What Grows On in Rhode Island!

Shape Up RI Registration

20 Dec 2011 04:58:52 GMT

Register Online
Ongoing through Monday, February 13, 2012

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3, (and 4!)

1. Sign up for Shape Up RI and create a team (or you can join one).
2. Select the divisions you want to compete in. Choose one, two, three, or four categories… pedometer steps, exercise minutes, weight loss, and fruits and vegetables tracking.
3. Invite your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors or others to join your team!
4. Get out and do some walking, exercising and good eating. Set your own goals and do what works for you. Just start and your will see and feel your progress!

Town/City (RI): -N/A
Categories: Health ~ Safety
Organized by: Shape Up RI
Group Homepage: members.shapeupri.org
Intended Audience: General, Businesses
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program for 2012

18 Jan 2012 02:46:57 GMT

N/A
Ongoing through Friday, February 10, 2012

The Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) is a voluntary program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) whose purpose is to protect agricultural lands by limiting non-agricultural uses. NRCS partners with approved State, local, Tribal, and non-profit entities who arrange for the purchase of development rights through conservation easements on private lands. The entity holds and manages these conservation easements in perpetuity.

Rhode Island NRCS accepts applications from entities on a continuous basis throughout the year. The entity must be deemed eligible before any parcels submitted by that entity will be considered. All required parcel data must be included or the parcel will be rejected.

All funds will be used to reimburse the entities for up to 50 percent of the purchase price of the conservation easement on approved parcels. All parcels are ranked individually on their own merit. Funds will be awarded to the highest ranked eligible parcels through a statewide competitive process.

Town/City (RI): -N/A
Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Creatures, Farming, Land, Plants, Water
Organized by: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Group Homepage: www.ri.nrcs.usda.gov
Contact: Michael Kenyon, FRPP Program Manager -- 401-822-8821
Contact email: michael.kenyon@ri.usda.gov
Intended Audience: General, Farmers, Landowners, Professional
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Application Deadline: Sen. John H. Chafee Conservation Leadership Award

09 Feb 2012 04:19:20 GMT

N/A
Ongoing through Thursday, February 16, 2012

Award application: environmentcouncilri.org…

Awards presented at the Senator John H. Chafee Conservation Leadership Awards dinner, Providence Marriott, May 4.

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Geology/Natural Resources
Organized by: Environment Council of RI
Group Homepage: www.environmentcouncilri.org
Contact: Greg Gerritt 401-331-0529
Contact email: environmentcouncil@earthlink.net
Intended Audience: General
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Watershed Counts Workshop: Freshwater Flow Indicator & Impervious Cover Indicator

30 Jan 2012 16:44:09 GMT

URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Coastal Institute, South Ferry Rd, Narragansett, RI
Thursday, February 9, 2012

As you no doubt recall, Watershed Counts reported on flow and Impervious cover in 2011. In this workshop, the aim is to consider additional information and evaluate presentation details for 2012.

Open Space Indicator, Thursday February 23 from 9 AM - 1 PM at the Narragansett Bay Commission Corporate Headquarters. 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: 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 and communicate this information to the public and decision makers.
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Planning Council, State

02 Feb 2012 13:41:05 GMT

One Capitol Hill, Second Floor, Conference Room A, Providence, RI 02908
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Planning & Development
Organized by: Planning & Development
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Pilotage Commission, Rhode Island State

08 Feb 2012 16:38:22 GMT

234 PROMENADE STREET, ROOM 250, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Water
Organized by: Pilotage Commission, Rhode Island State
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Newport CSO Stakeholders Group

30 Jan 2012 19:03:03 GMT

City Hall Council Chambers, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): Newport
Categories: Pollution ~ Waste
Organized by: East Greenwich Planning Board
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council

08 Feb 2012 16:28:08 GMT

Conference Room C, Department of Administration, Second Floor, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Energy
Organized by: Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Access to Affordable Renewable Energy

06 Feb 2012 20:45:45 GMT

Centro Restaurant, Westin Hotel, 1 West Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Thanks to the Rhode Island General Assembly we have a new incentive program that will enable qualified organizations to install renewable energy equipment that will lower their electricity cost. That means more dollars available for capital equipment, product innovation, sales and marketing, job creation or other expenses.

Energy leaders in Rhode Island have worked diligently to design a program that’s similar to programs in other states but is customized to meet the needs of organizations in Rhode Island. We have assembled a knowledgeable panel to explain the new legislation, the mechanics of the program and share information about other programs and resources.

This event will feature panel presentations and a robust question and answer period to educate business leaders on why going green can be good for business.

Who Should Attend:
- Small Business Owners
- Energy Managers
- Chief Financial Officers

What Will You Learn:
- Quotas Established by Energy Type
- Breakdown of Industry Players and Roles
- Eligibility Criteria
- Incentives

Why Should You Attend:
- Take Control of Your Energy Supply
- Lower Your Cost of Production
- Increase Your Competitiveness
- Reduce Greenhouse Gases
- Increase Your Cash flow

Speaker(s): Miriam A. Ross, Esq - Moderator
Seth Handy, Esq., Handy Law, LLC
Julian Dash - RIEDC
Karina Lutz- People's Power & Light

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Energy, Sustainable Living/Trends
Organized by: RENEW Energy Initiative (REI), RI Small Business Development Center (RISBDC) and RIEDC
Group Homepage: http…
Contact: 401-263-5124
Contact email: djobling@jwu.edu
Intended Audience: General, Adults, Businesses, Professional
Additional Info: Appetizers Included, Parking: Providence Place Mall or Convention Center
More Info: Register: www.risbdc.org…
Cost: $10 - Please make your check payable to RISBDC or call (401) 598-2702 for credit card payment
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

RI Environmental Education Association

13 Jan 2012 20:07:35 GMT

CCRI, Knight Campus, Faculty Dining Room, 400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI
Thursday, February 9, 2012

RIEEA meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm in the faculty dining room at CCRI in Warwick.

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Education
Organized by: RI Environmental Education Association
Group Homepage: www.rieea.org
Intended Audience: General, Adults, Families, Teachers, Volunteers
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

LEED AP BD+C Review and Exam Prep

13 Jan 2012 21:56:14 GMT

New England Institute of Technology, Room 233, 2480 Post Road, Warwick, RI
Thursday, February 9, 2012

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: events.constantcontact.com…
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 have a minimum of 10 people to hold this class.

Town/City (RI): Warwick
Categories: Buildings, Energy
Organized by: US Green Building Council RI Chapter
Group Homepage: www.usgbcri.org
Intended Audience: Businesses, Professional
Certification and Licensing: Yes
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING & MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

08 Feb 2012 15:48:34 GMT

State House, Room 310, Smith St, Providence, RI
Thursday, February 9, 2012

TIME: Rise of the Senate. -- Complete Streets Bill

Senate Bill No. 2131 - www.rilin.state.ri.us…
BY DiPalma, Pichardo, Tassoni
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS {LC136/1} (would require the DOT to use complete street design principles to accommodate the mobility needs of all users and would require the DOT to publish a report showing how the agency has complied with the requirements.)
01/18/2012 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
02/03/2012 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Health ~ Safety, Transportation
Intended Audience: General
Transportation Categories: Complete Streets
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

North Providence Land Trust

08 Feb 2012 16:28:08 GMT

North Providence Union Free Library, 1810 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): North Providence
Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land
Organized by: North Providence Land Trust
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Westerly Harbor Management Commission

08 Feb 2012 16:28:08 GMT

Westerly Police Department, 60 Airport Road, Westerly, RI 02891
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): Westerly
Categories: Water
Organized by: Westerly Harbor Management Commission
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Cumberland Conservation Commission

08 Feb 2012 16:28:08 GMT

75 Hillside Road, Cumberland, RI 02864
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): Cumberland
Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Land
Organized by: Cumberland Conservation Commission
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Newport Waterfront Commission

08 Feb 2012 16:28:08 GMT

City Hall Conference Room, 43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): Newport
Categories: Water
Organized by: Newport Waterfront Commission
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

North Kingstown Harbor Management Commission

02 Feb 2012 13:41:05 GMT

Beechwood House, 44 Beach St., North Kingstown, RI 02852
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): North Kingstown
Categories: Water
Organized by: Water
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Portsmouth Glen Park Working Committee

08 Feb 2012 16:28:08 GMT

Portsmouth Town Hall, Planning Board Room, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Town/City (RI): Portsmouth
Categories: Land
Organized by: Portsmouth Glen Park Working Committee
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Aquidneck Island Planning Commission

08 Feb 2012 16:28:08 GMT

437 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
Friday, February 10, 2012

Town/City (RI): Newport
Categories: Planning & Development
Organized by: Aquidneck Island Planning Commission
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Parents' Night Out

14 Jan 2012 19:50:49 GMT

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Friday, February 10, 2012

Dinner Reservations? Check! Verified Theatre Time? Check! Booked Babysitter? Uh oh. Don't fret, Let Audubon handle childcare for you with our new Parents Night Out Program. Kids ages 6 to 10 will enjoy a fun filled and educational evening under the supervision of Audubon Society of RI educators. While you enjoy your night out, your child will be involved in hands-on activities including hikes, games, crafts, a live animal interview and more. Their night will wind down with a snack and a nature movie while they await your arrival at pick-up time.

Drop-off starts at 6:30 pm and runs through 7:00 pm. Children can be picked up anytime between 9:00 and 10:00 pm. Pick-up ends promptly at 10:00 pm. Class size is limited to 20 children and advanced registration is required.

Town/City (RI): Bristol
Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors
Organized by: Audubon Society of RI
Group Homepage: www.asri.org
Intended Audience: General, Children
ASRI Age Range: Ages 6-10
Member Fee: $25.00 per member child
Non-Member Fee: $30.00 per non-member child
More Info: Registration is required for all programs unless noted. Call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3041.
Course Number: 164333-555
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Drumming to Warm the Heart and Spirit

11 Jan 2012 17:45:57 GMT

New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864
Friday, February 10, 2012

Join Dave Curry from Drums for One And All inside for an evening of creative musical energy including drumming to a series of nature and Earth images. Space is limited. Please call to register.
Donation: $8
Friday February 10, 7:00-9:30pm

Town/City (RI): Cumberland
Categories: Health ~ Safety, Other
Organized by: New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864
Group Homepage: www.newdawnearthcenter.org
Contact: Denise Turcotte
Contact email: newdawn@mercyne.org
Intended Audience: Adults
Cost: $8.
Certification and Licensing: No
Volunteer Opportunity: No
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Owl Prowl at Fisherville Brook

14 Jan 2012 19:55:35 GMT

Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI
Friday, February 10, 2012

Head out on the trails for an evening of fun - learning about the owls of Rhode Island. Start 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 intriguing birds in their natural setting.

Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.Meet in the nature center

Town/City (RI): Exeter
Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors
Organized by: Audubon Society of RI
Group Homepage: 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: 134333-213
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Connecticut River Eagles Trip

25 Jan 2012 00:40:31 GMT

leaves from Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd, Middletown, RI
Saturday, February 11, 2012

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 calls and to participate in some fun, night hike activities. This program is appropriate for ages 8 and up and registration is required. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members.

For complete details for any NBS program, please visit: www.normanbirdsanctuary. Registration and payment is required in advance for all programs. To register, call 401-846-2577.

Town/City (RI): Middletown
Categories: Creatures, Nature ~ Outdoors
Organized by: Norman Bird Sanctuary
Group Homepage: www.normanbirdsanctuary.org
Intended Audience: General, Visitors/Tourists
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Mount Hope Winter Farmer's Market

04 Nov 2011 16:30:56 GMT

Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI
Saturday, February 11, 2012

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: www.whatgrowsonri.com

RI Rose Society Monthly Meeting

02 Dec 2011 15:19:44 GMT

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Gardens, Plants
Organized by: RI Rose Society
Group Homepage: 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

FrogWatcher Training

24 Jan 2012 17:08:28 GMT

Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI
Saturday, February 11, 2012

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 running this important project, a $10 materials fee will be charged per participating household to cover training materials (a household covers up to 2 adults, and up to two children per adult).

This training will be led by RWPZoo Director of Conservation, Lou Perrotti. Training will include details on the FrogWatch program, how to identify RI frogs & toads by their calls and FrogWatch procedures. A test on frog and toad calls is required to complete certification as a FrogWatch volunteer.

To register and for more information, please visit www.rwpzoo.org….

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Conservation/Restoration, Creatures
Organized by: Roger Williams Park Zoo
Group Homepage: 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

Lifelines & Vessels | An Introductory Workshop on Gorham Silver Manufacturing and Mashapaug Pond

13 Jan 2012 21:27:29 GMT

New Urban Arts, 705 Westminster St, Providence, RI
Saturday, February 11, 2012

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: www.urbanpondprocession.org
Intended Audience: General
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Coastal Growers Winter Farmers' Market

20 Oct 2011 20:38:40 GMT

Lafayette Mil (Route 102), 650 Ted Rod Rd, North Kingstown, RI
Saturday, February 11, 2012

Town/City (RI): North Kingstown
Categories: Farming, Food
Organized by: Coastal Market Growers Association
Group Homepage: www.coastalmarket.org
Contact: Bevan Linsley, 401-932-9007
Contact email: coastalmarket@gmail.com
Intended Audience: General
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

South Kingstown Indoor Winter Farmers' Market

04 Nov 2011 16:23:10 GMT

Peacedale Mill Complex (on Route 108), 1425 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, RI
Saturday, February 11, 2012

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 the famous Johnnycakes and meal from Carpenter’s Grist Mill;
■ RI wool blankets and yarn, artisan soaps, Christmas trees, wreaths and arrangements
Among the farms and vendors scheduled to participate in the South Kingstown market are Carpenters Farm, Matunuck; Caboose Kettle Korn, South Kingstown; Sosnowski Farm,West
Kingston; Sweet Cakes Bakery, Peacedale; Dave-Chris Farm & Nursery, West Kingston; Arson Ally Apiary, Saunderstown; S & P Gardiner Farm, Wakefield; Red Horse Farm, Exeter; Matunuck Oysters, Matunuck; Healey/Rippin Farm, North Kingstown; Carpenters Grist Mill, Matunuck; Fortunas Sausage Company, Charlestown; Surfside Soap Bar, North Kingstown;
Laurel Wood Farm, East Greenwich; Palmeries Italian Bakery, Providence; Grateful Harvest Bread Company, Cranston; and Treaty Rock Farm, Little Compton.

For more information about the South Kingstown indoor winter farmers’ market, call 789-1388.

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

Winter Farmers' Market

04 Nov 2011 16:16:43 GMT

Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket, RI
Saturday, February 11, 2012

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: 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

RI Families in Nature hike

01 Feb 2012 01:26:43 GMT

Ninigret NWR/Kettle Pond Visitor Ctr.
Saturday, February 11, 2012

Town/City (RI): Charlestown
Categories: Nature ~ Outdoors
Organized by: RI Families in Nature
Group Homepage: 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: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Save The Bay Newport Seal Cruises

23 Nov 2011 22:17:04 GMT

Save the Bay Exploration Center, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840
Saturday, February 11, 2012

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: www.savebay.org…
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: www.whatgrowsonri.com

ReNewable Now

09 Feb 2012 02:31:12 GMT

RI News Channel 6
Saturday, February 11, 2012

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: www.arpinbroadcastnetwork.com…
Contact: Peter Arpin
Contact email: peterarpin@msn.com
Intended Audience: General
Calendar By: www.whatgrowsonri.com

Caratunk Owl Prowl

14 Jan 2012 19:57:16 GMT

Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA
Saturday, February 11, 2012

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: 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
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Road Map to Net Zero Energy for Rhode Island's 52 High Schools and Career & Technical Centers

04 Jan 2012 16:30:58 GMT

The Bello Center, Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Sunday, February 12, 2012

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: rwchew.com…
Intended Audience: General, College/University, Professional, School Groups, Teachers
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Snowshoeing Parker Woodland

14 Jan 2012 19:58:54 GMT

Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge, Maple Valley Road, Coventry, RI
Sunday, February 12, 2012

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: 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
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The Farmers Market at Attleboro Farms

20 Jan 2011 21:03:47 GMT

491 Hickory Road
North Attleboro, MA 02760
Sunday, February 12, 2012

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

Save The Bay Newport Seal Cruises

23 Nov 2011 22:17:04 GMT

Save the Bay Exploration Center, 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840
Sunday, February 12, 2012

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: www.savebay.org…
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.
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Audubon Nature Flicks

14 Jan 2012 19:38:24 GMT

Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
Sunday, February 12, 2012

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 the Phantom Come discover wolverines, among the most elusive creatures on the planet. They seek out the toughest terrain - the most rugged, remote and fiercely raw - and they've always been scarce to begin with. So they're hard to find. They weigh only about 30 pounds, but they have a ton of attitude and a reputation to match.

March 4 - Raccoon Nation Are people, in an effort to outwit raccoons, actually making them smarter and unwittingly contributing to their evolutionary success? Are the ever more complex obstacles that our fast-paced, urban world throws at them actually pushing the development of raccoon brains?

March 11 - The Himalayas Take a stunning journey to the Himalayas. From Everest to the Tibetan Plateau, from the Gaumukh to the Ganges, this episode introduces us to a complex, interconnected natural world that continues to inspire, challenge and amaze the human race.

March 18 - The Animal House Skyscrapers towering over major cities or spectacularly-designed bridges often come to mind when we think of great feats in architecture and engineering. However, some of the most amazing, creative, and innovative structures on earth are not man-made or urban at all, but residences built by animals in the natural world.

Town/City (RI): Bristol
Categories: Ecology/Natural History, Nature ~ Outdoors
Organized by: Audubon Society of RI
Group Homepage: 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.
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Providence Down City District Design Review

08 Feb 2012 16:28:08 GMT

Department of Planning and Development, 444 Westminster Street, 1st Floor Meeting Room, Providence, RI 02903
Monday, February 13, 2012

Town/City (RI): Providence
Categories: Planning & Development
Organized by: Providence Down City District Design Review
Intended Audience: General
Additional Info: Imported from RI.gov
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