Did you know that small changes in a yard can have a huge impact on biodiversity? Creating native habitat helps restore nature while experiencing the joy and fulfillment of connecting with the world around you. This event will offer insights on how nature rebounds when action is taken; practical steps to create habitat and support […]
Join Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management forest health program coordinator Alana Russell for a presentation exploring how a changing climate is influencing beetle populations and what this means for Rhode Island’s pitch pine forests. Participants will learn how forest stress, climate, and insect dynamics are connected, and what these changes may mean for the […]
This scenic evening group bike ride winds along Newport's picturesque shoreline, starting at Equality Park and following the Ocean Loop.
Join Metcalf Institute for a conversation with Meera Subramanian, award-winning environmental journalist and a 2012 Metcalf alum, about her latest book, "A Better World Is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis."
Join Kinney Azalea Gardens for Earth Day during April vacation week. Hike and pollinator planting activities. Gather in the outdoor classroom for engaging stories that highlight the importance of nature conservation. Bring family and friends for a day of fun, learning, and environmental stewardship. Picnics are always welcome. Optional add-on: Help grow our Fairy House […]
Clean Water Action, Zero Waste Providence, and the Rhode Island Schools Recycling Project are bringing together community leaders and grassroots organizations, experts, and student leaders to gather at the Grassroots Organizing Summit.
The Tiverton Land Trust and ecologist Matthew Potvin will lead a guided walk on the trails of Highland Woods.
Did you know that small changes in a yard can have a huge impact on biodiversity? Creating native habitat helps restore nature while experiencing the joy and fulfillment of connecting with the world around you. This event will offer insights on how nature rebounds when action is taken; practical steps to create habitat and support […]
Watch Hill Conservancy invites participants to sit quietly and unplug — surrounded by the beauty of Napatree Point Conservation Area.
Master gardeners from the University of Rhode Island will provide free soil testing. Participants should bring about 1 cup of dry soil to get it tested for pH and texture and provide recommendations for actions to improve it.
Join the Newport Tree Conservancy at its new greenhouse, The Minnie Cushing Coleman Tree Nursery, to help pot native trees that will soon take root in Miantonomi Park, Newport’s largest and most historic park. Please bring gardening gloves, water, and dress in layers as it may be toasty in the greenhouse.
Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for the opening day of trout season at the youth-only Scott Evans Memorial Pond at Biscuit City Preserve in Kingston. The pond will be freshly stocked with brook and rainbow trout by the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, and land trust staff and experienced volunteers will be on hand […]
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