The Narcissi (Daffodils)
Join Director of Horticulture Dan Christina as he leads you on a walking tour through the diverse collection of narcissi (daffodils) at the peak of Daffodil Days. Participants will view unique and uncommon cultivars and species, observe planting strategies for woodlands and gardens, and learn about the different growing characteristics and habits of most of the 90+ varieties shown in the accredited American Daffodil Society Display Garden.
Each walk is limited to 20 people. Registration is required.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Gardens. Plants. Recreation/Exploration. Organized by: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Adults. Cost: $25 Members | $35 Nonmembers. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Early Bird Sensory Walks with Blithewold’s Environmental Educator, Connie Ganley
Early Bird Sensory Walks with Blithewold’s Environmental Educator, Connie Ganley
Tuesdays | April 30, May 28, and June 25
6:30 AM – 8 AM
Experience the peace of Blithewold as the birds do! You will be gently guided through our natural spaces; taking in and connecting with the early morning sights, sounds, and smells during this leisurely stroll. Unwind and recharge, science has shown that time spent in nature has healing and therapeutic health benefits.
Please bring a water bottle and wear sturdy walking shoes. This program will take place rain or shine so please dress appropriately.
Preregistration is required. Each class is limited to 20 people. This is not appropriate for children under 12.
Meeting Place: Bristol. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: Blithewold. Organizer Homepage: https://www.blithewold.org. Contact: Jillian Cleveland. Contact email: JCleveland@blithewold.org. Intended Audience: General. Cost: $5 Member | $10 Nonmember. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blithewold
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809.
For more info visit www.blithewold.org. Friday Morning Bird Walks
Experience spring migration at Fisherville Brook! Explore the wildlife refuge each week with an expert guide in search of new neo-tropical migrants. Observe birds like Northern Waterthrush, Praire Warblers, Bluebirds, Scarlet Tanagers and more. You never know what birds may be spotted. Don't forget your binoculars! Meet in the parking lot.
Meeting Place: Exeter. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Teens. ASRI Age Range: 12 and up. Member Fee: Free. Non-Member Fee: Free. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com.
Friday, April 26, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI.
Searching for Spring Pollinators
In Spring, many forest flowers are opening up and their native bees, flies and beetle pollinators are often overlooked. Join Scott Ruhren, Director of Conservation on a Spring hike and wildflower search in one of Audubon's largest refuges. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes for trail hiking.
Meeting Place: Coventry. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Children. Teens. Families. ASRI Age Range: 10 and up. Member Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com. Info: Advance registration is required. See the Audubon calendar http://asri.doubleknot.com/event/calendar/2741 for the listing.
Friday, April 26, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge, Maple Valley Road, Coventry, RI.
Friday Morning Bird Walks in May
Experience spring migration at Fisherville Brook! Explore the wildlife refuge each week with an expert guide in search of new neo-tropical migrants. Observe birds like Northern Waterthrush, Praire Warblers, Bluebirds, Scarlet Tanagers and more. You never know what birds may be spotted. Don't forget your binoculars! Meet in the parking lot.
Meeting Place: Exeter. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Teens. ASRI Age Range: 12 and up. Member Fee: Free. Non-Member Fee: Free. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com.
Friday, May 3, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI.
Early Morning Bird Walk, Spring Ephemerals and Breakfast at Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge
Start the morning off with an early bird walk through the beautiful Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge. Hear early spring warblers, Baltimore Orioles, warblers and more as we explore the upland forest. We will explor ethe forest for early spring flower called ephemerals. Following the walk enjoy a scrumptious fireside breakfast at the lakeside cabin, then head back out onto the trail to do a little more birding. Please bring your binoculars and dress for the weather.
Meeting Place: Coventry. Categories: Ecology/Habitat. Critters. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Teens. ASRI Age Range: 14 and up. Member Fee: $35/member. Non-Member Fee: $40/non-member. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com. Info: Advance registration is required. See the Audubon calendar http://asri.doubleknot.com/event/calendar/2741 for the listing.
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, 2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI.
Sensory Forest Bathing Walk
Shinrin-Yoku originated in Japan, and literally means "to bathe in the atmosphere of the forest". This practice has been adopted in the West as the term "Forest Bathing". This walk will be different than most walks- a gentle walk, of about a ½ a mile, with guided activities to connect with nature using our different senses. Opportunities for silence/meditation will be woven in with quiet, inquiry based investigation, to engage both the right and left hemispheres of our brains. We will practice being present, to help reduce inner mind chatter and the stress of a busy, modern world. This gentle walk is for all abilities and levels, but please dress with appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and being on a trail in the woods.
Meeting Place: North Smithfield. Categories: Forests and Trees. Other. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. ASRI Age Range: Adult. Member Fee: $10/member. Non-Member Fee: $14/non-member. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com. Info: Advance registration is required. See the Audubon calendar http://asri.doubleknot.com/event/calendar/2741 for the listing.
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Fort Nature Refuge, (Rt. 5), 1443 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI.
May Free Tree Walk: Island Cemetery
Come along for a pleasant May stroll through Newport’s beautiful Island Cemetery.
NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will share some of his recent plant discoveries in the cemetery, highlighting some interesting plant features. Lilacs will be a point of discussion, from their history in American cultivation, to how to grow and prune them for best flowering effect. Other flowering trees and shrubs, such as Kwanzan cherries and dogwoods should be peaking as well.
Parking: Street parking along Warner St and surrounding area
Meeting Location: 30 Warner St, cemetery entrance
Registration is required and will open on April 19, 2024.
This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.
Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Meeting Place: Newport. Categories: Forests and Trees. Organized by: The Newport Tree Conservancy. Organizer Homepage: www.newporttreeconservancy.org. Contact: Adriana Buller. Contact email: registration@newporttreeconservancy.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Children. Families. General. Visitors/Tourists. Cost: Free. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: https://www.provgardener.com.
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Island Cemetery
30 Warner Street
Newport, RI 02840
(cemetery entrance).
For more info visit www.newporttreeconservancy.org. Friday Morning Bird Walks in May
Experience spring migration at Fisherville Brook! Explore the wildlife refuge each week with an expert guide in search of new neo-tropical migrants. Observe birds like Northern Waterthrush, Praire Warblers, Bluebirds, Scarlet Tanagers and more. You never know what birds may be spotted. Don't forget your binoculars! Meet in the parking lot.
Meeting Place: Exeter. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Teens. ASRI Age Range: 12 and up. Member Fee: Free. Non-Member Fee: Free. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com.
Friday, May 10, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI.
Wings by Sight: Birding by for the Hard of Hearing Community (HH)
Discover the world of birds through visual cues! Join Naturalist and Educator, Marina Flannery, for a morning of sight birding on Caratunk Wildlife Refuge. This program is designed for the Hard of Hearing community and focuses on birding techniques to help you identify feathered friends by sight. Embrace the beauty of birdwatching with Naturalist and Educator, Marina Flannery, through a tailored program to enhance your birding skills, making the wonders of avian diversity accessible.
Meeting Place: Seekonk, MA. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Teens. ASRI Age Range: 16 and up. Member Fee: Free. Non-Member Fee: Free. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com. Info: Advance registration is required. See the Audubon calendar http://asri.doubleknot.com/event/calendar/2741 for the listing. Additional Info: *Please note this is not an ASL program. This program is limited to 10 participants for the best experience.
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA.
Friday Morning Bird Walks in May
Experience spring migration at Fisherville Brook! Explore the wildlife refuge each week with an expert guide in search of new neo-tropical migrants. Observe birds like Northern Waterthrush, Praire Warblers, Bluebirds, Scarlet Tanagers and more. You never know what birds may be spotted. Don't forget your binoculars! Meet in the parking lot.
Meeting Place: Exeter. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Teens. ASRI Age Range: 12 and up. Member Fee: Free. Non-Member Fee: Free. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com.
Friday, May 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI.
Friday Morning Bird Walks in May
Experience spring migration at Fisherville Brook! Explore the wildlife refuge each week with an expert guide in search of new neo-tropical migrants. Observe birds like Northern Waterthrush, Praire Warblers, Bluebirds, Scarlet Tanagers and more. You never know what birds may be spotted. Don't forget your binoculars! Meet in the parking lot.
Meeting Place: Exeter. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Teens. ASRI Age Range: 12 and up. Member Fee: Free. Non-Member Fee: Free. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com.
Friday, May 24, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI.
Friday Morning Bird Walks in May
Experience spring migration at Fisherville Brook! Explore the wildlife refuge each week with an expert guide in search of new neo-tropical migrants. Observe birds like Northern Waterthrush, Praire Warblers, Bluebirds, Scarlet Tanagers and more. You never know what birds may be spotted. Don't forget your binoculars! Meet in the parking lot.
Meeting Place: Exeter. Categories: Critters. Ecology/Habitat. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Organizer Homepage: https://asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Teens. ASRI Age Range: 12 and up. Member Fee: Free. Non-Member Fee: Free. Calendar By: https://provgardener.com.
Friday, May 31, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI.