Go Wild for Turkeys!
Audubon Society of Rhode Island
November Programs and Events for Children and Families

(October 5, 2009) – Gobble! Gobble! November is turkey month at Audubon. Bring your young naturalists to Audubon and learn all about wild turkeys. Or if nocturnal creatures are more to your liking, take the older kids on an Owl Prowl on the nighttime trails. There’s something for all ages at Audubon in November.

A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the fall Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Available by calling
(401) 949-5454 or online at www.asri.org.

November 5 and 12, 2009
Li’l Peeps
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

This popular program introduces children ages 1 and 2 to the delights of nature through age-appropriate, hands-on activities. Along with a nature lesson, activities may include nature walks, crafts, songs and stories. This is also a wonderful opportunity to make new friends with the other children and parents.

Registration is required as space is limited and fills quickly. Adults must accompany children and there are no refunds for missed classes. In order to maintain an age-appropriate program, we ask that older siblings not accompany the parent/child team.
 
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program fee is for a six week series that began in October. Add-ons are always welcome. Please call for a prorated fee: $48 member child, $66 member 2 siblings/program; $54 non-member child, $72 non-member 2 siblings/program; Ages: 1-2. Course Number: 164333-133. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

November 5, 6 and 20, 2009
Story Time with Audubon
Two Locations Offered
Times vary, see below
Enjoy story time with your preschooler each month. The programs include the reading of a nature story with hands-on activities followed by a nature craft. See schedules below for dates, stories and locations. Adults must accompany children. To register call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.
 
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
November 5 & 6: Water Beds by Langer Karwoski and Connie McLennan
Program Times are 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Program Fee: $5/member child, $6/non-member child; Ages 3-5. Course Number 164333-01.

Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI
November 20: The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall. Course Number: 114333-306
Program Times are 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Program Fee: $5/member child; $6/non-member child. Ages: 3-5. Course Number: 114333-291

November 6 and 13, 2009
New! Nature Play Group
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Smithfield, RI
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Do you remember having long stretches of time as a child - just to explore nature on your own? Whether you made stick dams in a stream or watched ants in the ant hill, most adults experienced unstructured, self-led nature play as a child. Child-led play hones spatial skills, critical thinking, problem solving and builds self esteem.

Join our new nature play group and get the kids outside. Children will explore nature the way THEY choose and parents can learn how to facilitate nature play in their own lives. Wear closed- toe shoes and dress for the weather. We will go out to enjoy nature - rain or shine.
Powder Mill Ledges Refuge, 12 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI.; Program Fee per class: $5/member child, $6/non-member child; Ages: 3-5. Course Number: 114333-295. To register call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

November 10, 18 and 28, 2009
New! Audubon Knee-high Naturalists
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI
Times and dates vary, see below.
NEW! Bring your budding naturalist and discover the wonders of nature! This new, ever-changing program is geared for ages 4 to 6 and will provide investigations on different nature topics each month. Young naturalists take part in a variety of activities and nature lessons, which may include a hike, animal interviews, songs, games and more! Each topic will be repeated 3 times per month to meet the needs of busy family schedules. In order to maintain an age-appropriate program we ask that siblings outside of the age requirements not accompany the participants. Adults must accompany children. Registration is required as space is limited.

November: Turkey Time
Tuesday, November 10: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 28: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $4/member child, $5/non-member child. Ages: 4-6. Course Number: 164333-132. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.






November 14 & 21 and
December 12, 2009
New! Wild Saturdays at the
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI
Times vary, see below.
Saturdays at Audubon are wild! Bring the kids and discover nature this fall. Programs are free with admission and are open to all ages. Registration is not required. See dates and times below.

Animal Interviews
Get up-close with a different creature and learn all about their habits and habitats with an Audubon naturalist.
November 21, December 12, 2009; 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 

Nature Walk
Head out on the trails with an Audubon guide and search for nature discoveries along the way.
November 14, 2009; 3:00 p.m.
 
Nature Stories
Bring the brood, relax and enjoy a nature story reading by an Audubon naturalist. November 28, 2009; 11:00 a.m.

 
November 18, 2009
Turkey Trot
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Smithfield, RI
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
OR
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Turkeys gobble, turkeys dance! Let's talk turkey…here's your chance! Learn about the amazing antics of turkeys with an Audubon naturalist and make a turkey craft to take home. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Course Number: 114333-313 or 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Course Number: 114333-314.

Powder Mill Ledges, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $6/member child, $8/non-member child; Adults free. Ages: 3-5. To register call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

November 20, 2009

Owl Prowl at Fort Refuge
Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge
North Smithfield, RI
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Bundle up and join Audubon for a night hike on the Fort Refuge in search of owls. Your guide will call for different species as you travel through the woods. Wear closed-toe shoes and dress warmly. Bring a flashlight.
Fort Nature Refuge, 1443 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child; $10/non-member adult, $5/non-member child. Ages: 9+. Course Number: 154333-316. To register call (401) 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

November 21, 2009
Turkey Time at Fisherville
Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge
Exeter, RI
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
November is turkey month! Bring the family and learn all about wild turkeys and how Rhode Island reintroduced them to our state. After a short presentation, kids will make a turkey craft to help decorate your Thanksgiving table. Meet in the barn.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI; Program Fee: $6/member child, $8/non-member child: Adults free; Ages: 4+. Course Number: 134333-134. To register call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.


November 27, 2009

Day After Thanksgiving
Nature Explorations
Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The day after Thanksgiving is for leftovers and family fun! Head over to the Audubon Environmental Education Center for crafts, nature stories, and animal interviews!

10:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.: Nature Craft Table
10:30 a.m.: Animal Interview
11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: Nature Story
1:30 p.m.: Owl Presentation

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: Free with Admission; Ages: All. Free with Admission.