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The Narragansett Bay Research Reserve is based on Prudence Island. Our headquarters is located in the Lab and Learning Center on the south end of Prudence. The Center, two residential cabins, and a maintenance facility are our hub of operations. Click here for a map showing the location of the Lab & Learning Center. |
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| Facilities for Visitors |
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Pictured to the left is the building that houses staff offices, lab facilities, a reference library, and a small workshop. |
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| The Center also features an exhibit room highlighting local flora and fauna with a kids' area and an identification station. The island's only public restrooms are also located here. |
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| Seasonal art exhibits by local artists are on display and free to the public. |
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| The Reserve's Lab & Learning Center on Prudence |
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| Estuary Ed Shed |
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| During the summer months on Prudence Island the Reserve's "Estuary Ed Shed" is open for visitors. It is located on the south end of the island at the T-Wharf. The Ed Shed is staffed by our seasonal naturalist, Cheryl Tavares. Cheryl is a knowledgable island resident and maintains aquaria stocked with animals found in our local estuary, Narragansett Bay. She commonly has crabs, lobster, seastars and fish like tautog, cunner, and striper on display. |
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| The Estuary Ed Shed located on the T-Wharf, Prudence I. |
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| Hours of Operation |
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| From January 2 - May 31, 2007 the Lab & Learning Center will be open from 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. Large groups wishing to visit the Center on the weekends can call Kristin Van Wagner, Education Coordinator 401-683-1478 to make special arrangements. |
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| The Estuary Ed Shed located on the T-Wharf will not be open to visitors until the summer. |
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| Facilities for Groups, Visiting Researchers, and Students |
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| The Reserve's lab and overnight accommodations can be offered to visiting scientists for estuarine and ecological research. To download a one-page flier highlighting resources for visiting researchers click here. |
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| Getting to Prudence Island |
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| While some get to the island by private boat, most people get to Prudence on the Prudence Island Ferry that leaves from Bristol daily (weather permitting). A round-trip fair is about $6.20 per person. Bikes can also be brought aboard for a nominal fee. Vehicles cost more and require a reservation, especially during the summer and holidays. For directions, parking information, and reservations call the Prudence Ferry 401-253-9808 |
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| Driving directions to the ferry, parking and island info are available here. |
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| The most recent ferry schedule is available here. |
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For issues related to use of the conference room, education programs, and the Learning Center: |
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| kristin@nbnerr.org |
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For issues related to use of the lab, visiting researchers and students using Reserve facilities: |
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