The Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks, held throughout April and May, are offering a number of free public programs and volunteer opportunities, tours, themed walks, hikes, clean-ups, talks, and exhibits. The events are organized by R.I. Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries and R.I. Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission. Events will be held […]
Learn about getting energy upgrades for your commercial building with no out-of-pocket costs. The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB) offers Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing to make energy and efficiency improvements on commercial property. Come learn about this low cost program from RIIB experts. Loans can be used for automated building controls, boilers, furnaces, […]
Are deer snacking on your flowers? Is there a fawn on your lawn? White-tailed deer are one of R.I.’s most common mammals and have adapted to living alongside humans. While it’s always nice to see these graceful animals in our neighborhoods, their habits can sometimes prove challenging to live with. Join RIDEM’s Division of Fish […]
Learn from experts, professionals, and the public about the latest research on the link between climate change and health. The symposium aims to raise awareness and promote action in addressing the impact of climate change on health. Rhode Island is the first state to reach 2 degrees Celsius of warming, and the health care sector has […]
Center Aquidneck is presenting the first annual Jane’s Walk Newport Festival at various sites and times throughout Newport. Jane’s Walk is an international movement of free, neighbor-led walking conversations inspired by 20th-century urbanist Jane Jacobs and carried out by curious and concerned communities around the world. On May 4th, join the first stop on the […]
Join us for the official Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Education Center ribbon-cutting at the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center in Smithfield, R.I. We will be celebrating this joint venture of the WRWC and the town of Smithfield with tours of the space, canoe and kayak short paddle adventures on Stillwater Pond, on-site nature walks and lots […]
Rhode Island Wild Plant Society will sell native spring-blooming perennials and shrubs, perfectly timed for early pollinators and nesting birds, as well as ferns and grasses. Stop by Casey Farm’s annual seedling sale, offering vegetable, herb, and flowering annual starts. Their weekly market showcases a variety of vendors.
This guided walk will visit a couple of vernal (spring) ponds on the Bryson property with amphibian specialist Michael Cavaliere, and we’ll explore the amazing variety of mushrooms and fungal life present in our woodlands with naturalist Deana Tempest-Thomas of the R.I. Mycological Society.
Grab a beer and join us for a tour of Ragged Island Brewing Company. During the tour visitors will hear about the history of the Farm Brewery and the conservation practices they utilize to help the environment. Ragged Island partners with the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service […]
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is currently exploring options to develop a new public transit center in Providence. RIPTA and Next Wave Rhode Island Partners are hosting a public engagement session where transit riders and community members from across the state will have an opportunity to learn about RIPTA’s objectives when it comes […]
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hours with the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association. Executive Director Jeanine Silversmith will be available to make new connections, answer questions, and delve into discussion on the state of environmental education in R.I.
May 17th is National Bike to Work Day, which encourages people to incorporate cycling into their daily routine and helps to raise awareness about the benefits of biking. Biking is good for the environment, good for you, and good for your wallet. The festivities start with our Bike Commuter Breakfast from 7-9 a.m. at Newport […]
Reconnect with yourself, find inner peace, and embrace the beauty of spring in this immersive wellness experience. Enjoy a day filled with mindful art, invigorating yoga sessions, tranquil meditation, insightful herbalism, guided nature/garden walks, and a nourishing plant-based lunch. Participants age 16 and up are invited to join us for a day of rejuvenation and […]
The plant sale features 20,000 city-grown, city-sown vegetable, herb, and fruit plants, including a wide variety of medicinals. All plant starts have been grown with love, using organic and regenerative practices, from seed in our greenhouse at City Farm, Rhode Island's longest operating urban farm. The sale also features hundreds of sought-after native perennials carefully […]
Volunteers are welcome to join Be the Solution to Pollution, ORCA, Honey Comb Studio and RI Cares for a cleanup along South Water Street in Providence. Meet near the entrance of the pedestrian bridge. Please bring a reusable water bottle.
Enjoy the glory of birdsong, buzzing bees, and fresh green leaves at the Tyler Free Library in Foster. Join RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife staff to learn about Rhode Island's migratory birds and the efforts of the RI Breeding Bird Atlas 2.0. While we look and listen for birds, we'll also keep an eye […]
Help pollinators by spreading seed bombs along the Woonasquatucket Greenway on the Bike 4 Bees and Butterflies Ride. Bikes, skateboards, feet, and wheelchairs welcome. Make seed bombs, bee crafts and more.
Pack a picnic blanket and your lunch for this family-friendly affair, featuring: educational walks; informational talks; vendor village; live music; jam circle, bring your own instrument; face painting; games; a pop-up Mushroom Museum; and mush more.
Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance at the Botanical Center in Roger Williams Park for the annual Spring Meeting and hear about the work to empower consumers and communities to speed a just transition to a zero-carbon future. Hear about our climate advocacy priorities for 2024, like building better performance standards, introduce the clean heat standard, […]
The Warwick Wildlife and Conservation Commission will kick off its spring planting program at the Warwick Public Library on Sandy Lane. The theme of this presentation is Wings of Life: Monarchs, Bees and Your Spring Garden. Commissioner Amy Ottilige, who has been raising monarchs and other butterflies since 2008, will share her experience starting a […]
Join Aquidneck Land Trust for a free lecture with Soni M. Pradhanang, professor of water resources and water quality at the University of Rhode Island. Climate change can have far-reaching impacts on freshwater systems, affecting water quantity, quality, and ecosystem health. From unpredictable precipitation to melting ice, rising sea levels, droughts, and floods, most of […]
Join Providence Green Drinks and the Food Recovery for RI Program for an evening of networking and sustainability discussions. Connect with professionals, activists, and enthusiasts who are dedicated to making a positive impact on our food systems and our planet, and learn about URI Cooperative Extension's Food Recovery for RI program. Staff and graduates from […]
Our monthly Full Moon Rides sponsored by AARP Rhode Island have returned for the 2024 season. These scenic evening group rides wind along the Newport shoreline. A Full Moon Ride is social and easygoing; the pace is patient, nobody gets left behind, and participants are welcome to finish their journey with food and libations. The […]
Update your wardrobe in a planet-friendly way (for free!) at this clothing swap co-hosted by Flipp Salon and ecoRI News. Bring up to four items of clean, gently used clothing or accessories; then shop from others' castoffs. All leftover items will be donated to Dorcas International. This event will be outdoors, but in event of […]
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