This fun-filled, free kid-centered event is open to people of all ages and riding abilities. We will go for a leisurely four-mile group bike ride, starting and ending at Conlan Park, and stopping at two local parks along the route to dance and play. In advance of the city’s upcoming extension of the 6/10 path […]
Join us at our Heritage Tree Center for our October discussion concerning Urban Trees. Enjoy a brief tour of our greenhouse and growing facility, accompanied by an interactive talk about Newport Tree Conservancy's passion for urban trees. We'll discuss the heightened benefits of city trees, our urban planting projects, and our efforts to keep city […]
Join us for the third and last installment of the Spanish for Environmental Justice Series, where local activists will discuss the most pressing environmental challenges in our communities and strategies for addressing them. Melvin Alvarez is the grant program manager at 11th Hour Racing, where he leads efforts to advance solutions that protect and restore […]
The Green Infrastructure Center is hosting a public event about trees and green infrastructure in partnership with the City of Pawtucket and the RI Department of Environmental Management's Division of Forest Environment. Learn about the state of Pawtucket's urban forest and provide input on future strategies the city should adopt to protect and promote trees […]
Bristol residents, do you have flooding issues on your property? Come stop by ERICD's stormwater mitigation and free rain garden installation informational meeting. To RSVP email [email protected] or use the google form link provided below.
Gather at Southside Community Land Trust's headquarters and Healthy Food Hub in South Providence for a community Food Justice workshop. We'll explore the historical context and contemporary issues surrounding food justice and examine the intersections of race, class, and environmental sustainability, particularly in the local food justice movement in Rhode Island. This event is free […]
Climate scientist Anna Farro Henderson, author of the new book Core Samples: A Climate Scientist’s Experiments in Politics and Motherhood, and ecoRI News senior reporter and co-founder Frank Carini will discuss the book, the climate crisis, and local place-based journalism. Farro Henderson grew up in Providence, attended Nathan Bishop Middle School and graduated from Classical […]
Come make a bird feeder, then take a walk with us down the Woonasquatucket Greenway to see what birds we find. There will be a special guest from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Participants should meet at the fish ladder off Goldsmith Street in Johnston.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a public meeting to update stakeholders on ongoing environmental restoration efforts at the former Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Landing Field. The meeting will provide an overview of ongoing environmental investigation and cleanup work at the former Navy site, a 631-acre area that includes the Ninigret National Wildlife […]
RIEEA is currently accepting applications for Environmental Studies Scholarships for students pursuing a college or university degree related to the environment. The application is quick and easy, and students can use their personal statement from college applications. The deadline is Jan. 27 at 8:59 p.m.
Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour. RIEEA’s executive director Jeanine Silversmith will be available to make new connections, answer questions, and delve into discussion on the state of environmental education in R.I. Register to be sent confirmation and a Zoom link to the virtual event.
The Rhode Island Environmental Education Association is teaming up with Providence Green Drinks for an evening of casual networking and sustainability at Trinity Brewhouse. Connect with professionals, activists, and enthusiasts who are dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet. Engage in lively conversations, exchange ideas, and expand your sustainability network.
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