All ages are invited to join Narrow River Preservation Association for this hands-on exploration of fish, shellfish, crabs and other inhabitants of Narrow (Pettaquamscutt) River. We will use nets large and small to catch river creatures and examine them in touch tanks and under microscopes. Experts with microscopes and guide books will be on hand. […]
Join University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension for its Pollinator Party. Explore the pollinator meadow and community garden with URI master gardeners. Learn how to grow native plants from seed, go on a wild bee walk with an insect scientist, and learn about honeybees with a beekeeper. There will be a pollinator storytime, and planting […]
Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show supports the Historic Metcalf-Franklin Farm Preservation Association's mission to restore, preserve, and protect the 18th- and 19th-century Metcalf-Franklin Homestead. Join us for old-fashioned fun, delicious food and music. There will be tractors, food trucks, hayrides, barn tours, pony rides, music, and raptors from the Audubon Society of Rhode […]
With some of the oldest housing stock in the country, Rhode Island has unique challenges to reaching energy efficiency goals. Upgrading older or inefficient homes can be costly, but are energy efficiency upgrades valued in the Rhode Island real estate and rental marketplace? How can potential buyers, renters or appraisers factor in potential energy costs […]
Each year, the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) recognizes educators, youth, organizations, and schools across Rhode Island who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and dedication to help their communities learn about the environment and engage in outdoor learning and recreation. Nominations are solicited from the community each summer and this year's winners - Adrienne Buckley, Lizz […]
Explore biodiversity in the tri-state Narragansett Bay region during this free, day-long symposium hosted by the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program. Speakers will take the audience on a wildlife foray from forested uplands to Rhode Island Sound. Throughout the day, we will highlight challenges and opportunities for biodiversity conservation in a changing world.
West Place Animal Sanctuary invites visitors to meet the new farm animal rescues and reconnect with familiar furry and feathered friends. Choose from 30 interactive and educational guided tours of the historic 8-acre farm property, and get up close and personal with the inspirational farm animals rescued from cruelty, abuse, and neglect. The Fall Visitors […]
Grab your bikes and join the Middletown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and Bike Newport for bike fun at the basketball courts next to Middletown Public Library. Learn about the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee; get free helmets, bells and other safety equipment. Fit your bikes and helmets, practice your bike safety skills, and learn how to be safe, predictable and visible as a bicyclist. Enjoy Del's Lemonade while you're there.
Be one of the first to ride this miniature streetscape, complete with roads, sidewalk, crosswalk, and roundabout. Have fun while you learn how to navigate, signal, and ride. If you don't have a bike, there will be some bikes to borrow.
In Rhode Island, private well owners are responsible for testing and maintaining the quality of their own well water. To provide residents with information on private well water testing, treatment, and maintenance, water quality experts from URI will hold a free program in partnership with the Ashaway Free Library. Workshop participants will learn about substances […]
Submit your best photos of outdoor recreation in Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley. Examples include but are not limited to: boating, fishing, hiking, biking, running, dog-walking, gardening, picnicking and kite-flying. Photos from the contest will be used to populate our first-ever calendar, so we urge you to send photos from all seasons.
Join The Watch Hill Conservancy for a guided tour that celebrates a decade of stewardship in the Napatree Point Conservation Area. Led by Napatree Science Advisor Dr. Peter Paton, the walk will take participants on a journey along the shore of Napatree to discover the diverse bird species that call this area home. With a […]
The Burrillville Land Trust, in association with Sashoonya, a sustainable textiles company based in Providence, will hold a Forest to Fashion natural dye demonstration and information table at the Farm Fresh Market, 10 Sims Ave., Providence. There will be a workshop, sewing circle, and interactive display. Other fiber art displays and artisans will also be […]
Celebrate everything garlic — from fresh garlic bulbs for eating and planting to garlic specialty pizzas, breads, and empanadas. Market vendors will be infusing garlic into unique foods.
Join the Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition, the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center, and the Providence Parks Department for the 5th annual Stormwater Innovation Expo. General admission tickets include lunch and a light breakfast. This year's expo will focus on the role of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions in making communities more resilient to the effects […]
As we move toward an economy driven on renewable energy, electrification of our energy systems will be required to allow utilization of these cleaner energy sources. What does electrifying everything in a home look like? Will electrifying a home or business reduce energy use and save money? Hear from experts on the economics of electrifying […]
Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) and Rhode Island Land Trust Council for an introductory course on the Leave No Trace skills and ethics that can help protect the outdoor places we love.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.
During the tour visitors will hear about the history of the farm and the conservation practices utilized to help the environment. White Rock Farm partners with the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to follow smart-environmental practices. This tour is a great way for families to explore a working farm; […]
Join Newport Tree Conservancy to enjoy the beauty of the many specimen trees growing at Newport’s Island Cemetery. This historic burial ground has a wonderful collection of woody plants, including magnificent shade trees, unusual evergreens, colorful Japanese maples, and much more. Fall color should be peaking on many of the mature deciduous trees located in […]
See 10 short films from four continents in two hours explore the artistic and human response to climate change. Drama, documentary, dark comedy, and award-winning animation address the many possible climate futures, exposing a range of interior responses — optimism and cynicism, climate denial and climate grief, rage and heartbreak, resilience and resolve. These ten […]
Author, oceanographer and physicist Helen Czerski will share stories of history, culture and animals to illustrate the mechanisms behind the Earth’s ocean. In her new book, "The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works," Czerski offers a new perspective on the ocean, not as a distant and static splash of blue on the world map, but […]
The first American skipper to lead a U.S. team to victory and hoist the iconic trophy in The Ocean Race’s 50-year history, Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team overcame many challenges over six months as they sailed seven legs, visited four continents, and covered 32,000 nautical miles racing around the world. Join us […]
Families and friends are invited to walk, run, roll, or stroll along the banks of the Pawtuxet River. Participants can cross three trestle bridges along the Coventry Greenway, a rail trail known as the Washington-Secondary bike path, enjoy views of the river, two majestic mills, and a jog through Anthony Historic District, on the National […]
Applications are now being accepted to attend the 2023 Youth Leadership Retreat, an annual event hosted by the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA), on Nov. 4 at the Providence Public Library. This event is free for Rhode Island youth, ages 14 through 24. Lunch will be provided and transportation costs will be fully reimbursed. […]
Gobble up excitement at the Westport River Watershed Alliance's Turkey Tales. Join us for a feathered-fun-filled day of turkey and Thanksgiving-themed activities and crafts. This children's event is free for the whole family. No registration required.
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