Pawtuxet River Clean-up (Cranston/Warwick)

Pawtuxet River Hope, Rhode Island

With the recent flooding of the Pawtuxet River, there is a lot of garbage on the river banks. Please join the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council in partnership with the Pawtuxet Green Revival for the annual Pawtuxet River cleanup.  Meet at the former DEM Supply Depot on the east side of Warwick Avenue in […]

Plog Newport Marathon

Newport, R.I.

We are excited to return to help clean up the course after the Newport Rhode Race in 2024 for the third year in a row. There are three signup times to pick from; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; or 2-3:30 p.m. Participants will walk or jog a 1/4-mile segment of the race route […]

North Branch of the Pawtuxet River Cleanup

Pawtuxet River Hope, Rhode Island

Join the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council as we partner with the Town of Scituate and its Sustainability Committee to clean up around the North Branch of the Pawtuxet River, and along Rte 116. Please meet at 8 Hope Furnace Road in Hope (Scituate) to sign our waiver forms, grab some work gloves, a […]

Meshanticut Park Earth Day Cleanup

Meshanticut Park Cranston, RI

Join Cranston City Council members and local neighbors in the annual Meshanticut Park Earth Day Cleanup. Trash bags and materials will be provided. Additional supplies for collecting trash are encouraged as well. This annual cleanup has a significant impact on a beloved state park and is a great opportunity for students and scouts to get […]

Plog Tiverton with ERICD for Earth Month

Fogland Beach

Join us to plog (jog and pick up trash) in Tiverton. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. Plogging is picking up trash during any activity. Walkers and runners welcome. Walkers to cover the beach and runners to cover surrounding roads. Clean up supplies will be provided.

Pawtuxet River Cleanup in Cranston

Pawtuxet River Hope, Rhode Island

The Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council is teaming up with Proclamation Ale to host an Earth Day cleanup along the Pawtuxet River. Spend a couple hours cleaning up litter along the river and then head to Proclamation Ale for a courtesy drink. The more the merrier so spread the word to your family and […]

Plog & Chug for Earth Month

Fastnet Pub Newport One Broadway, Newport, RI

Jog a 5K while picking up trash with local running group, Newport Run & Chug. Then join afterwards for a drink at the Fastnet Pub. Gloves, trash bags and littler picker-upper-things will be supplied. Hosted in partnership with Newport Run & Chug. Plogging is a combination of jogging with picking up litter (merging the Swedish […]

Providence River Walk Cleanup

Providence River Walk Park South Water Street, Providence, RI

Volunteers are welcome to join Be the Solution to Pollution, ORCA, Honey Comb Studio and RI Cares for a cleanup along South Water Street in Providence. Meet near the entrance of the pedestrian bridge. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Stormwater Swale Revival

Eric's Place 1 Eric Place, North Providence, Rhode Island

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council a fun and impactful day. We’re heading to Eric’s Place in North Providence to revive the stormwater swale. We’ll be tackling overgrowth, litter, and debris to help this crucial piece of green infrastructure do its job — keeping pollutants out of […]

Free Community Shred Day at Washington Trust

Various locations

Join us at our Community Shred Days taking place at the dates and locations: Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. – noon at Washington Trust, 330 Newport Ave., Rumford, R.I., and Our Lady of Mercy School, 55 4th Ave., East Greenwich, R.I. Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – noon at Washington Trust, 14 Clara Drive, Mystic, […]

Charlestown Land Trust Community Clean-up at Charlestown Beach

Charlestown Town Beach Charlestown, Rhode Island

The Charlestown Land Trust invites the public to join us for a community clean-up event along Charlestown Beach and around protected properties on Ninigret Pond. Volunteers should meet at the Charlestown Town Beach parking lot. This event is free and open to all. RSVP is suggested. Free Charlestown Land Trust T-shirts will be available on […]

South Water Street Cleanup

Memorial Pedestrian Bridge South Water Street, Providence, RI

Join Creative Reuse Center of Rhode Island for a trash cleanup on South Water Street in collaboration with: Be the Solution to Pollution and 195 District Park. Guests should meet near the pedestrian bridge on South Water Street. Bring a reusable water bottle.

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