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SUMMARY:Earth Month Rain Barrel Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Order your rain barrel online and then pick up your barrel and installation materials at one of our four workshops. Barrels are $55 each and include the barrel and installation kit for you to take home and convert this container into any ally for a cleaner Narragansett Bay. Pickup dates and locations:  Barrington workshop: April 5\, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m\,\, 283 County Road\, Barrington; Middletown workshop: April 26\, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\, 9 Berkeley Ave.\, Middletown; Bristol workshop: May 3\, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\, 101 Asylum Road\, Bristol; Portsmouth workshop: May 17\, 12-2:30 p.m.\, Ragged Island Brewing Company\, Bristol Ferry Road\, Portsmouth. You will receive an unpainted barrel and installation kit that will connect to your downspout. Rain barrel prepping instructions are provided through a video and FAQ available on our website. Go to https://www.easternriconservation.org/residential-rain-barrels. Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting dirty\, as you will be sanding down your barrel before taking it with you. Containers are generously provided by the Rhode Island Brewers Guild.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/earth-month-rain-barrel-workshops/
LOCATION:Various locations
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Tree Corps Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:The Newport Tree Conservancy is looking for volunteers to assist in pruning\, mulching and general tree maintenance of the trees in Newport’s public parks on Saturdays. No experience is necessary. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors\, your contribution will help preserve this picturesque park for future generations to enjoy.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/tree-corps-saturdays/
LOCATION:Newport
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Free Tree Walk at Island Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Take a pleasant May stroll through Newport’s beautiful Island Cemetery. Newport Tree Conservancy Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will share some of his recent plant discoveries in the cemetery\, highlighting some interesting plant features. Lilacs will be a point of discussion\, from their history in American cultivation\, to how to grow and prune them for the best flowering effect. Other flowering trees and shrubs\, such as Kwanzan cherries and dogwoods\, should be peaking as well.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/free-tree-walk-at-island-cemetery/
LOCATION:Island Cemetery\, 30 Warner St.\, Newport\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Going Commercial: Business and Event Composting
DESCRIPTION:Join Bootstrap Compost and Epic Renewal to learn about options to reduce waste at your business or event. Hear about best practices to prevent food waste\, waste reduction strategies\, and local services that make going zero waste easy. This event is a part of the Lil Rhody Compost Tour series. Learn more and explore other events here
URL:https://ecori.org/event/going-commercial-business-and-event-composting/
LOCATION:Epic Renewal\, 23 Acorn St.\, Unit 11C\, Providence\, RI\, 02903
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk...A Community Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we focus on the prevention and management of landfires/wildfires with guest speakers: Exeter Deputy Fire Chief Scott Kettelle and state Rep. Megan Cotter. Just two years ago\, Exeter experienced the largest brush fire in the state since 1942 (approximately 350 acres burned). Chief Kettelle will discuss subsequent initiatives to manage our forests and Rep. Cotter will review legislation aimed at helping firefighting efforts.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/lets-talk-a-community-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Exeter Fire Department\, 305 Ten Rod Road\, Exeter\, RI
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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