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February is a WILD Time at Audubon! - School Vacation Week Events - Audubon Society of Rhode Island February 2017 Programs and Events for Children and Families

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(January 6, 2017) – Pack up the kids and head to Audubon for vacation week fun! They can dissect squids, learn about sharks, meet some owls and amazing amphibians too! February is a WILD time at Audubon! Join the fun!

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Register online at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454.

February 4, 2017 Citizens Bank Free Family Fun Day
We Love Birds!
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Share your love for our feathered friends this winter! Make a bird-seed valentine, create your own bird feeder from natural and recycled materials, and get up-close with an amazing owl. Programs and admission are free thanks to the Citizens Bank. No need to register.
9:00 am – 5:00 pm:
Spot the Bird - find all ten birds hidden in the exhibit hall and receive a prize!
10:00 am-2:00 pm: Bird Seed Valentine
10: 00 am and 2:30 pm: Bird Nature Story
11:30 am: Owl Presentation
1:30 pm: Build-A-Feeder or a Bird House: Use recycled materials to build your own!
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Admission and programs are free.

February 14, 15, 2017 Junior Naturalists for Home-schooled Families
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI 1:30 – 3:00 pm
NEW - Audubon’s popular home-school program now has extended class time. That means more time for outdoor exploration, so dress for the weather!
Join other home-schooled kids to learn about nature and science. This program introduces participants to a different topic each class, with hands-on experiments and nature-based activities that are sure to foster a love of the natural world. Classes are limited to 15 children, so please register early. Adult must attend with child.
Feb 14 and 15, 2017: Animal Tracks and Signs
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $10/member child, $6/each additional member sibling; $12/non-member child, $8/each additional non-member sibling $8. Ages: 6-12. Register online www.asri.org.

February 11, 2017 Eco-stories and Art
Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bring a snack and relax while an Audubon naturalist reads a nature story. Then create a unique work of art from different recyclable materials and found objects. Will it be a fish made from old CDs? Flowers stamped from bubble wrap and paint? Join us and find out! No registration required.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI Fee: Admission plus $3 materials fee. Ages: All.

February 20 - 24, 2017 February School Vacation Week at the
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Looking for family fun during February school vacation week? Head to Audubon and learn about animal's habits and habitats, make a special meal for the birds, and meet some of our resident animal friends!

Nature Crafts: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Nature Stories: 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
Special Program*: 11:00 am
Animal Interview: 1:30 pm

*The following nature programs are held each day at 11:00 am and are recommended for ages 6 and up. Free with admission, no registration is required.

Monday, February 20: Shark Science. Can you tell a great white from a hammerhead shark? What does a whale shark eat? Learn how to identify species based on their unique characteristics such as fin shape and tooth type. Kids play matching games to test new skills, and make their own shark craft to take home.

Tuesday, February 21: Squid Dissection. Kids ages 7 and up dissect one of the most mysterious animals in the ocean, the squid. Children will investigate all parts of the squid, both inside and out, using their hands and simple tools such as small scissors. Not recommended for children that have seafood allergies. Knives and sharp instruments will not be used.

Wednesday, February 22: Owl Power. Follow the lives of two barn owl chicks in the kid-friendly movie “Owl Power” on our big screen, and then meet a live owl!

Thursday, February 23: Nature Games. Come play games and learn about animals and their habitats! Try your hand at habitat bingo, join in on a frog chorus, and more.

Friday, February 24: Nightlife. What do animals do at night? Learn about the amazing senses of nocturnal animals and test your own sight, hearing, and sense of smell. Can you see like an owl? Hear like a fox? Come find out!
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Free with Admission; Ages: All.

February 21 - 24, 2017 February School Vacation Week at
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Smithfield, RI Times vary, see below.

Amazing Amphibians
Come learn all about amazing amphibians! Meet some live amphibians and find out how YOU can help these magnificent creatures.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 21, 2017; 2:00-3:30 pm; Program Fee: $15/member adult and up to three children, $5/additional member; $20/non-member adult and up to three children, $7/additional non-member. Ages: 4+.

Just a Dream (and Plant a Seed)
After dreaming a dream of a polluted future, a little boy wakes to find out it's not too late. After the story, plant a seed to take home and grow.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 22, 2017; 11:00 am-12:00 pm; Program Fee: $5/member child; $7/non-member child. Ages: 3+.

Big Hawk, Little Hawk
Come and meet two live raptors - a Red-tailed Hawk and an American Kestrel - the largest and the smallest hawk that are found in Rhode Island. Learn about the lives of these amazing birds and touch preserved feathers, wings and talons.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 22, 2017; 2:00-3:30 pm; Program Fee Program Fee: $15/member adult and up to three children, $5/additional member; $20/non-member adult and up to three children, $7/additional non-member. Ages: 5+.

Owls of New England
Did you know there are several species of owls that live here in New England? You might have one living in your own back yard! We'll take a pictorial look at our native owls, hear their calls, learn about their amazing adaptations and meet a live owl.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 23, 2017; 2:00-3:30 pm; Program Fee: Program Fee: $15/member adult and up to three children, $5/additional member; $20/non-member adult and up to three children, $7/additional non-member. Ages: 5+.

Colonial Candlemaking
Come make an old fashioned hand-dipped candle. Long ago the land of Powder Mill Ledges was a farm with a tavern where travelers met at tables lit by candles and a big fire hearth. We don't have a hearth, but we can make our own candles the old fashioned way. We will discuss the use of beeswax and bayberry and each participant will create a hand-dipped candle to take home.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; February 24, 2017; 2:00-3:30 pm; Program Fee: $10/member; $14/non-member. Ages: 5+.

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