List of nature centers in Rhode Island
Table:
Name

Location

County

Summary

Audubon Environmental Education Center
Bristol
Bristol
website, 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge, operated by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, natural history museum and aquarium

Biomes Marine Biology Center
North Kingstown
Washington
website, aquarium and marine science education center

Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory
Charlestown
Washington
website, located in Ninegret Park

George B. Parker Woodland
Coventry
Kent
website, 860 acres, operated by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, features nature center barn

Goosewing Beach Preserve
Little Compton
Newport
website, 75 acres, features the Benjamin Family Environmental Center, operated by The Nature Conservancy

Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Prudence Island
Newport
2,353 acres on 3 islands, Narragansett Bay Research Reserve Lab & Learning Center exhibits, education programs

Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
Charlestown
Washington
900 acres, Kettle Pond Visitor Center features exhibits, education programs

Norman Bird Sanctuary
Middletown
Newport
325 acres with 7 miles of trails, natural history museum

Save the Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium
Newport
Newport
website, 2 facilities, aquarium, environmental education and conservation programs

Tri-Pond Park Nature Center
South Kingstown
Washington
website, 99 acres, operated by the town

W. Alton Jones Environmental Education Center
West Greenwich
Kent
website, operated by the University of Rhode Island, 2,300 acres, residential environmental education programs

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Bristol is a town in Bristol County , Rhode Island , as well as the historic county seat . It is a deep-water seaport named after Bristol , England . The population of Bristol was 22,954 at the 2010 census . Major industries include boat building and related marine industries , manufacturing , and tourism . The town 's school system is united with neighboring Warren , Rhode Island . Prominent communities include Luso-Americans ( Portuguese-Americans ) , mostly Azorean , and Italian-Americans .
Bristol County is a county located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island . As of the 2010 census , the population was 49,875 , making it the least populous county in Rhode Island . In terms of land area , it is the third-smallest county in the United States , at only 25 square miles ( 65 km2 ) . The county was created in 1747 when it was separated from Bristol County , Massachusetts . Bristol County is included in the Providence-Warwick , RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is in turn constitutes a portion of the greater Boston-Worcester-Providence , MA-RI-NH-CT Combined Statistical Area .
North Kingstown is a town in Washington County , Rhode Island , United States , and is part of the Providence metropolitan area . According to the 2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates , the population in 2015 was 22,358 . North Kingstown is home to the birthplace of the famous American portraitist Gilbert Stuart , who was born in the village of Saunderstown . Within the town is Quonset Point , location of the former Naval Air Station Quonset Point , known for the invention of the Quonset hut , as well as the neighborhood of Davisville , location of the former Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center .
Washington County , known locally as South County , is a county located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island . As of the 2010 census , the population was 126,979 . Rhode Island counties have no governmental functions other than as court administrative and sheriff corrections boundaries , which are part of the state government .
Charlestown is a town in Washington County , Rhode Island , United States . The population was 7,827 at the 2010 census .
Coventry is a town in Kent County , Rhode Island , United States . The population was 35,014 at the 2010 census .
Kent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island . As of the 2010 census , the population was 166,158 making it the second-most populous county in Rhode Island . The county was formed in 1750 from the southern third of Providence County . It was named after the county of Kent , England . Kent County , like other counties in Rhode Island , no longer has governmental functions ( other than as court administrative and sheriff corrections boundaries ) . Kent County is included in the Providence-Warwick , RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which in turn constitutes a portion of the greater Boston-Worcester-Providence , MA-RI-NH-CT Combined Statistical Area .
Little Compton is a town in Newport County , Rhode Island , bounded on the west by the Sakonnet River , on the north by the town of Tiverton , and on the east by the Massachusetts state border .
Newport County is one of five counties located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island . As of the 2010 census , the population was 82,888 . It is also one of the seven regions of Rhode Island . The county was created in 1703 . Like all of the counties in Rhode Island , Newport County no longer has any governmental functions ( other than as court administrative and sheriff corrections boundaries ) . All of those functions in Rhode Island are now carried out either by the state government , or by the cities and towns of Rhode Island . Newport County is included in the Providence-Warwick , RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is in turn constitutes a portion of the greater Boston-Worcester-Providence , MA-RI-NH-CT Combined Statistical Area .
The Nature Conservancy ( TNC ) is a charitable environmental organization , headquartered in Arlington , Virginia , United States . Founded in 1951 , The Nature Conservancy has over one million members , and has protected more than 119,000,000 acres ( 48,000,000 ha ) of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide . The largest environmental nonprofit by assets and revenue in the Americas , The Nature Conservancy ranks as one of the most trusted national organizations in Harris Interactive polls every year since 2005 . Forbes magazine rated The Nature Conservancy 's fundraising efficiency at 88 percent in its 2005 survey of the largest U.S. charities . The Conservancy received a three-star rating from Charity Navigator in 2016 ( three-star in 2015 ) .
The Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a Marine Protected Area of the United States located on Prudence , Patience , and Hope islands in Narragansett Bay in the state of Rhode Island . It was established in August 1980 under the Coastal Zone Management Act . The reserve encompasses 2,353 acres ( 9.5 km² ) of land as well as 1,591 acres ( 6.4 km² ) of water adjoining the islands out to a depth of 18 feet ( 5.5 m ) . During the colonial era , all three islands were used for farming . By the 20th century , farming had declined and Prudence Island began to attract summer residents . During World War II , the U.S. military established a presence on the island and remained until 1972 , when the land was turned over to the state of Rhode Island . It encompasses coastal , estuarine , and tidal habitats . The reserve is managed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management as a federal/state partnership in cooperation with NOAA .
Prudence Island is the third-largest island in Narragansett Bay in the state of Rhode Island and part of the town of Portsmouth , Rhode Island . It is located near the geographical center of the bay . It is defined by the United States Census Bureau as Block Group 3 , Census Tract 401.03 of Newport County , Rhode Island . As of the 2000 census , the population was 88 people living on a land area of 14.43 km² ( 5.57 sq mi ) .
The Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge situated along the shore of Ninigret Pond . It is characterized by salt marshes , kettle ponds , freshwater wetlands , maritime shrub lands , and forests , and it is seasonally inhabited by over 250 species of birds . The area was originally used for farming , prior to being utilized in World War II as a Naval Auxiliary landing field . It was designated as a refuge in 1970 upon the transfer of 27.5 acres ( 11.1 ha ) of land to the U.S . Fish and Wildlife Service . Subsequent transfers and purchases increased the protected area to approximately 900 acres ( 360 ha ) . During the winter months , black ducks , Canada geese , and diving ducks are especially prominent on the pond , while various species of migrating raptors are also common . Wildlife refuge staff also maintain a piping plover nesting program . The refuge encompasses land of the former Naval Auxiliary Air Station Charlestown .
Norman Bird Sanctuary is a 325-acre ( 1.32 km2 ) bird sanctuary , nature preserve , environmental education center , and museum at 583 Third Beach Road in Middletown , Rhode Island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean . In 1949 the Norman Bird Sanctuary was founded through a bequest in the will of Mabel Norman Cerio . The Sanctuary comprises the largest area of preserved open space in Newport County . There are 325 acres and 7 miles of hiking trails . The refuge contains hay fields , woodlands and ridges overlooking the ocean and ponds . Hanging Rock , prominent local landmark , is located within the sanctuary overlooking the ocean . There is also a Visitor 's Center and gift shop , and a 19th-century barn museum featuring displays about the wildlife for children and adults .
Middletown is a town in Newport County , Rhode Island , United States . The population was 16,150 at the 2010 census . It lies to the south of Portsmouth and to the north of Newport on Aquidneck Island , hence the name Middletown .
Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County , Rhode Island , located approximately 33 miles ( 53 km ) southeast of Providence , Rhode Island , 20 miles ( 32 km ) south of Fall River , Massachusetts , 74 miles ( 119 km ) south of Boston , and 180 miles ( 290 km ) northeast of New York City . It is known as a New England summer resort and is famous for its historic mansions and its rich sailing history . It was the location of the first U.S. Open tournaments in both tennis and golf , as well as every challenge to the America 's Cup between 1930 and 1983 . It is also the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport , which houses the United States Naval War College , the Naval Undersea Warfare Center , and an important Navy training center . It was a major 18th-century port city and also contains a high number of buildings from the Colonial era . The city is the county seat of Newport County , which has no governmental functions other than court administrative and sheriff corrections boundaries . It was known for being the location of the Summer White Houses during the administrations of Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy . The population was 24,672 as of 2010 .
South Kingstown is a town in , and the county seat of , Washington County , Rhode Island , United States . The population was 30,639 at the 2010 census . South Kingstown is the largest town in Washington County and is the largest town ( land and water area ) in the state of Rhode Island .
West Greenwich is a town in Kent County , Rhode Island , United States . The population was 6,135 at the 2010 census . West Greenwich was named for the historic town of Greenwich , Kent , England . It was separated from East Greenwich in 1741 . Students go to Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School in West Greenwich .
The University of Rhode Island ( URI ) is a public research university with its main campus in Kingston , Rhode Island . It is the flagship public research as well as the land grant and sea grant university for the state of Rhode Island . Its main campus is located in the village of Kingston in southern Rhode Island . Additionally , smaller campuses include the Feinstein Campus in Providence , the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence , the Narragansett Bay Campus in Narragansett , and the W. Alton Jones Campus in West Greenwich . The university offers bachelor 's degrees , master 's degrees , and doctoral degrees in 80 undergraduate and 49 graduate areas of study through eight academic colleges . These colleges include Arts and Sciences , Business , Education and Professional Studies , Engineering , Health Sciences , Environment and Life Sciences , Nursing , and Pharmacy . Another college , University College for Academic Success , serves primarily as an advising college for all incoming undergraduates and follows them through their first two years of enrollment at URI . As of 2019 , the University of Rhode Island enrolls 14,653 undergraduate students , 1,982 graduate students , and 1,339 non-degree students . The in-state tuition for undergrad URI students in 2018-2019 is $ 14,138 , while Regional students paid $ 22,324 for tuition , and out of state students paid $ 30,862 . 75% of students received some type of financial aid .