Connecticut River Eagles Trip
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Winter is a wonderful time of year to go bird watching, improve your naturalist skills, or simply hike with less worries of mosquitoes and ticks. Colorful ducks congregate along RI shores, rare birds are often sighted after seasonal storms, and it is also owl breeding season. This is the best time to hear owl hoots and screeches during the early evening hours as they search for mates and defend their territories. To celebrate the wonders of nature in winter, Norman Bird Sanctuary is offering several educational opportunities.
If you’re interested in winter birds and don’t want to travel, NBS is offering an Owl Prowl on Thursday, January 26th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Sanctuary. This program starts indoors where you will learn about the different species of owls in Rhode Island, their unique adaptations, and then you will be introduced to one of our resident birds-of-prey. Following the presentation, we will head out on the trails in search of owls. We will make frequent stops to listen for their ca…
Town/City (RI): Middletown. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Norman Bird Sanctuary. Group Homepage: http://www.normanbirdsanctuary.org. Intended Audience: General, Visitors/Tourists. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
leaves from Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd, Middletown, RI.
Mount Hope Winter Farmer's Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Farming, Food. Contact: Market Manager: Ainsley Chew (802) 279-8389. Contact email: ainsleychew@hotmail.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Farmers, Professional. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Middletown Roads/Utilities Advisory Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Middletown. Categories: Public Works/Infrastructure, Energy. Organized by: Middletown Roads/Utilities Advisory Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM.
220 Paradise Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. CANCELED - RI Rose Society Monthly Meeting - Canceled due to predicted snow
Meetings/Dinners/Awards ~ Annual/Month/Weekly
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Gardens, Plants. Organized by: RI Rose Society. Group Homepage: http://www.rirs.org. Contact: Linda Shamoon. Contact email: Linda.Shamoon.Roses@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General. Plant Categories: Flowers. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com. ProvGardener's Favorite Places: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
FrogWatcher Training
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Did you know that frogs & toads are disappearing at an alarming rate across the globe? Get involved by becoming a FrogWatch Volunteer and help scientists keep an eye on Rhode Island frogs & toads.
Due to a number of factors such as habitat loss, pollution & disease, more than one-third of amphibian species are faced with possible extinction. This has led to what many conservationists call a global amphibian crisis. Though there don’t appear to be any immediate threats to the species found locally in New England, the monitoring & data collected through the FrogWatch program will help conservationists to keep tabs on these populations and react to any decline much more quickly.
Four Trainings at Roger Williams Park Zoo in 2012
Saturday, February 11th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, March 7th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 24th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday, April 12th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
To help defray the cost of ru…
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Creatures. Organized by: Roger Williams Park Zoo. Group Homepage: http://www.rwpzoo.org. Contact: Gerry Dichiara, 401-785-3510 x358. Contact email: gdichiara@rwpzoo.org. Intended Audience: General, Volunteers. Animal Categories: Amphibians. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI.
For more info visit www.rwpzoo.org. Lifelines & Vessels | An Introductory Workshop on Gorham Silver Manufacturing and Mashapaug Pond
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
In this informational workshop designed for members of the general public who are looking to get involved with the 2012 Urban Pond Procession, we will ground new participants in UPP background information and educational materials related to both the environment and Mashapaug Pond's industrial history. We will also guide new participants in the creation of unique water vessels that will be carried in the 2012 Procession. Everyone will be given a chance to experiment with the vessel-making materials and come up with their own ideas for how to share this work with students and the public through their own classes/workshops.
Free to the public.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, History, Pollution ~ Waste, Sustainable Living/Trends, Water. Organized by: Urban Pond Procession. Group Homepage: http://www.urbanpondprocession.org/. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
New Urban Arts, 705 Westminster St, Providence, RI.
For more info visit www.rihumanities.org. Coastal Growers Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Town/City (RI): North Kingstown. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Coastal Market Growers Association. Group Homepage: http://www.coastalmarket.org/. Contact: Bevan Linsley, 401-932-9007. Contact email: coastalmarket@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Lafayette Mil (Route 102), 650 Ted Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. South Kingstown Indoor Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
The South Kingstown Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market will open at the Peacedale Mill Complex, located at 1425 Kingstown Road (Route 108) in Peacedale and will be open each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market is closed on 12/25 and 1/1/12.
The South Kingstown indoor winter market is an outgrowth of the South Kingstown farmers’ market, Rhode Island’s oldest and longest continuously operating farmers’ market that operates at URI’s East Farm and at Marina Park from May through October. This indoor winter market will feature a cornucopia of locally grown and produced products, including:
■ Apples, cranberries, and seasonal vegetables such as butternut squash, turnips, potatoes, onions, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, beets, brussel sprouts, parsnips, and tomatoes;
■ Farm fresh turkeys, USDA certified grass fed beef, and Fortuna’s sausage;
■ Matunuck oysters, steamers, little necks, and fresh fish when available;
■ Pastas and sauces, farm fresh eggs, pastries, pies, breads, honey, jams and jellies, and…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: South Kingstown Farmers Market Association. Contact: Market Manager: Steve Gardiner (401) 789-1388. Intended Audience: General.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Peacedale Mill Complex (on Route 108), 1425 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Local food in every season. The chickens are still laying eggs. The salad greens are so leafy and crisp. The onions and garlic are packing spice. The apples and squashes are getting sweeter by the day. Join us for the start of another 365 days of local food. Chefs and eaters, one and all, come enjoy all that grows in Rhode Island year-round!
ALL WINTER (AND SPRING) LONG: Lettuces, arugula, bok choi, kale, collards, cabbage, chard, apples, cider, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, garlic, radishes, fresh herbs, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, winter squash, oysters, beef, pork, Narragansett Creamery cheese, eggs, honey, maple syrup.
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Farm Fresh RI. Group Homepage: http://www.farmfreshri.org. Contact: Market Manager: Sheri Griffin (401) 529-4952. Contact email: sheri@farmfreshri.org. Intended Audience: General. Food Categories: Locally Grown. More Info: continues through May, 2012. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. RI Families in Nature hike
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
Town/City (RI): Charlestown. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: RI Families in Nature. Group Homepage: http://www.rifamiliesinnature.org/. Contact: Jeanine Silversmith. Contact email: info@rifamiliesinnature.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. Cost: free. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ninigret NWR/Kettle Pond Visitor Ctr.
For more info visit www.rifamiliesinnature.org. Save The Bay Newport Seal Cruises
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Want to see a cow or pup that doesn’t live on land? The Save The Bay Seal Watching Cruises, which treat peepers to panoplies of splash-happy seals, kick off on Thanksgiving weekend. These cruises provide the perfect opportunity to introduce holiday guests to the many wonders Rhode Island has to offer.One- or two-hour tours provide stunning glimpses of harbor seals while peppering guests with fun facts about the aquatic mammals – such as their social habits and frequent haunts. Expert guide and binoculars included in ticket price! Guests of all ages welcome.
Town/City (RI): Newport. Categories: Creatures, Water. Organized by: Save The Bay. Group Homepage: http://www.savebay.org/seals. Contact email: sealtours@savebay.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Marine Life. Water Categories: Bays, Oceans. Cost: Tickets:$20 to $30 adults, $15 to $25 Save The Bay members, seniors and childrenages 5 to 12; free for children younger than 5. For more information or tomake reservations, visit the website. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Save the Bay Exploration Center, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840.
For more info visit www.savebay.org. What's New is Old: 100 Years of Food Fads and Mainstream Trends
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Think today's food fashions are new? A look at food fads and trends since the Museum's founding will make you think again. Richard Gutman, curator of the Johnson & Wales Culinary Museum, speaker.
Hear inspiring, provocative, entertaining speakers on Saturdays at 2 pm in Griswold House.
There will be a tea reception following each lecture.
Museum members $10
non-members $15.
Town/City (RI): Newport. Categories: Farming, Food, History. Organized by: Newport Art Museum. Group Homepage: http://www.newportartmuseum.org. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: RI Council for the Humanities description of project: http://www.rihumanities.org/node/356. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Newport Art Museum, Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI.
For more info visit www.newportartmuseum.org. ReNewable Now
Media ~ Podcasts ~ Radio ~ TV
During each broadcast, Peter Arpin and his guests explore ways to help companies and communities around the world progress toward sustainable development and engage in environmentally smart practices.
Town/City (RI): -N/A. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Energy, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Arpin Group. Group Homepage: http://www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com/Arpin-RenewableNow.html. Contact: Peter Arpin. Contact email: peterarpin@msn.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
RI News Channel 6.
For more info visit www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com. Caratunk Owl Prowl
Children's Activities
Enjoy a wonderful evening in search of owls at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, a location that usually is very productive. It may be a little chilly, but this is when the owls are most active. Take to the trails with an Audubon guide to look for these amazing birds in their natural setting.
Dress warmly.
Town/City (RI): -NOT RI. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 8+. Member Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child. Non-Member Fee: $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 0143333-003. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA.
Road Map to Net Zero Energy for Rhode Island's 52 High Schools and Career & Technical Centers
Conference ~ Convention ~ Forum ~ Symposium
Please join us as Bob Chew, cheif energy consultant of R.W Chew LLC, and other leading energy experts discuss the application of various renewable energy sources at schools.
Each school will be presented with a study detailing the specific potentials for Wind Turbines, Photovoltaic Panels, Solar Hot Water and Solar Hot Air.
Hear from experts on how to make your school healthier, more conducive to learning, while reducing operational costs by going green.
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Energy, Planning & Development, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: R.W. Chew Creative Energy Solutions. Group Homepage: http://rwchew.com/netzeroenergy. Intended Audience: General, College/University, Professional, School Groups, Teachers. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
The Bello Center, Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.
For more info visit netzerori.eventbrite.com. Snowshoeing Parker Woodland
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
Join Audubon at the Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge for an adventure in snowshoeing. Explore the snow-covered trails in search of tracks and signs of animals. What better time of year to visit a wildlife refuge? Participants must provide their own snowshoes - they can be rented from REI or Eastern Mountain Sports.
Note: If the trails are too icy or there is no snow, the program will be cancelled. This walk can be somewhat strenous.
Town/City (RI): Coventry. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 10+. Member Fee: $8/member. Non-Member Fee: $12/non-member. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 024333-043. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge, Maple Valley Road, Coventry, RI.
The Farmers Market at Attleboro Farms
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Year round farmers market every Sunday. Great food, some ag crafts, often music and farm winery wines to taste and buy. The market is open no matter the weather either in or outside.
Town/City (RI): -NOT RI. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: The Farmers Market at Attleboro Farms. Group Homepage: www.attleborofarms.com. Contact: David Scanlan. Contact email: dsca995@cs.com. Intended Audience: General. Cost: FREE. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
491 Hickory Road
North Attleboro, MA 02760.
Save The Bay Newport Seal Cruises
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Want to see a cow or pup that doesn’t live on land? The Save The Bay Seal Watching Cruises, which treat peepers to panoplies of splash-happy seals, kick off on Thanksgiving weekend. These cruises provide the perfect opportunity to introduce holiday guests to the many wonders Rhode Island has to offer.One- or two-hour tours provide stunning glimpses of harbor seals while peppering guests with fun facts about the aquatic mammals – such as their social habits and frequent haunts. Expert guide and binoculars included in ticket price! Guests of all ages welcome.
Town/City (RI): Newport. Categories: Creatures, Water. Organized by: Save The Bay. Group Homepage: http://www.savebay.org/seals. Contact email: sealtours@savebay.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Marine Life. Water Categories: Bays, Oceans. Cost: Tickets:$20 to $30 adults, $15 to $25 Save The Bay members, seniors and childrenages 5 to 12; free for children younger than 5. For more information or tomake reservations, visit the website. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Save the Bay Exploration Center, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840.
For more info visit www.savebay.org. Audubon Nature Flicks
Books ~ Films ~ Plays ~ Readings
Looking to get out of the house this winter? Take a trip to Audubon for an afternoon of fascinating Nature documentaries on the big screen.
Free with admission.
Sponsored by Rhode Island PBS
February 5 - My Life As a Turkey Based on his true story, My Life as a Turkey chronicles Joe Hutto's remarkable and moving experience of raising a group of wild turkey hatchlings to adulthood.
February 12 - American Eagle From the pristine wilderness of Alaska to the Upper Mississippi River Valley, American Eagle goes behind the scenes and into the nest to provide the ultimate bird's eye view into the private life of an American icon.
February 19 - Fortress of the Bears Admiralty Island in Southeast Alaska supports the largest concentration of bears anywhere in the world. Sustained by a wealth of salmon streams, isolated and protected by their environment, some 1,700 Alaskan brown bears are part of a unique circle of life that has played out here for centuries.
February 26 - Wolverine: Chasing t…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Ecology/Natural History, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free with Admission. Non-Member Fee: Free with Admission. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Block Island Land Trust
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): New Shoreham (Block Island). Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: Block Island Land Trust. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 2:45 PM.
Town Hall, Old Town Road, Block Island, RI 02807.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. New Shoreham Sewer District Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): New Shoreham (Block Island). Categories: Pollution ~ Waste. Organized by: New Shoreham Sewer District Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:30 PM.
TOWN HALL, OLD TOWN ROAD, BLOCK ISLAND, RI 02807.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. New Shoreham Water District Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): New Shoreham (Block Island). Categories: Water. Organized by: New Shoreham Water District Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:30 PM.
TOWN HALL, OLD TOWN ROAD, BLOCK ISLAND, RI 02807.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Providence Down City District Design Review
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Providence Down City District Design Review. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:45 PM.
Department of Planning and Development, 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Providence, RI 02903.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Coventry Traffic Calming Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Coventry. Categories: Planning & Development, Transportation. Organized by: Coventry Traffic Calming Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:30 PM.
1670 FLAT RIVER ROAD, COVENTRY, RI 02816.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Narragansett Recreation Advisory Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Narragansett. Categories: Land. Organized by: Narragansett Recreation Advisory Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:30 PM.
25 Fifth Avenue, Narragansett, RI 02882.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. NESEA RI - The Renewables Power Plant Boom
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Over the last decade, the development of renewable energy generation facilities has increased exponentially as major companies and experienced power plant developers have entered the game. Please join us this MONDAY to find out what is driving and threatening this market from Robert Tormey, a Rhodie and seasoned renewable power plant developer with over 28 years of experience.
Bob's career has tracked the shifting profile of this industry. He began in renewables in 1982; spent the dry years in natural gas where he coordinated hundreds of millions of dollars in plant investments; and returned from whence he came to work on landfill gas generation plants and utility scale solar PV generation projects totaling over $150 million.
Hope you can make it!
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Energy, Planning & Development, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Rhode Island (NESEA RI). Group Homepage: http://www.neseari.ning.com. Contact: Jo Lee. Contact email: jo@greenmachinepr.com. Intended Audience: General, Businesses, Professional. Cost: free and open to the public. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM.
BRAVO (Downtown PVD), 123 Empire Street Providence, RI 02903.
Portsmouth Open Space Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Portsmouth. Categories: Land. Organized by: Portsmouth Open Space Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM.
Town Hall, 2200 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Burrillville Recreation Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Burrillville. Categories: Land. Organized by: Newport CSO Stakeholders Group. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Burrillville Parks & Recreation Office, 92 North Main Street, Pascoag, RI 02859.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Peak Oil and Transition Towns
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Oil is the lifeblood of our economy, the American way of life. Our children may have to adapt to a world quite different than the one built on oil. Join us for a presentation on PEAK OIL and TRANSITION TOWNS. Community activist and parent Mike DeForbes will speak about a community-empowered model to build long term resilience to the coming fossil fuel descent and shocks in oil prices.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Energy, Sustainable Living/Trends. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope St, Providence, RI.
East Providence Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): East Providence. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: East Providence Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM.
City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, room 306, East Providence, RI 02914.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Glocester Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Glocester. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Glocester Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM.
1145 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Little Compton. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land, Farming. Organized by: Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Little Compton Town Hall, 40 Commons, Little Compton, RI 02837.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. North Providence Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): North Providence. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Burrillville Recreation Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM.
2000 Smith Street, Assembly Room, North Providence, RI 02911.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Scituate Recreation Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Scituate. Categories: Land. Organized by: Scituate Recreation Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM.
chopmist senior center, 1315 chopmist, scituate, ri, RI 02857.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. West Greenwich Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): West Greenwich. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: West Greenwich Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM.
280 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI 02817.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Burrillville Sewer Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Burrillville. Categories: Pollution ~ Waste, Water. Organized by: Burrillville Sewer Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:00 AM.
Board Room, Burrillville Wastewater Treatment Facility, 141 Clear River Drive, Oakland, RI 02858.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
DEM BUDGET -- 12 H-7323 RELATING TO MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013
ARTICLE 3 RELATING TO RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
ARTICLE 4 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
ARTICLE 30 RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Air, Conservation/Restoration, Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Farming, Forests and Trees, Geology/Natural Resources, Invasive Species, Land, Nature ~ Outdoors, Planning & Development, Pollution ~ Waste, Water. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
State House, Room 211, Smith St, Providence, RI.
Pawtucket Water Supply Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Water. Organized by: Pawtucket Water Supply Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM.
85 Branch Street, pawtucket, RI 02860.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. New Shoreham Conservation Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): New Shoreham (Block Island). Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: New Shoreham Conservation Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:30 PM.
16 Old Town Road, Block Island, RI 02807.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Valentine Fundraiser for Environmental Justice League
Fundraisers ~ Donations
Bring your sweetheart, your friends, or just yourself for a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Dinner hosted by the Environmental Justice League and ECO Youth! Enjoy a delicious 4-course meal prepared by youth and guest chefs featuring locally-grown, seasonal foods. Guest musicians will serenade you, and you’ll have a chance to win raffle prizes that will make a perfect gift for your valentine.
Dinner Sponsor Levels:
Tuesday, February 14th
Two Dinner Seatings:
choose 6pm or 8pm
(for a donation above $150, write in the love song of your choice and we’ll play it at the dinner!)
$150 per couple Hopelessly Devoted
$100 per couple Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
$50 per couple I’ll Stand By You
Contact (401) 383-7441 or info@ejlri.org with any questions.
RSVP in just two easy steps!
(Pay online or pay at the door.)
Tell us you're coming: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHlPSGVUbVI4Q1FFRXFwUFZmWFczMmc6MQ
Make your…
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Food, Law/Justice, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Environmental Justice League. Group Homepage: http://www.ejlri.org. Contact email: info@ejlri.org. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Friendship Cafe, 500 Broad Street, Providence, RI.
Coventry Conservation Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Coventry. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: Coventry Conservation Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM.
1675 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI 02816.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. RI Sierra Club: Executive Committee
Meetings/Dinners/Awards ~ Annual/Month/Weekly
Join the Sierra Club at their main Rhode Island Chapter meeting. These meetings are a great way to find out how to get involved with the RI Sierra Club. All welcome.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Nature ~ Outdoors, Transportation. Organized by: The RI Chapter of the Sierra Club. Group Homepage: http://rhodeisland.sierraclub.org/index.html. Contact: Ben Jones. Contact email: chair@risierraclub.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Professional, Volunteers. Cost: n/a. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
42 Rice Street, Providence, RI.
For more info visit rhodeisland.sierraclub.org. Exeter Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Exeter. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Exeter Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM.
675 Ten Rod Road, Town Council Chambers, Exeter, RI 02822.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. North Kingstown Allen Harbor Subcommittee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): North Kingstown. Categories: Water. Organized by: North Kingstown Allen Harbor Subcommittee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM.
30 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. North Smithfield Conservation Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): North Smithfield. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: North Smithfield Conservation Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM.
The Villa, Saint Antoine, Small Dining Room, 400 Mendon Road, North Smithfield, RI 02896.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Pawtucket Parks Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Land. Organized by: Pawtucket Parks Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Slater Park Office, Pawtucket, RI 02861.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Richmond Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Richmond. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Richmond Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Richmond Town Hall, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Scituate Land Trust
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Scituate. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: Scituate Land Trust. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM.
1315 chopmist hill road, scituate, RI 02857.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. South Kingstown Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: South Kingstown Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Council Chambers, South Kingstown Town Hall, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Westerly Conservation Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Westerly. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: Westerly Conservation Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Westerly Town Hall, Westerly, RI 02891.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Snow Tots
Children's Activities
Join Audubon for a hour and a half of fun for young nature lovers ages 2 to 5. This one-day class will get little ones out into nature at one of the most beautiful times of the year. Enjoy a story and a small craft, then head outside to explore the refuge with fun games and activities. Please dress for the weather and bring a snack or lunch if you wish enjoy it in the barn after the program. Please note we will have a wood fire stove keeping us warm, so caregivers are required to keep a close eye on children.
Town/City (RI): Exeter. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Children. ASRI Age Range: Ages 3-5. Member Fee: $10/member adult/child pair; $5/each additional member. Non-Member Fee: $12/non-member adult/child pair; $6/each additional non-member. Additional Info: Please meet in the barn. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 134333-215. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI.
ReNewable Now
Media ~ Podcasts ~ Radio ~ TV
During each broadcast, Peter Arpin and his guests will explore ways to help companies and communities around the world progress toward sustainable development and engage in environmentally smart practices.
Town/City (RI): -N/A. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Arpin Group and Cardi's Furniture Superstore. Group Homepage: http://www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com/Arpin-RenewableNow.html. Contact: Peter Arpin. Contact email: peterarpin@msn.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
WARL 1320 AM Radio.
For more info visit www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com. SPECIAL SENATE TASK FORCE ON FISHERIES
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
AGENDA:
I. Welcome and Introduction- Chairwoman Senator SusanV. Sosnowski
· "Pair Trawl Use in Rhode Island"
II. Witnesses
· Robert Ballou, Assistant to the Director of DEM
· Mark Gibson, Deputy Chief for Marine Fisheries DEM
III. Public Testimony
Witnesses are respectfully asked to come prepared to limit their testimony to the following:
· Pair trawl use in Rhode Island
· Considerations and potential recommendations
IV. Adjournment
Susan V. Sosnowski,
Chairwoman
Parties interested in testifying before the Special Senate Task Force are asked to please contact Caitlin Thomas-Henkel, Senate Policy Office at (401) 276-5551 or cthomas@rilin.state.ri.us , or Nancy Sullivan ,Commission Clerk at (401)276-5580. Testimony may be time-limited out of respect to all interested parties.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Creatures, Farming, Food, Water. Organized by: Special Senate Task Force on Fisheries. Intended Audience: General, Businesses, Farmers. Animal Categories: Crustaceans, Fish, Marine Life. Farming Categories: Aquaculture. Water Categories: Bays, Oceans. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
State House, Room 313, Smith St, Providence, RI.
For more info visit status.rilin.state.ri.us. Resident Canada Goose Population Stabilization Training
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in partnership with the RI State Conservation Committee and RI Conservation Districts is offering four workshops and/or trainings on Resident Canada Goose Population Stabilization and developing Grassroots efforts to control Resident Canada Geese.
Resident Canada Geese populations can inflict significant damage on agricultural land in the form of water quality impairment, crop loss, and subsequent erosion. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, geese also produce heavy concentrations of fecal droppings which can lead to excess nutrient enrichment of ponds and lakes. The additional nutrients then lead to excessive plant growth such as algae and other nuisance plants. Rapid increases in algae can then limit the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water for other aquatic organisms. These large, dense geese populations also pose a risk to other species of birds through transmission of avian diseases.
To mitigate effects on water quality, the RI Conserva…
Town/City (RI): Tiverton. Categories: Creatures, Farming, Nature ~ Outdoors, Pollution ~ Waste, Water. Organized by: Eastern RI Conservation District. Group Homepage: www.easternriconservation.org. Contact: Jessica Blackledge. Contact email: info@easternriconservation.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Families, Farmers, Homeowners, Landowners, Professional, School Groups, Teachers, Volunteers. Cost: FREE. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Conference Room, 60 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Local food in every season. The chickens are still laying eggs. The salad greens are so leafy and crisp. The onions and garlic are packing spice. The apples and squashes are getting sweeter by the day. Join us for the start of another 365 days of local food. Chefs and eaters, one and all, come enjoy all that grows in Rhode Island year-round!
ALL WINTER (AND SPRING) LONG: Lettuces, arugula, bok choi, kale, collards, cabbage, chard, apples, cider, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, garlic, radishes, fresh herbs, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, winter squash, oysters, beef, pork, Narragansett Creamery cheese, eggs, honey, maple syrup.
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Farm Fresh RI. Group Homepage: http://www.farmfreshri.org. Contact: Market Manager: Sarah Lester. Contact email: sarah@farmfreshri.org. Intended Audience: General. Food Categories: Locally Grown. More Info: continues through May, 2012. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Coastal State Lecture Series
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Looking at climate change and Rhode Island's coastal communities and ecosystems...
Come hear the latest research findings concerning the health of New England's largest estuary, Narragansett Bay, and the ecological and social impacts of climate change in Rhode Island.
This series is supported by Rhode Island Sea Grant and the URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences, and the URI Marine Biology Program.
All lectures are free and open to the public.
FEB 8
Will RI see more severe hurricanes?
Speaker: Dr. Isaac Ginis (URI GSO) is a hurricane expert and will discuss the current understanding of global climate change impacts in Rhode Island.
How can ecosystem-based management be used in fisheries?
Speaker: Dr. Jeremy Collie (URI GSO) will discuss management tools and approaches used to optimize total fish yield, provide long-term economic viability, conserve biodiversity, and maintain the health of an ecosystem.
FEB 15
What are nitrogen cycling response to climate change and what does…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Climate, Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Geology/Natural Resources, Sustainable Living/Trends, Water. Organized by: RI Sea Grant. Group Homepage: http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/. Intended Audience: General, College/University. Animal Categories: Marine Life. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
URI, Swan Auditorium, 60 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI.
For more info visit seagrant.gso.uri.edu. SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
TIME: Rise of the Senate SUBJECTS: Bills related to animals
Senate Bill No. 2031
BY Tassoni, Lynch, Doyle
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- PSITTACINE BIRDS {LC44/1} (would permit birds exposed to psittacosis to be treated rather than destroyed. In addition, it would permit microchip identification of the breeder by whom they were bred)
01/11/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
02/02/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Senate Bill No. 2032
BY Tassoni, Lynch, Perry, Pinga
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- ANIMAL ABUSER REGISTRY {LC42/1} (would create an animal abuser registry and would provide for penalties for failure to register)
01/11/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
02/02/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Senate Bill No. 2033
BY Tassoni, Lynch, Perry, Pinga
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- IMPORTATION OF WILD ANIMALS {LC40…
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
State House, Room 211, Smith St, Providence, RI.
For more info visit status.rilin.state.ri.us. Middletown Open Space and Fields Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Middletown. Categories: Land. Organized by: Middletown Open Space and Fields Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Middletown Police Station, 123 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Providence Water Supply Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Water. Organized by: Providence Water Supply Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM.
552 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Intro to Permaculture
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Join us in Smithfield on February 15th! The Revive the Roots Foundation Invites you to an evening presentation by Steve Whitman at the Greenville Public Library. Come and learn what permaculture is all about and why it is important to you! This session is especially useful for home owners, community organizers, design professionals, farmers and gardeners. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 6:00 –8:00 PM
This is a date to save! Mark your calenders!
Its free!!
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Farming, Gardens, Plants. Organized by: Revive the Roots. Contact: info@revivetheroots.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Businesses, Children, College/University, Families, Farmers, Homeowners, Landowners, Professional, School Groups, Teachers, Teens, Visitors/Tourists, Volunteers. Cost: FREE. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike Greenville, RI.
Science for Siting: Engineering for Locating Wind Turbines
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Besides an overview of land-based wind energy resources in RI, Malcom Spaulding, URI ocean engineering professor, and Gopu Potty, URI ocean engineering assistant professor, will share a strategy for siting wind energy facilities that considers wind resources, technological and development constraints, and ecological issues. Wednesday February 15, 2012, from 6-7 PM. Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
RSVP required. Please contact Amber Neville at (401) 874-6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu. Lecture first of three in the Renewable Energy Siting Partnership Library Lecture Series.
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Energy, Geology/Natural Resources. Organized by: Rhode Island Sea Grant. Group Homepage: http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/. Contact: Amber Neville. Contact email: amber@crc.uri.edu. Intended Audience: General. Energy Categories: Wind Energy. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rogers Free Libary, 525 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
RI Sierra Club: Outings Committee Meeting
Meetings/Dinners/Awards ~ Annual/Month/Weekly
Help the RI Sierra Club plan future Outings. We're always looking for fresh Outings ideas; please come and share your thoughts. All welcome.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Rhode Island Chapter of the Sierra Club. Group Homepage: http://rhodeisland.sierraclub.org. Contact: Ben Jones. Contact email: Ben@leftbrain.net. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Volunteers. Cost: no charge. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
The Wild Colonial, 250 South Water Street, Providence, RI 02903.
For more info visit rhodeisland.sierraclub.org. Marine Fisheries Council, Rhode Island
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Narragansett. Categories: Creatures, Water, Food. Organized by: Marine Fisheries Council, Rhode Island. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM.
South Ferry Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Warwick Harbor Management Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Warwick. Categories: Water. Organized by: Warwick Harbor Management Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM.
City Hall Annex, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. 2012 Bee School
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Why do people keep bees? It's a good hobby for people who love nature and enjoy watching and learning about bees and the flowers they pollinate and gather nectar from. It insures that you will always have good pollination in your gardens. Some people keep bees because they love honey! Some people even keep bees because they have arthritis and wish to get stung to alleviate arthritic symptoms.
The Rhode Island Beekeepers Association teaches beginner beekeeping classes every year in February and March.
Topics covered include:
Getting started
The honeybee life cycle
Choosing an apiary
Buying bees and equipment
Installing package bees
Catching Swarms
Bee diseases and pests
Spring Inspections
Getting ready for the honeyflow
Wintering bees
There will be a variety of beekeeping equipment displayed and demonstrated each week. Beekeeping catalogs and other handouts will be distributed and several beekeeping videos will be shown.
2012 Bee School Schedule
Davies Technical High School, Lincoln…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Creatures, Gardens, Plants. Organized by: RI Beekeepers Association. Group Homepage: http://ribeekeeper.com/index.php. Contact: Betty Mencucci. Contact email: bmencucci@cox.net. Intended Audience: General, Farmers, Homeowners. Animal Categories: Insects. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
URI Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, 120 Flagg Rd, Kingston, RI.
For more info visit www.ribeekeeper.org. RI Sierra Club: Development Committee Meeting (fundraising)
Meetings/Dinners/Awards ~ Annual/Month/Weekly
The Development Committee leads the chapter's fundraising activities including house parties, club materials sales, memorial and commemorative gifts, and canvassing. All Welcome.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors, Transportation. Organized by: The Rhode Island Chapter of the Sierra Club. Group Homepage: http://rhodeisland.sierraclub.org. Contact: Nicholas Oliver. Contact email: giving@risierraclub.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Volunteers. Cost: n/a. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sierra Club Office, 42 Rice St, Providence, RI.
For more info visit rhodeisland.sierraclub.org. RI Association of Conservation Commissions
Meetings/Dinners/Awards ~ Annual/Month/Weekly
Monthly Meetings
The RIACC Board of Directors meets monthly.
When: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
This meeting is open and all are invited to attend.
Town/City (RI): Warwick. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: RI Association of Conservation Commissions. Group Homepage: http://www.riacc-online.org. Intended Audience: General. Land Categories: Land Conservation. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Warwick Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick, RI 02888.
For more info visit www.riacc-online.org. Foster Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Foster. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Foster Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Benjamin Eddy Building, 6 South Killingly Road, Foster, RI 02825.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Smithfield Sewer Authority
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Pollution ~ Waste, Water. Organized by: Smithfield Sewer Authority. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Smithfield Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Tiverton Harbor Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Tiverton. Categories: Water. Organized by: Tiverton Harbor Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM.
Town Hall, 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Jamestown Planning Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Jamestown. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Jamestown Planning Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:30 PM.
93 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Kent County Water Authority
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): West Warwick. Categories: Water. Organized by: Kent County Water Authority. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 3:30 PM.
1072 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. LEED AP BD+C Review and Exam Prep
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
This course will prepare individuals to take the LEED professional accreditation exam for Building Design and Construction. Students will gain practical knowledge of the current LEED rating system credits intents and requirements for building certification as well as how to implement the process and coordinate the project team.
Note: the US Green Building Council (USGBC) did not participate in the development of this course nor does completion of this course guarantee successful completion of the LEED AP exam.
Instructor: Mark Winslow, LEED AP BD+C, Regulatory Serv. Mgr, Gilbane Co.
Cost: $225 for members; $250 for non-members*
*non-members can apply $25 toward chapter membership
To Register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=octzzydab&oeidk=a07e5f6xlus7d412d73
If you are interested in attending this course and need more information, please email Claudia Torres at custserv@usgbcri.org
Pre-registration using our digital tools is preferred but walk-ins accepted. We must hav…
Town/City (RI): Warwick. Categories: Buildings, Energy. Organized by: US Green Building Council RI Chapter. Group Homepage: http://www.usgbcri.org. Intended Audience: Businesses, Professional. Certification and Licensing: Yes. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
New England Institute of Technology, Room 233, 2480 Post Road, Warwick, RI.
Providence Green Drinks & First RIC Critical Issues in Sustainability lecture
Networking ~ Planning ~ Leadership Development
Come celebrate the launch of the Sustainable Communities Initiative (SCI) at Rhode Island College (RIC) on February 16th at Providence Green Drinks!
SCI is a nonprofit initiative hosted by RIC and receiving fiscal agency from the Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) Education Fund. Its mission is to catalyze positive social, environmental, and economic change by further engaging community residents in enrichment learning, participatory research, and informed community activism.
This hosting of Green Drinks will coincide with the opening night of the SCI at RIC Critical Issues in Sustainability speaker series. At 7:00pm all will be invited to attend the inaugural lecture of the series delivered by Julian Agyeman, Professor and Chair of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University, Boston-Medford. His talk is titled, "Just Sustainabilities: Re-imagining (E)quality, Living Within Limits". Admission is free.
Beginning at 5pm, cool drinks will be available at the Fortes Room…
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Air, Buildings, Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Conservation/Restoration, Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Education, Energy, Food, Forests and Trees, Nature ~ Outdoors, Planning & Development, Plants, Pollution ~ Waste, Public Works/Infrastructure, Sustainable Living/Trends, Transportation, Water. Contact: Bill Mott. Contact email: bmott.top@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: The monthly gathering Providence Green Drinks meets at various locations. For more information on the local group, contact Bill Mott, bmott@theoceanproject.org, and also see Providential Gardener posting: http://providentialgardener.typepad.com/providential_gardener/2006/06/providence_gree.html. More Info: The Providence Green Drinks monthly gatherings (always held on "Thirsty Third Thursday") provide a great opportunity to meet with people in the area who are personally and/or professionally interested and involved in a variety of environmental, conservation, and sustainability issues. It's an informal and fun time and usually draws an eclectic group of several dozen people over the course of the evening.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rhode Island College, Adams Library, Fortes Room, Providence, RI.
RIC Critical Issues in Sustainability Series: Just Sustainabilities: Re-imagining (E)quality, Living Within Limits
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
SCI is a nonprofit initiative hosted by RIC and receiving fiscal agency from the Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) Education Fund. Its mission is to catalyze positive social, environmental, and economic change by further engaging community residents in enrichment learning, participatory research, and informed community activism.
This hosting of Green Drinks will coincide with the opening night of the SCI at RIC Critical Issues in Sustainability speaker series. At 7:00pm all will be invited to attend the inaugural lecture of the series delivered by Julian Agyeman, Professor and Chair of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University, Boston-Medford. His talk is titled, "Just Sustainabilities: Re-imagining (E)quality, Living Within Limits". Admission is free.
Providence Green Drinks in February is being held in conjunction with this first lecture. Beginning at 5pm, cool drinks will be available at the Fortes Room, Adams Library. Mr. Agyeman's talk will take place a short wal…
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Climate, Food, Law/Justice, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Sustainable Communities Initiative. Group Homepage: http://www.sci-ri.org/. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Businesses, College/University, Professional, Visitors/Tourists. Additional Info: Directions to RIC: http://www.ric.edu/campusmap/directions.php. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rhode Island College, Clarke Science 128, Providence, RI.
Warwick Wildlife & Conservation Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Warwick. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land, Creatures. Organized by: Warwick Wildlife & Conservation Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM.
City Hall Annex, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Smithfield Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Smithfield Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Smithfield Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Preschool Storytime - Are You My Mother?
Children's Activities
Enjoy storytime with your preschooler each month. The programs include the reading of a nature story with hands-on activities followed by a nature craft or live animal visit. Adults must accompany children.
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Children. ASRI Age Range: Ages 3-5. Member Fee: $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 114333-467. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI.
Preschool Storytime - Are You My Mother?
Children's Activities
Enjoy storytime with your preschooler each month. The programs include the reading of a nature story with hands-on activities followed by a nature craft or live animal visit. Adults must accompany children.
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Children. ASRI Age Range: Ages 3-5. Member Fee: $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 114333-468. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI.
RI Sierra Club Outing: White Mountains Overnight Excursion
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Join the RI Sierra Club on a overnight wintertime outing to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We will be using an Appalachian Trail shelter as our weekend headquarters to explore the trails. Bundle up and see the snowy (we hope) beauty of a New England winter in the mountains.
Meet at the RI Sierra Club office (42 Rice Street, Providence) at 6am on Saturday to caravan. Travel time to the White Mountains is approximately 4-5 hours. Attendees will have the option of staying one or two nights, and will arrive back in RI late on the evening of the day they choose to head home. We will be staying in the Zealand Falls Hut, a hike in/hike out, heated Appalachian Trail shelter. Hut reservations are required in advance, so please contact Ben Jones (outings@risierraclub.org) if you are interested in attending. Accomidations will cost $44/night/person.
IMPORTANT NOTE: this outing will be more strenuous then a typical RI Sierra Club outing and is not suitable for children.
Town/City (RI): -NOT RI. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: RI Sierra Club. Group Homepage: http://rhodeisland.sierraclub.org. Contact: Ben Jones. Contact email: outings@risierraclub.org. Intended Audience: Adults, College/University. Cost: $45/night/person. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 – Sunday, February 19, 2012.
White Mountains, NH.
Mount Hope Winter Farmer's Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Farming, Food. Contact: Market Manager: Ainsley Chew (802) 279-8389. Contact email: ainsleychew@hotmail.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Farmers, Professional. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Prudence Island Tour and Seal Watch
Children's Activities
Come and explore Prudence Island with a chance to see seals at one of the best haul-out spots in Narragansett Bay. You will also learn about ecological research happening in and around the Bay through the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve. Set out for the south end of the island and a popular seal haul-out at low tide. View the seals using spotting scopes and enjoy a brief presentation about the seals' life cycle and migration to Narragansett Bay. After viewing seals and having lunch at the Center, we will tour in our van with stops to visit the island's one-room schoolhouse, cultural and historic sites, salt marshes and beaches.
The day begins at 9:45am with a half-hour ferry ride leaving Bristol at 10:00am to Prudence Island. You will be greeted at the ferry landing by an educator from the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve based on Prudence Island. A short van ride will bring us to the Research Reserve's 'Lab' Learning Center where we can store lunches in our fridge, use the facilities. At the end of…
Town/City (RI): Prudence Island. Categories: Creatures, Water. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 8+. Animal Categories: Marine Life. Member Fee: $15/member adult, $8/member child. Non-Member Fee: $20/non-member adult, $10/non-member child. Additional Info: Please Note: All Seal Watch participants should arrive by 9:45 am at the Bristol ferry landing and will return to Bristol by 4:30 pm. Purchase round trip tickets in Bristol as returns cannot be bought on Prudence Island. Don't forget the round-trip ferry. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: ? Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:45 AM – 4:30 PM.
Meet at Bristol Ferry Landing to go to Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI.
URI Winter Wellness Series_Yoga By Nature
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Experience a change in your exercise program from the inside to the outside using the principles of YogaFit. YogaFit is a program of integrated methodologies that makes yoga accessible to everyone. Feeling fit is at the heart of this program where the focus on flexibility, structured workouts, and breathing practices are designed to fit with our Western lifestyles. This is grass roots, down to earth yoga that makes everyone feel they belong and that they can succeed. Please visit our website to register.
Nan Quinlan is is a certified fitness trainer and YogaFit instructor. She lives in Exeter and leads training sessions throughout RI.
Keywords: yoga, nature, health, families, adults, workshops, providence. Town/City (RI): Providence. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Homeowners, School Groups, Teachers, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. Organized by: URI Outreach Center & Providence Parks and Recreation. Group Homepage: http://www.uri.edu/cels/ceoc/index.html. Contact: Mamie Chen (401) 874-2900. Contact email: outreach@uri.edu. Cost: 15.00.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI.
For more info visit www.uri.edu. Coastal Growers Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Town/City (RI): North Kingstown. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Coastal Market Growers Association. Group Homepage: http://www.coastalmarket.org/. Contact: Bevan Linsley, 401-932-9007. Contact email: coastalmarket@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Lafayette Mil (Route 102), 650 Ted Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. South Kingstown Indoor Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
The South Kingstown Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market will open at the Peacedale Mill Complex, located at 1425 Kingstown Road (Route 108) in Peacedale and will be open each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market is closed on 12/25 and 1/1/12.
The South Kingstown indoor winter market is an outgrowth of the South Kingstown farmers’ market, Rhode Island’s oldest and longest continuously operating farmers’ market that operates at URI’s East Farm and at Marina Park from May through October. This indoor winter market will feature a cornucopia of locally grown and produced products, including:
■ Apples, cranberries, and seasonal vegetables such as butternut squash, turnips, potatoes, onions, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, beets, brussel sprouts, parsnips, and tomatoes;
■ Farm fresh turkeys, USDA certified grass fed beef, and Fortuna’s sausage;
■ Matunuck oysters, steamers, little necks, and fresh fish when available;
■ Pastas and sauces, farm fresh eggs, pastries, pies, breads, honey, jams and jellies, and…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: South Kingstown Farmers Market Association. Contact: Market Manager: Steve Gardiner (401) 789-1388. Intended Audience: General.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Peacedale Mill Complex (on Route 108), 1425 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Local food in every season. The chickens are still laying eggs. The salad greens are so leafy and crisp. The onions and garlic are packing spice. The apples and squashes are getting sweeter by the day. Join us for the start of another 365 days of local food. Chefs and eaters, one and all, come enjoy all that grows in Rhode Island year-round!
ALL WINTER (AND SPRING) LONG: Lettuces, arugula, bok choi, kale, collards, cabbage, chard, apples, cider, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, garlic, radishes, fresh herbs, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, winter squash, oysters, beef, pork, Narragansett Creamery cheese, eggs, honey, maple syrup.
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Farm Fresh RI. Group Homepage: http://www.farmfreshri.org. Contact: Market Manager: Sheri Griffin (401) 529-4952. Contact email: sheri@farmfreshri.org. Intended Audience: General. Food Categories: Locally Grown. More Info: continues through May, 2012. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Winter Walk
Children's Activities
Join Kimball naturalist Bob Kenney on an exploration of the snow-covered woods and fields of the Kimball Wildlife Refuge and Burlingame State Park next door, in the quietest season of the year. Our past winter walks have discovered deer and fox tracks in the snow; crossbills in the pines; otters, muskrats, and even bald eagles on the frozen pond; and a Northern Three-Toed Woodpecker in 1991. We'll finish by warming up around the stove with a steaming bowl of vegetarian chili. Start wishing for fresh snow now (good for tracks), only not as much as in some years!
Town/City (RI): Charlestown. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 044166-66. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Kimball Wildlife Refuge, 180 Sanctuary Road, Charlestown, RI.
Save The Bay Newport Seal Cruises
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Want to see a cow or pup that doesn’t live on land? The Save The Bay Seal Watching Cruises, which treat peepers to panoplies of splash-happy seals, kick off on Thanksgiving weekend. These cruises provide the perfect opportunity to introduce holiday guests to the many wonders Rhode Island has to offer.One- or two-hour tours provide stunning glimpses of harbor seals while peppering guests with fun facts about the aquatic mammals – such as their social habits and frequent haunts. Expert guide and binoculars included in ticket price! Guests of all ages welcome.
Town/City (RI): Newport. Categories: Creatures, Water. Organized by: Save The Bay. Group Homepage: http://www.savebay.org/seals. Contact email: sealtours@savebay.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Marine Life. Water Categories: Bays, Oceans. Cost: Tickets:$20 to $30 adults, $15 to $25 Save The Bay members, seniors and childrenages 5 to 12; free for children younger than 5. For more information or tomake reservations, visit the website. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Save the Bay Exploration Center, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840.
For more info visit www.savebay.org. RI Branch of American Begonia Society
Meetings/Dinners/Awards ~ Annual/Month/Weekly
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Gardens, Plants. Organized by: RI Branch of American Begonia Society. Contact: Linda Kammerer. Contact email: RIBranchBegonia@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General. Cost: No cost to attend; Annual membership is $35, $25 of which goes to the American Begonia Society. If already a member of ABS, the annual cost for the RI branch is $10. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Classroom, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI.
For more info visit groups.google.com. ReNewable Now
Media ~ Podcasts ~ Radio ~ TV
During each broadcast, Peter Arpin and his guests explore ways to help companies and communities around the world progress toward sustainable development and engage in environmentally smart practices.
Town/City (RI): -N/A. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Energy, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Arpin Group. Group Homepage: http://www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com/Arpin-RenewableNow.html. Contact: Peter Arpin. Contact email: peterarpin@msn.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
RI News Channel 6.
For more info visit www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com. Prudence Island Tour and Seal Watch
Children's Activities
Come and explore Prudence Island with a chance to see seals at one of the best haul-out spots in Narragansett Bay. You will also learn about ecological research happening in and around the Bay through the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve. Set out for the south end of the island and a popular seal haul-out at low tide. View the seals using spotting scopes and enjoy a brief presentation about the seals' life cycle and migration to Narragansett Bay. After viewing seals and having lunch at the Center, we will tour in our van with stops to visit the island's one-room schoolhouse, cultural and historic sites, salt marshes and beaches.
The day begins at 9:45am with a half-hour ferry ride leaving Bristol at 10:00am to Prudence Island. You will be greeted at the ferry landing by an educator from the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve based on Prudence Island. A short van ride will bring us to the Research Reserve's 'Lab' Learning Center where we can store lunches in our fridge, use the facilities. At the end of…
Town/City (RI): Prudence Island. Categories: Creatures, Water. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 8+. Animal Categories: Marine Life. Member Fee: $15/member adult, $8/member child. Non-Member Fee: $20/non-member adult, $10/non-member child. Additional Info: Please Note: All Seal Watch participants should arrive by 9:45 am at the Bristol ferry landing and will return to Bristol by 4:30 pm. Purchase round trip tickets in Bristol as returns cannot be bought on Prudence Island. Don't forget the round-trip ferry. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: ? Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 9:45 AM – 4:30 PM.
Meet at Bristol Ferry Landing to go to Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Prudence Island, RI.
The Farmers Market at Attleboro Farms
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Year round farmers market every Sunday. Great food, some ag crafts, often music and farm winery wines to taste and buy. The market is open no matter the weather either in or outside.
Town/City (RI): -NOT RI. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: The Farmers Market at Attleboro Farms. Group Homepage: www.attleborofarms.com. Contact: David Scanlan. Contact email: dsca995@cs.com. Intended Audience: General. Cost: FREE. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
491 Hickory Road
North Attleboro, MA 02760.
Save The Bay Newport Seal Cruises
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Want to see a cow or pup that doesn’t live on land? The Save The Bay Seal Watching Cruises, which treat peepers to panoplies of splash-happy seals, kick off on Thanksgiving weekend. These cruises provide the perfect opportunity to introduce holiday guests to the many wonders Rhode Island has to offer.One- or two-hour tours provide stunning glimpses of harbor seals while peppering guests with fun facts about the aquatic mammals – such as their social habits and frequent haunts. Expert guide and binoculars included in ticket price! Guests of all ages welcome.
Town/City (RI): Newport. Categories: Creatures, Water. Organized by: Save The Bay. Group Homepage: http://www.savebay.org/seals. Contact email: sealtours@savebay.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Marine Life. Water Categories: Bays, Oceans. Cost: Tickets:$20 to $30 adults, $15 to $25 Save The Bay members, seniors and childrenages 5 to 12; free for children younger than 5. For more information or tomake reservations, visit the website. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Save the Bay Exploration Center, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840.
For more info visit www.savebay.org. Audubon Nature Flicks
Books ~ Films ~ Plays ~ Readings
Looking to get out of the house this winter? Take a trip to Audubon for an afternoon of fascinating Nature documentaries on the big screen.
Free with admission.
Sponsored by Rhode Island PBS
February 5 - My Life As a Turkey Based on his true story, My Life as a Turkey chronicles Joe Hutto's remarkable and moving experience of raising a group of wild turkey hatchlings to adulthood.
February 12 - American Eagle From the pristine wilderness of Alaska to the Upper Mississippi River Valley, American Eagle goes behind the scenes and into the nest to provide the ultimate bird's eye view into the private life of an American icon.
February 19 - Fortress of the Bears Admiralty Island in Southeast Alaska supports the largest concentration of bears anywhere in the world. Sustained by a wealth of salmon streams, isolated and protected by their environment, some 1,700 Alaskan brown bears are part of a unique circle of life that has played out here for centuries.
February 26 - Wolverine: Chasing t…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Ecology/Natural History, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free with Admission. Non-Member Fee: Free with Admission. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
February School Vacation Week
Children's Activities
School's Out! Come to Audubon for a week of fun for all ages. Special programs and activities are available each day and are free with admission.
Nature crafts will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day, as well as a nature story at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm and animal interviews at 11:30 am. Registration is not required.
Special programs for children are also available each day at 1:30 p.m. February 20: Eco-Games: Puzzles, Oceanopoly, nature card games and more will be set out for you and your family to freely enjoy at your leisure. An Audubon educator will be on hand to help out and join the fun.
February 21: Snow Tracking: Bundle up and head out with an Audubon educator to look for signs of animals in the winter. You never know what we will find!
February 22: Owl Detectives: What do owls eat, where do they live, what makes them special? Be an owl detective and find out! This program will include an owl pellet dissection. *There will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover costs.
February…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Education, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free with Admission. Non-Member Fee: Free with Admission. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: n/a. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com. Info: For 1:30 pm program on February 22nd, there will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover the cost of the pellet.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Transit Authority, Rhode Island Public
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Transportation, Planning & Development. Organized by: Transit Authority, Rhode Island Public. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 1:30 PM.
269 Melrose Street, Providence, RI 02904.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Resident Canada Goose Abatement & Available NRCS Funding
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
The Next Round of Free and Informative Workshops on Canada Goose Abatement and available NRCS Funding will be held on: February 20th, 21st and 22nd.
Resident Canada Geese populations can inflict significant damage on agricultural land in the form of water quality impairment, crop loss, and subsequent erosion. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, geese also produce heavy concentrations of fecal droppings which can lead to excess nutrient enrichment of ponds and lakes. The additional nutrients then lead to excessive plant growth such as algae and other nuisance plants. Rapid increases in algae can then limit the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water for other aquatic organisms. These large, dense geese populations also pose a risk to other species of birds through transmission of avian diseases.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in partnership with the RI State Conservation Committee and RI Conservation Districts is offering three workshops on Canada Goose abatement for livestock…
Town/City (RI): Richmond. Categories: Creatures, Pollution ~ Waste. Organized by: Eastern RI Conservation District. Group Homepage: www.easternriconservation.org. Contact: Jessica Blackledge. Contact email: info@easternriconservation.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Businesses, Farmers, Landowners, Professional. Cost: FREE. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Richmond Grange
680 Usquepaugh Rd
West Kingstown, RI.
February School Vacation Week
Children's Activities
School's Out! Come to Audubon for a week of fun for all ages. Special programs and activities are available each day and are free with admission.
Nature crafts will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day, as well as a nature story at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm and animal interviews at 11:30 am. Registration is not required.
Special programs for children are also available each day at 1:30 p.m. February 20: Eco-Games: Puzzles, Oceanopoly, nature card games and more will be set out for you and your family to freely enjoy at your leisure. An Audubon educator will be on hand to help out and join the fun.
February 21: Snow Tracking: Bundle up and head out with an Audubon educator to look for signs of animals in the winter. You never know what we will find!
February 22: Owl Detectives: What do owls eat, where do they live, what makes them special? Be an owl detective and find out! This program will include an owl pellet dissection. *There will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover costs.
February…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Education, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free with Admission. Non-Member Fee: Free with Admission. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: n/a. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com. Info: For 1:30 pm program on February 22nd, there will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover the cost of the pellet.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Guided Hike and Seal Watch
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
DEM Parks & Recreation staff will lead guided hikes with an opportunity to view the seals that bask on the rocks off Rome Point at the John H. Chafee Nature Preserve in North Kingstown. The 2 ½ mile walk is relatively easy and participants may also catch a glimpse of numerous birds including loons, cormorants, gulls and mergansers. The walks will take place on the hour on Tuesday, February 21, at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. The walks begin at the parking areas on Route 1-A. Hikers are encouraged to dress appropriately as the area can be extremely cold in the winter wind.
As part of ongoing efforts to encourage children, families and individuals to enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state parks have to offer and engage in more physical activity, the Department of Environmental Management will hold a series of free activities during the upcoming February school vacation week.
“One of Rhode Island’s greatest assets is our unparalleled natural beauty,” Governor Chafee said. “This…
Town/City (RI): North Kingstown. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: RI Dept of Environmental Management. Group Homepage: http://www.dem.state.ri.us/. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Birds, Mammals. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
John H. Chafee Nature Preserve, Route 1-A, North Kingstown, RI.
For more info visit www.riparks.com. URI February Vacation Family Days: Dirt!
Children's Activities
A series of art and eco-themed classes in Rhode Island's premier tropical destination: the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! All classes include the entrance fee to the Botanical center for one child and their adult chaperone.
*Two Free spaces will be reserved for each class for Providence residents. (other classes are on Wednesday and Friday)
Dirt! A Journey Through the Earth's Soil
Starring Red wiggler worms!
Tuesday, February 21
10-11 am
Take a closer look at the world below our feet as we examine worms, make a pill bug craft, listen to a compost story, and play Dirt! The Game. Recommended for children age 6-10 and their adult chaperones.
Melissa Guillet is a URI Master Gardener and East Providence school art teacher.
More info: http://tinyurl.com/74yt2ct.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Gardens, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: URI's Outreach Center & Providence Parks & Recreation. Group Homepage: http://www.uri.edu/cels/ceoc/Events.html. Contact: Samantha Richards 785-9450 ext 250. Contact email: rwbotanicalcenter@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General, Children, Families. Pollution and Waste Categories: Composting. Cost: Price: $8.00 (includes 1 adult & 1 child). Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI.
Guided Hike and Seal Watch
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
DEM Parks & Recreation staff will lead guided hikes with an opportunity to view the seals that bask on the rocks off Rome Point at the John H. Chafee Nature Preserve in North Kingstown. The 2 ½ mile walk is relatively easy and participants may also catch a glimpse of numerous birds including loons, cormorants, gulls and mergansers. The walks will take place on the hour on Tuesday, February 21, at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. The walks begin at the parking areas on Route 1-A. Hikers are encouraged to dress appropriately as the area can be extremely cold in the winter wind.
As part of ongoing efforts to encourage children, families and individuals to enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state parks have to offer and engage in more physical activity, the Department of Environmental Management will hold a series of free activities during the upcoming February school vacation week.
“One of Rhode Island’s greatest assets is our unparalleled natural beauty,” Governor Chafee said. “This…
Town/City (RI): North Kingstown. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: RI Dept of Environmental Management. Group Homepage: http://www.dem.state.ri.us/. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Birds, Mammals, Marine Life. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
John H. Chafee Nature Preserve, Route 1-A, North Kingstown, RI.
For more info visit www.riparks.com. Guided Hike and Seal Watch
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
DEM Parks & Recreation staff will lead guided hikes with an opportunity to view the seals that bask on the rocks off Rome Point at the John H. Chafee Nature Preserve in North Kingstown. The 2 ½ mile walk is relatively easy and participants may also catch a glimpse of numerous birds including loons, cormorants, gulls and mergansers. The walks will take place on the hour on Tuesday, February 21, at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. The walks begin at the parking areas on Route 1-A. Hikers are encouraged to dress appropriately as the area can be extremely cold in the winter wind.
As part of ongoing efforts to encourage children, families and individuals to enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state parks have to offer and engage in more physical activity, the Department of Environmental Management will hold a series of free activities during the upcoming February school vacation week.
“One of Rhode Island’s greatest assets is our unparalleled natural beauty,” Governor Chafee said. “This…
Town/City (RI): North Kingstown. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: RI Dept of Environmental Management. Group Homepage: http://www.dem.state.ri.us/. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Birds, Mammals, Marine Life. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
John H. Chafee Nature Preserve, Route 1-A, North Kingstown, RI.
For more info visit www.riparks.com. Owl Babies
Children's Activities
Where is momma owl on this cold night? Her children must wait and see. Join us for an interactive reading of this classic book by Martin Waddell. Meet a live owl after the story.
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Creatures. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Children. ASRI Age Range: Ages 3-8. Member Fee: $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 114333-473. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI.
Resident Canada Goose Abatement & Available NRCS Funding
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
The Next Round of Free and Informative Workshops on Canada Goose Abatement and available NRCS Funding will be held on: February 20th, 21st and 22nd.
Resident Canada Geese populations can inflict significant damage on agricultural land in the form of water quality impairment, crop loss, and subsequent erosion. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, geese also produce heavy concentrations of fecal droppings which can lead to excess nutrient enrichment of ponds and lakes. The additional nutrients then lead to excessive plant growth such as algae and other nuisance plants. Rapid increases in algae can then limit the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water for other aquatic organisms. These large, dense geese populations also pose a risk to other species of birds through transmission of avian diseases.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in partnership with the RI State Conservation Committee and RI Conservation Districts is offering three workshops on Canada Goose abatement for livestock…
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Creatures, Farming, Nature ~ Outdoors, Pollution ~ Waste, Water. Organized by: Eastern RI Conservation District. Group Homepage: www.easternriconservation.org. Contact: Jessica Blackledge. Contact email: info@easternriconservation.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Businesses, Farmers, Landowners, Professional. Cost: FREE. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Warwick Land Trust Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Warwick. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: Warwick Land Trust Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 PM.
City Hall Annex, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Warwick Land Trust Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Warwick. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: Warwick Land Trust Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:00 PM.
City Hall Annex, 3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Jamestown Tree Preservation & Protection
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Jamestown. Categories: Forests and Trees. Organized by: Forests and Trees. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 6:45 PM.
Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road, Jamestown, RI 02835.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. West Warwick Sewer Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): West Warwick. Categories: Pollution ~ Waste. Organized by: West Warwick Sewer Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM.
West Warwick Town Hall, Town Council Chambers, 1170 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Johnston Municipal Land Trust
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Johnston. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land. Organized by: Johnston Municipal Land Trust. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM.
1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Johnston Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Johnston. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Johnston Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM.
1291 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. South Kingstown Recreation Commission
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Land. Organized by: South Kingstown Recreation Commission. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM.
25 Domenic Savio Road, Wakefield, RI 02879.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. February School Vacation Week
Children's Activities
School's Out! Come to Audubon for a week of fun for all ages. Special programs and activities are available each day and are free with admission.
Nature crafts will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day, as well as a nature story at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm and animal interviews at 11:30 am. Registration is not required.
Special programs for children are also available each day at 1:30 p.m. February 20: Eco-Games: Puzzles, Oceanopoly, nature card games and more will be set out for you and your family to freely enjoy at your leisure. An Audubon educator will be on hand to help out and join the fun.
February 21: Snow Tracking: Bundle up and head out with an Audubon educator to look for signs of animals in the winter. You never know what we will find!
February 22: Owl Detectives: What do owls eat, where do they live, what makes them special? Be an owl detective and find out! This program will include an owl pellet dissection. *There will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover costs.
February…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Education, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free with Admission. Non-Member Fee: Free with Admission. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: n/a. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com. Info: For 1:30 pm program on February 22nd, there will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover the cost of the pellet.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Renewable Energy Info Session
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
This will be the first 2012 REAP informational session.
This is offered to farm producers, rural small business owners, grant writers, and installers.
Discussions will be held about the USDA Rural Development assistance that is available. Signups for application workshops will be offered. A general overview of the program will be conducted.
Eligibility requirements, site requirements, and program guidelines will be discussed. Applications will be provided.
Registration for this meeting must be completed by phone or e-mail USDA Rural Development at 508-295-5151ext 3 or by email at anne.correia@ma.usda.gov. Let us know your name, where you are from, how many seats you will need, and the project/technology that you are interested in.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Energy, Farming. Organized by: USDA Rural Development. Group Homepage: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/MAHome.html. Intended Audience: General, Farmers, Professional. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
USDA Service Center Conference Room, Suite 44, 60 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI.
For more info visit www.rurdev.usda.gov. Guided Hike to Explore Beaver Dams
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
On Wednesday, February 22, DEM Parks & Recreation staff will lead guided hikes and walks around Peck Pond and other trails in Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area in Glocester. Participants will able to explore beaver dams around Peck Pond and learn about geo-caching. The hikes will take place on the hour at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Hikers should meet at the warm-up hut/pavilion in the beach area.
As part of ongoing efforts to encourage children, families and individuals to enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state parks have to offer and engage in more physical activity, the Department of Environmental Management will hold a series of free activities during the upcoming February school vacation week.
“One of Rhode Island’s greatest assets is our unparalleled natural beauty,” Governor Chafee said. “This DEM program will encourage Rhode Islanders – particularly our young people and families – to get outside and enjoy all our state has to offer.”
“Rhode Island State Parks offe…
Town/City (RI): Glocester. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: RI Dept of Environmental Management. Group Homepage: http://www.dem.state.ri.us/. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Native. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area, 151 Pulaski Road, Glocester, RI.
For more info visit www.riparks.com. URI February Vacation Family Days
Children's Activities
Join us this February School Vacation as we bring you a series of art and eco-themed classes in Rhode Island's premier tropical destination: the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! All classes include the entrance fee to the Botanical Center for one child and their adult chaperone. Registration is required.
Origami for All Ages
Wednesday, February 22
Session 1: 10-10:45 am
Session 2: 11-11:45 am
Envelop yourself in the warmth of the Botanical Center as we learn the art of folding paper: origami. Each participant will take home a folded masterpiece made of recycled materials. All ages and abilities are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rod Varfley teaches origami around the Providence community with the Origami Squadron
*Two FREE spaces will be reserved in each class for Providence residents.
More info: http://tinyurl.com/74yt2ct.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Gardens, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: URI Outreach Center & Providence Parks and Recreation. Group Homepage: http://www.uri.edu/cels/ceoc/Events.html. Contact: Samantha Richards 785-9450 ext 250. Contact email: rwbotanicalcenter@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General, Children, Families, School Groups. Cost: Price: $5.00 (includes 1 adult & 1 child). Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com. ProvGardener's Favorite Places: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI.
Family Foray at Caratunk
Children's Activities
Bring the family to Audubon and spend a morning on the trails during school vacation week! Explore the habitats of Caratunk and learn about the many fascinating critters that make their home there. It may still be winter, but there are many signs of life to find!
Town/City (RI): -NOT RI. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 5+. Member Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child. Non-Member Fee: $10/non-member adult, $5/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 014333-005. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA.
Guided Hike to Explore Beaver Dams
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
On Wednesday, February 22, DEM Parks & Recreation staff will lead guided hikes and walks around Peck Pond and other trails in Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area in Glocester. Participants will able to explore beaver dams around Peck Pond and learn about geo-caching. The hikes will take place on the hour at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Hikers should meet at the warm-up hut/pavilion in the beach area.
As part of ongoing efforts to encourage children, families and individuals to enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state parks have to offer and engage in more physical activity, the Department of Environmental Management will hold a series of free activities during the upcoming February school vacation week.
“One of Rhode Island’s greatest assets is our unparalleled natural beauty,” Governor Chafee said. “This DEM program will encourage Rhode Islanders – particularly our young people and families – to get outside and enjoy all our state has to offer.”
“Rhode Island State Parks offe…
Town/City (RI): Glocester. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: RI Dept of Environmental Management. Group Homepage: http://www.dem.state.ri.us/. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Native. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area, 151 Pulaski Road, Glocester, RI.
For more info visit www.riparks.com. URI February Vacation Family Days
Children's Activities
Join us this February School Vacation as we bring you a series of art and eco-themed classes in Rhode Island's premier tropical destination: the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! All classes include the entrance fee to the Botanical Center for one child and their adult chaperone. Registration is required.
Origami for All Ages
Wednesday, February 22
Session 1: 10-10:45 am
Session 2: 11-11:45 am
Envelop yourself in the warmth of the Botanical Center as we learn the art of folding paper: origami. Each participant will take home a folded masterpiece made of recycled materials. All ages and abilities are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rod Varfley teaches origami around the Providence community with the Origami Squadron
*Two FREE spaces will be reserved in each class for Providence residents.
More info: http://tinyurl.com/74yt2ct.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Gardens, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: URI Outreach Center & Providence Parks and Recreation. Group Homepage: http://www.uri.edu/cels/ceoc/Events.html. Contact: Samantha Richards 785-9450 ext 250. Contact email: rwbotanicalcenter@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General, Children, Families, School Groups. Cost: Price: $5.00 (includes 1 adult & 1 child). Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com. ProvGardener's Favorite Places: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI.
Rockin' Reptiles
Children's Activities
Rhode Island has a lot of cool reptiles. Come and learn about who lives here and where they can be seen. We will start out with a slide show of all the native species and follow it up with a visit from some live reptiles.
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Creatures. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 6+. Animal Categories: Reptiles. Member Fee: $5 member adult, $5 member child. Non-Member Fee: $6 non-member adult, $6 non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 114333-474. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI.
Guided Hike to Explore Beaver Dams
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
On Wednesday, February 22, DEM Parks & Recreation staff will lead guided hikes and walks around Peck Pond and other trails in Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area in Glocester. Participants will able to explore beaver dams around Peck Pond and learn about geo-caching. The hikes will take place on the hour at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Hikers should meet at the warm-up hut/pavilion in the beach area.
As part of ongoing efforts to encourage children, families and individuals to enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state parks have to offer and engage in more physical activity, the Department of Environmental Management will hold a series of free activities during the upcoming February school vacation week.
“One of Rhode Island’s greatest assets is our unparalleled natural beauty,” Governor Chafee said. “This DEM program will encourage Rhode Islanders – particularly our young people and families – to get outside and enjoy all our state has to offer.”
“Rhode Island State Parks offe…
Town/City (RI): Glocester. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: RI Dept of Environmental Management. Group Homepage: http://www.dem.state.ri.us/. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Native. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area, 151 Pulaski Road, Glocester, RI.
For more info visit www.riparks.com. ReNewable Now
Media ~ Podcasts ~ Radio ~ TV
During each broadcast, Peter Arpin and his guests will explore ways to help companies and communities around the world progress toward sustainable development and engage in environmentally smart practices.
Town/City (RI): -N/A. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Arpin Group and Cardi's Furniture Superstore. Group Homepage: http://www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com/Arpin-RenewableNow.html. Contact: Peter Arpin. Contact email: peterarpin@msn.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
WARL 1320 AM Radio.
For more info visit www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com. Playing With Plants
Children's Activities
Have you ever wondered where the seeds in a banana are? Is your cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? How does a coconut grow into a tree? We depend on plants for so many things, yet many of us don't really know how they work. Using some flowers, fruits and vegetables, we'll learn the ins and outs of plants and where our food comes from. Participants will be sampling a number of fruits, veggies and nuts as well as handling and dissecting flowers.
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Ecology/Natural History, Plants. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 7+. Member Fee: $8/member child. Non-Member Fee: $10/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 114333-475. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI.
Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Local food in every season. The chickens are still laying eggs. The salad greens are so leafy and crisp. The onions and garlic are packing spice. The apples and squashes are getting sweeter by the day. Join us for the start of another 365 days of local food. Chefs and eaters, one and all, come enjoy all that grows in Rhode Island year-round!
ALL WINTER (AND SPRING) LONG: Lettuces, arugula, bok choi, kale, collards, cabbage, chard, apples, cider, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, garlic, radishes, fresh herbs, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, winter squash, oysters, beef, pork, Narragansett Creamery cheese, eggs, honey, maple syrup.
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Farm Fresh RI. Group Homepage: http://www.farmfreshri.org. Contact: Market Manager: Sarah Lester. Contact email: sarah@farmfreshri.org. Intended Audience: General. Food Categories: Locally Grown. More Info: continues through May, 2012. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Coastal State Lecture Series
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Looking at climate change and Rhode Island's coastal communities and ecosystems...
Come hear the latest research findings concerning the health of New England's largest estuary, Narragansett Bay, and the ecological and social impacts of climate change in Rhode Island.
This series is supported by Rhode Island Sea Grant and the URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences, and the URI Marine Biology Program.
All lectures are free and open to the public.
FEB 8
Will RI see more severe hurricanes?
Speaker: Dr. Isaac Ginis (URI GSO) is a hurricane expert and will discuss the current understanding of global climate change impacts in Rhode Island.
How can ecosystem-based management be used in fisheries?
Speaker: Dr. Jeremy Collie (URI GSO) will discuss management tools and approaches used to optimize total fish yield, provide long-term economic viability, conserve biodiversity, and maintain the health of an ecosystem.
FEB 15
What are nitrogen cycling response to climate change and what does…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Climate, Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Geology/Natural Resources, Sustainable Living/Trends, Water. Organized by: RI Sea Grant. Group Homepage: http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/. Intended Audience: General, College/University. Animal Categories: Marine Life. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
URI, Swan Auditorium, 60 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI.
For more info visit seagrant.gso.uri.edu. Crash Course in Composting
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Never composted? Have questions about your composting system? Ask Master Composter Rachel Chiartas.
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Food, Gardens, Plants, Pollution ~ Waste. Organized by: Farm Fresh RI and Master Composters and RIRRC. Group Homepage: http://www.farmfresh.org/. Intended Audience: General, Adults. Pollution and Waste Categories: Composting. Cost: Free. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Wintertime Farmers Market at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
For more info visit plantprovidence.org. Resident Canada Goose Abatement & Available NRCS Funding
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
The Next Round of Free and Informative Workshops on Canada Goose Abatement and available NRCS Funding will be held on: February 20th, 21st and 22nd.
Resident Canada Geese populations can inflict significant damage on agricultural land in the form of water quality impairment, crop loss, and subsequent erosion. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, geese also produce heavy concentrations of fecal droppings which can lead to excess nutrient enrichment of ponds and lakes. The additional nutrients then lead to excessive plant growth such as algae and other nuisance plants. Rapid increases in algae can then limit the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water for other aquatic organisms. These large, dense geese populations also pose a risk to other species of birds through transmission of avian diseases.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in partnership with the RI State Conservation Committee and RI Conservation Districts is offering three workshops on Canada Goose abatement for livestock…
Town/City (RI): Portsmouth. Categories: Creatures, Farming, Nature ~ Outdoors, Pollution ~ Waste, Water. Organized by: Eastern RI Conservation District. Group Homepage: www.easternriconservation.org. Contact: Jessica Blackledge. Contact email: info@easternriconservation.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Businesses, Farmers, Landowners, Professional. Cost: FREE. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. RI Spring Flower & Garden Show ~ Annual Preview Party & Benefit for RI Community Food Bank
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
The Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show’s “Simple Pleasures” will brighten up the Ocean State this winter. Be among the first to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Flower Show, while enjoying this year’s Taste of the Flower Show Preview Party on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. The event will take place at the Rhode Island Convention Center from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and all of the proceeds will benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and their work to feed the hungry of our state.
Tickets for this one-of-a-kind evening are $75 per person. The proceeds will help the Food Bank acquire and distribute food to more than 55,000 Rhode Islanders each month.
To purchase tickets, or for more information please call 401-942-6325 or visit www.rifoodbank.org.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Food, Gardens, Plants. Organized by: RI Food Bank. Group Homepage: www.rifoodbank.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
RI Convention Center, Sabin St. Providence, RI.
Environmental Management, Department of
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Narragansett. Categories: Creatures, Water, Food. Organized by: Environmental Management, Department of. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:00 PM.
DEM/DFW Marine Fisheries, URI/GSO Narragansett Bay Campus, Corless Auditorium, South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI 02882.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. 2012 Bee School
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Why do people keep bees? It's a good hobby for people who love nature and enjoy watching and learning about bees and the flowers they pollinate and gather nectar from. It insures that you will always have good pollination in your gardens. Some people keep bees because they love honey! Some people even keep bees because they have arthritis and wish to get stung to alleviate arthritic symptoms.
The Rhode Island Beekeepers Association teaches beginner beekeeping classes every year in February and March.
Topics covered include:
Getting started
The honeybee life cycle
Choosing an apiary
Buying bees and equipment
Installing package bees
Catching Swarms
Bee diseases and pests
Spring Inspections
Getting ready for the honeyflow
Wintering bees
There will be a variety of beekeeping equipment displayed and demonstrated each week. Beekeeping catalogs and other handouts will be distributed and several beekeeping videos will be shown.
2012 Bee School Schedule
Davies Technical High School, Lincoln…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Creatures, Gardens, Plants. Organized by: RI Beekeepers Association. Group Homepage: http://ribeekeeper.com/index.php. Contact: Betty Mencucci. Contact email: bmencucci@cox.net. Intended Audience: General, Farmers, Homeowners. Animal Categories: Insects. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
URI Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, 120 Flagg Rd, Kingston, RI.
For more info visit www.ribeekeeper.org. Tiverton Street Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Tiverton. Categories: Transportation, Planning & Development. Organized by: Tiverton Street Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:30 PM.
343 Highland Rd. Tiverton Town Hall, Tiverton, RI 02878.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Watershed Counts Workshop: Open Space Indicator
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
How much open space is protected in the Narragansett Bay Region? Are we protecting river buffers? Providing access to coastal areas? Do people have easy access to open spaces? The Watershed Counts Open Space metric will look at these questions. Your contributions are vital as we explore and discuss our findings.
Watershed Counts revisits Climate Change to decide if new information should be included in the indicator presentation for 2012. Climate Change, Thursday March 8 from 10 AM - noon, place TBD.
Watershed Counts presentation at the RI State House, April 24 in conjunction with ECRI Lobby Day. Details to follow. All partners who can attend are encouraged to do so.
Contact Lesley Lambert to RSVP for any of these workshops. lesley@gso.uri.edu.
Town/City (RI): Narragansett. Categories: Climate, Plants, Transportation, Water. Organized by: Watershed Counts. Group Homepage: http://www.watershedcounts.org/. Contact: Lesley Lambert or Meg Kerr, (401) 874-6525 office. Contact email: lesley@gso.uri.edu. Intended Audience: General, College/University, Professional. Additional Info: Watershed Counts is a broad coalition of agencies and organizations who have committed to work together to examine and report regularly on the condition of the land and water resources of the Narragansett Bay Watershed Region. In 2011, we started with five key indicators (climate change, impervious cover, beach closures, fresh water flow and invasive species). Additional indicators will be added during the next several years. These indicators will be used to describe the condition of the watershed region an… Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Narragansett Bay Commission Corporate Headquarters, 2 Ernest St, Providence, RI.
RI Spring Flower & Garden Show
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Food, Gardens, Plants. Group Homepage: http://www.flowershow.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
RI Convention Center, Sabin St. Providence, RI.
The Blackstone River and its Wildlife
Children's Activities
Come learn about the importance of the Blackstone River. What animals and birds call the Blackstone River home? How do they make it through the winter? Do they stay or do they go? Explore the efforts to clean up the river to benefit wildlife and people.
Donation: $50.00 per child Grades 1-3
Helpers: $25.00 per child Grades 3-7 Helpers must apply to New Dawn to be considered. Pre-register and pre-pay by Friday February 17
Thursday February 23 9:00-4:00pm
Grade 1-3
Helpers grades 4-7.
Town/City (RI): Cumberland. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors, Water. Organized by: New Dawn Earth Center
75 Wrentham Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864. Group Homepage: http://www.newdawnearthcenter.org. Contact: Denise Turcotte. Contact email: newdawn@mercyne.org. Intended Audience: Children. Animal Categories: Birds, Native, Wildlife. Water Categories: Rivers and Streams. Cost: $50. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Road, Town of Cumberland, RI 02864.
For more info visit www.newdawnearthcenter.org. February School Vacation Week
Children's Activities
School's Out! Come to Audubon for a week of fun for all ages. Special programs and activities are available each day and are free with admission.
Nature crafts will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day, as well as a nature story at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm and animal interviews at 11:30 am. Registration is not required.
Special programs for children are also available each day at 1:30 p.m. February 20: Eco-Games: Puzzles, Oceanopoly, nature card games and more will be set out for you and your family to freely enjoy at your leisure. An Audubon educator will be on hand to help out and join the fun.
February 21: Snow Tracking: Bundle up and head out with an Audubon educator to look for signs of animals in the winter. You never know what we will find!
February 22: Owl Detectives: What do owls eat, where do they live, what makes them special? Be an owl detective and find out! This program will include an owl pellet dissection. *There will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover costs.
February…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Education, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free with Admission. Non-Member Fee: Free with Admission. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: n/a. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com. Info: For 1:30 pm program on February 22nd, there will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover the cost of the pellet.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Going Coastal
Children's Activities
Winter is wonderful time to be outdoors and school vacation week presents a a great opportunity for explorations. Fight the winter blues with a large dose of fresh air and a hike at Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge. This property has a fantastic salt marsh, beautiful coastal views, and so much more. Join Scott Ruhren, Audubon senior director of conservation, as we explore the diverse habitats of Touisset Marsh. The walking is easy but expect it to be wet.
Town/City (RI): Warren. Categories: Water. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child. Non-Member Fee: $10/non-member adult, $5/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 034333-63. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge, Touisset Road, Warren, RI.
Lafayette Fish Hatchery Open House
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
On Thursday, February 23, the Department will offer tours of the Lafayette Fish Hatchery in North Kingstown. The tours will run continuously from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Lafayette Fish Hatchery is one of three hatcheries where DEM raises fish until they are stocked in the state's waters. During the tours, personnel from DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife will explain the functions and procedures of the Hatchery as well as the life stages of fish.
For more information contact the Division of Parks and Recreation at 222-2632 or visit the website at www.riparks.com.
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Directions to Lafayette Hatchery from Providence: From Route 95 South turn left toward Route 4 South. Take exit 5B toward Route 102/Exeter. Turn left onto Route 2 (South County Trail) and then turn left onto Long Lane. Turn left onto Hatchery Road and follow until you reach the hatch house.
As part of ongoing efforts to encourage children, families and individuals to enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state…
Town/City (RI): North Kingstown. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: RI Dept of Environmental Management. Group Homepage: http://www.dem.state.ri.us/. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Native. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Hatchery Rd, North Kingstown, RI.
For more info visit www.riparks.com. Meet a Critter: Big Hawk, Little Hawk
Children's Activities
Come and meet two live raptors! The Red-tailed hawk and American Kestrel - the largest and smallest hawks that are found in Rhode Island. Learn about the lives of these amazing birds and touch preserved feathers, wings and talons.
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Creatures. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 4+. Member Fee: $5 /member adult, $5/ member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/ non-member adult, $6/ non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 114333-476. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI.
Animal Clothes
Children's Activities
Do animals wear clothes? Does a squirrel need a raincoat? How do ducks keep their feet warm? Come find out how animals protect themselves from the elements and survive the seasons. Kids can touch feathers, fur, and scales and meet a live animal visitor.
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Creatures. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Children. ASRI Age Range: 3+. Member Fee: $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 114333-477. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI.
Teen Talk: Careers in Environmental Science
Children's Activities
It's a difficult job market out there and competition is fierce. For those in the field of Environmental Science, this is not just a reflection of the current economy. Careers in this field have always been highly competitive. Do you know a teen who is interested in a career in the Environmental Sciences? Give them the skills they need to start preparing for the future now. This series of talks will provide teens with background information on what jobs in this field are really like, what they should look for in a college, and what they can do to give themselves an edge in this competitive market. Programs will be led by expert staff at Audubon with years of experience. Please register early as class size is limited.
February 23: Wildlife Conservation with Senior Director of Conservation, Scott Ruhren
February 24: Environmental Education with Education Coordinator, Jennifer Klein
April 19: Marine Biology with Environmental Education Center Director, Anne DiMonti
April 20: Geology and Paleontology with E…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Nature ~ Outdoors, Other. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Teachers, Teens. ASRI Age Range: 13+. Member Fee: $6/member. Non-Member Fee: $8/non-member. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 164333-556. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Conducting Effective Land Use Reviews
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Conducting Effective Land Use Reviews: Led by experienced land use attorneys and planners, this workshop will guide you through your legal responsibilities as a public official in Rhode Island and discuss in detail the legally required procedures and best practices that should be followed in conducting land use reviews. The workshop provides ample time for participant questions. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD MEMBERS AND MUNICIPAL PLANNERS AND SOLICITORS.
Two sessions:
Middletown 1/26/2012 (Deadline 1/24/2012)
Bristol 2/23/2012 (Deadline 2/21/2012).
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Land, Planning & Development. Organized by: Grow Smart RI Land Use Training Collaborative. Group Homepage: http://growsmartri.org. Contact: Lauren Prendergast, 401-273-5711 x6. Contact email: lprendergast@growsmartri.org. Intended Audience: General, Professional. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bristol State House, 240 High St, Bristol, RI.
For more info visit www.growsmartri.org. Owl Prowl at the Environmental Education Center
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Head out along the boardwalk for an evening of fun - learning about the owls of Rhode Island. Begin the evening with a presentation on these amazing creatures and visit with one of Audubon's live owls. Then walk the evening trails in search of these amazing birds in their natural setting. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 6+. Member Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child. Non-Member Fee: $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 164333-200. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Newport Planning Board
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): Newport. Categories: Planning & Development. Organized by: Newport Planning Board. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:00 PM.
43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. RI Spring Flower & Garden Show
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Food, Gardens, Plants. Group Homepage: http://www.flowershow.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
RI Convention Center, Sabin St. Providence, RI.
February School Vacation Week
Children's Activities
School's Out! Come to Audubon for a week of fun for all ages. Special programs and activities are available each day and are free with admission.
Nature crafts will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day, as well as a nature story at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm and animal interviews at 11:30 am. Registration is not required.
Special programs for children are also available each day at 1:30 p.m. February 20: Eco-Games: Puzzles, Oceanopoly, nature card games and more will be set out for you and your family to freely enjoy at your leisure. An Audubon educator will be on hand to help out and join the fun.
February 21: Snow Tracking: Bundle up and head out with an Audubon educator to look for signs of animals in the winter. You never know what we will find!
February 22: Owl Detectives: What do owls eat, where do they live, what makes them special? Be an owl detective and find out! This program will include an owl pellet dissection. *There will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover costs.
February…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Education, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free with Admission. Non-Member Fee: Free with Admission. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: n/a. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com. Info: For 1:30 pm program on February 22nd, there will be a $3.00 per owl pellet fee to help cover the cost of the pellet.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
URI February Vacation Family Days: Avian Adventures
Children's Activities
Join us this February School Vacation as we bring you a series of art and eco-themed classes in Rhode Island's premier tropical destination: the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! All classes include the entrance fee to the Botanical Center for one child and their adult chaperone.
Is your child a budding ornithologist? Join us as we learn all about birds. We'll investigate birds' nests, eggs and feathers and learn how to attract birds to our own backyards. Each student creates their own backyard nest kit to bring the birding experience home! Recommended for children age 6-10 and their adult chaperones.
Linda Hall is a URI Master Gardener and a URI Learning Landscape Program environmental educator.
*Two FREE spaces will be reserved in each class for Providence residents.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors, Pollution ~ Waste. Organized by: URI Outreach Center & Providence Parks and Recreation. Group Homepage: http://www.uri.edu/cels/ceoc/index.html. Contact: Samantha Richards 785-9450 ext 250. Contact email: rwbotanicalcenter@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General, Children, Families, School Groups. Animal Categories: Birds. Pollution and Waste Categories: Composting. Cost: Price: $8.00 (includes 1 adult & 1 child). Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI.
For more info visit www.uri.edu. Build a Bluebird House
Children's Activities
You can help bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds survive in your area by providing them with a sturdy nesting box. Participants will learn about bluebirds and other cavity nesters, when and where to place the nest box, and how to care for it. Each parent/child pair will complete one kit. Additional kits may be purchased for $15 each. All building materials are provided, but participants should bring a hammer and safety glasses for each builder.
Pre-registration is required to assure there are enough materials.
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 5+. Animal Categories: Birds. Member Fee: $20/member adult/child pair; $25/non-member adult/child pair; $15 for each additional bird house kit. Non-Member Fee: $25/non-member adult/child pair; $15 for each additional bird house kit. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 114333-478. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI.
Winter Tracking
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
Through inter-active activities, learn about the different tracks of animals and investigate tracking scenarios. On a walk in the woods try to match the scat, prints and diggings to the animal that left the sign behind.
Donation $8 or $28/ per family. Pre-register by Thursday February 23rd.
Friday February 24th 1:30-3:30p.m.
Town/City (RI): Cumberland. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: New Dawn Earth Center. Group Homepage: http://www.newdawnearthcenter.org. Contact: Denise Turcotte. Contact email: newdawn@mercyne.org. Intended Audience: Children, Families. Cost: Donation $8 or $28/ per family. Pre-register by Thursday February 23rd. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Road, Town of Cumberland, RI 02864.
For more info visit www.newdawnearthcenter.org. Gooey Science
Children's Activities
Come and try your hand at some cool science activities that are safe and fun but perhaps too messy to try at home. Students will receive recipes to take home for some of the concoctions we make. Dress for mess!
Town/City (RI): Smithfield. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors, Water. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 7+. Member Fee: $8/member child. Non-Member Fee: $10/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 114333-479. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI.
Teen Talk: Careers in Environmental Science
Children's Activities
It's a difficult job market out there and competition is fierce. For those in the field of Environmental Science, this is not just a reflection of the current economy. Careers in this field have always been highly competitive. Do you know a teen who is interested in a career in the Environmental Sciences? Give them the skills they need to start preparing for the future now. This series of talks will provide teens with background information on what jobs in this field are really like, what they should look for in a college, and what they can do to give themselves an edge in this competitive market. Programs will be led by expert staff at Audubon with years of experience. Please register early as class size is limited.
February 23: Wildlife Conservation with Senior Director of Conservation, Scott Ruhren
February 24: Environmental Education with Education Coordinator, Jennifer Klein
April 19: Marine Biology with Environmental Education Center Director, Anne DiMonti
April 20: Geology and Paleontology with E…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Nature ~ Outdoors, Other. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Teachers, Teens. ASRI Age Range: 13+. Member Fee: $6/member. Non-Member Fee: $8/non-member. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 164333-556. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Empty Bowls Supper
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Talk Turnip with Will Bonsall, Scatterseed Project, Industry ME - seating is limited, turnip soup with hearty bread in artisan bowls.
Town/City (RI): -NOT RI. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Bristol County Conservation District & Southeastern MA Ag Partnership. Group Homepage: www.semaponline.org. Contact: Sue Guiducci. Contact email: sguiducci@verizon.net. Intended Audience: General, Farmers. Cost: $20 non-farmers, $10 farmers. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 6:00 PM.
Dartmouth Grange
1133 Fisher Rd.
Dartmouth, MA 02747.
5th Annual Agriculture & Food Conference
Conference ~ Convention ~ Forum ~ Symposium
excellent workshops, outstanding speakers, great food, amazing setting!
There are Tracks for the workshops: Farmer, Organic, Public, Youth
We've got 18 information-packed workshops in the pipeline for February 25th. There are four main tracks: Farmer, Public, Organic, and Youth - but you're welcome to attend any of the workshops except for Youth workshops, which are targeted for children ages 9-12. Children younger than 9 are welcome to attend the conference, but must accompany a parent or guardian to the adult workshops.
Town/City (RI): -NOT RI. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Bristol County Conservation District (BCCD) and the Southeastern MA Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP). Group Homepage: www.semaponline.org. Contact: Jessie Gunnard. Contact email: farmconference@semaponline.org. Intended Audience: Adults, Children, College/University, Farmers, Homeowners, Landowners. Cost: $35 for farmers, $50 for non-farmers. Volunteer Opportunity: Yes. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Bristol County Agricultural High School
135 Center St.
Dighton, MA 02715.
Mount Hope Winter Farmer's Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Farming, Food. Contact: Market Manager: Ainsley Chew (802) 279-8389. Contact email: ainsleychew@hotmail.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Farmers, Professional. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. RI Spring Flower & Garden Show
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Food, Gardens, Plants. Group Homepage: http://www.flowershow.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
RI Convention Center, Sabin St. Providence, RI.
Sustainable Roses for New England Gardens
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM the Blackstone Valley Garden Club will host a talk by noted rose experts Mike and Angelina Chute on Sustainable Roses for New England Gardens. If you think roses are too difficult or too fussy or need too much time and pesticides, but love roses, then come hear these entertaining local experts show you how to plant and enjoy easy care roses for RI/MA. The Chutes are consultants for the URI Chet Clayton Sustainable Rose Garden, train URI Master Gardeners in rose culture, are members of the American Rose Society, have spoken at the Providence, Newport and Boston flower shows and are co-owners of RoseSolutions, a landscape consulting company that specializes in roses. They will have copies of their book Roses for New England: A Guide to Sustainable Rose Gardening for sale and will answer your questions on roses. The BVGC meets at the Arnold Mills Community House 75 Hillside Rd Cumberland, RI. This meeting is open to the public for a charge of $5.00. Reservations by Fe…
Town/City (RI): Cumberland. Categories: Gardens, Plants, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Blackstone Valley Garden Club. Contact: Renee Brodeur. Contact email: rennbrodeur@msn.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Homeowners, Landowners, Professional, Visitors/Tourists. Garden Categories: Rose Gardens. Plant Categories: Flowers. Cost: $5.00 per person, reservations required. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Arnold Mills Community House, 75 Hillside Rd, Cumberland, RI.
Coastal Growers Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Town/City (RI): North Kingstown. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Coastal Market Growers Association. Group Homepage: http://www.coastalmarket.org/. Contact: Bevan Linsley, 401-932-9007. Contact email: coastalmarket@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Lafayette Mil (Route 102), 650 Ted Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. South Kingstown Indoor Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
The South Kingstown Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market will open at the Peacedale Mill Complex, located at 1425 Kingstown Road (Route 108) in Peacedale and will be open each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market is closed on 12/25 and 1/1/12.
The South Kingstown indoor winter market is an outgrowth of the South Kingstown farmers’ market, Rhode Island’s oldest and longest continuously operating farmers’ market that operates at URI’s East Farm and at Marina Park from May through October. This indoor winter market will feature a cornucopia of locally grown and produced products, including:
■ Apples, cranberries, and seasonal vegetables such as butternut squash, turnips, potatoes, onions, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, beets, brussel sprouts, parsnips, and tomatoes;
■ Farm fresh turkeys, USDA certified grass fed beef, and Fortuna’s sausage;
■ Matunuck oysters, steamers, little necks, and fresh fish when available;
■ Pastas and sauces, farm fresh eggs, pastries, pies, breads, honey, jams and jellies, and…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: South Kingstown Farmers Market Association. Contact: Market Manager: Steve Gardiner (401) 789-1388. Intended Audience: General.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Peacedale Mill Complex (on Route 108), 1425 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Local food in every season. The chickens are still laying eggs. The salad greens are so leafy and crisp. The onions and garlic are packing spice. The apples and squashes are getting sweeter by the day. Join us for the start of another 365 days of local food. Chefs and eaters, one and all, come enjoy all that grows in Rhode Island year-round!
ALL WINTER (AND SPRING) LONG: Lettuces, arugula, bok choi, kale, collards, cabbage, chard, apples, cider, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, garlic, radishes, fresh herbs, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, winter squash, oysters, beef, pork, Narragansett Creamery cheese, eggs, honey, maple syrup.
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Farm Fresh RI. Group Homepage: http://www.farmfreshri.org. Contact: Market Manager: Sheri Griffin (401) 529-4952. Contact email: sheri@farmfreshri.org. Intended Audience: General. Food Categories: Locally Grown. More Info: continues through May, 2012. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Treasures in our Attic: The Museum of Natural History's Rhode Island Collection
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Assistant Curator Mark Sweberg will introduce us to a hidden treasure in the Museum's Library and Archives. This program is the public unveiling of a newly arranged historic collection comprised of local natural history publications - most of which are long out of print. A great resource for students and scholars.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Ecology/Natural History, History, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907. Group Homepage: http://providenceri.com/museum. Contact: Mark Sweberg. Contact email: info@musnathist.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Professional, Teachers, Visitors/Tourists. Cost: $3.00 / Free for Museum members. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI.
For more info visit providenceri.com. Winter Wildlife Walk for Families
Children's Activities
Put on your warm clothes and boots and come on out for a winter adventure at the Fort Wildlife Refuge. We'll walk the blue trail and look for signs of wildlife like otter, deer, springtails and wild turkeys. Program will be canceled in the case of heavy snow or icy trail conditions.
Town/City (RI): North Smithfield. Categories: Creatures, Forests and Trees, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 8+. Member Fee: $8/member adult, $4/member child. Non-Member Fee: $12/non-member adult/child pair; $6/each additional non-member. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 154333-480. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Fort Nature Refuge, (Rt. 5), 1443 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI.
Save The Bay Newport Seal Cruises
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Want to see a cow or pup that doesn’t live on land? The Save The Bay Seal Watching Cruises, which treat peepers to panoplies of splash-happy seals, kick off on Thanksgiving weekend. These cruises provide the perfect opportunity to introduce holiday guests to the many wonders Rhode Island has to offer.One- or two-hour tours provide stunning glimpses of harbor seals while peppering guests with fun facts about the aquatic mammals – such as their social habits and frequent haunts. Expert guide and binoculars included in ticket price! Guests of all ages welcome.
Town/City (RI): Newport. Categories: Creatures, Water. Organized by: Save The Bay. Group Homepage: http://www.savebay.org/seals. Contact email: sealtours@savebay.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Marine Life. Water Categories: Bays, Oceans. Cost: Tickets:$20 to $30 adults, $15 to $25 Save The Bay members, seniors and childrenages 5 to 12; free for children younger than 5. For more information or tomake reservations, visit the website. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Save the Bay Exploration Center, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840.
For more info visit www.savebay.org. Winter Tracking
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
Through inter-active activities, learn about the different tracks of animals and investigate tracking scenarios. On a walk in the woods try to match the scat, prints and diggings to the animal that left the sign behind.
Pre-register by Thursday February 23rd.
Saturday February 25th 1:30-3:30p.m.
Town/City (RI): Cumberland. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: New Dawn Earth Center. Group Homepage: http://www.newdawnearthcenter.org. Contact: Denise Turcotte. Contact email: newdawn@mercyne.org. Intended Audience: Families. Cost: Donation $8 or $28/ per family. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Road, Town of Cumberland, RI 02864.
For more info visit www.newdawnearthcenter.org. ReNewable Now
Media ~ Podcasts ~ Radio ~ TV
During each broadcast, Peter Arpin and his guests explore ways to help companies and communities around the world progress toward sustainable development and engage in environmentally smart practices.
Town/City (RI): -N/A. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Energy, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Arpin Group. Group Homepage: http://www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com/Arpin-RenewableNow.html. Contact: Peter Arpin. Contact email: peterarpin@msn.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
RI News Channel 6.
For more info visit www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com. Stories in the Stars
Children's Activities
Bring the family and join an Audubon naturalist to discover the legends of the night sky. Begin inside with a brief introduction to astronomy, learn what stars and constellations are visible this time of year,listen to stories from different cultures about the night sky, and venture outside to find the stars and constellations discussed. Finish inside with some hot chocolate. Advance registration required.
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Geology/Natural Resources, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 5+. Member Fee: $10/member adult/child pair; $5/each additional member. Non-Member Fee: $12/non-member adult/child pair; $6/each additional non-member. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 164333-557. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
RI Spring Flower & Garden Show
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Food, Gardens, Plants. Group Homepage: http://www.flowershow.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
RI Convention Center, Sabin St. Providence, RI.
The Farmers Market at Attleboro Farms
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Year round farmers market every Sunday. Great food, some ag crafts, often music and farm winery wines to taste and buy. The market is open no matter the weather either in or outside.
Town/City (RI): -NOT RI. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: The Farmers Market at Attleboro Farms. Group Homepage: www.attleborofarms.com. Contact: David Scanlan. Contact email: dsca995@cs.com. Intended Audience: General. Cost: FREE. Certification and Licensing: No. Volunteer Opportunity: No.
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
491 Hickory Road
North Attleboro, MA 02760.
Save The Bay Newport Seal Cruises
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Want to see a cow or pup that doesn’t live on land? The Save The Bay Seal Watching Cruises, which treat peepers to panoplies of splash-happy seals, kick off on Thanksgiving weekend. These cruises provide the perfect opportunity to introduce holiday guests to the many wonders Rhode Island has to offer.One- or two-hour tours provide stunning glimpses of harbor seals while peppering guests with fun facts about the aquatic mammals – such as their social habits and frequent haunts. Expert guide and binoculars included in ticket price! Guests of all ages welcome.
Town/City (RI): Newport. Categories: Creatures, Water. Organized by: Save The Bay. Group Homepage: http://www.savebay.org/seals. Contact email: sealtours@savebay.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Marine Life. Water Categories: Bays, Oceans. Cost: Tickets:$20 to $30 adults, $15 to $25 Save The Bay members, seniors and childrenages 5 to 12; free for children younger than 5. For more information or tomake reservations, visit the website. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Save the Bay Exploration Center, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840.
For more info visit www.savebay.org. A History of the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island: Keepers of the Bay/Lecture and book signing by Robert Geake
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
In the early twentieth century while Historical Societies were placing monuments and plaques around Rhode Island to preserve historical sites, many places of Narragansett tribal memory were forgotten and left vulnerable to private sale and developers. Now, a few newly-discovered places are being preserved while still others are "tucked away deep in the woods" known only to a few. In exploring places of Narragansett tribal memory, this lecture, presented by author Robert Geake, will chronicle the inscribed rocks of Narragansett Bay as well as of some of those sites that have faded from the pages of white history, but are still places of meaning for the Narragansett Tribe.
Robert will be available after the lecture to sign copies of his book A History of the Narragansett Tribe of Rhode Island: Keepers of the Bay.
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Ecology/Natural History, History, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: Adult. Member Fee: $6/member. Non-Member Fee: $8/non-member. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 164333-558. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Audubon Nature Flicks
Books ~ Films ~ Plays ~ Readings
Looking to get out of the house this winter? Take a trip to Audubon for an afternoon of fascinating Nature documentaries on the big screen.
Free with admission.
Sponsored by Rhode Island PBS
February 5 - My Life As a Turkey Based on his true story, My Life as a Turkey chronicles Joe Hutto's remarkable and moving experience of raising a group of wild turkey hatchlings to adulthood.
February 12 - American Eagle From the pristine wilderness of Alaska to the Upper Mississippi River Valley, American Eagle goes behind the scenes and into the nest to provide the ultimate bird's eye view into the private life of an American icon.
February 19 - Fortress of the Bears Admiralty Island in Southeast Alaska supports the largest concentration of bears anywhere in the world. Sustained by a wealth of salmon streams, isolated and protected by their environment, some 1,700 Alaskan brown bears are part of a unique circle of life that has played out here for centuries.
February 26 - Wolverine: Chasing t…
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Ecology/Natural History, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free with Admission. Non-Member Fee: Free with Admission. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Sunday, February 26, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
NOFA Accreditation Course in Organic Land Care
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Town/City (RI): Charlestown. Categories: Gardens, Land, Plants. Organized by: Northeast Organic Farming Association's Organic Land Care Program. Group Homepage: www.organiclandcare.net. Contact: Kristiane Huber. Contact email: kristiane@ctnofa.org. Intended Audience: Adults, Businesses, College/University, Farmers, Professional, Volunteers. Cost: $550. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 27, 2012 – Friday, March 2, 2012.
Kettle Pond Visitor Center
Ninigret National Wildlife Reduge
Charlestown, Rhode Island.
For more info visit www.organiclandcare.net. 3rd Annual RI Compost Conference
Conference ~ Convention ~ Forum ~ Symposium
SAVE THE DATE!
Each of the first two years the RI Compost Conference has grown tremendously. We are moving to a bigger location at the redeveloped mill, Hope Artiste Village, on Main St in Pawtucket. In keeping with seeking to further the industry, there will be more emphasis on composting and related businesses, with a much larger exhibition area for businesses, and more discussion of building the compost industry in Rhode Island.
Registration will begin soon. If you have any questions or suggestions for speakers, please contact Greg Gerritt gerritt@mindspring.com or 401-331-0529
If you are interested in being a sponsor, exhibiting in the Trade Show, or advertising in the program, contact Greg gerritt and the sponsorship and exhibitor packet will be sent to you promptly.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Pollution ~ Waste. Organized by: ECRI’s Compost Initiative, ecoRI.org, and the Greater Providence Urban Agriculture Task Force. Contact: Greg Gerritt 401-331-0529. Contact email: gerritt@mindspring.com. Intended Audience: General, Businesses, Farmers, Professional. Pollution and Waste Categories: Composting. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI.
West Warwick Recreation Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): West Warwick. Categories: Land. Organized by: West Warwick Recreation Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 6:00 PM.
1170 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Peak Oil and Transition Towns
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Oil is the lifeblood of our economy, the American way of life. Our children may have to adapt to a world quite different than the one built on oil. Join us for a presentation on PEAK OIL and TRANSITION TOWNS. Community activist and parent Mike DeForbes will speak about a community-empowered model to build long term resilience to the coming fossil fuel descent and shocks in oil prices.
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Energy, Sustainable Living/Trends. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St, Cranston, RI.
5th Annual RI Interfaith Conference on Climate Change
Conference ~ Convention ~ Forum ~ Symposium
You are invited to Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light’s 5 th Annual Interfaith Conference on Climate Change & Low Carbon Footprint Event to be held at Open Table of Christ in Providence:
"Ethics of Climate Change: An exploration of the science and sacred texts
needed to develop a moral response to Global Warming.
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Roger Gottlieb, Philosopher and Author of
Engaging Voices -Tales of Morality and Meaning in an Age of Global Warming, A Greener Faith, Religious Environmentalism and Our Planet’s Future, and This Sacred Earth: Religion, Nature, Environment
Informational exhibits with workshops and lecture for religious leaders, educators & students, green advocates & businesses. Light fare of local, organic foods will be served.
○ Exhibitors of Green Energy, Sustainable Products, and Organizations promoting Low or No Carbon Footprint welcome.
○ Donors of locally grown or sustainably procured foods sought for a shared meal of the blessings of nature’s…
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Climate, Law/Justice, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: RI Interfaith Power & Light. Group Homepage: http://www.riipl.org. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Open Table of Christ Methodist Church, 1520 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02905.
STEM to STEAM: Integrating Art & Environmental Education ~ RI Environmental Education Association Annual Meeting
Meetings/Dinners/Awards ~ Annual/Month/Weekly
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Education, Nature ~ Outdoors, Other. Organized by: RI Environmental Education Association. Group Homepage: http://www.rieea.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, College/University, Families, Professional, Teachers, Volunteers. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Save the Bay Center, Harbourside Blvd, Providence, RI.
For more info visit www.rieea.org. Save the Lakes of RI Winter Meeting RESCHEDULED TO FEB 28
Meetings/Dinners/Awards ~ Annual/Month/Weekly
Save the Lakes (STL) of Rhode Island is an alliance of individuals and associations dedicated to improving and preserving the Fresh Water bodies of Rhode Island for future generations. President Judy Colaluca would like to invite all Rhode Island Lake Associations, Fishermen, Boaters, Kayaking Clubs and Concerned Citizens to STL’s Winter Meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. The featured speaker will be DEM Director, Janet Coit, speaking on DEM strategic priorities, the condition of lakes and ponds in RI, and current lake management issues in RI. A question and answer period will follow. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with Director Coit and discuss our vital fresh water resources.
The meeting will be at 7PM at the Lake Mishnock Barn, 200 Mishnock Road, West Greenwich, R.I. There is no charge to attend the meeting. All attendees will receive a free one year membership (Jan to Dec 2012) in STL for your Association and/or individual. A savings of up to $50.00. Fresh water…
Town/City (RI): West Greenwich. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors, Pollution ~ Waste, Water. Organized by: Save the Lakes. Group Homepage: http://stlri.org/. Contact: Elizabeth Herron Program Coordinator URI Watershed Watch 401-874-4552. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: The 2012 State of the State address will be Tuesday, January 31 at 7 pm, so Save The Lakes (STL) has changed the date of its Winter Meeting so you won’t have to choose between the two.
The new date is Tuesday, February 28 at 7 pm at the Mishnock Barn, 200 Mishnock Road, West Greenwich, R.I. This new date will permit RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Director Janet Coit to participate, answering your questions and discussing RIDEM strategic priorities and lake management issues. (Check ou… Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Lake Mishnock Barn, 200 Mishnock Road, West Greenwich, R.I.
For more info visit stlri.org. ReNewable Now
Media ~ Podcasts ~ Radio ~ TV
During each broadcast, Peter Arpin and his guests will explore ways to help companies and communities around the world progress toward sustainable development and engage in environmentally smart practices.
Town/City (RI): -N/A. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Arpin Group and Cardi's Furniture Superstore. Group Homepage: http://www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com/Arpin-RenewableNow.html. Contact: Peter Arpin. Contact email: peterarpin@msn.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
WARL 1320 AM Radio.
For more info visit www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com. Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Local food in every season. The chickens are still laying eggs. The salad greens are so leafy and crisp. The onions and garlic are packing spice. The apples and squashes are getting sweeter by the day. Join us for the start of another 365 days of local food. Chefs and eaters, one and all, come enjoy all that grows in Rhode Island year-round!
ALL WINTER (AND SPRING) LONG: Lettuces, arugula, bok choi, kale, collards, cabbage, chard, apples, cider, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, garlic, radishes, fresh herbs, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, winter squash, oysters, beef, pork, Narragansett Creamery cheese, eggs, honey, maple syrup.
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Farm Fresh RI. Group Homepage: http://www.farmfreshri.org. Contact: Market Manager: Sarah Lester. Contact email: sarah@farmfreshri.org. Intended Audience: General. Food Categories: Locally Grown. More Info: continues through May, 2012. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Coastal State Lecture Series
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Looking at climate change and Rhode Island's coastal communities and ecosystems...
Come hear the latest research findings concerning the health of New England's largest estuary, Narragansett Bay, and the ecological and social impacts of climate change in Rhode Island.
This series is supported by Rhode Island Sea Grant and the URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences, and the URI Marine Biology Program.
All lectures are free and open to the public.
FEB 8
Will RI see more severe hurricanes?
Speaker: Dr. Isaac Ginis (URI GSO) is a hurricane expert and will discuss the current understanding of global climate change impacts in Rhode Island.
How can ecosystem-based management be used in fisheries?
Speaker: Dr. Jeremy Collie (URI GSO) will discuss management tools and approaches used to optimize total fish yield, provide long-term economic viability, conserve biodiversity, and maintain the health of an ecosystem.
FEB 15
What are nitrogen cycling response to climate change and what does…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Climate, Creatures, Ecology/Natural History, Geology/Natural Resources, Sustainable Living/Trends, Water. Organized by: RI Sea Grant. Group Homepage: http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/. Intended Audience: General, College/University. Animal Categories: Marine Life. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
URI, Swan Auditorium, 60 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI.
For more info visit seagrant.gso.uri.edu. Alternative to Miracle Grow
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Take home some implementable organic tricks and tweaks for the 2012 growing season.
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Food, Gardens, Plants, Pollution ~ Waste. Organized by: Farm Fresh RI and New Urban Farmers. Group Homepage: http://www.farmfresh.org/. Intended Audience: General, Adults. Pollution and Waste Categories: Composting. Cost: Free. Volunteer Opportunity: No. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Wintertime Farmers Market at Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.
For more info visit plantprovidence.org. 2012 Bee School
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Why do people keep bees? It's a good hobby for people who love nature and enjoy watching and learning about bees and the flowers they pollinate and gather nectar from. It insures that you will always have good pollination in your gardens. Some people keep bees because they love honey! Some people even keep bees because they have arthritis and wish to get stung to alleviate arthritic symptoms.
The Rhode Island Beekeepers Association teaches beginner beekeeping classes every year in February and March.
Topics covered include:
Getting started
The honeybee life cycle
Choosing an apiary
Buying bees and equipment
Installing package bees
Catching Swarms
Bee diseases and pests
Spring Inspections
Getting ready for the honeyflow
Wintering bees
There will be a variety of beekeeping equipment displayed and demonstrated each week. Beekeeping catalogs and other handouts will be distributed and several beekeeping videos will be shown.
2012 Bee School Schedule
Davies Technical High School, Lincoln…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Creatures, Gardens, Plants. Organized by: RI Beekeepers Association. Group Homepage: http://ribeekeeper.com/index.php. Contact: Betty Mencucci. Contact email: bmencucci@cox.net. Intended Audience: General, Farmers, Homeowners. Animal Categories: Insects. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
URI Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, 120 Flagg Rd, Kingston, RI.
For more info visit www.ribeekeeper.org. 2012 Bee School
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Why do people keep bees? It's a good hobby for people who love nature and enjoy watching and learning about bees and the flowers they pollinate and gather nectar from. It insures that you will always have good pollination in your gardens. Some people keep bees because they love honey! Some people even keep bees because they have arthritis and wish to get stung to alleviate arthritic symptoms.
The Rhode Island Beekeepers Association teaches beginner beekeeping classes every year in February and March.
Topics covered include:
Getting started
The honeybee life cycle
Choosing an apiary
Buying bees and equipment
Installing package bees
Catching Swarms
Bee diseases and pests
Spring Inspections
Getting ready for the honeyflow
Wintering bees
There will be a variety of beekeeping equipment displayed and demonstrated each week. Beekeeping catalogs and other handouts will be distributed and several beekeeping videos will be shown.
2012 Bee School Schedule
Davies Technical High School, Lincoln
W…
Town/City (RI): Lincoln. Categories: Creatures. Organized by: RI Beekeepers Association. Group Homepage: http://ribeekeeper.com/index.php. Contact: Betty Mencucci. Contact email: bmencucci@cox.net. Intended Audience: General, Farmers, Homeowners. Animal Categories: Insects. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Davies Technical High School, 50 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln, RI.
For more info visit www.ribeekeeper.org. Sustaining Healthy Landscapes and Protecting Our Water Resources
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Best Management Practices for Small Farm Livestock Properties
Wednesday, February 29, 6:30-8:00 pm
Presentation by Holly Burdett.
Town/City (RI): Scituate. Categories: Creatures, Farming, Gardens, Water. Organized by: URI Cooperative Extension, Kingston, RI. Group Homepage: http://cels.uri.edu/ce/. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
North Scituate Community House, 546 W Greenville Road (Rte. 116), North Scituate, RI.
Why Restore Habitat: What are the benefits to natural resources?
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is hosting its annual Decision-Maker workshop series this spring focusing on habitat restoration. This freethree-part workshop series will help participants answer the questions:
1. Why Restore: What are the benefits to natural resources?
Thursday March 1, 2012, 10:00am-5:00pm
Buzzards Bay Coalition, New Bedford
Site Visit - Acushnet River restoration sites
Keynote Speaker - Brendan Annett, VP, Watershed Protection, Buzzards Bay Coalition
Topics Include: How restoration can undo damage to natural resources, types of
restoration and ecological benefits.
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2. Restoration in the Community: *What are the safety and economic pros and cons of restoration?
Thursday March 22, 2012, 10:00am-5:00pm
Briarwood, Monument Beach
Site Visit - Sippewisset Marsh
Keynote Speaker - David Gould, Environmental Resources Manager, Town of Plymouth
Topics Include: Determining and managing stakeholders, economic benefits, flooding hazards mitigation, and drinking water…
Town/City (RI): -NOT RI. Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Creatures, Land, Nature ~ Outdoors, Plants, Water. Organized by: Buzzards Bay Coalition. Group Homepage: http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org. Contact: Shannon McManus at mcmanus (508)999-6363 x 226. Contact email: shannonmcmanus@savebuzzardsbay.org. Intended Audience: General, Professional. Animal Categories: Amphibians, Birds, Crustaceans, Fish, Insects, Mammals, Marine Life, Native, Reptiles, Wildlife. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Buzzards Bay Coalition, New Bedford, MA.
Preschool Story Time
Children's Activities
Our popular Story Time is different than all the rest! This hour-long program encourages your child's love for nature through interactive stories, a short nature lesson and a craft. The program is offered each month for children ages 3 to 5. Anyone can read your child a story but no one can do it like the Audubon Society of Rhode Island!
Register now as space is limited.
February 2nd and 3rd: One Winter's Day by M. Christina Butler
March 1st and 2nd:Chickadee and the Whale by Catherine Clark
April 12th and 13th:Gilbert the Great by Jan Clark
May 3rd and 4th:Where Should Turtle Be? By Susan Ring.
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Children. ASRI Age Range: Ages 3-5. Member Fee: $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 164333-566. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Preschool Story Time
Children's Activities
Our popular Story Time is different than all the rest! This hour-long program encourages your child's love for nature through interactive stories, a short nature lesson and a craft. The program is offered each month for children ages 3 to 5. Anyone can read your child a story but no one can do it like the Audubon Society of Rhode Island!
Register now as space is limited.
February 2nd and 3rd: One Winter's Day by M. Christina Butler
March 1st and 2nd:Chickadee and the Whale by Catherine Clark
April 12th and 13th:Gilbert the Great by Jan Clark
May 3rd and 4th:Where Should Turtle Be? By Susan Ring.
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Children. ASRI Age Range: Ages 3-5. Member Fee: $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 164333-566. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
West Warwick Sewer Sub-Committee
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
Town/City (RI): West Warwick. Categories: Pollution ~ Waste. Organized by: West Warwick Sewer Sub-Committee. Intended Audience: General. Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 3:00 PM.
West Warwick Wastewater Treatment Facility, Administration Building, 1 Pontiac Avenue, West Warwick, RI 02893.
For more info visit sos.ri.gov. Renewable Energy Siting Partnership (RESP) Stakeholder Meeting
Hearings ~ Public Meetings ~ Legislative ~ Regulatory ~ Surveys
The RESP stakeholder process will provide a forum to engage key constituencies and interested citizens. The stakeholder group members will be able to voice their concerns and issues, provide thoughtful input, and learn about renewable energy research in Rhode Island. They will also have opportunities to preview tools the RESP project is developing to assist in the analysis of land-based wind, water and solar energy issues. Attendees must RSVP to Amber Neville at 401.874.6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu due to space limitations.
Directions are available at http://www.gso.uri.edu/about-gso/directions
6-9 p.m.
Attendees must RSVP to Amber Neville at 401.874.6106 or amber@crc.uri.edu due to space limitations.
Town/City (RI): Narragansett. Categories: Energy, Land. Organized by: Renewable Energy Siting Partnership. Group Homepage: http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/resp/index.html. Intended Audience: General, Landowners, Professional. Energy Categories: Renewable Energy, Wind Energy. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
URI Narragamsett Bay Campus, Coastal Institute, S Ferry Rd, Narragansett, RI.
Preschool Story Time
Children's Activities
Our popular Story Time is different than all the rest! This hour-long program encourages your child's love for nature through interactive stories, a short nature lesson and a craft. The program is offered each month for children ages 3 to 5. Anyone can read your child a story but no one can do it like the Audubon Society of Rhode Island!
Register now as space is limited.
February 2nd and 3rd: One Winter's Day by M. Christina Butler
March 1st and 2nd:Chickadee and the Whale by Catherine Clark
April 12th and 13th:Gilbert the Great by Jan Clark
May 3rd and 4th:Where Should Turtle Be? By Susan Ring.
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: Children. ASRI Age Range: Ages 3-5. Member Fee: $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $6/non-member child. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 164333-566. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Eco-Depot ~ E-Waste Collection
Cleanups ~ Surveys ~ Workdays
E-Waste is accepted at the Central Landfill every day, Monday through Saturday, during our normal business hours, and at all Johnston collections listed above. No appointments are needed for e-waste drop-offs.
The Eco-Depot serves approximately 25 people every 15 minutes. Appointments are used to avoid everyone arriving at one time, thus reducing waiting times for all.
The Central Landfill is located at 65 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI, 02919. Please call 401-942-1430 ext. 241 to make an appointment for the Eco-Depot.
Town/City (RI): Johnston. Categories: Pollution ~ Waste. Organized by: RI Resource Recovery Corporation. Group Homepage: http://www.rirrc.org. Intended Audience: General, Families, Homeowners. Pollution and Waste Categories: Hazardous Waste, Landfills, Recycling. Additional Info: You must make an appointment for Eco-Depot for anything other than e-Waste. See the RIRRC website for more information. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Central Landfill, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, 65 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI 02919.
RI Garden Symposium ~ Food, Flowers & Family
Conference ~ Convention ~ Forum ~ Symposium
The University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners Association and the
URI Outreach Center are pleased to bring you Food, Flowers & Family, a special day designed for those who want to learn more about home gardening for a bountiful and beautiful harvest. The symposium is open to all and will be especially helpful to first-time gardeners, as well as volunteers at community gardens and educators working with gardeners of all ages.
Join us for a day filled with speakers and workshops that are sure to enrich your appreciation for the positive effects of gardening:
Discover edible flowers and beautiful vegetables to incorporate into everyday meals
Learn about Rhody Native™ plants and where to buy them to add value to wildlife in your backyard
Explore how to preserve and enjoy the harvest all winter long
Engage children in garden planning and planting
Expand your color palette as you set a table that delights the palate.
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Education, Food, Gardens, Invasive Species, Plants. Organized by: URI Outreach Center. Group Homepage: http://www.uri.edu/cels/ceoc/index.html. Intended Audience: General, Adults. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM.
URI Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Kingston, RI.
For more info visit www.regonline.com. Envirothon Environmental Issue Workshop
Class ~ Course ~ Demo ~ Lecture ~ Seminars ~ Training ~ Workshop
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Ecology/Natural History, Education. Organized by: RI Envirothon. Group Homepage: http://www.rienvirothon.org/index.htm. Contact: Peter Stetson. Contact email: president@rienvirothon.org. Intended Audience: School Groups, Teachers.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
URI, Weaver Auditorium, Coastal Institute, Flagg Rd, Kingston, RI.
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream ~ Symposium
Conference ~ Convention ~ Forum ~ Symposium
This community building symposium is designed to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on Earth. Through an interactive, multimedia experience, participants move out of despair, confusion or denial and begin to envision bold new possibilities to respond to humanity’s current situation with informed and optimistic action.
Donation: $20.00 Bring a lunch, drinks provided
Pre register by Feb 29. Space is limited.
Saturday March 3, 9 am – 1:30 p.m.
Town/City (RI): Cumberland. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: New Dawn Earth Center. Group Homepage: http://www.newdawnearthcenter.org. Contact: Denise Turcotte. Contact email: newdawn@mercyne.org. Intended Audience: Adults. Cost: $20. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Road, Town of Cumberland, RI 02864.
For more info visit www.newdawnearthcenter.org. Mount Hope Winter Farmer's Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Farming, Food. Contact: Market Manager: Ainsley Chew (802) 279-8389. Contact email: ainsleychew@hotmail.com. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Farmers, Professional. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Citizens Bank Foundation Free Family Fun Day
Children's Activities
Thanks to the Citizens Bank Foundation, the Environmental Education Center is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. Join us for crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. No need to pre-register.
Town/City (RI): Bristol. Categories: Creatures, Education, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: All ages. Member Fee: Free. Non-Member Fee: Free. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Maple Sugaring
Children's Activities
Step back in time at Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge and experience the history of maple sugaring. Learn how maple sugaring started with Native Americans and how to make this sweet syrup in your own backyard. Participants taste first hand this delectable treat over breakfast. Sample pancakes, muffins and doughnuts - all with fresh maple syrup. Tours start every 15 minutes starting at 9 am.
Please pre-register -- space is limited.
Town/City (RI): Coventry. Categories: Food, Forests and Trees, Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Audubon Society of RI. Group Homepage: http://www.asri.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, Families, Teens, Visitors/Tourists. ASRI Age Range: 5+. Member Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child. Non-Member Fee: $15/non-member adult, $8/non-member child. Additional Info: Breakfast seating run every 15 minutes. More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041. Course Number: 024333-044. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge, 1670 Maple Valley Road, Coventry RI.
Coastal Growers Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Town/City (RI): North Kingstown. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Coastal Market Growers Association. Group Homepage: http://www.coastalmarket.org/. Contact: Bevan Linsley, 401-932-9007. Contact email: coastalmarket@gmail.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Lafayette Mil (Route 102), 650 Ted Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. South Kingstown Indoor Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
The South Kingstown Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market will open at the Peacedale Mill Complex, located at 1425 Kingstown Road (Route 108) in Peacedale and will be open each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market is closed on 12/25 and 1/1/12.
The South Kingstown indoor winter market is an outgrowth of the South Kingstown farmers’ market, Rhode Island’s oldest and longest continuously operating farmers’ market that operates at URI’s East Farm and at Marina Park from May through October. This indoor winter market will feature a cornucopia of locally grown and produced products, including:
■ Apples, cranberries, and seasonal vegetables such as butternut squash, turnips, potatoes, onions, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, beets, brussel sprouts, parsnips, and tomatoes;
■ Farm fresh turkeys, USDA certified grass fed beef, and Fortuna’s sausage;
■ Matunuck oysters, steamers, little necks, and fresh fish when available;
■ Pastas and sauces, farm fresh eggs, pastries, pies, breads, honey, jams and jellies, and…
Town/City (RI): South Kingstown. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: South Kingstown Farmers Market Association. Contact: Market Manager: Steve Gardiner (401) 789-1388. Intended Audience: General.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Peacedale Mill Complex (on Route 108), 1425 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Winter Farmers' Market
Sales ~ Farmers' Markets ~ Plant Sales & Exchanges
Local food in every season. The chickens are still laying eggs. The salad greens are so leafy and crisp. The onions and garlic are packing spice. The apples and squashes are getting sweeter by the day. Join us for the start of another 365 days of local food. Chefs and eaters, one and all, come enjoy all that grows in Rhode Island year-round!
ALL WINTER (AND SPRING) LONG: Lettuces, arugula, bok choi, kale, collards, cabbage, chard, apples, cider, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, garlic, radishes, fresh herbs, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, winter squash, oysters, beef, pork, Narragansett Creamery cheese, eggs, honey, maple syrup.
Town/City (RI): Pawtucket. Categories: Farming, Food. Organized by: Farm Fresh RI. Group Homepage: http://www.farmfreshri.org. Contact: Market Manager: Sheri Griffin (401) 529-4952. Contact email: sheri@farmfreshri.org. Intended Audience: General. Food Categories: Locally Grown. More Info: continues through May, 2012. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI.
For more info visit www.farmfresh.org. Save The Bay Newport Seal Cruises
Tours & Field Trips (also see Outdoors)
Want to see a cow or pup that doesn’t live on land? The Save The Bay Seal Watching Cruises, which treat peepers to panoplies of splash-happy seals, kick off on Thanksgiving weekend. These cruises provide the perfect opportunity to introduce holiday guests to the many wonders Rhode Island has to offer.One- or two-hour tours provide stunning glimpses of harbor seals while peppering guests with fun facts about the aquatic mammals – such as their social habits and frequent haunts. Expert guide and binoculars included in ticket price! Guests of all ages welcome.
Town/City (RI): Newport. Categories: Creatures, Water. Organized by: Save The Bay. Group Homepage: http://www.savebay.org/seals. Contact email: sealtours@savebay.org. Intended Audience: General, Adults, Children, College/University, Families, Visitors/Tourists. Animal Categories: Mammals, Marine Life. Water Categories: Bays, Oceans. Cost: Tickets:$20 to $30 adults, $15 to $25 Save The Bay members, seniors and childrenages 5 to 12; free for children younger than 5. For more information or tomake reservations, visit the website. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 12:00 PM.
Save the Bay Exploration Center, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840.
For more info visit www.savebay.org. 3rd Annual Urban Agriculture Spring Kickoff
Celebrations ~ Ceremonies ~ Expos ~ Fairs ~ Festivals ~ Open Houses ~ Shows
Celebrate starting, growing, and prepping for the growing season ahead. Featuring seed swaps, workshops, music, food and more! $5 admission (free for children and community gardeners).
Town/City (RI): Providence. Categories: Farming, Food, Gardens, Land, Plants, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Southside Community Land Trust. Group Homepage: http://www.southsideclt.org. Intended Audience: General, Children, Families, Landowners. Pollution and Waste Categories: Composting. Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI.
ReNewable Now
Media ~ Podcasts ~ Radio ~ TV
During each broadcast, Peter Arpin and his guests explore ways to help companies and communities around the world progress toward sustainable development and engage in environmentally smart practices.
Town/City (RI): -N/A. Categories: Business ~ Economy ~ Jobs, Energy, Sustainable Living/Trends. Organized by: Arpin Group. Group Homepage: http://www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com/Arpin-RenewableNow.html. Contact: Peter Arpin. Contact email: peterarpin@msn.com. Intended Audience: General. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
RI News Channel 6.
For more info visit www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com. Celestial Exploration
Outdoors ~ Walks ~ Hikes ~ Paddles ~ Cruises ~ (also see Tours)
View nebulae, constellations, galaxies, planets and more. Program presented by the Astronomical Society of Southern New England. Program rescheduled for March 4th if weather necessitates.
Town/City (RI): Tiverton. Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors. Organized by: Tiverton Land Trust. Group Homepage: www.tivertonlandtrust.org. Contact: Wayne Browning. Contact email: Wayneb1@cox.net. Intended Audience: General, Families. Cost: Free. Calendar By: http://www.whatgrowsonri.com.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Pardon Gray Preserve, Lafayette Rd & Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878.