The 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 virtual listening session.
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On the 50th anniversary of Cape Verde’s independence from Portugal, join leading experts to learn more about the independence movement in Cabo Verde in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, explore acts of revolution under the PAIGC, and consider the legacies of Cape Verdean independence from Portugal today, in the island nation, the region, and globally. […] |
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Commitment to the environment is a core part of faith. However, in today's political and cultural climate, few topics are as divisive and controversial as climate change, including which actions need to be taken to address it. The Creation Care Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island is hosting a morning of constructive dialogue […] |
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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. The 2-mile walk is open to anyone with a desire to learn about birding or share their […]
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Join the United Unitarian Legislative Ministry of Rhode Island for an afternoon of speakers and panels. Connect with advocacy partners and network with others interested in preserving the environment and protecting the vulnerable. |
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Climate Resilience in Rhode Island – We’ve Got This: In light of the state's new "Resilient Rhody" plan, it's time to step up regional collaboration. This year's expo will explore how organizations, municipalities, and businesses can work together to create real solutions, including examining water quality versus water quantity concerns, gaining inspiration for new projects, […]
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Join the Charlestown Land Trust for its annual meeting and hear Ana Flores, this year’s keynote speaker. Flores is a celebrated ecological artist, Charlestown resident, and creator of Poetry of the Wild, a project that has traveled across the U.S. and overseas to connect people with their surrounding landscapes. This event is free at open […] |
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The Newport Tree Conservancy will plant a cloned copy of an American sweetgum in Morton Park that was damaged during a weather event. The tree was estimated to be over 150 years old. In 2021, the Newport Tree Conservancy's horticulture team created identical genetic copies of the sweetgum. Everyone is welcome to attend this inaugural […]
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Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) in congratulating the 2025 Environmental Education Award winners: Natalie Tarr (East Providence High School, Bristol Community College, CCRI), Teacher of the Year; Eli Nixon, Environmental Educator of the Year; James Pastor Tzul, Student/Youth of the Year; Chariho Regional School District, Organization of the Year. There will be […]
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With Halloween around the corner, bats might be on your brain, so join the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for a family-friendly program on R.I.’s unique bat species and the conservation work being done to help these misunderstood mammals. Bust some bat myths with the DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife staff, ask batty […] |
1 event,Newport Tree Conservancy is seeking volunteers to help tend to race registration and finish line support at the Newport marathon. Locations, dates, and times are: Oct. 10: Registration assistance. Five volunteers needed from 3:45-7 p.m. at Easton’s Beach; Oct. 11: Registration assistance. Three volunteers needed from 2-5 p.m. at Easton’s Beach; and Oct. 12: Finish […] |
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Join Napatree science advisors and Napatree naturalists on this 2-mile walk around Little Narragansett Bay that will detail the variety of bird species on Napatree Point Conservation Area. New and experienced bird watchers are welcome. There will be a limited number of binoculars available.
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The annual tree farm fall tour of Gardener Tree Farm will showcase trail improvements, a habitat clearing, and the harvest and on-site milling of lumber for a barn being constructed on the property.
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Join CLT in celebrating Land Trust Days with a special guided walk led by the former director of the URI Plant Protection Clinic, Heather Faubert, to explore the diverse plant and insect life at Amos Greene Farm. This event is free and open to all, but space is limited — please RSVP. |
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The Harvest Market has a new location this year: Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton. This event marks the vineyard's 50th anniversary weekend and combines a specialty farmers market with a community gathering. There will be more than 75 vendors showcasing fresh foods, artisanal products, fine art, and unique handmade goods. “Tent Talks” also return, where […] |
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The Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) will host a Virtual Lunch & Learn session on Inclusive Practices in Environmental Education. There will be ideas, challenges, and strategies for supporting learners of all ages and abilities in environmental education programs. This is a peer-to-peer exchange; there will not be an invited speaker, just fellow educators […] |
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Writers’ block can stem from feelings of overwhelm and disempowerment in times of upheaval, but social change begins with how we wield our words. Join LitArts RI for a special edition Writers Block Party, designed to inspire writers to engage with the issues that matter most as citizen writers. Explore the connection between writing and […]
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Celebrate the many forms of fungi, and the connections they inspire, at a free, family-friendly gathering hosted by the Rhode Island Mycological Society. Join a Rot and Log Roll Walk to see how fungi recycle wood, learn about cultivation at a shiitake log demo, and explore tables highlighting the wide diversity of mushrooms. This free […] |
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Get ready to unleash your inner garlic lover at the third annual Garlic Roast. Prepare for a garlicky adventure like no other with a lineup of local vendors cooking up some serious garlic magic. Admission and parking are free. |
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Frederick Stachura, a lawyer specializing in preservation and resource protection, and Marina Capraro, the USDA Easement Program Manager for R.I., will be the presenters at the educational program. Some of the topics to be covered include: how landowners are able to retain ownership with an easement; how eastments legally protect land in perpetuity; what is an […] |
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Join the Metcalf Institute for a moderated panel discussion with three fellows from the SciComm Identities Project about climate change and its intersection with public health and food equity. This event is part of Metcalf's Annual Public Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by URI's College of Health Sciences and Harrington School of Communication and Media, this free […] |
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Head to the New Bedford Whaling Museum for an evening of cinematic exploration at The Climate Future Film Festival, an event founded by Jim Stahl that delves into the artistic and human responses to the climate crisis. The eclectic lineup features 10 short films from four continents, showcasing a variety of genres, including drama, documentary, […]
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Join CLT in celebrating Land Trust Days with an evening of fall fun, including a guided trail walk and s’mores and conversation with fellow nature lovers. This event is free and open to all, but space is limited — please RSVP. |
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Amy and Andrew Smith of The Local Patch will host a morning discussion of everything storage carrots. They'll explain the step-by-step process, from staling a seed bed, successional seeding in July, to irrigation, weeding, maintenance and a dig. After the carrots are out the of the ground, the farmers will demonstrate the wash and prep […] |
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This family-friendly 5K run/walk along the banks of the Pawtuxet River will featuring three trestle bridges along the Coventry Greenway, a rail trail known as the Washington Secondary bike path, views of the river, two majestic mills, and a jog through Anthony Historic District. All proceeds benefit the Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council.
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