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SUMMARY:West Place Sanctuary Fall Visitors Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Fall in love with the farm animal rescues and celebrate several historic milestones during West Place Animal Sanctuary’s Fall Visitors Weekend. Experience the sanctuary like never before. During the interactive and educational guided tours\, get up close and personal with rescued farm animals including emus\, alpacas\, pigs\, goats\, and many more. Meet Lata\, a life-sized baby elephant from The Great Elephant Migration that was crafted by an Indigenous artisan. The special tour will take you around the home originally built by Dr. Samuel West on its 150th anniversary.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/west-place-sanctuary-fall-visitors-weekend/
LOCATION:West Place Animal Sanctuary\, 3198 Main Road\, Tiverton\, RI\, 02878
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:RI Wild Plant Society - Fall Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Fall is an ideal time to plant\, and the plant society’s late-blooming plants provide vital nutrients to pollinators at this time of year. Choose some spring and summer bloomers. Give them a jump start on developing strong root systems so they’re ready to thrive next season. Or\, looking for larger quantities of affordable plants? Select from plugs\, grown by RIWPS Seed Starters groups or seeds from RIWPS’ ReSeeding RI initiative and others partnering with the Northeast Seed Collective.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/ri-wild-plant-society-fall-native-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market\, 60 Rhodes Place\, Cranston\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Sale
ORGANIZER;CN="RI Wild Plant Society":MAILTO:communications@RIWPS.org
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SUMMARY:Raptor Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day with birds of prey: Numerous raptor species will be featured in live presentations\, educational programs\, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages over Audubon Raptor Weekend\, a unique opportunity for visitors to get up-close with these amazing birds and learn about their conservation\, adaptations and habitats in an engaging\, family-friendly event. In addition to hawk and owl presentations by Audubon Society of Rhode Island experts\, wildlife rehabilitators from the Northeast will bring their expertise with birds of prey to the event. 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/raptor-weekend/
LOCATION:Audubon Nature Center\, 1401 Hope Street\, Bristol\, RI
CATEGORIES:Nature event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T180000
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SUMMARY:Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association Paddle Day
DESCRIPTION:The Wood Pawcatuck Watershed Association is hosting a free open-house paddling event. Folks are invited to come down and use the association’s boats to explore the Wood River and learn more about the work WPWA does to preserve and protect the watershed. There will be two guided paddles: a family paddle at 2 p.m. and a birding/nature paddle at 4 p.m. There will also be children’s activities\, a kayak raffle and a cookout for visitors.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/wood-pawcatuck-watershed-association-paddle-day/
LOCATION:Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association\, 203 Arcadia Road\, Hope Valley\, RI
CATEGORIES:Paddle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Poetry and September
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Starr\, former Rhode Island Poet Laureate\, will be the featured poet at the Jamestown Philomenian Library. Starr celebrates and explores the humor\, beauty\, love\, grief\, and loss implicit in being human. The event is free and open to the public. The opening voices are Catherine DeNunzio and Louis Gabordi\, widely published poets who regularly give readings in Connecticut and Rhode Island. After the readings\, Starr\, DeNunzio\, and Gabordi will engage with members of the audience.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/a-celebration-of-poetry-and-september/
LOCATION:Jamestown Philomenian Library\, 26 North Road\, Jamestown\, RI
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T173000
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SUMMARY:Birds & Brews
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Society of Rhode Island is kicking off Raptor Weekend with a Birds & Brews Fundraiser in partnership with Proclamation Ale Co. There will be live music by the To Be Continued Band; a raffle; Audubon owl and hawk ambassadors; and snacks.  Tickets are $40/person if purchased by Aug. 19 and $50/person after that.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/birds-brews/
LOCATION:Proclamation Ale Co.\, 298 Kilvert Street\, Warwick\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T160000
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SUMMARY:Shared Magma: An American and Swedish Collaboration on Sister Ore
DESCRIPTION:Iron Rock Hill in Cumberland\, R.I.\, and Taberg in Småland\, Sweden\, are ancient formations of a rare eruptive rock with shared properties. The exhibit Shared Magma: An American and Swedish Collaboration on Sisterhood and Sister Ore celebrates the intersection of Late Proterozoic geology and a contemporary friendship between Swedish artist Kajsa G. Eriksson and Robin Wheelwright Ness\, senior library technologist in digital preservation at Brown’s John Hay Library. Featuring original works created from iron-based pigments by Eriksson\, Shared Magma explores how deep time\, shared lifetimes\, and the future entangle. Ritual is a 55-minute long experimental film by Kajsa G. Eriksson\, Lena Berglin\, and Maria Magnusson that explores the greed for energy as a social\, material\, and historical phenomenon. In Swedish with English subtitles.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/shared-magma-an-american-and-swedish-collaboration-on-sister-ore/
LOCATION:John Hay Library\, Brown University
CATEGORIES:FIlm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000
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SUMMARY:Talking Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Newport Tree Conservancy’s trees have finished their relocation and are now housed at the freshly inaugurated Minnie Cushing Coleman Heritage Tree Nursery. Join plant production manager Morgan Palmer for a tour of the new facilities.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/talking-trees/
LOCATION:Minnie Cushing Coleman Heritage Tree Conservancy\, 150 Coggeshall Ave.\, Newport\, RI
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 25 Years of the Hopkinton Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Hopkinton Land Trust for an early autumn evening at Solitude Springs Farm to celebrate 25 years of conservation in Hopkinton. There will be light fare\, seasonal beverages\, and support of the work that protects Hopkinton’s landscapes and natural resources for generations to come. Please RSVP and mail checks (payable to the Friends of the Hopkinton Land Trust) to P.O. Box 1132\, Hope Valley\, RI 02832.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/celebrate-25-years-of-the-hopkinton-land-trust/
LOCATION:Solitude Springs Farm\, Hopkinton\, RI
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000
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SUMMARY:Free Tree Walk: Morton Park
DESCRIPTION:Morton Park is one of the finest open spaces in all of Newport\, and the home of a plethora of great and interesting trees. For this tree tour\, a focus will be placed on the history of the park and its flora\, and enjoying the many fantastic specimen trees growing there. Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will touch on the work Newport Tree Conservancy has done in the park\, which includes several new plantings\, and the efforts of our dedicated volunteer group\, Tree Corps. We will be covering a lot of ground on the walk\, so please dress appropriately.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/free-tree-walk-morton-park/
LOCATION:Morton Park\, Newport\, RI
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T120000
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SUMMARY:RIEEA September Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour. RIEEA’s 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.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/rieea-september-virtual-lunch-learn-office-hour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
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CREATED:20250904T111751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T111751Z
UID:89081-1758216600-1758225600@ecori.org
SUMMARY:ecoRI News Zero-Trash Birthday Bash — Sweet 16!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 16 sweet and spicy years of dogged environmental reporting. Schmooze with ecoRI News staff\, board\, and other eco-minded folks. Enjoy tasty food from Amos House More Than a Meal Catering. Dull your climate anxiety at the bar with a complimentary drink ticket for beer from Long Live Beerworks or wine. Nonalcoholic drinks also available. Cash bar for cocktails. Enter to win cold hard cash at a 50/50 cash raffle. Be automatically entered to win a door-prize with your ticket purchase. Door prize includes\, a set of artisinal truffles and gift card from Aura’s Chocolates\, gift set of hot sauces from Rhed’s\, a signed Red Sox baseball\, a $25 gift card to Zara Cafe\, and a cloth-bound perpetual planner and pen set from MOO. Everything at this ultra-green party will be eaten\, imbibed\, recycled\, reused\, or composted. All proceeds will be upcycled to support our nonprofit newsroom.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/ecori-news-zero-trash-birthday-bash-sweet-16/
LOCATION:Machines with Magnets\, 461 Main Street\, Pawtucket\, RI\, 02860
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000
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SUMMARY:Canoe Cleanup on the Pawtuxet River at Centreville
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed on Friday morning for a paddle on the Pawtuxet River to get the trash out of the water. Limited canoes are available free for use\, but spots are limited so please register early. Participants may bring their own canoe or kayak also\, but everyone must sign a waiver on site and wear pfd life vest. We are able to document community service hours if needed. Parking is available on Brookside Avenue\, West Warwick.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/canoe-cleanup-on-the-pawtuxet-river-at-centreville/
LOCATION:Pawtuxet River\, Hope\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T193000
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SUMMARY:Crows Landing at the Public Street Right-of-Way
DESCRIPTION:Join neighborhood kids and other environmental justice advocates for this bird-led activation of the Public Street Right of Way to the Bay. Relax in a shade structure\, admire some windsocks\, build a clay sparrow\, learn more about the work of the People’s Port Authority and how you can support the health of our urban coastal communities.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/crows-landing-at-the-public-street-right-of-way/
LOCATION:Public Street\, Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T101609
CREATED:20250917T132055Z
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UID:89481-1758362400-1758369600@ecori.org
SUMMARY:Canoe Cleanup on the Pawtuxet River at Manchester Street
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pawtuxet River Authority Saturday to paddle the Pawtuxet River and get the trash off the banks. Limited canoes are available free for use\, but must register to reserve a spot. Participants may also bring their own canoe or kayaks. Launching from Manchester Street Park Canoe Launch in West Warwick promptly at 10 a.m. All paddlers must sign a waiver on site and use pfd life vest.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/canoe-cleanup-on-the-pawtuxet-river/
LOCATION:Pawtuxet River\, Hope\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
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CREATED:20250908T182946Z
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SUMMARY:Sun Day Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Climate Action Rhode Island is joining organizations across the nation to celebrate the power of solar and wind energy in a family-friendly community event that will highlight the power of the sun and wind through art\, play\, and hands-on learning. Celebrate clean energy while learning and engaging with the technologies (and the natural forces) that power it. \n 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/sun-day-rhode-island/
LOCATION:The Steel Yard\, 27 Sims Ave.\, Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T193000
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CREATED:20250910T214258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T214258Z
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SUMMARY:Statewide Meeting about Clear-Cutting RI's Public Forests
DESCRIPTION:East Providence Urban Forest and EPHEZ host The Old Growth Tree Society of R.I. to learn how our forests are under attack and what we can do to protect them.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/statewide-meeting-about-clear-cutting-ris-public-forests/
LOCATION:East Providence Public Library\, 41 Grove Ave.\, East Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260717T101609
CREATED:20250917T132504Z
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SUMMARY:Canoe Cleanup on the Pawtuxet River at Pontiac
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council for a canoe cleanup (kayaks also welcome) on the Pawtuxet River from the Pontiac Canoe Launch. Limited canoe spots available free for use\, but must register in advance\, spaces are going quick. Participants may bring their own canoes or kayaks but everyone must sign a waiver on site and wear PFD life vests. Community service hours documentation available if needed.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/canoe-cleanup-on-the-pawtuxet-river-at-pontiac/
LOCATION:Pawtuxet River\, Hope\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
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CREATED:20250826T152204Z
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UID:88871-1758733200-1758740400@ecori.org
SUMMARY:RI Solid Waste Management Plan Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island Department of Statewide Planning in collaboration with Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management are developing a Solid Waste Management Plan to provide a framework for solid waste management for the next 20 years. Share input at this public workshop.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/ri-solid-waste-management-plan-public-workshop/
LOCATION:The Providence Foundation\, 30 Exchange Terrace\, Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000
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CREATED:20250610T181418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T181418Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Ocean Hour Farm\, 152 Harrison Ave.\, Newport\, RI
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T101609
CREATED:20250908T183604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183604Z
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SUMMARY:Moshassuck River Cleanup with Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful & Cozy Rhody
DESCRIPTION:Head to the Moshassuck Industrial Highway on the Pawtucket/Lincoln border to clean up the area. Supplies will be provided; long pants and boots are recommended. Come make the city a better place; every litter bit counts.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/moshassuck-river-cleanup-with-keep-blackstone-valley-beautiful-cozy-rhody/
LOCATION:Moshassuck Industrial Highway\, 560 Moshassuck Industrial Highway\, Pawtucket\, RI
CATEGORIES:Cleanup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T113000
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CREATED:20250917T130124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T130124Z
UID:89479-1758967200-1758972600@ecori.org
SUMMARY:Surfrider Yoga on the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join the Surfirders for a rejuvenating morning of yoga by the ocean while giving back to the coast we love. Tickets directly support Surfrider-RI’s local efforts—from beach cleanups to advocacy campaigns and education programs that keep our coastline healthy and thriving.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/surfrider-yoga-on-the-beach/
LOCATION:South Kingstown
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260717T101609
CREATED:20250826T154013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T154013Z
UID:88879-1759057200-1759068000@ecori.org
SUMMARY:Rain Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join a celebration of water\, science\, and art at the sixth annual Rain Harvest Festival hosted by the Stormwater Innovation Center and City of Providence Parks Department. This free community event in Roger Williams Park will feature environmental activities and workshops\, performing artists and musicians\, a rain barrel raffle\, animal encounters\, art-making opportunities\, free food\, games\, and more! All ages are welcome. Environmental scientists\, educators\, and stormwater experts will share their knowledge and encourage public participation with hands-on workshops\, demonstrations\, activities\, and more.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/rain-harvest-festival-3/
LOCATION:Roger Williams Park\, 1000 Elmwood Avenue\, Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Festival
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