Norman Bird Sanctuary

10/13/2026

Just another peaceful day at Norman Bird Sanctuary. 🦌💚
You never know who you might spot while exploring the trails.

10/12/2026

Fall may be here, but we’re not quite done looking back on some of our favorite summer memories! ☀️🌿

For the 7th year in a row, we had the pleasure of welcoming campers to the Sanctuary through our collaboration with STAR Kids!

From hiking the trails and meeting wildlife to exploring the coastline and making new friends, we loved sharing all that the Sanctuary has to offer with such an enthusiastic group of campers.

A big thank you to Karen Flanagan and the entire STAR Kids team for another wonderful summer of partnership. We’re so grateful to be part of these experiences year after year — and already looking forward to the next one! 💚

10/09/2026

Come along for a fish feeding in the Norman Bird Sanctuary Curiosity Lab! 🐟✨

Want to see more feedings and other exciting happenings in the Lab? The Curiosity Lab is back open for visitors! Stop by during our current hours:

🔬 Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
🔬 Saturdays & Sundays
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Come explore, learn, and see what our Curiosity Lab residents are up to!

If you have any questions about visiting the Lab, please don’t hesitate to call our Welcome Center at (401) 846-2577 or email [email protected]

10/07/2026

We’re grateful to have partnered with the MLK Community Center to welcome families from their community to Harvest Fair this year, with generous support from the Bazarsky Family Foundation.

Harvest Fair is at its best when it brings people together, and partnerships like this help make that possible. We loved seeing families enjoy the rides, games, food, music, and all the traditions that make this weekend so special.

Thank you to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center for helping us create more opportunities for our community to gather, connect, and enjoy a day at Norman Bird Sanctuary.

We’re proud to work together and look forward to finding more ways to connect our communities in the future!

10/06/2026

Get wild about spooky season at Norman Bird Sanctuary! 🍂🎃🍁

This October, discover the mysterious, creepy, and curious side of nature with fall hayrides, a golden-hour geology adventure, creature crafts, Haunted Haywagon rides, and more! 👻

And don’t miss Curious Creatures on Saturday, October 24 — a festive celebration in the Curiosity Lab featuring treats, spooky story time, hands-on fun, and even a costume parade! 🦇

There’s plenty of fall fun waiting for you at the Sanctuary this month 🍂

09/30/2026

We can't wait to see you all at Harvest Fair!

Take a look at what's happening this weekend in Newport County and start making plans. See link below ⬇️

📸 Newport Daily News staff, file

09/28/2026

The 52nd Annual Harvest Fair entertainment lineup is here! 🎶🍁

From live music throughout the weekend to storytime, family favorites, and plenty of Harvest Fair fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all weekend long.

Come for the music, stay for the pony rides, train rides, famous Mud Pit Challenge, and all the traditions that make Harvest Fair so special. ✨

Grab your tickets at the link in our bio and get ready for a weekend of fall fun at Norman Bird Sanctuary!

09/25/2026

We’re just one week away from our 52nd Annual Harvest Fair and our team is busy behind the scenes getting the Sanctuary ready for one of our favorite weekends of the year!🍂🎪

There’s a lot that goes into bringing this beloved tradition to life, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for a weekend of games, food, fall fun, and community.

We will see you October 3rd & 4th at Norman Bird Sanctuary!

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