The Rhode Island Environmental Education Association will host Lobbying 101, a practical, beginner-friendly Zoom workshop for anyone interested in helping advance environmental education legislation in Rhode Island. The session will include a breakdown of what advocacy and lobbying really mean, what to do and not do when representing a nonprofit organization, and how to engage […]
The Acadia Center, Climate Action Rhode Island, Clean Water Action, and Green Energy Consumers Alliance will host a press event in response to Gov. Dan McKee’s budget proposal, which includes major rollbacks to Rhode Island’s clean energy commitments. The event, “Clean Energy Is Affordable Energy,” will feature a program of speakers addressing the proposals in […]
Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization (RIFCO) is hosting a series of three workshops for woodland owners. This, the third workshop, focuses on biochar. The three sessions of this workshop are as follows: Session 4: Biochar: What it is and Why it Matters, Jeanne Heston, director of marketing and communication, Quonset Soil Solutions Session 5: Biochar Benefits: […]
Join Revive the Roots for the monthly Volunteer Day (held February through November) to help care for the lands of Mowry Commons. The day starts with a check-in where the volunteer coordinator helps match skill and ability levels with tasks, which vary depending on the weather, time of the year and what needs to be […]
Ever wonder what all the charges on an electric bill actually mean — or how solar credits really work in Rhode Island? Join Rooftop Power for a casual, educational session where we’ll break down real electric bills, explain Rhode Island net metering, and walk through what going solar actually looks like — step by step. […]
Looking for a fun way to keep curious kids busy during winter vacation? Come explore, tinker, and play at the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's indoor river classroom at Central Falls Landing. Families are invited to enjoy an hour of hands-on, STEM-based fun, where children and parents can dive into a variety of interactive, science-inspired play […]
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 […]
Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Raising Youth Awareness on the Benefits of Composting. Our guest will be Kaylie Hanisak, a master's student at Brown University studying urban education policy and intern with the Rhode Island Food Policy Council, who will be sharing the new, free lesson she's […]
Land Leaders is a hands-on family adventure where kids become the teachers. Inspired by the Westerly Land Trust’s Living Laboratories after-school programs, students will guide their families through exploration stations, featuring everything from microscopes and binoculars to nature art, hiking, and more.
Join The Watch Hill Conservancy for a guided walk to learn about the Napatree Point Conservation Area. The walk will be themed (plants, birds, marine life) based on participants' interests. It is open to all ages, but participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The walk will last 90 minutes […]
Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization (RIFCO) is hosting a series of three workshops for woodland owners. This, the third workshop, focuses on wildlife habitat and the various stages of forest growth
The Rhode Island Nature Video Festival will celebrate 12 short videos, all filmed in Rhode Island and made by people who live here. They cover everything from insects and mushrooms to deer and ducks. There is also time to ask lots of questions of the people who make the videos. The event is free but […]
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