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] […]
Are you a residential property owner or manager in Eastern Rhode Island? Do you have rising concerns about stormwater management on your property? Join the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District and Sustainability Studies capstone class of Roger Williams University for an information session on residential stormwater management. This information session will cover stormwater causes 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 […]
Are you involved in addressing climate change and supporting your community to take action? Community organizers, municipal sustainability officers, community climate leaders, climate funders, university students and faculty in climate and sustainability departments, and anyone working to educate and motivate others to take climate action and reduce emissions in their communities is encouraged to attend. […]
The Providence-Warwick MSA is creating a Climate Action Plan based on funding from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant this past year. The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (of Massachusetts), SRPEDD, is hosting workshop meetings for those who work and engage in these sectors to find guidance and information about past and present sustainable […]
Join Bike Newport and RIPTA Consumer Resources to kick off Bike Month. The day's events will include breakfast refreshments and free bike-commuter swag (T-shirts, pant-leg cuffs, flashing lights, etc.; sign up for the DRIVE LESS RI ride-tracking app—track your carbon savings and find bike-buddies; embark on the first group ride on the new Aquidneck Island […]
Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) is partnering with the Narrow River Preservation Association to clean up the Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt Estuary) watershed. Volunteers should meet at the Sprague Bridge parking lot.
The second annual Jane’s Walk Aquidneck Island Festival features nine free walking conversations led by neighbors and inspired by Jane Jacobs. Anybody can lead a Jane’s Walk, and this year's festival encourages people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their […]
The Newport Tree Conservancy is calling on community members to roll up their sleeves and help care for Newport’s trees through its Tree Corps Volunteer Program on Saturday mornings. This hands-on opportunity invites volunteers to weed, mulch, and care for young and established trees in parks throughout Newport. With the city’s iconic tree canopy facing […]
The Newport Tree Conservancy is looking for volunteers to assist in pruning, mulching and general tree maintenance of the trees in Newport’s public parks on Saturdays. No experience is necessary. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just love being outdoors, your contribution will help preserve this picturesque park for future generations to enjoy.
Undergraduate researchers from the Singley Lab at Roger Williams University have been investigating meteorology and forest growth patterns at Pardon Gray Preserve. They use a variety of techniques, including tree ring analysis and environmental sensors, to study oak trees from the bottom of the hill slope by the vernal pool to the top of the […]
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