Celebrate Earth Day with a visit to Prudence Island with the Audubon Society of RI. Explore the island's various habitats and natural beauty as well as learn about the cultural history that makes Prudence so unique.
The day begins at 9:45 am with a half-hour ferry ride from Bristol to the island. After exploring the south end of the island and having lunch at the Center, the trip will take a van to tour the north end of the island with stops along the way to visit the island's one room schoolhouse, historic features such as farms and stonewalls and natural features including salt marshes, beaches and wooded uplands. If time and conditions allow there will be opportunities for short hikes and bird watching.
Arrive at the ferry landing by 9:45 to catch the 10:00 am ferry to Prudence Island.
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You will be greeted at the ferry landing by educators from the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve based on Prudence Island.
Return is on the 4 pm ferry.
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$8/ASRI member adult, $4/member child
Non-Member Fee $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child
Bring: Roughly $7 for the round-trip ferry ticket, binoculars and camera, a packed lunch, at least one water bottle, insect and tick repellent, comfortable foot wear, and be sure to dress for the weather. Please Note: Ticks are an issue on Prudence.
Registration is required. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041.
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