The Westerly Land Trust is joining WildRoots for Wednesday Wonder Walks, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Each session invites children and their families to slow down, look closely, and discover the magic of the natural world together. Every month features a new theme and […]
Hicks Farm Group Walk
Explore Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton, R.I.
Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Association Annual Conference
The conference brings together attendees from a range of professions to address the many issues associated with managing flood risk, making communities more sustainable, and protecting floodplains and natural resources.
RIFMA Annual Conference
The Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Association (RIFMA) invites state and municipal staff and officials, consultants, nonprofit leaders, and other professionals in the flood management or environmental industry to join us for our 2026 annual conference, which brings together nearly 200 attendees from a broad range of professions to address the many issues associated with managing […]
Writing About Place: Workshop with Wanda Hopkins
This session of the Writing About Place workshop will feature guest writer Wanda Hopkins, a citizen of the Narragansett Indian Tribal Nation, culture bearers, and writer. She has served in tribal government, ministered at the Narragansett Indian Church for over 25 years, and serves as a Native American community advisor to the University of Rhode […]
Bear Necessities
Black bears have returned to Rhode Island and have been spotted ambling around the state. While these large mammals can be intimidating, coexistence is possible when you are “Bear Aware.” Join RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife staff to learn about these beautiful creatures and actions you can take to avoid issues with bears. This […]
Bike to Work Day with RIPTA and Bike Newport
On Bike To Work Day, bike commuters will be greeted by Bike Newport and RIPTA from 7-9 a.m. outside Newport City Hall for commuter breakfast snacks and swag. In the afternoon, riders will get together again at 4:30 p.m. for bike-friendly news, the awarding of the Bicycle Friendly Business of the Year, and a group […]
Writing About Place: A Guided Hike with the Hopkinton Land Trust
This guided hike is part of the Writing About Place collaborative series, connecting landscape, poetry, and close observation on conserved land. By deepening how we notice, describe, and connect with the landscapes around us, writing can also strengthen our understanding of why conservation and stewardship matter to our communities. This program includes stops at two […]
Southside Community Land Trust Rare & Unusual Plant Sale
For 34 years, SCLT's Rare & Unusual Plant Sale has been one of Rhode Island's most anticipated spring traditions. What started as a neighborhood plant sale has grown into a community celebration, and all proceeds support SCLT's programs. There will be 20,000+ organically grown fruit, vegetable, and herb plants, including rare heirloom varieties, hard-to-find medicinals, […]
Fish Migration Parade
Celebrate the Blackstone River and the restoration of migratory species such as herring by constructing fish passage around the lowest four dams on the Blackstone River. There will be family-friendly crafts and local speakers, followed by a paddle or boat ride together about half a mile from Central Falls Landing to Lonsdale Marsh to explore […]
Hicks Farm Group Walk
Explore Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton, R.I.
Family Wild Worship
Enjoy God's creation with Episcopal naturalist and educator Linden Rayton of Living Water Nature Programs at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Get up close with wild flowers, birds, and minibeasts at a child-friendly Wild Worship. All ages and spiritual practices are welcome. Rain or shine.