Water Quality Testing
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RI, United StatesWe 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, RI, United StatesGot 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, Cumberland, United StatesThis 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, RI, United StatesCome 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.
Earth Day Cleanup
Litter and tire cleanup Meet at 1182 River Street, Woonsocket RI We will supply gloves and bags. We recommend you wear boots For more information call Keith 401-996-1542, Bob 401-688-4416 […]
JOIN THE PARADE to bring herring back to the Blackstone River
Old Slater Mill 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RIIn case of inclement weather, event will be at the Visitor Center across the street at 175 Main Street.
Environmental Groups Recruiting Volunteers to Remove Invasive Aquatic Plant from Local Ponds in the Blackstone and Ten Mile River Watersheds
Several environmental organizations are banding together in calling for volunteers to help remove invasive water chestnut from local ponds in the Blackstone and Ten Mile River watersheds, located in Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The events will be held throughout the month of June and are open to all members of the community. No experience […]
Connect with Canoes
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RI, United StatesJoin us for a 2-hour guided paddle along the Blackstone River. All ages welcome. Life jackets, canoes, paddles and instruction are included. Please arrive at 9:30 as tours will leave promptly at 10 am. We strongly recommend you bring a hat and water shoes. Reserve your spot by calling: Bob Charpentier 401-6884416 or John Marsland 401-644-3215 […]
Environmental Groups Recruiting Volunteers to Remove Invasive Aquatic Plant from Local Ponds in the Blackstone and Ten Mile River Watersheds
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RI, United StatesSeveral environmental organizations are banding together in calling for volunteers to help remove invasive water chestnut from local ponds in the Blackstone and Ten Mile River watersheds, located in Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The events will be held throughout the month of June and are open to all members of the community. No experience […]
Connect with Canoes
Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center 100 New River Road, Lincoln, RI, United StatesJoin us for a 2-hour guided paddle along the Blackstone River. All ages welcome. Life jackets, canoes, paddles and instruction are included. Please arrive at 9:30 as tours will leave promptly at 10 am. We strongly recommend you bring a hat and water shoes. Reserve your spot by calling: Bob Charpentier 401-6884416 or John Marsland 401-644-3215 […]