This program is full. We are not accepting any new registrations. If you would like to be put on a waiting list, please contact office@riwps.org. RIWPS bookworms are invited to […]
Watch on Recording of Previous Programs/Events Join a conversation with ecologist Doug Tallamy, as he discusses his latest research and most recent book, Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to […]
THIS PROGRAM WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4. Even in a normal year it feels like spring cannot come soon enough and in this year of COVID it is even more true. So, let's get outside and look for early signs of spring together. Together? Well yes, in a way. You can use the […]
Registration for this progam has closed. Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter RIWPS bookworms are invited to read Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers […]
Woonasquatucket River Greenway Our annual meeting will focus on a success story. The paths, parks, and festivals that have been built along a river that flows from the densely populated, and formerly industrial areas, of North Providence, Johnston and Providence were hard to imagine when a small group of visionaries got together thirty years ago. […]
Join Garry Plunkett on a leisurely walk for RIWPS members through his varied micro-habitats and learn from his 30-year, oxymoronic quest to “create nature.” Wander with Garry through his meadow, old field, pond, mini-marsh, and woodland, while he shares an enduring attempt to manipulate natural succession. The workshop is scheduled to enjoy spring wildflowers while […]
Join Garry Plunkett on a leisurely walk for RIWPS members through his varied micro-habitats and learn from his 30-year, oxymoronic quest to “create nature.” Wander with Garry through his meadow, […]
This party is the third in our on going series to bring together those interested in creating, expanding or restoring landscapes that support biodiversity through use of native plants. People […]
A 30 year old beaver pond, Coventry, RI Doug McGrady will lead an evening walk to several areas in Coventry, where beavers have built dams and lodges, flooding some areas, creating channels and ponds and otherwise altering the landscape. We will meet at the Nicholas Farm Management Area. Meeting at dusk, may increase our chances […]
You may have heard the talk, now lets do the walk Last March Alicia Lehrer, Executive Director of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, spoke at our annual meeting about the organization’s […]