Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for an informative deep dive into the wide world of conifers, both beautiful and essential components of gardens and wild habitats. These ancient plants offer year-round interest in landscapes, provide privacy and protection from the outside world, and their incompreheingsible diversity is a collector’s dream. This free virtual lecture will […]
Join RIEEA for the 2026 Annual Summit: Education Through Cultivation, a morning of learning and connection focused on the intersection of education, agriculture, and land stewardship. Keynote speaker Sienna Viette, an agricultural educator and farmer at Open fArms Retreat, will share practical strategies from her work on Farm to School initiatives across Rhode Island. The […]
Winter is far from lifeless. Join Kinney Azalea Gardens for a guided walk through the woods and uncover the hidden signs of life, survival, and beauty in the winter landscape.
Experience a rejuvenating day of wellness at Kinney Azalea Gardens, featuring a winter hike, fireside, warm tea, and an optional cold plunge or sauna session.
The Rhode Old Growth Tree Society is having a public meeting about protecting the state's public forests and old-growth trees.
Join RIEEA for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour. RIEEA executive director Jeanine Silversmith will be available to make new connections, answer questions, and delve into discussion on the state of environmental education in R.I. All are welcome. Register to receive a Zoom link.
Explore Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton, R.I., for which the Tiverton Land Trust and the town are raising funds to preserve 48.8 acres of field, forest, and shore, all for public access. The walk is free, but registration is required for communication about parking details and weather cancellations. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes […]
Have a fruit tree in your yard? Curious about grafting, pruning, or natural pest management? Revive the Roots' Orchard Care Workshop series offers accessible, skill-building workshops for beginners and experienced growers alike. Each session is designed to be practical, interactive, and immediately applicable at home. Space is limited, so register for the individual classes or […]
Spring has sprung and amphibians are on the move. Join RIDEM for an afternoon walk listening and looking for wood frogs, spring peepers, toads, and salamanders. As we search for these slimy creatures, you’ll learn about various RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife conservation projects aimed at helping our state’s amphibians, as well as ways […]
Revive the Roots' seed and propagation workshop covers seed-starting strategies, soil nutrient requirements, soil blocking to eliminate plastic pots and crafting compostable newspaper pots. Participants will leave with seeds and soil. More information and full or half scholarships are available by contacting [email protected]. Space is limited.
The CARI Book Club is a space for anyone interested in expanding their understanding of climate change through long-form reading. Just read the book, and join the discussion. All are welcome. No expertise needed — just curiosity and a willingness to read, learn, and connect. The next meeting will discuss "It's Not That Radical" by […]
A natural gas pipeline expansion is being proposed in Cumberland — what does that mean for the people who live here? Join Climate Action Rhode Island for an educational presentation on what it’s like to live near gas infrastructure and the impact that has on health, safety, property values, local costs, and more.
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