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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:Providence Port Day
DESCRIPTION:Providence Port Day is an opportunity to come and learn more about the daily operations of the Providence port\, with educational tours and workshops on different elements of the port’s history\, present\, and future.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/providence-port-day/
LOCATION:Johnston & Wales Harborside Campus\, Harborside Blvd.\, Providence
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:RIFCO Spring Program
DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization’s annual spring program will be held at the RIFCO Demonstration Woodlot to observe 20-plus years of forestry and wildlife habitat projects\, including: bird ID and habitat improvements; deer browse protection of understory plants (New England’s first slash wall); forest thinning to provide layered bird nesting through the R.I. Forestry for the Birds project; invasive plant removal; and a mushroom log demonstration.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/rifco-spring-program-2/
LOCATION:Merriman Demonstration Woodlot\, 85 Howard Hill Road\, Foster\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Nature event
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SUMMARY:Guided Trail Walk at Kenyon Crossroads with Hopkinton Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided trail walk with a forest health specialist on one of Hopkinton Land Trust’s protected properties. Spend the morning with fellow nature lovers and learn about local ecology.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/guided-trail-walk-at-kenyon-crossroads-with-hopkinton-land-trust/
LOCATION:Kenyon Crossroads\, Hopkinton\, RI
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:SCLT's Annual Rare & Unusual Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Rare & Unusual Plant Sale returns in 2025 for its 33rd year at City Farm and will feature 20\,000 city-grown\, city-sown vegetable\, herb\, and fruit plants\, including a wide variety of medicinals. All plant starts are grown with love\, using organic and regenerative practices\, from seed in our greenhouse at City Farm\, Rhode Island’s longest operating urban production and demonstration farm. The Rare & Unusual Plant Sale also featured hundreds of sought-after native perennials carefully curated and generously donated by local nurseries. Enjoy live music both days. Admission is free. There will be a special preview hour at 9 a.m. May 17 for Land Trust members\, who will also receive a 10% discount on purchases. Learn more about membership and sign up here: https://www.southsideclt.org/member-benefits/ Plant sale proceeds support Southside Community Land Trust’s mission and work to build equity and resiliency into Rhode Island’s food system.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/sclts-annual-rare-unusual-plant-sale/
LOCATION:City Farm\, 168 West Clifford Street\, Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Sale
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Tree Groundbreaking Ceremony & Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Groundwork Southcoast for a special day of community\, connection\, and tree planting. The day will start off with a brief groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate and celebrate a collaborative effort to increase tree canopy in New Bedford’s North End. After that\, attendees will be given a brief tree planting training and can pitch in by helping to plant in the park.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/new-bedford-tree-groundbreaking-ceremony-planting-day/
LOCATION:Dias Field\, 392 Mount Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, Mass.
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Bird Rehabilitation and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Congress of the Birds\, a wildlife rehabilitation organization specializing in birds\, will explore the links between conservation efforts and the importance of rehabilitation organizations in ensuring the survival of our local avian population. Sheida Soleimani will speak about rescue and release of wild birds\, avian flu\, and what to do if you find a baby bird out of its nest. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/bird-rehabilitation-and-conservation/
LOCATION:Tiverton Public Library\, 34 Roosevelt Ave.\, Tiverton\, RI
CATEGORIES:Talk
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