Citizens Bank Free Family 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 the 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.

Awesome Amphibians

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Spring is just around the corner. Gear up for the arrival of spring peepers, green frogs, bullfrogs, spotted salamanders and more with a day dedicated to our local amphibian species! Environmental Education Center opened 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Programs and admission are free thanks to Citizens Bank.

· 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Spot the Salamander: Spot all ten salamanders hidden in our exhibit hall and get a prize!

· 10:00 am-2:00 pm - Nature Craft Table

· 10:00 am - Amphibian Stories

· 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - Amphibian Interview: Meet a live salamander!

· 1:00 pm - Amphibian Games. Can you race like a tadpole? Can you join in on our frog chorus?

· 2:30 pm - Guided Nature Walk. Talk a walk through our wildlife refuge and look for signs of spring!

Where: Audubon Society of Rhode Island Environmental Education Center

1401 Hope Street (Route 114)

Bristol, R.I.