
10:00 am: Nature Story
11:00am and 2:00 pm: Animal Interview
1:00 pm: Turkey Trot Nature Walk! Walk off your turkey dinner (weather permitting)
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission. Ages: All.