The URI Cooperative Extension Winter Agricultural Webinar Series (WAWS) features experts from across the country to share their knowledge around topics of interest for commercial fruit and vegetable growers. Topics covered in 2025 include insect and disease management, applied soil science, and the use of on-farm data to inform decision-making. These webinars are offered weekly […]
Good Food Policy Day is Rhode Island Food Policy Council's (RIFPC) annual celebration of the power of advocacy and a chance to make stakeholders' voices heard. Gather to raise awareness about the food system issues RIFPC cares about, and speak directly to legislators about why the agenda RIFPC is championing matters. There will be a […]
Long Lane Farm is a no-till, regenerative agriculture organic farm in Warren that grows and sells produce. During the tour we will hear about the history of the farm and the conservation practices they use to help the environment, featuring their high tunnels. Long Lane Farm partners with the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) […]
ABC at Knight is a monthly series exploring of art and books — and fostering community conversation. Each month ABC at Knight features a guest who making a difference and invites them to share the story behind their work. This month ABC at Knight features Wendy Ingram from Art Connection RI, which connects local artists […]
Spring has sprung and amphibians are on the move! Join us for an evening walk listening and looking for wood frogs, spring peepers, toads, and salamanders. As we search for these slimy creatures, you’ll learn about various RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife conservation projects aimed at helping our state’s amphibians, as well as ways […]
Learn about volunteer opportunities and garden initiatives at Peace and Plenty Garden. Water and snack bars provided. RSVP to Doug by sending an email to [email protected].
Blaine Hymel, veterinarian at the Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island, will talk about the effects of toxin exposure on wildlife at this session of On Pettaquamscutt Winter Speaker Series, a collaboration between the Friends of Canonchet Farm, Narrow River Preservation Association, South County Museum, and the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library. All talks are free and […]
The Watch Hill Conservancy presents a special screening of the 2021 Green Planet Award-winning documentary "Beneath the Polar Sun." In the Arctic’s last ice area, 500 nautical miles from the North Pole, a scientific team is on a rare mission to measure the world’s oldest ice floes. Hauling loaded kayaks, they know the data, the […]
Join seasoned year-round farmers Mike and Kelli Roberts for a hands-on workshop on optimizing moveable high tunnels for year-round growing. The workshop will include discussion on planting dates, varieties, and other season extension tips they've learned from growing over 16 winter seasons with moveable tunnels. Participants will also have the option to assist in moving […]
The Rhode Island National History Survey's new strategic plan emphasizes the importance of biodiversity conservation for the resilience of ecosystems ... and human communities ... under stress. Appropriately, the theme for the survey's 2025 annual meeting is Resilience Through Biodiversity. The program will focus on where and how to find biodiversity around us, how to […]
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and there are more electric vehicle (EV) models than ever before. Join this webinar to learn why EVs are critical to meeting our state’s greenhouse gas reduction requirements. Topics to be covered include: How EVs reduce air pollution and improve public […]
What’s all the buzz about pollinators? Learn about different pollinators, why they matter, and how to attract and support them in your yard. Plus, discover ways to protect them from harm. This free workshop is offered through the URI Master Gardener Program. All are welcome. No registration required.
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