The Rhode Island Beekeepers Association is once again offering in-person beginner beekeeping courses. The courses are 5 weeks long and will start in late January 2024. There are four different options for courses, which will cover everything the beginning beekeeper needs to know, and a variety of beekeeping equipment will be displayed and demonstrated. Subjects […]
Shad, a species of fish native to southeast Massachusetts, plays an important role in coastal and freshwater ecosystems, and they are steeped in early American history with ties to George Washington and the Continental Army. Tune in as we are joined by James Garner, a UMass Amherst Ph.D. candidate with the Department of Environmental Conservation, […]
Environment Council of Rhode Island members, environmental leaders, legislators, and members of the public are invited to connect over coffee and refreshments at the Statehouse library to kick off the 2024 legislative session. Learn about environmental policy priorities for Rhode Island. This event will feature a short presentation by Kim Cobb, professor and director of […]
Join Audubon Society of Rhode Island for its second annual conservation symposium on birds with scientists from across New England — and keynote speaker Carl Safina. Cost to attend is $75 for students, $130 for Audubon Society members, and $145 for nonmembers.
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) will host the Local Work Group Meeting for Bristol and Newport Counties. These meetings are a valuable part of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) planning process, providing an opportunity for local land managers to be part of a collaborative effort to improve natural resources within your county. […]
Science Pub is a virtual speaker series sponsored by the Linda Loring Nature Foundation to connect people with real-world science and research. Guest speakers present their work in an informal and relaxed setting where questions and discussion are encouraged. The speaker for February, Elizabeth Crisfield, will talk about a regional pollinator project in the Northeast, […]
Come to Providence Green Drinks for an evening of networking and sustainability discussions. Connect with professionals, activists, and enthusiasts who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet. Engage in lively conversations, exchange ideas, and expand your sustainability network.
The Westport River Watershed Alliance (WRWA) is hosting its 11th annual Winter Art Show and silent auction at the Westport Art Group Gallery from Feb. 17 through March 2. This year, contributing artists are creating on the theme “Love Your River,” perspectives on the Westport River and watershed. The gallery and auction are free and […]
Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) is aceepting scholarship applications for students pursuing a college or university degree related to the environment. Applications are due Feb. 19. Two scholarships will be awarded: one for $2,000 per year for up to four years of study and another for $1,000 per year for up to four years […]
Looking for a fun February activity? Join the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for a family-friendly bird-watching adventure on the shoreline this winter. Learn about the beautiful sea ducks that spend their winter along R.I.'s coastline each year and how the DEM's Division of Fish & Wildlife and our research partners are studying their […]
The Environment Council of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Natural History Survey, Rhode Island College Environmental Club, Ocean State Film Society, and the Rhode Island College Film Studies Program will hold the seventh annual RI Nature Video Festival. Nature video footage from people, novice to professional, has been compiled into a 60-minute show, and will be […]
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 […]
Do you own or manage farmland or forest land in Rhode Island? Could you use some technical and financial help in managing those lands more effectively? Come to this information session to discover how you can work with the Eastern RI Conservation District (ERICD) to use environmentally smart practices on your land. Through ERICD's partnership […]
The Rhode Island Wild Plant Society is offering grants up to $2,500 to study wild plants and their habitats. To qualify you must be an educator, a member of a Rhode Island botanical or environmental association, or a student in a field related to botany or environmental studies. The project goal must involve environmental activities […]
Come on a birdwatching adventure, part of the Free Family Fun Day series at the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Special guest Dr. Charles Clarkson, director of avian research for ASRI, will be teaming up with RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife outreach staff to share information about The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in […]
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