The Rhode Island Butterfly Survey is part of a larger effort,
coordinated by North American Butterfly Association , to survey butterflies in North America. In early
July, volunteers across the continent conduct a one-day census of all
the butterflies observed within a selected 15-mile diameter count
circles. Audubon coordinates this effort in Rhode Island, which has
been growing every year.
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Read more... [2008 Butterfly Survey Results]
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 Audubon Society of Rhode Island's International Coastal Cleanup (ICC)
addresses and raises awareness of a growing problem-plastic debris in
the ocean. At this annual event, volunteers pick up and document trash
that washes up along rivers and beaches at 80 locations around Rhode
Island. By recording each piece of litter, volunteers provide
information for actions that reduce trash before it becomes a danger to
the boating community or to wildlife. This year's event takes place
on Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. to noon. Contact Eugenia Marks to
express your concern for the Ocean State and to find a convenient
cleanup.
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Read more... [International Coastal Cleanup]
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Are you looking to save
money and conserve water resources? Here are a few tips that are easy to
incorporate in your daily routine.
Morning
Turn off the faucet while
you're brushing your teeth or shaving.
Restrict your long shower
to once a week. Do you have a valve on the shower head to stop the water while
retaining the setting? Use it while lathering shampoo.
Home Improvement
Do you have 1.6 gallon flush
toilets? Even though you're not ready to renovate your bath, perhaps you could install
a low flow toilet.
Gardening
Irrigation doubles water
consumption during the summer. You can reduce the demand.
Consider creating a drip
irrigation system. You can buy the components to attach to your hose. Ask at
your local hardware.
When planning your garden,
consider plants that require little water. Consult your local nursery or Master
Gardeners at URI (401)874-2900; email ceec@etal.uri.edu.
Put your sprinkler on
manual and water only when needed. For further information contact Alyson McCann,
Cooperative Education at URI.
Check out this web site for
a flood of information. http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/100ways/ne.shtml
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This month the Environmental Book Club discussed “The Extravagant Gesture: Nature, Design, and the Transformation of Human Industry” by William McDonough and Michael Braungart (the authors of Cradle to Cradle ). The authors argue that the conventional environmental wisdom of limiting consumption is insufficient. They write, “Using fewer resources, people may feel a bit ‘less bad’, but no one can quite slip the trap of being merely a ‘consumer’ in a world of poorly designed, toxic products.”
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Read more... [The Extravagant Gesture]
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Butterfly surveys, Lobby Day, Narragansett Beach Day, Audubon is out and about promoting a cleaner enviroment, come volunteer with us or stop by to say "hi!"
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Read more... [Join Us at Happenings]
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