Events

Event Series The Narcissi: Daffodil Tour 🌼

The Narcissi: Daffodil Tour 🌼

Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI, United States

Join Director of Horticulture Dan Christina as he leads you through the diverse collection of daffodils (Narcissus), at the peak of Daffodil days. Participants will view unique and uncommon cultivars and species, observe planting strategies for woodlands and gardens, and be enriched about the different growing characteristics and habits of most of the 90-plus varieties […]

iNaturalist Training 🌎

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI, United States

Join us for a special Wednesday Walk and hands-on training session to learn how to use iNaturalist, a free online platform that encourages users to record and share nature observations. Whether you're new to the iNaturalist app or looking to sharpen your skills, this walk will help you confidently identify and record local wildlife. We'll […]

Restore Evening Mini Retreat

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI, United States

As the light of the day softens into evening, you are warmly invited to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what nourishes your spirit. RESTORE is a regular offering from The Sacred Center; a mini retreat that offers spaciousness and sanctuary in the midst of life’s momentum. Our theme for April is The Practice of Appreciation—an […]

All About Volunteering at Save the Bay Aquarium 🌎

Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium 23 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI, United States

Learn about the amazing volunteer opportunities at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium! Come visit our aquarium and find out about how you can apply to be a part of our team as an education, aquarist or gift shop volunteer. You'll have a chance to see the aquarium in person, meet our staff, ask questions, […]

Spring Gardening: Two Part Series

101 Asylum Road 101 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI, United States

Garden Planning: Tuesday April 24 from 6:30-8pm This is a 2-part series, come to both or choose one! The choice is yours!! PART 1: Participants can plan out a vegetable and flower garden for the year, including site selection and prep (whether that's in the ground, raised beds, or containers), selecting which plants you want […]

Pollinator Habitat Workshop 🌎

Spruce Acres Farm 1286 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI, United States

Interested in attracting pollinating insects to your garden? Don’t miss the Land Trust's Pollinator Habitat Workshop at Spruce Acres Farm. We'll share ways that you can help provide a home for pollinating and other beneficial insects in your backyard. We will then discuss different features of pollinator habitat and pollinator-friendly ways to prep your garden for the spring. Afterward, we’ll get […]

City Nature Challenge 🌎

Norman Bird Sanctuary 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI, United States

Join us at the Norman Bird Sanctuary for the City Nature Challenge (CNC)! Whether you're an experienced naturalist or a beginner, the CNC is a chance to get outside, explore, and contribute to scientific research. By documenting the species, from little flowers to fungi, you'll be helping local scientists track trends in biodiversity and better understand our […]

King Park Earth Day Clean-Up 🌎

King Park Wellington Ave., Newport, RI, United States

Join Friends of the Waterfront for a cleanup of King Park in downtown Newport. We’ll spend two hours cleaning up litter along the shoreline and park areas using provided gloves, trash grabbers, and bags. Volunteers of all ages are welcome—stay as long as you like! Your efforts will help beautify the park and protect the […]

Fogland Plog 🌎

Fogland Beach 12 Point View Drive, Tiverton, RI, United States

Join us to plog (jog and pick up trash) in Tiverton! This event is free and all are welcome to attend. Plogging is picking up trash during any activity. Walkers and runners welcome. Walkers to cover the beach and runners to cover the surrounding roads. Clean-up supplies will be provided. This event is in partnership […]

Make Your Own Rain Barrel in Middletown 🌎

Middletown Department of Public Works 19 Berkeley Ave, Middletow, RI, United States

Make and take home a ready-to-install rain barrel to collect and store stormwater for your garden! Eastern R.I. Conservation District will provide materials and step-by-step instructions. Installing a rain barrel to collect and store rainwater for your lawn and garden is a simple and powerful way to make a difference for Aquidneck Island and Narragansett […]

Easton’s Beach Clean-Up 🌎

175 Memorial Blvd. Newport, RI, United States

Help keep Narragansett Bay clean with Save The Bay! Shoreline trash is ugly and harmful to wildlife, and cleanups are a great way to make a difference. We provide trash bags, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and insect repellant - you bring the helping hands! Where: Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd, Newport. Meet in lot #1. Registered volunteers will […]

Spring Gardening: Two Part Series

101 Asylum Road 101 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI, United States

Garden Planning: Tuesday April 24 from 6:30-8pm This is a 2-part series, come to both or choose one! The choice is yours!! PART 1: Participants can plan out a vegetable and flower garden for the year, including site selection and prep (whether that's in the ground, raised beds, or containers), selecting which plants you want […]