The second annual Jane’s Walk Aquidneck Island Festival features nine free walking conversations led by neighbors and inspired by Jane Jacobs. Anybody can lead a Jane’s Walk, and this year's festival encourages people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their […]
The Newport Tree Conservancy is calling on community members to roll up their sleeves and help care for Newport’s trees through its Tree Corps Volunteer Program on Saturday mornings. This hands-on opportunity invites volunteers to weed, mulch, and care for young and established trees in parks throughout Newport. With the city’s iconic tree canopy facing […]
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.
Undergraduate researchers from the Singley Lab at Roger Williams University have been investigating meteorology and forest growth patterns at Pardon Gray Preserve. They use a variety of techniques, including tree ring analysis and environmental sensors, to study oak trees from the bottom of the hill slope by the vernal pool to the top of the […]
Join a guided walking tour of one of Rhode Island's oldest operating farm composters. Learn about composting techniques for your home, as well as large-scale production practices. See how Earth Care Farm's rich soil supports a variety of plant life, both at small and large scale. This event is a part of the Lil Rhody […]
ECRI's annual presentation of legislative agenda and top priorities, rescheduled from April 22. Discussion with General Assembly members and ECRI leaders. The public is welcome.
Explore the Rhode Island's bioenergy facility and learn how anaerobic digestion turns organic waste into energy, fertilizer, and water.
The Barrington Land Conservation Trust will screen a new documentary by Jason Jaacks, “Between Moon Tides,” that showcases the work of volunteers from the Saltmarsh Sparrow Research Initiative. The free screening will be followed by a discussion featuring the initiative’s co-directors, Steve Reinert, Jim O’Neill, and Deirdre Robinson, and research assistant Joel Eckerson.
Explore local small-scale compost sites in Providence, and learn about the organizations behind them.
Learn about the Affordable Solar Access Pathways (ASAP) and energy efficiency programs.
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 […]
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