Learn about local environmental issues and what you can do to help. Meet and mingle with fellow eco-conscious humans, and get to know ecoRI News' reporters. Light refreshments in the form of pizza will be provided. There will also be a raffle. Attendees must be 21+ to attend.
Join the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB) in the State Room at the Rhode Island State House along with state legislators and municipal officials to discuss programs and funding to invest in local infrastructure projects that support our economy, create jobs, and protect Rhode Island's environment. RIIB will be highlighting recent Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program […]
The 2023 summit, "Storytelling to Connect With Your Audience," will feature keynote speaker Wanda Hopkins.
Come to this annual convening to learn about compost solutions.
Join Rhode Island Wild Plant Society (RIWPS) for its annual meeting and learn how the organization supports native plants and their habitats.
Join the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife’s outreach and education staff for a free professional development opportunity.
Science Pub is hosted by the Linda Loring Nature Foundation of Nantucket to connect people with real-world science and research. During this presentation, Nicole Keleher from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation will discuss the status of the invasive Southern pine beetle in our region and recommendations for forest health. This event is free […]
In the face of the growing threat posed to Rhode Island by climate change, how can urban land support sustainable food availability for diverse communities? As one of the most urban states in the country, how is our Rhode Island’s land used and by whom? Three panelists will answer these questions and discuss efforts underway […]
During this presentation you will learn about the North American pitcher plant and Venus flytrap. We will discuss where they can be found and how to grow and care for them. While most of these plants are still dormant, we hope to have some live plants for you to see. The University of Rhode Island […]
Learn how certain plants attract certain pollinators to your yard. Explore different plant choices for each season to create a year-round pollinator-friendly yard. This and other workshops offered through the University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Program are a free educational service open to all. Registration is not required.
The final event in this speaker series will feature a presentation from Zach Henderson, practice leader at Woodard & Curran. Henderson will discuss how South Kingstown approached a watershed-scale assessment and stormwater management plan for a Green Hill Pond by working closely with local stakeholders. He will also talk about the impacts this technical assessment […]
This workshop will focus on the best and the least productive examples of many aspects of plant management, from proper to improper plant care. We will cover common mistakes made by homeowners and professionals. The goal of this workshop is to make plant enthusiasts aware of the factors necessary to make better plant management decisions. […]
Industrial and government infrastructure impacts health and quality of life. So how can policies be changed to support environmentally resilient communities? And how can all people feel empowered to voice their right to healthy, safe, and environmentally resilient neighborhoods? Grassroots activists and a healthcare professional will discuss policy and sustainability efforts to address some of […]
This presentation will give you all the information you need to start composting in your backyard. Topics covered include a review of different ways to compost, what goes (and does not go) in your compost bin, best practices for managing your bin, and how to harvest and apply your finished compost. If you’ve always wanted […]
Gather by the fire with a hot toddy to discuss the New England cottontail.
Start Earth Month early, and join Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council for a quick and crucial cleanup of the Buttonhole Drive area of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. Hang out after and grab a drink or coffee.
This exhibit will showcase Rita K. Moore's latest work centered around the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect.
Environment committee chairs Rep. David Bennett, D-Warwick, and Sen. Alana DiMario, D-District 36, will provide updates on environmentally relevant legislation in their respective chambers, emphasizing those policy areas and bills that ECRI might help lift toward passage.
Join Newport Tree Conservancy for a peaceful and educational neighborhood walk on Old Beach Road and its adjacent streets. Signs of spring will be in abundance, and we’ll be searching for overlooked points of interest. Early flowers, interesting bark, broadleaf evergreens, and noble specimens are in store. We will also touch upon spring ephemerals. Please […]
Rhode Island Natural History Survey will share its 2022 accomplishments and highlight new programs coming up in 2023.
Spring has sprung and amphibians are on the move. Come out for an evening walk to listen to and look for wood frogs, spring peepers, toads, and salamanders.
Spring has sprung and amphibians are on the move. Come out for an evening walk to listen to and look for wood frogs, spring peepers, toads, and salamanders. As we search for these creatures, you’ll learn about Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Fish and Wildlife conservation projects aimed at helping our state’s […]
Shop this special Easter farmers market, featuring more than 50 vendors who will be selling seafood and meats, artisanal foods, Ethiopian dishes, empanadas, pizza, prepared meals, vegetables, fruits, herbs, baked goods, chocolates, pottery, jewelry, linens, pet foods and treats, outdoor furniture, and garden art.
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, R.I., invites adults and students in high school or college to attend its volunteer open house.
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