Join the Newport Restoration Foundation for a free community celebration of Rough Point’s inauguration as a Level 1 Arboretum. Historic Rough Point is home over 200 trees, many of which were planted by Fredrick Law Olmstead over 130 years ago—and others that predate his time. To celebrate, NRF will be holding a walk-and-talk of Rough […]
Block Island Residents Association and the town’s Coastal Resilience Committee will co-host a presentation and Q&A featuring Nantucket coastal resilience coordinator Leah Hill. Block Island and Nantucket face many of the same resiliency challenges, including sea level rise, coastal erosion, and the need for community-driven adaptation strategies; Nantucket, however, is further along in its climate […]
This year, The Westerly Land Trust and The Greater North End Community Development Corporation are teaming up to expand the Earth Day–inspired community trash pickup. Volunteers will help clean up areas in and around Westerly Land Trust properties, as well as the historic North End. After the cleanup, volunteers will gather back at the Canal […]
This event is designed for families and children, focusing on tree science, environmental stewardship, and the vital role trees play in our ecosystem.
The Hunt River watershed supplies water for about 30,000 people. The workshop is an opportunity to make connections and share your experience of the watershed while learning more. Enjoy four weeks of learning and discussion about greenspace, transportation, and water management in the area, and meet for walking exploration of different areas in the watershed […]
Join University of Rhode Island Ph.D student Christopher Hickling for a look at bobcats and human land use in R.I. Hickling’s research focuses on understanding how human disturbance influences the movement and behavior of terrestrial mammalian carnivores, with a particular focus on bobcats. Participants will learn how landscape change, development, and human activity shape wildlife […]
Learn about volunteering at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium. This info session will include a Q&A about the aquarist, educator, and front desk volunteer opportunities, and how to apply, followed by a tour of the aquarium.
Whether you love hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, or horseback riding, Rhode Island’s state wildlife management areas are beautiful places to explore and enjoy nature. While these conservation lands are open to the public, there are some rules visitors need to follow to keep both people and wildlife safe. Join RIDEM’s Division of Fish and […]
This scenic evening group bike ride winds along Newport's picturesque shoreline, starting at Equality Park and following the Ocean Loop.
ORCA is partnering with the Narrow River Preservation Association to clean up the Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt Estuary) Watershed.Volunteers will meet at the Sprague Bridge parking lot in Narragansett, and then fan out to pick up litter along the roads, parks, and parking lots of the Narrow River watershed.
Jane’s Walk Festival Aquidneck 2026 offers a weekend of walks that explore a range of topics across Aquidneck Island. Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, neighbor-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. The third annual festival encourages people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as […]
Join Providence's community libraries for the annual plant swap at Rochambeau Library. Bring a plant you no longer want and leave with a new plant or, if you don't have a plant to swap, give a donation to the library and take home a plant. All plants are welcome: indoor, outdoor, annuals, perennials. In the […]
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