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Audubon Society of Rhode Island
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Your donation of...
$52 will commit one dollar a week for the environment $195 will send one child in need to summer camp for a week $245 will provide one school bus for an urban school to bring 45 children to an Audubon refuge $563 will subsidize our raptor care for one month $1,007 will purchase GPS receivers to monitor endangered species and habitat $2,289 will allow for the reconstruction of a refuge bridge $5,000 will underwrite the stewardship of one of our public refuges $10,000 ... well, we'll tell you but we're speechless! |
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The Hawkes Legacy Circle is a community of visionary individuals who have committed to leaving the Audubon Society of Rhode Island in their wills and estate plans, so that wildplaces and wildlife will always have an advocate for their cause. To learn more how you can make a lasting gift to Audubon, click here.  |
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Thanks for Giving a Hoot about Webster!
Thank you to all those who contributed to Webster's surgery last month. While it was a little nerve wracking, Webster came through with flying colors.
Below is a note from Kim Calcagno, Audubon refuge manager and raptor specialist, describing the surgery...
Webster went in about mid-morning for his surgery. They had brought in a special anesthetist for the procedure as birds notoriously do poorly under anesthesia. They called me back around 2 p.m. to come and get him. He was very loopy from the anesthesia. He spent the first night in his mew, but although he found his food, he really couldn't eat it on his own.
Went back the next day to the vets for a post-op check up. The vet was very pleased at how he looked. One of his irises prolapsed during surgery and is a bit misshapen now, but it's all worth it to have him still with us.
The pictures below are (left) just out of surgery and (right) Webster taken a day ago.
 
Thankfully, you'll be able to see Webster at Raptor Weekend (September 11 & 12) at the Audubon Environmental Education Center in Bristol.
For now, he's on a little R & R. We are grateful to all our donors who came to our support when we needed you. We raised the $1,700 for Webster's surgery in just a few short days, and, a little bit more to add to our Raptor Care Fund.
This fund provides for all our raptors, including an American Kestrel, Barred Owls, Red-tail hawk and Screech Owl - all unreleasable birds because of injury. This fund offsets the costs of food, medical treatment, maintenance of their mew (flight cage) and all other necessary care costs.
If you weren't able to make a contribution to Webster's surgery, but would like to support our Raptor Care Fund, please use the link below.
Again, thanks to everyone for giving a HOOT about Webster.
Good Birding,
Jeff
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Block Island Birding Weekend 
October 1 - 3, 2010
Reminder: Register by September 1, 2010
Join Audubon for a weekend of unsurpassed fall birding. Block Island in the autumn becomes the resting place for thousands of migrating birds. Field trips for both novice and advanced birders will be lead by experts. Special programs include salt marsh identification, bird banding demonstrations, and more.
Cost of the weekend includes ferry, hotel
accommodations, meals, and programs. Fee:
$435/member; $475/non-member; An additional fee of $100 is required for
individuals requesting a single room or private bath; Ages: Adult.
Registration is required by September 1, 2010.
Space is limited. Register Now!
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 Mark Your Calendar!
Raptor Weekend
Environmental Education Center
Bristol, RI
September 11 & 12, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Swoop into Bristol for the largest celebration of raptors in New England. Eagles, hawks, falcons and owls - the hunters of the avian world - will be featured in live flight presentations, educational programs, and activities for the whole family.
Admission:
$8/member adult, $4/member child
$10/non-member adult, $5/non-member child
Children under 4 are free.
Two-day passes and family four-packs are available.
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Shorebirds of Rhode Island
Shorebird ID Workshop - August 19, 2010: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Shorebird Van Trip - August 23, 2010: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 August means shorebirds! Come hone your identification skills with birding expert Mike Tucker at a workshop where species, habitats, conservation status and more will be reviewed. Then head out on August 23 and visit some of the state's best shorebird locations. Visit www.asri.org and click on the August calendar for details.
Register Today!
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Play Again - Rhode Island Premier Film Screening
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Providence Public Library Theatre, 150 Empire Street, Providence
August 14, 2010; 3:00 pm
 You are invited to attend the RI premier screening of a new award-winning documentary about the consequences
of a childhood removed from nature. It examines the implications for children
as well as for our environment. It asks important questions like
"What are we missing when we are behind screens?" and
"How will children become the future stewards of the environment if they
do not have experiences in the natural world?" Learn more at www.playagain.com.
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Calling All Photographers! 
Raptor Preview Photo Session
Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Smithfield, RI
September 4, 2010; 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Take advantage of a special
opportunity to spend time behind the lens and get up close with an American Kestrel, Screech Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and Barred Owl. Each bird
will be placed in a natural setting for that perfect shot. No tents, no crowds,
no jostling for camera position. Each bird will be taken out one at a time,
giving you plenty of time to snap many pictures.
BONUS -
Photographers that participate will get a free pass to Audubon's Raptor
Weekend.
Program Fee: $65/member,
$75/non-member; Ages: Adult. Course Number: 164333-101
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 Stay at an Artist's Retreat
Maxwell Mays Lake House available for weekly rentals
Situated on 300 secluded acres in western Coventry, the Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge is Audubon's newest acquisition.
Great place for bird watching, nature walks on the property's trails and spectacular sunsets. This fully furnished old fashioned wood and field stone camp, on the edge of Carr Pond, features fireplace heat, full kitchen, screened porch, dock, large deck overlooking the pond, outdoor gas grill, indoor plumbing, two bedrooms, one bath. Cabin sleeps 4+.
Enjoy use of Carr pond for catch and release fishing, swimming or just paddling around in the camp's canoe. Perfect for a romantic week or weekend get-a-way or a family vacation.
Located 20 minutes from Wickford, South Shore, Putnam CT for antiquing, near golfing, state parks, bike paths.
Available from July 5th to October 30th. Contact Raquel Storti for availability, or call 401-338-6390. Proceeds from the rental support the refuge stewardship fund.
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Halloween Hike Character "Actors" Needed 
We know there is vivacious talent
out there! Audubon is looking for individuals who would like to be a part of an enchanted woodland evening. Audubon
provides the costumes and script. We just need folks that are comfortable
being silly in front of an audience, can be relatively loud and can 'go with
the flow'. Only a few positions are left!
The commitment is from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October
23, 2010. Want to learn more? Contact Kim Calcagno at kcalcagno@asri.org.
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Last chance!
Enter to win a pair of SLC 8 x 50 Swarovski
Binoculars!
Value $1700.
A maximum of a 100 tickets will be sold at $25 per ticket. 
Currently, only 30 tickets have been sold so your chances to win are high. The winner will be announced September 6, 2010. Stop by the Audubon Nature Shop in
Bristol and get your tickets today!
Special Offer on Binoculars:
Can't wait 'til September for your new pair of optics? Audubon is now discounting all in-stock binoculars at 30% off in order to make room for new Pentax and Vortex models. Offer ends August 31, 2010.
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Taking the Mystery out of Mushrooming
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, Exeter, RI; August 28, 2010;
Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge, Coventry, RI; September 18, 2010
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Audubon for a wild mushroom extravaganza and learn how
to identify the various mushrooms that grow in our area, including the edible
ones! Begin inside the barn with an introductory lecture on mushroom
identification, then venture out with an Audubon
guide for a hike in the woods to find mushrooms growing in the wild.
After the walk, sample some tasty gourmet dishes that are prepared using a variety
of cultivated "wild" mushrooms. Meet in the barn. Please note:
Collecting mushrooms on Audubon property is prohibited.
Program Fee: $20/member, $25/non-member; Ages: 16+. Course Number: 024333-035.
Other Upcoming Mushroom Programs:
Prudence Island Fungus Foray; September 22
Wild Mushroom Walk at Kimball; September 25
Wild Mushroom Workshop at Powder Mill Ledges; October 16
Register Today
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Donate Your Vehicle to Audubon Education 
Have a vehicle you are looking to sell? Why not donate
it to Audubon and receive a tax deduction?
Audubon is looking for safe
and reliable vehicles for our education staff. Audubon educators travel to
schools around Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts each day providing
hands-on environmental-based education programs. In a year, our
educator's travel more than 20,000 miles. Consequently, we are always
looking for reliable vehicles that will help us connect students with science
and nature.
It's quick and easy to donate your vehicle. Plus, when
you donate your car, your vehicle donation is eligible for tax deduction
purposes. If you'd like to donate your vehicle or would like more
information please contact Jeffrey Hall at jhall@asri.orgor 401-949-5454 x3017.
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 Head Out on the Water
and Paddle with Audubon!
Join one of our most popular
program offerings! Two Dates Left!
Paddlers of all abilities
are welcome to join these gentle trips. In event of
cool weather, please bring a warm jacket. Price includes equipment and guide.
Sunset
Kayaking and Birding Tour; Charlestown, RI
August 27, 2010; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Pre-registration
is required by August 17.
Kayaking and Birding
at the Charlestown Breachway
September 12, 2010; 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required by September 12
Program Fee: $42/member, $48/non-member;
Ages: 16+.
Register Now!
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Double Your Gift to Audubon
Do you work for a company that matches charitable gifts? If so, you could make double the impact! Click here to see a list of companies that make corporate matching gifts. Don't know if your company matches gifts? Check with your Human Resources Dept. to see if they do, or would consider starting.
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| Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Shops
Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, RI
(401) 949-5454
Mark Your Calendar!
Nature Shops Summer
Clearance Sale
August 27-29, 2010
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Jeffrey Hall
Sr. Director of Advancement
(401) 949-5454 x3017
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