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  • Walk the PVD Crosstown Trail: A 13-Mile Urban Hike

    Neutaconkanut Hill Providence

    Inspired by the San Francisco Crosstown Trail, this walking route traverses both quiet neighborhoods and a variety of parks across the city of Providence. The first half of the trail (7.5 miles, 2.5 hours) starts at Neutaconkanut Hill and proceeds through Merino Park, the Woonasquatucket River Greenway, and Pleasant Valley Parkway to the downtown River […]

  • Newport Tree Canopy Open House

    Innovate Newport 513 Broadway, Newport, RI

    Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for an open house at Innovate Newport hosted by The Green Infrastructure Center (GIC) in partnership with the city of Newport to discuss and vote on strategies for the city to promote trees for reducing urban heat, mitigating flood damage, and improving community health. Currently, 36% of Newport’s land is […]

  • Sky Dance Night

    Arcadia Management Area Exeter

    Kick back, relax, and join RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife to witness one of spring's most exciting events, the sunset "sky dance" of the American woodcock. While waiting for these quirky birds to begin their theatrical performance, you’ll learn about our collaborative research efforts with URI graduate students and young forest habitat conservation work. […]

  • SCLT’s Urban Agriculture Kick Off – South Providence

    Southside Community Land Trust 404 Broad St., Providence

    SCLT’s Urban Agriculture Kick-Off – lovingly called UAKO by those in the know – has been a staple of the urban agriculture scene in Providence for years. In 2025, we welcome urban farmers, backyard gardeners, and regenerative agriculture enthusiasts to SCLT’s headquarters and Healthy Food Hub to honor the coming season. This event is open […]

  • SCLT’s Urban Agriculture Kick Off – Fox Point

    Fox Point Community Garden 256 Power St., Providence

    SCLT’s Urban Agriculture Kick-Off – lovingly called UAKO by those in the know – has been a staple of the urban agriculture scene in Providence for years. In 2025, we welcome urban farmers, backyard gardeners, and regenerative agriculture enthusiasts to the Fox Point Community Garden to honor the coming season. This event is open to […]

  • Reintroducing the American Chestnut – One Seed at a Time

    Private venue 665 Maureen Circle, Mapleville, Rhode Island

    Join members of the Burrillville Land Trust as we plant this year's American Chestnut seeds taken from a hyper-virulent American chestnut tree. The tree has been tolerant of a highly aggressive or virulent form of the Cryphonectria parasitica fungus for decades. The tree is covered with rapid and severe cankers that should lead to the […]

  • Party for the Planet

    Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI

    Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy two family fun-filled days that emphasize the importance of protecting our planet at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Enjoy hands-on education stations, keeper talks, live music from the Unlikely Strummers, costumed character meet and greets, and learn from local organizations and community friends how you can make a difference. Activities are […]

  • April Virtual Lunch & Learn: Educating for Climate Action and Justice

    Online

    Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) for a Virtual Lunch & Learn about the new climate education guidelines from the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Guidelines for Excellence: Educating for Climate Action and Justice addresses the needs of both schools and community settings. The guidelines are applicable to many academic subjects […]

  • Community Cleanup with Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful and AAA Northeast

    Woonsocket Intersection of Bernon Street and Manville Road

    Join Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful and AAA Northeast for a community litter cleanup in Woonsocket. Volunteers should park along the southbound side of Manville Street, wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty, and bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and insect repellent as needed. KBVB will provide all supplies (gloves, tools, cleanup supplies) but […]

  • Plog the Newport Marathon

    Newport

    We are excited to return to help clean up the racecourse after the Newport Rhode Race for the fourth year in a row. There are three signup times to pick from; 10 a.m. -12 p.m.; 12:30-2 p.m.; or 2-3 p.m. Participants will walk or jog a 1/4-mile segment of the race route and pick up […]

  • Pawtucket Earth Day Community Cleanup

    The Empowerment Factory 999 Main St., Suite 707, Pawtucket, RI

    Join us as we walk and clean up the Baldwin Loop two-mile walking path in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Pawtucket. We will pick up trash, clean up gardens, and make notes of where we might be able to plant trees in the future. We will also have an art exhibit of the artwork from elementary […]

  • Environment Council of Rhode Island Lobby Day at the Statehouse

    R.I. Statehouse

    At this annual event ECRI presents its top priority bills and full legislative agenda for 2025, with comments from General Assembly members. Several of our member organizations will be at tables in the surrounding balconies to welcome the public.