Celebrate Earth Day with the Southside Community Land Trust. Let's Grow! is the SCLT urban agriculture kick-off, a free, family-friendly morning of hands-on workshops, community resources, giveaways, kids' activities, and food, co-hosted by SCLT and the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District (NRICD). There will be workshops for all skill levels, from an urban tree walk […]
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 […]
Enjoy a 2-hour hike at Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton with the Tiverton Land Trust.
Looking to care for local trees this Earth Day? Join Newport Tree Conservancy in Miantonomi Park for the first Save the Seedlings event. Native seedlings in the Miantonomi woodland are often at risk of being out-competed by established invasive plants or inadvertently mowed over before they can grow. NTC staff has identified vulnerable seedlings and […]
The Westerly Land Trust is joining WildRoots for Wednesday Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Each session invites children and their families to slow down, look closely, and discover the magic of the natural world together. Every month features a new theme and […]
Come celebrate birds and spring migration at Brown University's John Hay Library with a collaboration between Brown for Science Diplomacy and the Hay: an ornithology talk and a library open house. The event will start with a talk by Nicole Moody on the history of ornithology and the field’s current directions. Following the talk, there […]
Aquidneck Resilience is hosting a "block" party at Ragged Island Brewery in Portsmouth, R.I. Share insights for the future of the island. There will be crafts, games, and activities for the whole family. Light bites will be provided, with food and drink available for purchase. Bring a shirt, bag, or other fabric material for a […]
Welcome spring to Newport on a tree tour with the Newport Tree Conservancy. Join living collections manager Joe Verstandig for a walk through the Queen Anne Square park and surrounding streets. Spring blooms, emerging leaves, and brightening conifers will be highlighted, as well as other signs of life after a cold, snowy winter. Verstandig will […]
Electricity costs are rising, but do you know why? Join Climate Action Rhode Island for a data-driven conversation on what’s behind rising utility bills in Rhode Island, and what solutions are available. Emily Koo, senior policy advocate and Rhode Island program director for the Acadia Center, will walk through how an electricity bill breaks down, […]
Celebrate Arbor Day at Kinney Azalea Gardens for a day of engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities. Enjoy tree ring counting, a guided tree tour and botany walk, a ladybug release featuring beneficial insects, story time, a ceremonial tree planting, and a tree-climbing demonstration.
Barbara Sullivan-Watts, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker at an informational presentation and open discussion, “Offshore Wind Energy is HERE! What are the Consequences from Plankton to People?” Sullivan-Watts, a senior marine research scientist, Emerita, at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, will discuss the pros and cons of 127 offshore wind […]
Celebrate spring with Daffodil Ride 2026. This free, family-friendly event invites riders of all ages to enjoy the beauty of over 1.3 million blooming daffodils throughout Newport. The ride begins at Touro Park and ends at Ballard Park, where over 20,000 daffodils will greet riders. Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated bike and daffiest outfit. […]
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