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It’s Full Moon Madness at Audubon!

It’s Full Moon Madness at Audubon!

[ 0 ] 11.3.2011 |

Just because the Halloween costumes and ghoulish decorations are packed away doesn’t mean all the autumn nighttime fun is over!

Audubon naturalists say evening is their favorite time to be out on the trails. And some kids will love another reason to roam around outside after dark. They can rustle through the leaves and listen for owls calling, look for signs of otter and beaver, hike through moonlit pines and discover the beauty of nature at night.

Here is a list of happenings…

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Mystical, Magical Owls. Audubon Offers a Magical Night with the Owls.

Mystical, Magical Owls. Audubon Offers a Magical Night with the Owls.

[ 0 ] 11.10.2010 |

This a great opportunity for your family to learn about animals in their natural setting. And if your children are fans of the Harry Potter book series, they may have another reason for learning about these amazing winged creatures. – Anisa Evening Owl Prowls also held at Wildlife Refuges Across the State. The Audubon Society [...]

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Help keep our coastline clean! Participate in Coastal Cleanup in Rhode Island

Help keep our coastline clean! Participate in Coastal Cleanup in Rhode Island

[ 0 ] 9.19.2010 |

International Coastal Cleanup September 25, 2010 9 a.m.-noon* (*Some cleanups occur on a different date or time; check individual listings for details) Each year, volunteers around the world show they care about their coasts by flocking to the beaches to clean up and document the trash they find. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is [...]

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What’s all the BUZZZZZ about?

What’s all the BUZZZZZ about?

[ 0 ] 8.16.2010 |

By Kristen Swanberg, Senior Director of Education Ever wonder what makes all that buzzing on hot summer days?  A very cool insect called a Cicada is the culprit.  Cicadas are quite large – one to two inches in length – with long wings and big eyes.  They are quite impressive to look at, but not [...]

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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Butterflies, Moths, and Skippers

[ 0 ] 7.15.2010 |

Provided by Audubon Society of Rhode Island When the weather in Rhode Island is warm and the summer breezes blow, butterflies and moths are at their most active. Butterflies and moths along with skippers are part of the Lepidoptera family of insects. The name Lepidoptera means “scale wing.” The beautiful broad wings these creatures possess [...]

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