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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Explore Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton, R.I.
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.
Local ecologist Tim Piacentini will guide attendees through the trails of Basket Swamp.
Pawtucket Green Life is partnering with the Green Infrastructure Center and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's Urban and Community Forestry team to offer tree inventory trainings.
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