Water Quality Testing
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RIWe are conducting September water quality testing today at our headquarters in Lincoln. The testing will be lead by Nick Wentzell, RI Team Field Coordinator. Be sure to stay updated by checking our Events page, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for news about our work, inspiring photos and opportunities […]
Blue Mind Walk: Peepers and Poetry
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RIGot Blue Mind? If not, come and get some while enjoying the sounds of peepers. The spring peeper is a small chorus frog widespread throughout the eastern United States and Canada. They are so called because of their chirping call that marks the beginning of spring (and you thought it was the Robin that signified […]
“Kittacuck Speaks”
Blackstone River Theatre 549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI'Kittacuck Speaks' is a film produced by BRWC in concert with the RI Rivers Council. Kittacuck is Native American meaning "the great tidal river". The premier will take place on Earth Day at the Blackstone River Theater. The event is free. We are extremely grateful to the Blackstone River Theater for providing the venue. The theatre […]
Earth Day Cleanup – Volunteers needed
Heritage Park 45 Broad Street, CumberlandThis year's Earth Day cleanup will take place at Heritage Park next to the Cumberland Town Hall. Volunteers are needed. Please brings rakes, loppers, cutters, gloves, etc.
Connect with Canoes this Season
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RICome and enjoy a canoe adventure on the Blackstone River. No experience is required. We will provide life jackets, paddles, boats and a guide. Please wear good water shoes and bring something to drink. The series will run every third Saturday of the month through October. Check for rain dates. To reserve your spot, call […]
Connect with Canoes this Season
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RICome and enjoy a canoe adventure on the Blackstone River. No experience is required. We will provide life jackets, paddles, boats and a guide. Please wear good water shoes and bring something to drink. The series will run every third Saturday of the month through October. Check for rain dates. To reserve your spot, call […]
ZAP! the Blackstone Event
Valley Falls Marsh Cadillac Mills, 30 Meeting Street, Cumberland, RIIn honor of ZAP! the Blackstone 50th anniversary, we have scheduled a cleanup of the Valley Falls marsh. Please wear water shoes and bring sturdy gloves. We will be pulling water chestnut, an invasive aquatic plant that threatens to take over the marsh.
Connect with Canoes this Season
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RICome and enjoy a canoe adventure on the Blackstone River. No experience is required. We will provide life jackets, paddles, boats and a guide. Please wear good water shoes and bring something to drink. The series will run every third Saturday of the month through October. Check for rain dates. To reserve your spot, call […]
Connect with Canoes this Season
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RICome and enjoy a canoe adventure on the Blackstone River. No experience is required. We will provide life jackets, paddles, boats and a guide. Please wear good water shoes and bring something to drink. The series will run every third Saturday of the month through October. Check for rain dates. To reserve your spot, call […]
Connect with Canoes this Season
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RICome and enjoy a canoe adventure on the Blackstone River. No experience is required. We will provide life jackets, paddles, boats and a guide. Please wear good water shoes and bring something to drink. The series will run every third Saturday of the month through October. Check for rain dates. To reserve your spot, call […]
Connect with Canoes this Season
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RICome and enjoy a canoe adventure on the Blackstone River. No experience is required. We will provide life jackets, paddles, boats and a guide. Please wear good water shoes and bring something to drink. The series will run every third Saturday of the month through October. Check for rain dates. To reserve your spot, call […]
BE THE VOICE OF KITTACUCK: Bring herring back to the Blackstone River
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RIIntertribal gathering hosted by the Narragansett Tribe in collaboration with Friends of the Blackstone. Featuring High Tide Drum, Jeffery Pegram from the Long Island Shinnecock Tribe, speakers from the Narragansett and Nipmuc tribes as well as local river advocates. MUSC + SPEAKERS + ACTIVITIES In case of inclement weather, event will be at the Visitor […]