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  • 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.

  • Aquidneck Resilience Earth Day Party

    Newport Vineyards 909 East Main Rd, Middletown

    Join Aquidneck Resilience in celebrating Earth Day. This initiative is a collaboration between the municipalities of Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth, as well as Naval Station Newport, to tackle island-wide climate challenges ranging from flooding and water quality to transportation. Mingle at Newport Vineyards, enjoy light refreshments, and learn more about Aquidneck Resilience. Brief remarks will […]

  • Surfrider Volunteer Virtual Info Session

    Online

    Earth Day is almost here and it's the perfect time to take action. If you missed our in-person info sessions, don't worry, we're hosting a virtual one to make sure everyone has a chance to get involved. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to Surfrider, we'd love to connect and share how you can […]

  • The Language of Climate Politics

    Higgins Welcome Center, URI 45 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI

    Join University of Rhode Island's Department of English, the Metcalf Institute, and the Harrington School of Communication and Media for an evening with Genevieve Guenther, climate activist and author of "The Language of Climate Politics: Fossil-Fuel Propaganda and How to Fight It." Guenther will discuss her investigation into the propaganda that justifies the fossil-fuel economy […]

  • Charlestown Land Trust Speaker Series: Charlestown Land Use History

    Kettle Pond Visitor Center 50 Bend Rd, Charlestown, RI, United States

    Join the Charlestown Land Trust for another installment in our popular Speaker Series. This time, we welcome Pam Lyons, president of the Charlestown Historical Society. Her presentation will provide an overview of Charlestown’s land use history, from its Indigenous peoples and original stewards, including the Narragansett and Niantic, to European settlement in the 1600s, and […]