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SUMMARY:Natural History Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Watch Hill Conservany’s naturalists for a themed walk (plants\, birds\, marine life) based on participants and enjoy this excellent opportunity to learn about the natural history of the Napatree Conservation Area. This event is open to all ages and is designed to last 90 minutes so participants can utilize the free parking along Bay Street. Light rain will not cancel this event\, but a downpour will. Program cancellations will be communicated via email\,.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/natural-history-walk-2/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Both new and experienced bird watchers are invited to join the Watch Hill Conservancy in exploring the variety of bird species in the Napatree Point Conservation Area\, recognized as a “Globally Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society. During this 2-mile walk\, participants will observe and learn about these beautiful animals\, sharing appreciation and knowledge with each other. This program is open to anyone with a desire to learn about birding or share their expertise. A limited number of binoculars will be available for participants\, and children 10 and older are welcome.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/bird-learn/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T080000
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SUMMARY:RIEEA Environmental Education Award Nominations Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Do you know someone making a real impact in your community? The Rhode Island Environmental Education Association wants to recognize educators\, youth\, and organizations who show exceptional leadership\, innovation\, and dedication to helping others connect with the environment through outdoor learning and recreation. Whether they’re leading environmental programs\, creating meaningful outdoor experiences\, collaborating on a research project\, or inspiring others to care for our natural spaces — these are the changemakers shaping a more connected Rhode Island. Nominate them today to be recognized at the Environmental Education Awards ceremony in the fall. Deadline for nominations is Tuesday\, Aug. 5.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/rieea-environmental-education-award-nominations-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000
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SUMMARY:Charlestown Breachway Restoration Updates
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center\, Rhode Island Sea Grant\, the Town of Charlestown\, the Salt Ponds Coalition\, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council\, the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank\, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at the Kettle Pond Visitor Center to learn more about the funding that’s recently been obtained for the breachway repair\, what permitting steps still need to happen\, and what other next steps will be taken this fall. Speakers include: Stephen McCandless\, Charlestown GIS coordinator and coastal geologist; Emily Hall\, Coastal Resources Management Council coastal geologist; and Alicia Schaffner\, executive director of the Salt Ponds Coalition.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/charlestown-breachway-restoration-updates/
LOCATION:Kettle Pond Visitor Center\, 50 Bend Rd\, Charlestown\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T180000
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SUMMARY:RIFCO Summer Twilight Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization is holding a Summer Twilight Walk along Blitzkrieg Trail in the Arcadia Management Area to view the shaded fuel break created by the RIDEM Forestry Division to minimize fire risks and help protect the forests in the Wood River watershed. How does wildlife habitat benefit from this practice? Can property owners do the same on their properties to protect improvements and minimize fire risks that can impact water quality? Participants will meet at the intersection of Arcadia Road and Blitzkrieg Trail\, located south of the Wood River crossing in Hopkinton\, R.I.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/rifco-summer-twilight-walk/
LOCATION:Arcadia Management Area\, Exeter
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T140000
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SUMMARY:Reconnect Fest: Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive three-day retreat in August focused on reconnecting with yourself and nature. Hosted on Milk Thistle Farm\, this event will feature yoga classes\, a guided hike at a nearby nature reserve\, workshops\, delicious meals\, a tour and overview of the farm sanctuary\, and camping accommodations. Cost to register is $150. For more details and up-to-date information\, visit our Facebook event and be sure to click “Going” to be notified of new updates. Milk Thistle Farm is a 501(c)3 non-profit farm sanctuary.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/reconnect-fest-yoga-retreat/
LOCATION:Milk Thistle Farm\, Victory Highway\, Greene
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T090000
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SUMMARY:Art by the Narrow River
DESCRIPTION:Come create art “en plein air” (in the open air) with the Narrow River Preservation Association. Local painters will demonstrate their techniques. Bring an easel or sketch pad and capture the stunning landscapes or the small wonders along the salt marsh. There will also be guided activities with paper and supplies to make seaweed art and fish prints. Bring blank T-shirts or pillowcases to make a fish print to take home.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/art-by-the-narrow-river/
LOCATION:Narrow River\, 95 Middlebridge Road\, Narragansett\, RI
CATEGORIES:Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Narrow River Preservation Association":MAILTO:nrpa@narrowriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T120000
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SUMMARY:Second Sundays at the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Borders Farm for the Second Sunday at the Farm. Events will include a drum circle; a turtle talk by 15 Minute Field Trips; a guided hike; a story walk; a tour of the food bank garden; and farmhouse museum tours. There will also be frozen treats and yard games.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/second-sundays-at-the-farm/
LOCATION:Borders Farm\, 31 North Road\, Foster
CATEGORIES:Open house
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SUMMARY:Land Trust Days Kickoff at Borders Farm
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Rhode Island Land Trust Council is kicking off Land Trust Days at Borders Farm in Foster as part of their Second Sundays at the Farm. Many organizations will be participating\, including the Northern RI Conservation District\, 15 Minute Field Trips\, and Foster Library. RILTC will be leading a walk at 12:30 p.m. to find the RI Walks Challenge Creature “Thistle” hidden at Borders Farm. Thistle is the winner of RILTC’s “Creature Clash\,” and is the official RILTC mascot for 2025. 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/land-trust-days-kickoff-at-borders-farm/
LOCATION:Borders Farm\, 31 North Road\, Foster
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T150000
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CREATED:20250610T181253Z
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Land Care Tours at Ocean Hour Farm
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Hour Farm is a center for education\, research\, and demonstration of regenerative agricultural practices\, highlighting the critical connection between land and ocean health. The guided tour will take visitors around the active farm and historic property\, showcasing its sustainable agriculture and regenerative land care practices\, which feature local plants\, livestock\, and people working together to sequester carbon\, clean stormwater\, build soil\, and produce food and fiber. The two-hour tours are free but require registration. Due to limited parking and the interactive format\, attendance is capped at 25 participants.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/regenerative-land-care-tours-at-ocean-hour-farm-3/
LOCATION:Ocean Hour Farm\, 152 Harrison Ave.\, Newport\, RI
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T173000
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SUMMARY:Oakland Beach Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Rhode Island Sea Grant for a walking tour of Oakland Beach in Warwick\, and see the outcomes of a $1.7 million investment (and years of planning) to improve water quality and reduce flooding. The projects the city took on with assistance from Save The Bay\, The Nature Conservancy\, and others also enhanced accessibility and added amenities like a playground with splash pad\, rec path\, and more parking. Participants will walk from Oakland Beach to Sunset Beach to see and discuss some of these projects. The event is free but registration is required.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/oakland-beach-walk/
LOCATION:Oakland Beach\, 885 Oakland Beach Ave\, Warwick\, RI
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T173000
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SUMMARY:FISH FUN(D) Fundraiser + Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets for the Fish Fun(d)\, a celebration of support for the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council’s programs and services. The event features a pre-party Greenway bike tour led by the Red Shed bike programs team\, locally sourced food prepared by Harvest Kitchen; beverages by New Harvest Coffee & Spirits\, and a Woonasquatucket watershed-inspired costume contest (dress as your favorite local fauna or flora). Guests will also enjoy live music acts including the Moonbellies\, DJ Thirsty\, and the Extraordinary Rendition Band  There will be a raffle and a chance to win fish-themed art\, a cornucopia of local foods\, or sporting goods and other accessories. Get early-bird tickets by July to save $10. 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/fish-fund-fundraiser-celebration/
LOCATION:Farm Fresh RI\, 10 Sims Avenue\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
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SUMMARY:Six-Session Audubon Field Naturalist Series
DESCRIPTION:Indulge your curiosity and delve into the complexities of the natural world. Let the experts be your guide to the ecosystems\, plants\, animals\, and fungi in Southern New England in this six-program series offered by Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Explore Audubon wildlife refuges with scientists and skilled naturalists who will provide both indoor lectures and outdoor investigations. Each session provides a new layer of insight\, culminating in a solid base of knowledge for beginner naturalists. Resources\, such as field guides\, will be shared. All participants will receive a complimentary copy of “Rhode Island Birding Trails\,” the Audubon Society of Rhode Island guide to over 60 places to bird watch in the Ocean State. Sessions are Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 16\, Aug 23\, Sept. 13\, Sept. 20\, Oct. 4\, and Oct. 11. Deadline to register is Aug. 15. Cost is $300 for members and $350 for nonmembers. \n 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/six-session-audubon-field-naturalist-series/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T190000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation Night: The Open Newsroom
DESCRIPTION:The Community Conversation Night is the culminating event of The Open Newsroom\, a fellowship in which University of Rhode Island undergraduates assume the role of a local journalist and develop deeper understandings of science issues facing Rhode Island communities. The Open Newsroom is a partnership between RI NSF EPSCoR and URI’s Metcalf Institute. This event will offer members of the public an chance to view student portfolios. Students will be on hand to share their experiences in The Open Newsroom\, and attendees will be able to envision how they can engage with science and research across Rhode Island.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/community-conversation-night-the-open-newsroom/
LOCATION:Providence Public Library\, 150 Empire Street\, Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
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CREATED:20250805T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172720Z
UID:87804-1755777600-1755781200@ecori.org
SUMMARY:RIEEA Virtual Lunch & Learn: Hunting\, Fishing\, and Environmental Education
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Hunting\, Fishing\, and Environmental Education\, featuring guest speaker Courtney Nicolson\, marketing and communications Coordinator at Save The Bay and an avid hunter and fisher. Courtney will explore the deep connections between hunting\, fishing\, and environmental stewardship\, including how hunters and fishers contribute to conservation through fees and volunteer efforts like habitat restoration and research assistance. She’ll also address resources and barriers to participation\, common misconceptions\, and the shared goals of environmental educators and the sporting community around conservation\, access\, and shared use of natural spaces. 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/rieea-virtual-lunch-learn-hunting-fishing-and-environmental-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T200000
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CREATED:20250730T003554Z
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SUMMARY:Providence Green Drinks with ecoRI News
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Providence Green Drinks is co-hosted by ecoRI News and Social Enterprise Greenhouse. Come out for an evening of great drinks\, casual networking\, and sustainability. Connect with professionals\, activists\, and enthusiasts who are dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/providence-green-drinks-with-ecori-news/
LOCATION:Long Live Beerworks\, 40R Sprague Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000
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CREATED:20250629T184453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T184453Z
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SUMMARY:Charlestown Farm Day
DESCRIPTION:This self-guided tour offers visitors the opportunity explore participating farms at their own pace. Farm Day is designed to shine a spotlight on the work\, resilience\, and dedication of local farmers\, while educating the community about the importance of agriculture. Each site will offer visitors a chance to meet farmers and learn more about the role of farms across Charlestown. This free event is sponsored by the Economic Improvement Commission and the Agricultural Preservation Committee of Charlestown.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/charlestown-farm-day/
LOCATION:Charlestown\, R.I.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T100000
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CREATED:20250812T150222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T150222Z
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SUMMARY:Surfrider Foundation Beach Cleanup with ORCA
DESCRIPTION:Join the Surfrider chapter and ORCA at an August cleanup in Narragansett for an engaging day of toes in the sand with family\, friends and new acquaintances\, raising awareness about litter and plastic pollution.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/surfrider-foundation-beach-cleanup-with-orca/
LOCATION:Narragansett Town Beach\, Narragansett
CATEGORIES:Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T110000
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CREATED:20250811T163251Z
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SUMMARY:Late Summer Seed Sowing for a Fall/Winter Crop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be an introduction to saving and sowing open pollinated seeds to build an eco-typic seed bank and how to sow naturally into regenerated garden beds using self-grown straws and mulch. There will also be a discussion of natural and beautiful food gardens and neighborhood growing systems. RSVP is required.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/late-summer-seed-sowing-for-a-fall-winter-crop/
LOCATION:Digging Education\, 10 Walsh Ave.\, Barrington\, RI
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T190000
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CREATED:20250814T210436Z
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SUMMARY:Connect and Care Clothing Swap with The Sustainable Garment
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating National Secondhand Wardrobe Day\, textile sustainability consultant Reed McLaren of The Sustainable Garment and Tapestry Home Interiors will team up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island to present a clothing swap. McLaren will guide participants on sustainable clothing care practices and will be available to book personalized consultations. Participants may bring gently used articles of all seasons\, and for all other items in the home that may be stained\, worn out or otherwise no longer usable\, participants can bag them up and donate for recycling. All remaining items will be collected by BBBS-RI at the end of the event to support the organization’s mission.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/connect-and-care-clothing-swap-with-the-sustainable-garment/
LOCATION:Big Brothers Big Sisters RI\, 188 Valley St.\, Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T183000
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CREATED:20250804T173806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T174117Z
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SUMMARY:ecoRI News Mobile Newsroom in Exeter
DESCRIPTION:Meet ecoRI News newsroom staff and help shape our coverage of Exeter and South County over drinks. The ecoRI News editorial team wants to hear from you about the environmental issues you want to see us cover. Our reporters will be on hand to meet with community members so we can better understand how to tailor our coverage to meet Exeter’s and South County’s information needs. The Mobile Newsroom is touring all 39 cities and towns in the state\, hosting pop-up community editorial meetings in community spaces.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/ecori-news-mobile-newsroom-in-exeter/
LOCATION:Tilted Barn Brewery\, 1 Hemsley Place\, Exeter\, RI
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260717T110307
CREATED:20250814T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T211001Z
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SUMMARY:Blackstone River Fishing Trip
DESCRIPTION:Bid adieu to summer with a fishing trip hosted by Friends of the Blackstone and Woonsocket city councilor Kristina Contreras Fox. Need a ride? A bus will leave at 5:15 p.m. from 1 High St.\, the Woonsocket Department of Education parking lot (behind the City Hall parking lot) in Woonsocket.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/blackstone-river-fishing-trip/
LOCATION:Sycamore Landing\, 100 New River Road\, Manville\, RI
CATEGORIES:Nature event
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