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Join Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management forest health program coordinator Alana Russell for a presentation exploring how a changing climate is influencing beetle populations and what this means for Rhode Island’s pitch pine forests. Participants will learn how forest stress, climate, and insect dynamics are connected, and what these changes may mean for the […] |
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This scenic evening group bike ride winds along Newport's picturesque shoreline, starting at Equality Park and following the Ocean Loop. |
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Join Metcalf Institute for a conversation with Meera Subramanian, award-winning environmental journalist and a 2012 Metcalf alum, about her latest book, "A Better World Is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis." |
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Join Kinney Azalea Gardens for Earth Day during April vacation week. Hike and pollinator planting activities. Gather in the outdoor classroom for engaging stories that highlight the importance of nature conservation. Bring family and friends for a day of fun, learning, and environmental stewardship. Picnics are always welcome. Optional add-on: Help grow our Fairy House […] |
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Clean Water Action, Zero Waste Providence, and the Rhode Island Schools Recycling Project are bringing together community leaders and grassroots organizations, experts, and student leaders to gather at the Grassroots Organizing Summit.
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The Tiverton Land Trust and ecologist Matthew Potvin will lead a guided walk on the trails of Highland Woods. |
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Did you know that small changes in a yard can have a huge impact on biodiversity? Creating native habitat helps restore nature while experiencing the joy and fulfillment of connecting with the world around you. This event will offer insights on how nature rebounds when action is taken; practical steps to create habitat and support […] |
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Watch Hill Conservancy invites participants to sit quietly and unplug — surrounded by the beauty of Napatree Point Conservation Area. |
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Master gardeners from the University of Rhode Island will provide free soil testing. Participants should bring about 1 cup of dry soil to get it tested for pH and texture and provide recommendations for actions to improve it.
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Join the Newport Tree Conservancy at its new greenhouse, The Minnie Cushing Coleman Tree Nursery, to help pot native trees that will soon take root in Miantonomi Park, Newport’s largest and most historic park. Please bring gardening gloves, water, and dress in layers as it may be toasty in the greenhouse. |
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Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for the opening day of trout season at the youth-only Scott Evans Memorial Pond at Biscuit City Preserve in Kingston. The pond will be freshly stocked with brook and rainbow trout by the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, and land trust staff and experienced volunteers will be on hand […]
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Enjoy a 2-hour hike at Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton with the Tiverton Land Trust.
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Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway for a morning of art, community, and springtime exploration. Gather behind Gotham Greens to celebrate recent site improvements, including a metal flower sculpture by Warren Collins, the RainKeep sculpture by Allison Newsome, and a mural by Tate Won Chen created with volunteers. The day […] |
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New and experienced bird watchers are welcome to join in exploring the variety of bird species in the Napatree Point Conservation Area. |
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Join Southside Community Land Trust for a conversation: Know Your Rights & ICE On The Farm. State Sen. Tiara Mack and SCLT conservation associate David Kuma will lead presentations on constitutional rights and what's at stake when immigration enforcement reaches the places where our community grows food: the farms and gardens tended by immigrants, refugees, […] |
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The Environment Council of Rhode Island will hold the annual Lobby Day at the Statehouse during Earth Month, where the organization's agenda and top priority legislation for the current General Assembly session will be discussed. The organization will also share the full list of supported bills. ECRI's Lobby Day is open to all legislators, government […]
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The Richmond Conservation Commission is sponsoring this event as part of a series of presentations about composting organic waste and turning waste materials into rich soils for reuse and carbon retention.
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"This Is Not A Drill" traces the stories of three activists who are fighting the fossil fuel industry. |
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Join Rhode Island Sea Grant for the 2026 R.I. Seafood Cook-Off, where talented career and technical high school student teams from across the state go head-to-head, showcasing original calamari dishes inspired by spring flavors. Guests will get to sample each team's dish and vote for their favorite. The event is free but reservations are required. |
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Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) for a Virtual Lunch & Learn about Helpful Tools & Platforms. The RIEEA team will share a couple of online programs they’ve found really helpful - one for project management and one for communications. Then participants will spend time exploring them and sharing ideas and other resources.
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Warm up with hot cocoa and join arborist Dan Weise on a guided afternoon walk through the trails at Kettle Pond Visitor Center, featuring tree and shrub identification, fascinating forest factoids, and signs to watch for within the landscape. Along the way, participants will learn how to “read” the forest canopy to better understand past […]
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Join the Charlestown Land Trust for a presentation with landscape architect Michael Cavanagh on invasive plant management. Design, permitting, and implementation practices will be shared and discussed, with a focus on the native plant communities used to support local ecosystems and minimize invasive plant pressures. |
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Local news is the lifeblood of democracy, but the business model that has long sustained local news is under tremendous strain. Join several of the state’s leading news people from TV, print, online and other media outlets for a half-day conference on the future of local news.
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Throughout the month of April, the Gallery at Central will present the paintings of artist Caroline Anderson. She is a founding member of "Climate Artists” – a climate crisis-focused collective of five artists from across the United States. Anderson’s paintings operate within the tension of “hypernormalization,” a concept that offers a framework for understanding how […] |
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The town of Glocester will come together as a community to clean up trash from local streets. Families are welcome. Bags and gloves will be provided.
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Join The Watch Hill Conservancy for a free guided walk to learn about the Napatree Point Conservation Area.
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The BioBlitz is a great opportunity to join environmentalists, community scientists and anyone interested to document what lives in the Peace and Plenty Community Garden. 15 Minute Field Trips will have a Science Central area to verify all species discovered, and Krakatoa Gardens will provide refreshments. |
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Enjoy a 2-hour hike at Hicks Farm in northern Tiverton with the Tiverton Land Trust. |
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Looking to care for local trees this Earth Day? Join Newport Tree Conservancy in Miantonomi Park for the first Save the Seedlings event. Native seedlings in the Miantonomi woodland are often at risk of being out-competed by established invasive plants or inadvertently mowed over before they can grow. NTC staff has identified vulnerable seedlings and […] |
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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 […]
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Come celebrate birds and spring migration at Brown University's John Hay Library with a collaboration between Brown for Science Diplomacy and the Hay: an ornithology talk and a library open house. The event will start with a talk by Nicole Moody on the history of ornithology and the field’s current directions. Following the talk, there […]
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Aquidneck Resilience is hosting a "block" party at Ragged Island Brewery in Portsmouth, R.I. Share insights for the future of the island. There will be crafts, games, and activities for the whole family. Light bites will be provided, with food and drink available for purchase. Bring a shirt, bag, or other fabric material for a […] |
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Welcome spring to Newport on a tree tour with the Newport Tree Conservancy. Join living collections manager Joe Verstandig for a walk through the Queen Anne Square park and surrounding streets. Spring blooms, emerging leaves, and brightening conifers will be highlighted, as well as other signs of life after a cold, snowy winter. Verstandig will […]
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Electricity costs are rising, but do you know why? Join Climate Action Rhode Island for a data-driven conversation on what’s behind rising utility bills in Rhode Island, and what solutions are available. Emily Koo, senior policy advocate and Rhode Island program director for the Acadia Center, will walk through how an electricity bill breaks down, […] |
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Celebrate Arbor Day at Kinney Azalea Gardens for a day of engaging demonstrations and hands-on activities. Enjoy tree ring counting, a guided tree tour and botany walk, a ladybug release featuring beneficial insects, story time, a ceremonial tree planting, and a tree-climbing demonstration.
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Barbara Sullivan-Watts, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker at an informational presentation and open discussion, “Offshore Wind Energy is HERE! What are the Consequences from Plankton to People?” Sullivan-Watts, a senior marine research scientist, Emerita, at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, will discuss the pros and cons of 127 offshore wind […] |
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Celebrate spring with Daffodil Ride 2026. This free, family-friendly event invites riders of all ages to enjoy the beauty of over 1.3 million blooming daffodils throughout Newport. The ride begins at Touro Park and ends at Ballard Park, where over 20,000 daffodils will greet riders. Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated bike and daffiest outfit. […]
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Join the Salt Ponds Coalition and the Wakefield Village Association to help keep the Saugatucket River clean this spring. Please RSVP.
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Join the Charlestown Land Trust in celebrating Earth Day by participating in a community cleanup event. Help remove litter and trash while enjoying a morning outdoors with fellow community members. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. This event is part of Charlestown’s Earth Day Celebration. The event is free and open to all, but […] |
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This year, The Westerly Land Trust and The Greater North End Community Development Corporation are teaming up to expand the Earth Day–inspired community trash pickup. Volunteers will help clean up areas in and around Westerly Land Trust properties, as well as the historic North End. After the cleanup, volunteers will gather back at the Canal […]
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This event is designed for families and children, focusing on tree science, environmental stewardship, and the vital role trees play in our ecosystem. |
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The Hunt River watershed supplies water for about 30,000 people. The workshop is an opportunity to make connections and share your experience of the watershed while learning more. Enjoy four weeks of learning and discussion about greenspace, transportation, and water management in the area, and meet for walking exploration of different areas in the watershed […] |
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Join University of Rhode Island Ph.D student Christopher Hickling for a look at bobcats and human land use in R.I. Hickling’s research focuses on understanding how human disturbance influences the movement and behavior of terrestrial mammalian carnivores, with a particular focus on bobcats. Participants will learn how landscape change, development, and human activity shape wildlife […] |
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Learn about volunteering at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium. This info session will include a Q&A about the aquarist, educator, and front desk volunteer opportunities, and how to apply, followed by a tour of the aquarium.
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Whether you love hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, or horseback riding, Rhode Island’s state wildlife management areas are beautiful places to explore and enjoy nature. While these conservation lands are open to the public, there are some rules visitors need to follow to keep both people and wildlife safe. Join RIDEM’s Division of Fish and […] |
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This scenic evening group bike ride winds along Newport's picturesque shoreline, starting at Equality Park and following the Ocean Loop. |
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ORCA is partnering with the Narrow River Preservation Association to clean up the Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt Estuary) Watershed.Volunteers will meet at the Sprague Bridge parking lot in Narragansett, and then fan out to pick up litter along the roads, parks, and parking lots of the Narrow River watershed.
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Join Providence's community libraries for the annual plant swap at Rochambeau Library. Bring a plant you no longer want and leave with a new plant or, if you don't have a plant to swap, give a donation to the library and take home a plant. All plants are welcome: indoor, outdoor, annuals, perennials. In the […]
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Drop in for a celebration of all things zero waste at the Refill Shop, including: how to reduce your food waste with the Food Recovery for R.I. Program at the University of Rhode Island; sustainable art with Epic Renewal and Rosie’s Revival; and learn about compost and worms with Clew Compost, Magic Tree Worm Farm, […] |
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Both new and experienced bird watchers are welcome to explore 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. This program is open to anyone with a desire […]
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Help refresh Pardon Gray for spring by picking up the litter that accumulated throughout the winter. Bring yourself, a pair of gloves, and water. Wear appropriate footwear as the fields will be wet. TLT will provide trash bags and handle trash removal. |
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