Celebrate the many forms of fungi, and the connections they inspire, at a free, family-friendly gathering hosted by the Rhode Island Mycological Society. Join a Rot and Log Roll Walk to see how fungi recycle wood, learn about cultivation at a shiitake log demo, and explore tables highlighting the wide diversity of mushrooms. This free […]
Get ready to unleash your inner garlic lover at the third annual Garlic Roast. Prepare for a garlicky adventure like no other with a lineup of local vendors cooking up some serious garlic magic. Admission and parking are free.
Frederick Stachura, a lawyer specializing in preservation and resource protection, and Marina Capraro, the USDA Easement Program Manager for R.I., will be the presenters at the educational program. Some of the topics to be covered include: how landowners are able to retain ownership with an easement; how eastments legally protect land in perpetuity; what is an […]
Join the Metcalf Institute for a moderated panel discussion with three fellows from the SciComm Identities Project about climate change and its intersection with public health and food equity. This event is part of Metcalf's Annual Public Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by URI's College of Health Sciences and Harrington School of Communication and Media, this free […]
Head to the New Bedford Whaling Museum for an evening of cinematic exploration at The Climate Future Film Festival, an event founded by Jim Stahl that delves into the artistic and human responses to the climate crisis. The eclectic lineup features 10 short films from four continents, showcasing a variety of genres, including drama, documentary, […]
Join CLT in celebrating Land Trust Days with an evening of fall fun, including a guided trail walk and s’mores and conversation with fellow nature lovers. This event is free and open to all, but space is limited — please RSVP.
Amy and Andrew Smith of The Local Patch will host a morning discussion of everything storage carrots. They'll explain the step-by-step process, from staling a seed bed, successional seeding in July, to irrigation, weeding, maintenance and a dig. After the carrots are out the of the ground, the farmers will demonstrate the wash and prep […]
This family-friendly 5K run/walk along the banks of the Pawtuxet River will featuring three trestle bridges along the Coventry Greenway, a rail trail known as the Washington Secondary bike path, views of the river, two majestic mills, and a jog through Anthony Historic District. All proceeds benefit the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council.
Join the Rhode Island Sea Grant for a 2-mile walking tour of Warren, R.I., with a focus on resilience. There will be a king tide that morning, and attendees can check out its impacts on Market Street, and learn how to use the MyCoast RI app to help track flooding. The walk will look at […]
Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) and the Roger Williams Park Zoo for the Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference, a free, all-day event for youth ages 14–18. Participants must register in teams of 3–6 youth with one adult mentor. This immersive experience combines learning, connection, and action, all focused on climate change and […]
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED**** ORCA is partnering with The Watch Hill Conservancy to clean up the Napatree Point Conservation Area in Westerly, R.I. Set-up will be at the entrance to the beach. Park in the Merchant Parking lot or on Bay Street. Dress for the weather and cleanup supplies will be provided.
The Tiverton Land Trust will leading group walks through the Hicks Farm property on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m., Nov. 16 at 9:30 a.m., and Nov. 22 at 9:30 a.m. For almost 300 years the property has been under the stewardship of the Hicks family, which now seeks to conserve this as public green space. […]
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