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$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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Make a Lasting Legacy
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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Chocolate and Tweets
Just in time for Valentine's Day! Join Audubon for a chocolate adventure. Presented by Jennifer Schouppe, executive pastry chef at Johnson and Wales University, this program will explain the unique history of chocolate and how it is made. Jennifer will demonstrate basic truffle filling and finishing followed by the best part...sampling and enjoying!
Limited to 2 5 adults, so please register early.
You need to register by 4 p.m. February 5th.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
February 12, 2011; 7:00-8:30 pm; Program Fee: $18/member, $24/non-member.
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Super Bowl, Super Beer 
Sunday's the Super Bowl, an American institution during which living-room celebrations can reach the same fever pitch as the stadium itself. Are you hosting a party? The Sierra Club suggests you serve green beer!
Beer's a basic staple for football fans, so why not pick a bottle made with the environment in mind? There are many responsible brewers that make delicious ales from organic ingredients, get their energy from solar power, or use spent grain to feed livestock. If you're into buying locally, find and support a nearby craft brewer. Cheers!
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 Cape Ann and Plum Island Birding Trip
February 26, 2011; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The north shore of Massachusetts is a birding paradise! This annual day-long van trip always produces exciting results. Snowy Owl, Short-eared Owl, /rough-legged Hawk, Barrow's Goldeneye, Black Guillemot and Bald Eagles are just a few of the birds we hope to see. Dress warm and pack a lunch.
Program Fee: $45/member, $55/non-member; Ages: 16+.
Register now!
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Adventures in Snowshoeing 
Two Dates and Locations Offered!
Head out with an Audubon guide and explore the snow covered trails in search of tracks and other signs of wildlife.
Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge, Coventry, RI
February 13, 2011; 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Program Fee: $8/member, $12/non-member. Ages 12+.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, Exeter, RI
February 17, 2011; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Program Fee: $8/member, $12/non-member. Ages 15+.
Register Now!Participants must supply their own snowshoes. They may be rented at Eastern Mountain Sports or REI. ______________________________________________________________________________
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 Audubon Summer Nature Camp
Early Bird Registration for Members is February 26 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in person at the Environmental Education Center in Bristol.
Registration for Audubon Society of Rhode Members by phone, fax, mail or online will open March 4.
All registration opens March 7, 2011.
Audubon Summer Camps are offered at three wildlife refuge locations. These sites provide young campers with the opportunity to explore woodland trails, fields, meadows, ponds, streams and the rocky shore of Narragansett Bay. It's the perfect environment for adventure, exploration, learning and loads of fun!
Camp instructors are experienced environmental educators with training in education and natural sciences. Each camp has a low camper to staff ratio: maximum 15 campers per two staff members.
For camp information, schedules, forms and fees, click here.
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 What to do with Phone Books
In the internet age, getting a phone book tossed onto your doorstep can be infuriating. But before you recycle yours, consider what else you could do with it. Consider ripping out the pages and using them to clean windows and mirrors. Crumpled-up pages can also serve as filler for care packages. If your cleaning and mailing needs can't keep up with how often you get phone books, just tell the Yellow Pages to stop.
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February School Vacation Week 
February 21 - 26, 2011
Audubon Environmental Education Center,
Bristol, RI
Powder Mill Ledges, Smithfield, RI
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA
Bring the kids and join Audubon during February School Vacation Week! Get up-close with turtles, snakes and owls, dissect a quahog, build a snowman that attracts wildlife, hike the winter trails and more!
Click here for the complete listing of events, or visit www.asri.org and check the calendar details. Please note that advance registration is required for many programs.
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Moving Outdoors in Nature Acts Gains Momentum
As the 112th Congress convened in Washington, DC, this month, the National Wildlife Federation, Outdoors Alliance for Kids and other partners are working hard to get the Moving Outdoors in Nature Act reintroduced. As of today, 218 national, state and local organizations, including the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, representing tens of millions of members, have signed the letter of support that will be sent to Congress once the bill is re-introduced in the House and introduced in the Senate. The Moving Outdoors in Nature Act will improve our children's health, support economic growth and strengthen the future of conservation in America by reconnecting our children, youth and families with the natural world through innovative state strategies that connect communities with green spaces, provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, and engage the health community in educating parents and caregivers. Learn more. _____________________________________________________________________________ |
Stay Warm Out There!
With all the snow New England has received this winter, it's more than likely your shovel, and maybe your snowshoes, have seen more than enough use. Along with the right tools, it is important to head outside with the right clothing as well. Here are some tips on how to stay warm and dry when shoveling the driveway or snowshoeing on the trails!
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Help Prevent the Spread of the Asian Longhorned Beetle!
 Use only local firewood and limit transportation of wood to prevent spread of the beetle.
For more information on this destructive invasive insect, click here.
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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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