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Rhode Island

Explore the world right out your door ...and through the Conservancy's work in Rhode Island.

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Young Explorers in a Field © Nat Rea

Features

Wood Frog © Tim Mooney

Bluebirds and Wood Frogs

It's not too early to think about the stirrings of spring! Bluebirds are beginning to arrive and wood frogs are waiting for the first warm rains.

Monarch butterflies on goldenrod during fall migration along Atlantic coast in Rhode Island. © Jeanne Parente

Monarch Migration

A special year for the fall Monarch migration along the Atlantic coast.

Saw-whet Owl © Scott Comings

Cool nights...cool little owl!

The Northern Saw-whet Owl Migration

Orchard Oriole © Scott Comings

Fall Songbird Migration

Rhode Island is very important to migratory songbirds in the fall as a place to rest and refuel before continuing their long journey south.

2012 LEAF Interns kayaking on Block Island. ©The Nature Conservancy

Experiences of a LEAF Intern

Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future(LEAF). Students from an Atlanta, GA high school have an in-depth experience on Block Island with The Nature Conservancy.

Holly Tree native to Little Compton, RI © Geoff Dennis

On the Trail: Dundery Brook Trail

Gather some insight into the varied plant and tree species along the Dundery Brook boardwalk and trail, in the RI Wild Plant Society's bulletin - Wildflora RI.

The Benjamin Family Environmental Center © Geoff Dennis

The Benjamin Family Environmental Center

The new center will promote understanding of the uniqueness of the coastal pond/barrier beach ecosystem and encourage beach-goers to become better stewards. Visit The Benjamin Family Environmental Center.

Horseshoe Crab in Surf © Jeanne Parente

Top Five Must-See Migrations in Rhode Island

Witnessing an act of migration in-person is a thrilling moment that can inspire a lifetime of love for nature. The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Isand hopes to connect a new generation to the wonders of our natural world.