Citizens Bank and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Announce Family Free Fun Days

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 Citizens Bank.

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 beautiful nature trails. The Environmental Education Center offers a wide variety of education programs as well as outreach to schools throughout the state.

Saturday May 7th is International Migratory Bird Day. International Migratory Bird Day is celebrated to increase awareness about migratory birds and their habitats. Programs and admission are free thanks to Citizens Bank.

Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a schedule to include the following:

- 9:00 am-5:00 pm: Can you find all 10 birds hiding in our exhibit hall? Spot them all and receive a prize to take home.

- 10:00 am-2:00 pm: Avian Craft Table

- 10: 00 am and 2:00 pm: Bird Nature Story

- 11:00 am and 1:00 pm: Owl Presentation

- 2:30 pm: Guided Nature Walk.