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.
Calling all K-5 educators. Join RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife’s outreach and education staff for a fun and free professional development opportunity. You’ll learn all about the national Project WILD and Growing Up WILD curricula and how you can apply them in your educational setting. You’ll also learn about RIDEM’s Rhody Critter Kits, which […]
Come see us table at an event in Gloucester, Mass., hosted by our friends at the Cape Ann Climate Coalition. Stop by and get smart tips for buying an EV; talk with local EV owners and experts; learn about available incentives for buying an EV; and find out where to buy an electric car. There […]
Join us at our treehouse on the grounds of Rogers High School to help pot native trees that will soon take root in Miantonomi Park, Newport, R.I.’s largest and most historic park. Please bring gardening gloves, water, and dress in layers as it may be toasty in the greenhouse.
About 300 Rhode Island students in kindergarten through 12th grade entered the third biennial “Ocean View” student art competition, organized by the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO). All submissions will be displayed at the Art League RI gallery in Pawtucket from April 5-27. Three winners from each of the four age […]
Order your rain barrel online and then pick up your barrel and installation materials at one of our four workshops. Barrels are $55 each and include the barrel and installation kit for you to take home and convert this container into any ally for a cleaner Narragansett Bay. Pickup dates and locations: Barrington workshop: April […]
Looking for those out-of-the-ordinary seeds for your vegetable garden this year? Or just want a packet of marigold seeds? Thanks to the folks from Ocean State Job Lot, Burpee Seeds, URI Master Gardeners, and the Burrillville Land Trust we may have what you are looking for. Join members of the land trust for a cup […]
Join Indivisible RI for a local march that is part a nationwide day of action. Hands Off! is a message to the world that Americans do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is […]
Inspired by the San Francisco Crosstown Trail, this walking route traverses both quiet neighborhoods and a variety of parks across the city of Providence. The first half of the trail (7.5 miles, 2.5 hours) starts at Neutaconkanut Hill and proceeds through Merino Park, the Woonasquatucket River Greenway, and Pleasant Valley Parkway to the downtown River […]
Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for an open house at Innovate Newport hosted by The Green Infrastructure Center (GIC) in partnership with the city of Newport to discuss and vote on strategies for the city to promote trees for reducing urban heat, mitigating flood damage, and improving community health. Currently, 36% of Newport’s land is […]
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