Black bears have returned to Rhode Island, and have been spotted ambling around the state. While these large mammals can be intimidating, coexistence is possible when you are “Bear Aware.” Join RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife staff to learn about these beautiful creatures and actions you can take to avoid issues with bears. This […]
Come learn about the Affordable Solar Access Pathways (ASAP) and energy efficiency programs.
The Empowerment Factory (TEF), which focuses on providing youth the skills needed to lead happier, healthier, more empowered lives, invites the community to its annual fundraiser. Attendees will enjoy local food, raffles, and live music by The New Providence Big Band. The community is invited to join the fun and support The Empowerment Factory’s mission […]
Join the Newport Tree Conservancy's Tree Corps to mulch and care for the trees in Touro Park on Saturdays throughout the summer. No experience is necessary, and lunch will be provided. Volunteers will receive NTC T-shirts, tools will be provided, and experience is not necessary. Please dress for the weather, bring your own water, and […]
Join the town of Westerly and the Green Infrastructure Center for the Westerly Tree Canopy open house at the Westerly Library Terrace Room to discuss opportunities and challenges to growing the town's tree cover. Attendees will select their favorite strategies to optimize the potential for trees to reduce urban heat, manage flooding, and improve community […]
All are welcome to the Spring Meeting of the Middletown Coastal Access Alliance. there will be light snacks and socializing followed by MCAA updates at 6 p.m. and a presentation on water quality testing by Norman Bird Sanctuary land steward coordinator Kathleen Matthews. Registration is free.
Update your wardrobe in a planet-friendly way at a clothing swap co-hosted by Sati Yoga and ecoRI News. Refresh your wardrobe for free, clear out clutter, and connect with your community—all while keeping clothes out the landfill. This event is free to attend.
Educators, want to help your students make real change in their communities? Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association at the South Kingstown Land Trust for a professional development workshop to learn how to guide youth in taking civic action on local environmental issues and build authentic youth-adult partnerships.
Visitors to West Place Animal Sanctuary can meet Alfie the baby emu during Spring Visitors Weekend. It's the sanctuary's first public event of the year and the first opportunity to meet Alfie. He's cute, he's hilarious, and he won't be a baby for much longer. The sanctuary is also unveiling a brand-new electric vehicle for […]
Join the Newport Tree Conservancy on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon weekly to care for the trees in parks throughout Newport. No experience is necessary. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers, who will also receive T-shirts. Tools will be provided, and experience is not necessary. Please dress for the weather, bring water, […]
Join the Old Growth Tree Society and 50501 at the R.I. Statehouse for a rally to oppose the March 1 executive order to increase U.S. timber production; say no to the Fix Our Forests Act, which would accelerate logging on federal land; pass the Old Growth Forest Protection Act, which would create the first-ever state […]
"Around Alone" tells the story of Dodge Morgan’s solo circumnavigation in his custom-built 60-foot sailing vessel American Promise. In 1985, Morgan set out to sail alone nonstop around the world, becoming the first American to do so. Filmed using automatic cameras mounted throughout the boat, this documentary offers a rare look into the grit, determination, […]
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