“Slow” Birding
Watch Hill Conservancy invites participants to sit quietly and unplug — surrounded by the beauty of Napatree Point Conservation Area.
Watch Hill Conservancy invites participants to sit quietly and unplug — surrounded by the beauty of Napatree Point Conservation Area.
Master gardeners from the University of Rhode Island will provide free soil testing. Participants should bring about 1 cup of dry soil to get it tested for pH and texture and provide recommendations for actions to improve it.
Join the Newport Tree Conservancy at its new greenhouse, The Minnie Cushing Coleman Tree Nursery, to help pot native trees that will soon take root in Miantonomi Park, Newport’s largest and most historic park. Please bring gardening gloves, water, and dress in layers as it may be toasty in the greenhouse.
Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for the opening day of trout season at the youth-only Scott Evans Memorial Pond at Biscuit City Preserve in Kingston. The pond will be freshly stocked with brook and rainbow trout by the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, and land trust staff and experienced volunteers will be on hand […]
Enjoy a 2-hour hike at Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton with the Tiverton Land Trust.
Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway for a morning of art, community, and springtime exploration. Gather behind Gotham Greens to celebrate recent site improvements, including a metal flower sculpture by Warren Collins, the RainKeep sculpture by Allison Newsome, and a mural by Tate Won Chen created with volunteers. The day […]
Learn tips and tricks for container gardening from one of the University of Rhode Island’s volunteer master gardeners to prepare for a successful season. No registration necessary, and all experience levels are welcome.
Did you know that small changes in a yard can have a huge impact on biodiversity? Creating native habitat helps restore nature while experiencing the joy and fulfillment of connecting with the world around you. This event will offer insights on how nature rebounds when action is taken; practical steps to create habitat and support […]
This discussion will center on how people of faith can engage in environmental issues, with keynote speaker Debra Rienstra. The event will include lunch and conclude with tree planting at the site.
New and experienced bird watchers are welcome to join in exploring the variety of bird species in the Napatree Point Conservation Area.
Join Southside Community Land Trust for a conversation: Know Your Rights & ICE On The Farm. State Sen. Tiara Mack and SCLT conservation associate David Kuma will lead presentations on constitutional rights and what's at stake when immigration enforcement reaches the places where our community grows food: the farms and gardens tended by immigrants, refugees, […]
The Environment Council of Rhode Island will hold the annual Lobby Day at the Statehouse during Earth Month, where the organization's agenda and top priority legislation for the current General Assembly session will be discussed. The organization will also share the full list of supported bills. ECRI's Lobby Day is open to all legislators, government […]
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