Nick Ernst from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will lead the walk, which will discuss a Narrow River salt marsh. The roughly 2-mile walk starts at the Middlebridge Educational Area, and travels through meadows and forests and along a salt marsh. Ticks may be prevalent. Walkers should wear light-color/light-weight clothing and sturdy shoes or […]
Science Pub is a virtual speaker series by the Linda Loring Nature Foundation to connect people with real-world science and research. Guest speakers present their work in an informal and relaxed setting where questions and discussion are encouraged. This year marks the 10th year of Science Pub. The first of 2024 features Dr. Sarah Bois, […]
Rabbits, groundhogs and deer: The bane of many gardeners' existence. Half-eaten tomatoes and munched-on magnolias are enough to drive anyone to their wits' end. While these critters may seem impossible to manage, there are measures you can take to defend your garden. As frustrating as these fuzzy felons may be, they are important to Rhode […]
Join RIEEA at Flatbread Company in Providence raise funds for environmental education in R.I. Our staff and board will be around to answer questions while you eat some delicious pizza. Come hang out and meet fellow supporters of environmental education while you eat, or order takeout if you’re busy – a portion of all dine-in […]
The Newport Tree Conservancy is excited to announce a new family friendly tree walk series including three separate walks around Newport’s local parks. During each session participants will explore the park's trees, learn about their benefits to various living beings, and make fascinating discoveries. Participants will create their own field guides using leaf and bark […]
Join Aquidneck Land Trust at the Spruce Acres pollinator garden with Casey Johnson from the University of Rhode Island Bee Lab to learn about the wild, native bee species in Rhode Island, the native plants that sustain them, and local bee conservation. We will also be joined by George Christie from the Rhode Island Natural […]
Coyotes are greatly misunderstood, but most of their fear-instilling actions are simply a part of their life history and strategy for survival. Still, these critters can certainly become a nuisance, especially if they begin to den under decks and dine out of chicken coops. Learning why these creatures behave the way they do is the […]
“Trends of the Rhode Island Osprey Population,” with Lincoln Dark, program coordinator for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s osprey nest monitoring program. The recovery of the osprey population is one of the most inspiring stories of wildlife conservation, but how has the local population in Rhode Island changed? In this presentation, Lincoln will discuss […]
The R.I. Forest Conservator’s Organization is conducting its annual Summer Twilight Woods Walk at the site of a research project being set up at the Hillsdale Preserve. The evening hike will feature a walk through the study area off Old Mountain Road, led by Christopher Riely, URI natural resources research associate and extension forester, for […]
Fisheries are an important economic and cultural aspect of Rhode Island life. Our various fisheries employ and feed many individuals, as well as support the tourism industry. What effect does climate change have on Rhode Island fisheries? How do we implement mitigation tactics, such as offshore wind, while continuing to support sustainable fishing in the […]
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