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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Spring is for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Charles Clarkson\, the director of avian research with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island\, will lead a walk into the world of Rhode Island’s migratory birds when calling\, nesting\, and feeding are at their peak. Learn how you can identify Audubon’s “Responsibility Birds.” The walk is limited to 25 people\, and advanced registration is required.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/spring-is-for-the-birds/
LOCATION:Highland Woods\, Tiverton\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Action's Breakfast of Champions
DESCRIPTION:Clean Water Action is hosting its annual Breakfast of Champions\, at which it recognizes Rhode Island’s environmental leaders\, from grassroots organizers to elected officials. We will honor this year’s deserving awardees and enjoy breakfast with Rhode Island’s environmental leaders and allied elected officials. All proceeds benefit Clean Water Action’s local programs to protect drinking water\, fight climate change\, improve public health\, elect environmental champions\, and reduce plastic pollution. 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/clean-water-actions-breakfast-of-champions/
LOCATION:Edgewood Yacht Club\, 1 Shaw Ave.\, Cranston\, RI
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Backyard Composting
DESCRIPTION:Join Providence Garden Works\, Zero Waste Providence\, and The Worm Lab to celebrate home composting. Learn about composting options for the urban environment\, including how to build and manage your own worm farm and how to use Providence Garden Works’ urban backyard composting system.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/celebrating-backyard-composting/
LOCATION:Providence Garden Works\, 224 Cypress Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906
CATEGORIES:Tour
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