The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) alongside Providence Parks is launching the 2026 Summer Wellness Series with a community celebration along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. This free kick-off event will bring together neighbors, families, and community partners for an evening of outdoor recreation, wellness, music, and environmental connection. The first 100 kids eat free at […]
Kelsey Perry and Hannah Larkin from Flatiron Energy will provide a Batteries 101 overview, covering the basics of how utility-scale energy storage projects work, address common concerns and questions, and walk through a case study of a battery storage project Flatiron Energy is currently developing over the state line in Somerset, Mass. This is hybrid […]
Join the Watch Hill Conservancy for the 20th year participating in Project Limulus, a scientific survey tracking horseshoe crab populations. Experience these "living fossils" up close while contributing valuable data to this long-term research program. Participants should be prepared for the physical demands of the survey and must be at least 12 years old to […]
Explore the fascinating world of horseshoe crabs. Discover why these remarkable "living fossils" have survived for over 300 million years, learn about their significant contributions to medical research, and understand their crucial ecological importance to Napatree Point and Little Narragansett Bay. This informative outdoor experience offers a unique opportunity to appreciate these ancient creatures and […]
Join Rooftop Power for free pizza while learning how to lower your electricity costs and read your electric bill.
Ocean Hour Farm, a center for education, research, and demonstration of regenerative agricultural practices, highlighting the critical connection between land and ocean health, will hold a guided tour of the active farm and historic property. Visitors will witness how our integrated ecosystem works together to sequester carbon, clean stormwater, build soil, and create nourishing food […]
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.
Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a morning of cool ocean breezes and NTC's living collections manager Joe Verstandig’s discussion about the trees of Storer Park and the surrounding neighborhood. He will touch on some of the interesting species and cultivars growing in the area, including a massive sweetbay magnolia and fruiting quince tree.
Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) for a Virtual Lunch & Learn. GEMS-Net director Caroline Stabile and education specialist Zack Orefice will discuss the adoption of OpenSciEd. (GEMS-Net is a program at URI that supports the implementation of OpenSciEd within partnering school districts across the state.)
Join the Watch Hill Conservancy's naturalists for a guided walk to learn about the natural history, flora and fauna of The Napatree Conservation Area. Open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Help to identify all living things in this one-third-acre of urban green space. To date, with the expertise of 15 Minute Field Trips, we have identified 377 species.
Westport River Watershed Alliance's annual festival celebrates the Westport River and its community.
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