Greg Gerritt will lead three walks this spring, all focused on urban wild animals in Providence. All of the walks are free of charge and will go from 9-10:30 a.m. The May 10 and June 6 walks will be at Blackstone Park and along the Seekonk River. Participants should meet at the Blackstone Park kiosk […]
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Join Rooftop Power for free pizza while learning how to lower your electricity costs and read your electric bill. |
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Join Rooftop Power for free pizza while learning how to lower your electricity costs and read your electric bill. |
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Elliot’s Ride for Everyone is the family-favorite ride of the year, a free community event that features safe, family-friendly fun for all, every age, every mobility, every kind of cyclist, hiker, roller, and stroller. Come enjoy the wind in your hair and smiles on everyone’s faces and experience the joys of biking and hiking along […]
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All ages are invited to join Narrow River Preservation Association for a hands-on exploration of fish, shellfish, crabs and other inhabitants of the Narrow (Pettaquamscutt) River. Participants will use nets large and small to catch river creatures and examine them in touch tanks and under microscopes. Experts and guidebooks will be on hand. This event […]
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Join the Hopkinton Land Trust for a guided hike at Crown Farm Preserve as part of the town’s 250th celebration. This free walk offers an opportunity to explore one of Hopkinton’s beautiful conserved properties. No RSVP required. |
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Both new and experienced bird watchers are invited 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, on this 2-mile walk. This program is open to anyone with a desire to learn about birding or share their expertise. A […]
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The Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island and Jala Studio Art & Yoga are presenting a wellness event with restorative yoga, breathwork, and meditation. This event is free and open to the public. |
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Join Rooftop Power for free pizza while learning how to lower your electricity costs and read your electric bill.
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As the Rhode Island legislative session winds down, we're hosting an Action (Half) Hour to give a quick overview of two of Climate Action RI's priority climate bills and then take an easy action together in real time by calling legislators. |
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Attendees of this session will learn from newportFILM's executive director on how The Toolbox helped provide a framework for sustainability efforts.
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The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) alongside Providence Parks is launching the 2026 Summer Wellness Series with a community celebration along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. This free kick-off event will bring together neighbors, families, and community partners for an evening of outdoor recreation, wellness, music, and environmental connection. The first 100 kids eat free at […] |
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Kelsey Perry and Hannah Larkin from Flatiron Energy will provide a Batteries 101 overview, covering the basics of how utility-scale energy storage projects work, address common concerns and questions, and walk through a case study of a battery storage project Flatiron Energy is currently developing over the state line in Somerset, Mass. This is hybrid […] |
1 event,Join the Watch Hill Conservancy for the 20th year participating in Project Limulus, a scientific survey tracking horseshoe crab populations. Experience these "living fossils" up close while contributing valuable data to this long-term research program. Participants should be prepared for the physical demands of the survey and must be at least 12 years old to […] |
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Explore the fascinating world of horseshoe crabs. Discover why these remarkable "living fossils" have survived for over 300 million years, learn about their significant contributions to medical research, and understand their crucial ecological importance to Napatree Point and Little Narragansett Bay. This informative outdoor experience offers a unique opportunity to appreciate these ancient creatures and […] |
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Join Rooftop Power for free pizza while learning how to lower your electricity costs and read your electric bill.
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Ocean Hour Farm, a center for education, research, and demonstration of regenerative agricultural practices, highlighting the critical connection between land and ocean health, will hold a guided tour of the active farm and historic property. Visitors will witness how our integrated ecosystem works together to sequester carbon, clean stormwater, build soil, and create nourishing food […] |
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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. |
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Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a morning of cool ocean breezes and NTC's living collections manager Joe Verstandig’s discussion about the trees of Storer Park and the surrounding neighborhood. He will touch on some of the interesting species and cultivars growing in the area, including a massive sweetbay magnolia and fruiting quince tree.
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Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA) for a Virtual Lunch & Learn. GEMS-Net director Caroline Stabile and education specialist Zack Orefice will discuss the adoption of OpenSciEd. (GEMS-Net is a program at URI that supports the implementation of OpenSciEd within partnering school districts across the state.) |
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Help to identify all living things in this one-third-acre of urban green space. To date, with the expertise of 15 Minute Field Trips, we have identified 377 species.
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Join the Watch Hill Conservancy's naturalists for a guided walk to learn about the natural history, flora and fauna of The Napatree Conservation Area. Open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Westport River Watershed Alliance's annual festival celebrates the Westport River and its community. |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is inviting the public to the first public meeting of the Ninigret Restoration Advisory Board (RAB). The Army Corps is actively investigating the former Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Landing Field under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program as a formerly used defense site. Federal regulations require installations that […] |
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The Watch Hill Conservancy's new Slow Birding program invites participants to sit quietly and unplug, while being surrounded by the beauty of the Napatree Point Conservation Area. Join naturalists for peaceful observations, journaling, and wildlife viewing. Participants are encouraged to bring a foldable chair, cozy blankets, and a hot beverage. Binoculars and notebooks are provided. |
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Interested in learning more about the birds that live on the salt ponds? Join the Salt Ponds Coalition in person for a walk where we observe some of the birds species present on the salt ponds in late spring. Registration is required.
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Join Rooftop Power for free pizza while learning how to lower your electricity costs and read your electric bill. |
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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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