Greg Gerritt will lead three walks this spring, all focused on urban wild animals in Providence. All of the walks are free of charge and will go from 9-10:30 a.m. The May 10 and June 6 walks will be at Blackstone Park and along the Seekonk River. Participants should meet at the Blackstone Park kiosk […]
Whether you’re on the hunt for a unique gift, a fun family outing, or just an excuse to treat Mom, the Mother’s Day Specialty Market is the place to be. Explore a diverse array of artisanal foods, grab n’ go meals, jewelry, artwork and functional pottery.
The slow birding program invites participants to sit quietly and unplug at Napatree Point.
Join RIDEM for some of Rhode Island's best wildlife recovery success stories with a team of biologists from the Division of Fish and Wildlife. The presentation will focus on the recovery of wild turkeys and beavers to Rhode Island. This event is free and open to all.
The Westerly Land Trust is teaming up with WildRoots once a month 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. May’s theme […]
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 […]
Explore Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton, R.I.
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 […]
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