April 16
An Army of Women Movie Screening
3pm
821 West Shore Road, Warwick
Hosted by Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
https://www.facebook.com/share/15ybP9rCcj/
April 16
4 to 6:30pm
Joukowsky Forum (155)
Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, 111 Thayer Street, Providence
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15z5A28Ue4/
April 17
Do You Ride RIPTA Route QX or Route 54? Woonsocket Public Meeting
5 to 6:30pm
Woonsocket Public Library, 303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket
Hosted by RIPTA
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LaRcN4eta/
April 17
Act on Climate Strategy Public Meeting
6:00 pm
PCTA, 41 Fricker Street
This meeting is hosted by DEM and OER
Registration is not required, but you can register here
April 19
East Matunuck State Beach Cleanup
9 to 11am
East Matunuck State Beach, South Kingstown
RSVP Here
Hosted by Ocean Recovery Community Alliance
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=669349455754902&set=a.254603640562821
April 19
How Competitive is the US with China
2pm
Rogers Free Library,525 Hope Street, Bristol
Hosted by East Bay Citizens for Peace and Rogers Free Library
https://www.facebook.com/events/1361202615194469/?
April 21
Earth Day with Revive the Roots
12 to 3pm
374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield
Hosted by Revive the Roots
https://www.facebook.com/events/1807940536381968
April 21
6 to 9pm
Southside Cultural Center, 393 Broad Street, Providence
Hosted by Sista Fire RI
https://www.facebook.com/share/18fYwK4YUh/
April 23
Lecture: The Early Quaker History of King Philip’s War
6 to 7:30pm
Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, Bristol
Hosted by Bristol Historical & Preservation Society
EARTH MONTH EVENTS:
April 16th 9:00am-3:00pm
“Party for the Planet” – RWP Zoo.
April 17th 4:30pm
Fulldome planetarium showing of The Sun, Our Living Star at the newly renovated Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park. Discover the secrets of our star in this NEW fulldome planetarium show! Reserve your FREE tickets online, as seating is limited. Visit https://www.providenceri.gov/mnhsunshow/ to save your spot under the stars.
April 18th 9:00am-3:00pm
The Downtown Neighborhood Association is hosting it’s Annual Earth Day Clean-up. Meet at the Landing at 101 Dyer Street. Individuals and groups are welcome anytime between 9am-3pm and all supplies will be provided. Just bring a can-do attitude!
Free registration found here https://forms.gle/YzBstH8eXd4eQG9T6
April 18th 2:00pm-3:30pm
Ever been to a Tree Museum? Neither have we! Join the Parks Dept. and 15 Minute Field Trips at the RWP Gateway Center to explore this tree-mendously unique pop-up installation a leaf some time for fun arts and crafts. Stick to https://lilypadpos1.com/providencewc/onlinesales/tickets1.php for all details!
April 18th 9:00am-1:00pm
Street Tree Care Community Service in Elmwood.
Meet at Peace and Plenty Community Garden, 91 Peace Street
Join the employees from Trinity Property Consultants to care for the trees at Knight Memorial Library on Elmwood Avenue and the Public Street bus stop on Broad Street. To RSVP or for more information contact Doug at: [email protected]
April 19th 9:00am-12:00pm
Compost Distribution and Garden Care at Peace and Plenty Garden
It’s spring and there’s lots to do to maintain and improve our neighborhood’s signature garden.
When you arrive, check in with Doug to see what needs doing. Thanks!
Water and snack bars provided.
To RSVP or ask questions about the day, email Doug at: [email protected]
April 22nd 12:00pm-2:00pm
Earth Day in Roger Williams Park
MEETING POINT: Sri Chinmoy Statue, to the left of the Park Avenue Entrance on Frederick C Greene Memorial Blvd. Look for our Green Tent.
MAP LINK or Coordinates: 41.77373° N, 71.41228° W
Register to let us know you are coming
Friday, April 25th 10:00am-12:00pm
Station Meadow Park Spruce-up and Plant-ID Party
Help prepare the Station Meadow Park for its spring glory with a light clean-up and a ton of fun plant labeling. This is part the “City Nature Challenge ” and will be led by Principal Landscape Designer, Sally Johnson. All supplies will be included and coffee and pastry will fuel the effort!
Register here
April 26th 2:00pm-4:00pm
“City Nature Challenge.” VOLUNTEER Meet at Riverside Park to join the Flora, Fauna, or Fungi Teams to document life on the Woonasquatucket. Join our project here. More info about the international event here.
April 26th 11:00am-3:00pm
Put your (bike) pedal to the metal and meet at 1070 Broad Street for an Earth Day Fam Jam Clean-up followed by a family bike ride that concludes at the Gateway Center at Roger Williams Park. Free food and drink as well as Earth Day resources will be available and we promise a jammin’ good time will be had by all thanks to our partners at @pvdstreets.org
April 26th 10:00am-2:00pm
Small actions, BIG impact
Gateway Center Clean-up
1197 Broad Street
Register here
April 26th 10:00am-12:00pm
Community Saturday Spruce Up in RWP!
Come help “Spruce Up” Roger Williams Park! We provide all the tools, you provide the energy. Join the Roger Williams Park Community, the RWP Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department and give back to the best backyard in Providence!
We will be working on cleaning up debris along the Lake edges along Elm Lake and the adjacent trails. Dress in sturdy closed shoes or boots and long pants.
This event is supported through a grant from Litter-Free RI
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