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 […]
Join the Northeast Organic Farming Association of RI for an informative presentation led by Sandy Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farm in Argyle, N.Y. Topics will include efficiencies for profit over 38 years; mulching and weed control; and wash and pack.
Join the Tiverton Land Trust to learn more about the Hicks Farm project at a series of community meetings on the last Wednesday of each month, with the exception of November, when the meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The meeting will also be held virtually on Google. For assistance, please email [email protected].
Warm up with hot cocoa and join arborist Dan Weise for the first event in the 2026 Charlestown Land Trust winter speaker series. Weise will lead a guided afternoon winter forest walk through the trails at Kettle Pond Visitor Center, featuring tree and shrub identification, fascinating forest factoids, and signs to watch for within the […]
Join the Charlestown Land Trust for a presentation with landscape architect and arborist Michael Cavanagh on invasive plant management. Design, permitting and implementation practices will be shared, reviewed, and discussed with a focus on the native plant communities that we use to support local ecosystems and to minimize invasive plant problems. The program is free […]
Arthur Haines, senior botanist of Native Plant Trust and author of "Flora Novae Angliae," will speak at the Rhode Island Native Plant Society annual meeting. First published in 2011, "Flora Novae Angliae" provided a modern framework for plant taxonomy and conservation in New England. Now, 15 years later, the second edition of this manual will […]
The Mushroom Mingle is a fun, low-key gathering hosted annually by the Rhode Island Mycological Society to kick off mushroom season and bring people together. Whether you’re brand new to fungi or out searching every spring, this event is about connection, curiosity, and community. Mushrooming is a team sport. We learn better, notice more, and […]
Come to this meeting to learn about the Old Growth Tree Society, the state of Rhode Island's forests and an upcoming bill to protect forests and trees in the state.
A gas pipeline expansion is being proposed in Burrillville — what does that mean for the people who live here? Join Climate Action Rhode Island for an educational presentation on what it’s like to live near gas infrastructure and the impact that has on health, safety, property values, local costs, and more. The discussion will […]
The Green Infrastructure Center is partnering with the City of Woonsocket to host a public Open House to discuss opportunities and challenges to growing the city's tree cover. Attendees will select their favorite strategies to optimize the potential for trees to reduce urban heat, manage flooding, and improve community health. Anyone who lives or works […]
Whether you love hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, or horseback riding, Rhode Island’s state wildlife management areas are beautiful places to explore and enjoy nature. While these conservation lands are open to the public, there are some rules visitors need to follow to keep both people and wildlife safe. Join RIDEM’s Division of Fish and […]
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