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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A BioBlitz is a 24-hour effort by scientists and nature lovers to identify every species of life on a given parcel of land and water. The Rhode Island Natural History Survey will be partnering with Glocester Land Trust to host this year's BioBlitz at Steere Hill/Phillips Farm in Chepachet, R.I. First-time BioBlitz participants are encouraged […]
Join the local Newport Run & Chug club at 6:30pm at the Fastnet Pub to plog Newport and then have a drink. Plogging with the Newport Run & Chug group is a fun way to participate in Earth Month activities while connecting with your local community. Gloves and trash bags are provided. Bring your running […]
RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, APRIL 27 DUE TO WEATHER. Celebrate spring with Daffodil Ride 2025. This free, family-friendly event invites riders of all ages to enjoy the beauty of over 1.3 million blooming daffodils throughout Newport. Riders will gather at Touro Park. Dress in yellow, decorate your bike, and get daffy. Prizes will be awarded for […]
Join the Friends of the Waterfront at the 26th annual King Park Earth Day cleanup and spend about two hours cleaning up litter along the shoreline and park areas using provided gloves, trash grabbers, and bags. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a reusable water bottle.
Shop from a selection of clothing, kids’ bikes. and small pieces of furniture at Mt. Pleasant Library's pop-up Thrift Store and Book Sale. The sale will also feature children's books, hardcover, paperbacks, DVDs and CDs for sale at discount prices All proceeds benefit the library.
Join us to plog (jog and pick up trash) in Tiverton. This event is free and all are welcome to attend, and walkers and runners are welcome. Clean-up supplies will be provided. This event is in partnership with Farm Coast Run Club and the Tiverton Litter Committee. Email Jessica at [email protected] with any questions.
The Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Association, together with the Pawtuxet Village Association, is hosting an Earth Day cleanup in both coves in Cranston and Warwick.
Barrington resident Lisa Watts dreamed for years about riding her bike up the East Coast, connecting the dots of her life and living simply out of two panniers and her handlebar bag. Watts will read from her travel memoir, "Crossing Bridges: What Biking Up the East Coast Taught Me About Life After 60," about finally […]
Join the Charlestown Land Trust in celebrating Earth Day by participating in a rewarding community clean-up event that is free and open to all. We’ll meet at the Ninigret Park parking lot. Free Charlestown Land Trust T-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serves basis. Coffee and light refreshments will also be provided. Email [email protected] […]
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