Earth Day at the State House – Environment Council of R.I.
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.
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Creating Energy from Food Waste with Anaergia and ReMix Organics
Explore the Rhode Island's bioenergy facility and learn how anaerobic digestion turns organic waste into energy, fertilizer, and water.
Movie Event – ‘Between Moon Tides’
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.
Growing a Collaborative Compost Ecosystem with Providence Community Composters
Explore local small-scale compost sites in Providence, and learn about the organizations behind them.
Affordable Solar Access Pathways Information Session
Learn about the Affordable Solar Access Pathways (ASAP) and energy efficiency programs.
Free Tree Walk at Island Cemetery
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 […]
Going Commercial: Business and Event Composting
Join Bootstrap Compost and Epic Renewal to learn about options to reduce waste at your business or event.
Let’s Talk…A Community Speaker Series
Join us as we focus on the prevention and management of landfires/wildfires with guest speakers: Exeter Deputy Fire Chief Scott Kettelle and state Rep. Megan Cotter. Just two years ago, Exeter experienced the largest brush fire in the state since 1942 (approximately 350 acres burned). Chief Kettelle will discuss subsequent initiatives to manage our forests […]
Spring is for the Birds
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.
Clean Water Action’s Breakfast of Champions
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, […]
Celebrating Backyard Composting
Join Providence Garden Works, Zero Waste Providence, and The Worm Lab to celebrate home composting.
RI Wild Plant Society – Spring Native Plant Sale
Add beauty to your garden and nurture our local ecosystem by providing early season nourishment for our pollinators with native plants. The sale features spring ephemerals and early blooming wildflowers, shrubs, ferns and grasses. We specialize in species native to Rhode Island and to the larger ecoregion to which R.I. belongs. These plants have long […]
