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SUMMARY:Kinney Azalea Garden Festival of Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Celebration will transform the garden trails into a whimsical winter wonderland. Stroll through a stunning display of trees\, each uniquely decorated with nature-inspired ornaments such as charming birds\, whimsical fairies\, rustic pinecones\, vibrant mushrooms\, and intricate dried plant materials. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the winter landscape while enjoying festive activities for children\, caroling\, and warm cocoa.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/kinney-azalea-garden-festival-of-trees/
LOCATION:Kinney Azalea Gardens\, 2391 Kingston Road\, Kingston\, RI
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T090000
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SUMMARY:Natural History Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join The Watch Hill Conservancy for a guided walk to learn about the Napatree Point Conservation Area. Start your day with coffee and our naturalists for a themed walk (plants\, birds\, marine life) based on participants’ interests and learn about the natural history of Napatree Conservation Area. Open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This program is designed to last 90 minutes so participants can use the free parking along Bay Street. Registration is required. Light rain will not cancel these events\, but a downpour will.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/natural-history-walk-4/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T090000
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SUMMARY:Styrofoam Recycling Day
DESCRIPTION:Hold the foam: The Little Compton Garden Club is hosting a Styrofoam Recycling Day at St. Andrew’s Church at 182 Willow Ave. in Little Compton. Garden club members will be on hand to accept your Styrofoam and other recyclables. Start saving blocks of hard\, white Styrofoam (no labels or tape) used for protective packing\, including computers\, TVs\, other electronics\, and breakable items. We will also accept Styrofoam coolers and ice chests\, rinsed Styrofoam coffee cups\, to-go food containers\, meat trays\, egg cartons\, and other Styrofoam products with the #6 recycling triangle. Packing peanuts or spongy foam that doesn’t snap when you try to break it can not be accepted. This event is part of the Little Compton Garden Club’s efforts to repurpose and keep undesirable items out of the landfill. The\nStyrofoam will be delivered to Insulation Technology in Bridgewater\, Mass.\, where it is recycled into insulation. 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/styrofoam-recycling-day/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Church\, 182 Willow Ave.\, Little Compton\, RI
CATEGORIES:Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T163000
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island Food System Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island 2026 food summit aims to meet the moment: the University of Rhode Island is hosting the 2026 summit in person for the first time since the pandemic. Organizers say this year’s summit will help build a resilient\, equitable food future; it’s free to attend and open to the public. The free event will bring state government\, academic\, business\, and community partners together in person to discuss ways to build the state’s food future. Registration is required.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/rhode-island-food-system-summit/
LOCATION:URI Center for Biotechnology
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T180000
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SUMMARY:Protecting Earth in the Time of Trump
DESCRIPTION:Darrell Brown\, the Conservation Law Foundation’s vice president for Rhode Island\, and other CLF staff will speak on “Protecting Earth in the Time of Trump.” Brown\, an Edgewood resident and formerly counsel for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee\, leads the Conservation Law Foundation’s efforts to protect Edgewood and South Providence from Shell Oil Company’s terminal at the Port of Providence and to promote wind power development in the state. 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/protecting-earth-in-the-time-of-trump/
LOCATION:William Hall Library\, 1825 Broad St.\, Cranston\, RI
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T090000
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SUMMARY:SARE x URI x NOFA RI Pest & Disease Workshop at URI
DESCRIPTION:Winter Workshop: Vegetables\, plant diseases and insects: basis\, scouting\, identification and management\, with Lisa Tewskbury\, entomologist and director of the Biocontrol Laboratory at the University of Rhode Island and Keiddy Urrea-Morawicki\, plant pathologist\, director of the URI Plant Diagnostic Laboratory.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/sare-x-uri-x-nofa-ri-pest-disease-workshop-at-uri/
LOCATION:Skogley Turf Center\, 30 Acre Pond Road\, West Kingston\, RI
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Wonder Walk - Feathered Friends
DESCRIPTION:The Westerly Land Trust is joining WildRoots for Wednesday Wonder Walks\, a guided family hiking series curated to spark curiosity and nurture a lifelong love of nature. Each session invites children and their families to slow down\, look closely\, and discover the magic of the natural world together. Every month features a new theme and a new Westerly Land Trust property\, giving young explorers the chance to get to know their local environment. January’s theme is Feathered Friends and will be held at Grills Preserve. Through playful discovery\, gentle guidance\, and curiosity-driven exploration\, attendees will search for feathers\, tracks\, nests\, and other clues that reveal which birds call our preserve home. Programs are free. An adult must accompany their child/children during the program.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/wednesday-wonder-walk-feathered-friends/
LOCATION:Grills Preserve\, 198 Bowling Lane\, Westerly\, RI
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:RIEEA January 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 RI.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/rieea-january-virtual-lunch-learn-office-hour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Clothing Swap with Aquidneck Resilience and the Newport Health Equity Zone
DESCRIPTION:Join Aquidneck Resilience and the Newport Health Equity Zone for a clothing swap. Bring clothing you’d like to swap\, and leave with finds from others participating. Any leftover clothes will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of RI.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/clothing-swap-with-aquidneck-resilience-and-the-newport-health-equity-zone/
LOCATION:Aquidneck Resilience\, 42 Spring St.\, Newport\, RI
CATEGORIES:Sale
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SUMMARY:Worship in the Wild
DESCRIPTION:The Creation Care Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of R.I. will hold a Winter Worship in the Wild walk at the Norman Bird Sanctuary.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/worship-in-the-wild-2/
LOCATION:Norman Bird Sanctuary\, 583 3rd Beach Road\, Middletown\, RI
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Make Polluters Pay: Rhode Island Action Hour
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER *** \nJoin Climate Action Rhode Island (CARI) during “Make Polluters Pay Week” for an action-oriented event launching support for the Rhode Island Climate Superfund Act of 2026\, a bill that would require major fossil fuel polluters to help cover the costs of climate damages and invest in the infrastructure communities need to prepare for what’s ahead. This event will feature a Q&A with Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Jennifer Boylan\, the legislators who introduced the bill; a RI Superfund Bill support petition launch; free pizza (including vegan options); “Make Polluters Pay” T-shirts and posters; climate action postcards activity; next steps to keep building momentum after the event\, including shareable explainers\, testimony guidance\, and tools to take action.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/make-polluters-pay-rhode-island-action-hour/
LOCATION:Farm Fresh RI\, 10 Sims Avenue\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T200000
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SUMMARY:Climate Trivia with Aquidneck Resilience and Ragged Island Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Join Aquidneck Resilience and Ragged Island Brewing Company for a climate-themed trivia night.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/climate-trivia-with-aquidneck-resilience-and-ragged-island-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Ragged Island Brewing Co.\, 54 Bristol Ferry Road\, Portsmouth
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T143000
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CREATED:20251230T202129Z
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SUMMARY:NOFA RI Farmer Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Organic Farming Association of R.I. at Farm Fresh RI in Providence for a farmer round table featuring peer-to-peer discussion of topics crucial to the success of farmers in the region. This event is only open to commercial farmers (meaning that farming is your occupation and a part of how you make a living\, whether you own or work on a for-profit or nonprofit farm). Coffee\, pastries\, and a hot lunch with locally sourced ingredients will be provided. The day will be divided into three moderated discussions on topics that will be determined by attendees. Please fill out the form to register. 
URL:https://ecori.org/event/nofa-ri-farmer-roundtable/
LOCATION:Farm Fresh RI\, 10 Sims Avenue\, Providence\, RI\, 02909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
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SUMMARY:Hicks Farm Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tiverton Land Trust to learn more about the Hicks Farm project. If you are unable to join in person\, you can join virtually using the Google meeting link provided on the event page. If you need assistance\, please email info@tivertonlandtrust.org. The meeting will begin with a brief update on fundraising progress\, volunteer opportunities\, new things about the property\, and upcoming walks/events. The remainder of the meeting will be a Q & A.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/hicks-farm-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Tiverton Senior Center\, 207 Conanicus St.\, Tiverton\, RI
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T203000
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CREATED:20260114T210555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T210555Z
UID:93730-1769625000-1769632200@ecori.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: 'The Cigarette Surfboard' with Director Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography and Rhode Island Sea Grant for a free screening of “The Cigarette Surfboard\,” a movie about a young designer who realizes that a surfboard – which he crafted from thousands of littered cigarette butts picked up off California beaches – can captivate the eyes of millions across the globe. Several of the “ciggy boards” will be on display and director Ben Judkins will join a post-film Q&A along with GSO scientists. The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/film-screening-the-cigarette-surfboard-with-director-qa/
LOCATION:Corless Auditorium\, URI\, 215 South Ferry Road\, Narragansett\, RI
CATEGORIES:FIlm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T160000
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CREATED:20260108T182006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T182006Z
UID:93541-1769698800-1769702400@ecori.org
SUMMARY:Environment Council of RI Legislative Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Rhode Island’s legislators and environmental advocates to help shape the 2026 legislative agenda at a coffee hour\, where you’ll hear remarks from House and Senate leadership and emerging 2026 legislative priorities from the Environment Council R.I. leadership.
URL:https://ecori.org/event/environment-council-of-ri-legislative-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:Rhode Island State House\, Providence\, RI
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="ECRI":MAILTO:info@environmentcouncilri.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T143000
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CREATED:20260121T215448Z
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SUMMARY:Narragansett Allen Hazard Shares the Art of Keeping a 4\,500 Year Old Tradition Alive
DESCRIPTION:Allen Hazzard\, owner of the Purple Shell at the Fantastic Umbrella Factory\, can be found crafting wampum jewelry. But how many know the history and meaning of this ancient art?The Narragansett\, along with many Indigenous people living along the New England coast\, had robust wampum traditions. Come hear Hazzard speak about his work and this ancient craft at the Charlestown Historical Society’s annual meeting .
URL:https://ecori.org/event/narragansett-allen-hazard-shares-the-art-of-keeping-a-4500-year-old-tradition-alive/
LOCATION:Cross Mills Public Library\, 4417 Old Post Rd.\, Charlestown\, RI
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Lecture
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