# Audubon Society of Rhode Island ## Pages - [Current Legislative Priorities](https://asri.org/advocacy-tracker.html) ## Hike - [Hike](https://asri.org/hike/) - [Wildlife Refuges](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/) - [Our Wildlife Refuge Network](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/wildlife-refuges.html): Audubon maintains nearly 9,500 acres of natural habitat across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. Most of our refuges are open to the public and have groomed trails for hiking and nature study. - [Caratunk](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/caratunk-wildlife-refuge.html): Just two miles from the Rhode Island border, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, MA offers six miles of well marked nature hiking trails through nearly 200 acres of fields, forests, streams and po... - [Claire D. McIntosh](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/claire-d-mcintosh-wildlife-refuge-environmental-education-center.html): The Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge: home to the award-winning Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium in Bristol, Rhode Island. Accessible trails & boardwalk through fields, woods, and wetlands lead t... - [Davis Memorial](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/davis-memorial-wildlife-refuge.html): This 96-acre property of woods and wetlands is located on the Hunt River in southern Rhode Island with access for canoeing. - [Fisherville Brook](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/fisherville-brook-wildlife-refuge.html): The Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s largest property, Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge in Exeter, contains 1013 acres of fields, diverse forest habitats, pond, streams (including a lovely waterf... - [Emilie Ruecker](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/emilie-ruecker-wildlife-refuge.html): Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge is a 50 acre parcel of woods and salt marsh with trails and fine views of the Sakonnet River. The refuge has blinds for observing and photographing nature such as Gre... - [Fort](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/fort-wildlife-refuge.html): his 235-acre protected chunk of North Smithfield is a destination for hikers and wildlife watchers. Fort is known for the beautiful beaver ponds teeming with animals and birds as well as beautiful ... - [Parker Woodland](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/george-b-parker-woodland-wildlife-refuge.html): Located in Coventry and Foster, this is a magical place of ancient rock formations, Revolutionary War-era carriage roads, great wildlife watching, and strenuous exercise. - [Powder Mill Ledges](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/powder-mill-ledges-wildlife-refuge-asri-headquarters.html): Home not only to a 120-acre property graced with deep woodlands and interesting rock outcroppings, but it is also home to the Audubon Society’s headquarters, which serves as a hub for many events a... - [Lathrop](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/lathrop-wildlife-refuge.html): Lathrop Wildlife Refuge protects 86 acres along the northern shore of Winnapaug Pond, in the seaside town of Westerly. A short and gentle trail brings visitors though coastal shrub land, freshwater... - [Lewis-Dickens Farm](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/lewis-dickens-farm.html): Lewis-Dickens Farm on Block Island is a gem of a refuge with beautiful panoramic views above crashing waves, easy hiking in any season, as well as a habitat for raptors and passerines.. A bit of fa... - [Long Pond Woods](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/long-pond-woods.html): The 220 acres of rocky and steep terrain harbors dense groves of mountain laurel and rhododendron bursting with flowers in the spring and towering oaks and hemlocks. The view from a rock outcrop hi... - [Maxwell Mays](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/maxwell-mays-wildlife-refuge.html): The Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge contains diverse and high quality wildlife habitat consisting of upland forests, wetlands, streams, ponds and open meadow. - [Touisset Marsh](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/touisset-marsh-wildlife-refuge.html): Located in Warren along the Kickemuit River, is an easily accessible spot to visit 66 acres of hardwood forests, fields full of flowers and butterflies, and picturesque salt marsh overlooks. - [Waterman Pond](https://asri.org/hike/wildliferefuges/waterman-pond.html): Waterman Pond in Coventry boasts 28 acres of forest with a single straight trail to tranquil Sisson Pond. - [Conservation Efforts](https://asri.org/hike/overview.html): Through habitat management, refuge protection, property monitoring and trail maintenance, Audubon actively works to conserve over 9,500 acres of wildlife refuges and protected land across the state... - [Nature Programs & Events Calendar](https://asri.org/hike/programs.html) - [Private Birding & Natural History Tours](https://asri.org/hike/private-birding-natural-history-tours.html) ## Learn - [Learn](https://asri.org/learn/) - [Audubon at Home](https://asri.org/learn/audubon-at-home.html) - [Animal Ambassadors](https://asri.org/learn/ambassadors.html): For many decades, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island has dedicated both staff and resources to caring for raptors. Sign up for a Raptor Encounter or become a sponsor of our special birds. - [Birthday Parties](https://asri.org/learn/birthday-parties.html): Audubon offers birthday parties at four wildlife refuge locations. Pick a refuge, pick a theme, book your party! - [Community Group Programs](https://asri.org/learn/community-groups.html): Looking for a nature walk, science talk or merit badge program? Audubon educators enjoy sharing their natural history expertise with Scouts, home schooled children, community groups, libraries, sen... - [Nature Center and Aquarium](https://asri.org/learn/naturecenteraquarium.html): The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is a state-of-the-art natural history museum and aquarium offering many natural wonders to explore including a walking trail to Narragansett Bay. - [Providence Peregrine Livestream](https://asri.org/learn/bird-cams.html) - [Public Programs & Events](https://asri.org/learn/public-programs.html): Learn more about the natural world around you! Workshops, walks and activities for adults, families, homeschoolers, preschoolers and toddlers. Access our public program calendar. - [School Programs](https://asri.org/learn/schools/) - [School Programs](https://asri.org/learn/schools/school-programs.html): Audubon educators provide high quality, hands-on science programming in classrooms, on our wildlife refuges and at our Environmental Education Center in Bristol. - [Afterschool Programs](https://asri.org/learn/schools/after-school-programs.html): Audubon educators provide after-school and summer science enrichment programs - - [Discounts and Scholarships](https://asri.org/learn/schools/scholarships.html): If you are concerned about the cost of field trip transportation or an environmental education program, please ask! We may have grant funds to help you afford your visit. - [Professional Development Opportunities](https://asri.org/learn/schools/professional-development-opportunities.html): Audubon offers professional development workshops on a variety of environmental education topics. Our training is interactive, engaging and includes curriculum resources for teachers. - [Schoolyard Habitats](https://asri.org/learn/schools/schoolyard-habitats.html): The Audubon Society of Rhode Island and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFW) have collaborated to bring resources to teachers, parents and after-school providers that promote and support the dev... - [Taking Root: Nature-Based Learning for All](https://asri.org/learn/schools/taking-root.html) - [Summer Camp](https://asri.org/learn/summer-camp.html): Audubon Society of Rhode Island offers various summer camp programs. Register Today! - [Summer Outreach Programs](https://asri.org/learn/summer-outreach-programs.html) ## Take Action - [Take Action](https://asri.org/lead/) - [Advocate](https://asri.org/lead/advocacy-at-audubon.html) - [Take Action](https://asri.org/lead/take-action.html): Sign up for Audubon's Advocacy Alerts and stay up-to-date on the ways you can help Audubon be a strong voice for nature. Visit our Audubon Advocacy Facebook page for legislative news and featured a... - [Community Science](https://asri.org/lead/community-science.html): Community science is a fun way to get outside and learn about the wildlife and natural spaces near you. Through collaboration with our staff, citizen scientists can help collect valuable data in th... - [Volunteer](https://asri.org/lead/volunteer.html) ## Advocacy - [Advocacy](https://asri.org/advocacy/) - [Take Action](https://asri.org/advocacy/take-action.html): Sign up for Audubon's Advocacy Alerts and stay up-to-date on the ways you can help Audubon be a strong voice for nature. Visit our Audubon Advocacy Facebook page for legislative news and featured a... ## Donate - [Donate](https://asri.org/donate/) ## Pollinators - [Pollinators](https://asri.org/pollinators/) ## Avian Research Initiative - [Avian Research Initiative](https://asri.org/avianresearchinitiative/) - [Window Collision Data Reporting](https://asri.org/avianresearchinitiative/window-collision-data-reporting.html): Each year in the United States, as many as 1 billion birds die from flying into windows. By collecting simple data on window strikes and reporting it to Audubon, you will provide important informat... ## Bird Carving Expo - [Bird Carving Expo](https://asri.org/bird-carving-expo/) ## Birds Across New England - [Birds Across New England](https://asri.org/birdsacrossne/) ## Pollinator Symposium - [Pollinator Symposium](https://asri.org/pollinatorsymposium/) ## Wildlife Refuge Visitor Membership Join - [Wildlife Refuge Visitor Membership Join](https://asri.org/hikersjoinaudubon/) ## Gift of Membership - [Gift of Membership](https://asri.org/giftofnature/) ## Gift Cards - [Gift Cards](https://asri.org/gift-cards/) ## Banning Rat Poisons - [Banning Rat Poisons](https://asri.org/ban-rat-poison/) - [Banning Rat Poison: Vital for Raptor Conservation](https://asri.org/ban-rat-poison/overview.html): Join Audubon in protecting raptors from deadly Anticoagulant Rodenticides (ARs). Learn about bird-safe rodent control alternatives to this dangerous pesticide. - [Petition REDIRECT](https://asri.org/ban-rat-poison/petition.html) - [REDIRECT How to Control Rodent Populations without SGARs](https://asri.org/ban-rat-poison/alternatives.html) ## Sensory Friendly Hours - [Sensory Friendly Hours](https://asri.org/sensoryfriendlyhours/) ## Concert for Conservation - [Concert for Conservation](https://asri.org/concert/) ## State of Our Birds - [State of Our Birds](https://asri.org/stateofourbirds/) - [Audubon's Responsibility Birds](https://asri.org/stateofourbirds/responsibility-birds.html) ## Summer Camp - [Summer Camp](https://asri.org/summercamp/) - [Camp Scholarship Application](https://asri.org/summercamp/scholarships.html) - [Camp Scholarship Application (Copy)](https://asri.org/summercamp/camp-scholarship-application-copy.html) ## Wish List - [Wish List](https://asri.org/wishlist/) - [Audubon Wishlist: Donate Today!](https://asri.org/wishlist/donate.html) ## Osprey Monitoring Program - [Osprey Monitoring Program](https://asri.org/osprey/) - [About](https://asri.org/osprey/about.html): Our program collects data on over 360 Osprey nests across the state of Rhode Island with a team of over 100 volunteers. - [Info for Monitors](https://asri.org/osprey/info-for-monitors.html) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://asri.org/osprey/frequently-asked-questions.html) ## RePower Audubon - [RePower Audubon](https://asri.org/repower/) - [Donate to RePower Audubon](https://asri.org/repower/donate-to-repower.html) ## Birthday Parties - [Birthday Parties](https://asri.org/birthday-parties/) - [Birthday Parties at Audubon](https://asri.org/birthday-parties/overview.html): Child birthday parties at Audubon locations in Bristol, Smithfield, and Exeter, Rhode Island, and Seekonk, Massachusetts. Parties include guided outdoor nature walks and activities. ## Gould Island - [Gould Island](https://asri.org/gould-island/) - [Save Gould Island](https://asri.org/gould-island/act.html) ## Bald Eagle Fundraiser - [Bald Eagle Fundraiser](https://asri.org/eagle-fund/) - [Donation](https://asri.org/eagle-fund/donate.html) ## Strategic Giving - [Strategic Giving](https://asri.org/strategic-giving/) - [Strategic Giving Postcards](https://asri.org/strategic-giving/postcards.html) - [Strategic Giving Email/Social](https://asri.org/strategic-giving/src-online.html)