What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News

Help Create Peace Gardens

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 08/05/2010 - 11:21
The Peace Flag Project, a small pro-peace volunteer organization, seeks an enthusiastic gardener interested in peace. We would like to extend our community work by creating peaceful spaces in gardens...

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Wanted: Asian Longhorned Beetle

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 08/05/2010 - 11:05
A free informational talk will be held Monday, August 16 at 7:00 pm, at the Warwick Public Library called "Wanted: The Asian Lognhorned Beetle".... Among the materials he brings is an actual beetle...

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Free Seafood Cooking Demo and Fish Selection/Sustainability Discussion ~ August 17, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 08/05/2010 - 10:50
Join chef and cookbook author Normand Leclair for a free seafood cooking demonstration at the Narragansett Community Center at 6:30 p.m. on August 17. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED due to limited...

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Oil Heat Efficiency Program in Rhode Island

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 08/05/2010 - 10:35
The RI Office of Energy Resources yesterday launched a stimulus-funded energy efficiency program for oil (and propane) heated homes. The program is being delivered by National Grid and RISE...

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Rhode Island Butterfly Count Results ~ 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 08/05/2010 - 09:41
The final results for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s 7th annual North American Butterfly Association Count have been released. “We had terrific results!” said July Lewis, Audubon’s Volunteer...

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Statewide Green Drinks at Narragansett Beach ~ August 25, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 08/05/2010 - 09:28
Finish up August the right way at the special summertime RI-wide Green Drinks event (including Providence, Newport, and South County Green Drinks), on Wednesday, August 25. Meet interesting people...

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Apeiron Seeking Executive Director ~ Apply through August 15, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 13:04
Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living is accepting applications for Executive Director. Please forward this notice to people who might want to apply.... [Click headline for the full story.]

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Seining at Sachuest Point ~ August 1, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:55
Come to the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge to see what the Sakonnet has to offer Sunday, August 1, 2010 ~ 1-3 pm! We will use a sein net to filter through shallow water on the Sakonnet River...

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RI Resource Recovery Open House ~ July 31, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:47
Rhode Island residents are cordially invited to attend the RIRRC open house July 31, 2010, from 8:00am to 11:00am, which will boast more than just a facility tour— also providing an opportunity to...

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BioBlitz Slide Show & Pot Luck Dessert Social ~ August 17, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:09
Survey members, friends, and the public are invited to join the RINHS staff, event partner Roger Williams Park Zoo, and many of the BioBlitz 2010 Block Island participants for a Slide Show & Pot...

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URI Botanical Garden Tours ~ Tuesdays through August 31, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:05
URI Botanical Gardens is offering weekly after-work tours hosted by head gardener Gabrielle Torphy and horticulture professor Dr. Brian Maynard. Tours meet on Tuesdays starting June 8th and through...

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Governor's Bay Day and Great Outdoors Pursuit ~ July 25, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:39
Rhode Islanders love the ocean and outdoors, so this Sunday is especially great. It's Governor's Bay Day and The Great Outdoors Pursuit. Governor's Bay Day, means there's free parking to all state...

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Green Office Guide Published ~ July 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:14
The Green Office Guide™ is a roadmap for businesses that want to transform their workspaces into more environmentally friendly places. It features 100 money-saving and money-making alterations that...

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Register Now for RI Gubernatorial Debate ~ September 28, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Wed, 07/21/2010 - 15:41
Candidates for Governor to Debate “What’s Next For Rhode Island’s Environment?”

 

 September 28 event at Providence College will give Rhode Islanders the chance to hear candidates discuss the...

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Highlights for Thursday, July 15, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/15/2010 - 16:16
Meet other environmentally minded Rhode Islanders at Providence Green Drinks tonight at Waterplace Restaurant, 5pm - 8pm. FILM ~ Return to the Forests Where We Live at Providence Public Library,...

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Asian Long-Horned Beetles (ALB)

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/15/2010 - 13:28
Adult Asian Long-horned Beetles (ALB) will begin to emerge from trees in July, and will remain active until frost. While the beetle has not yet been found in Rhode Island, its known presence in...

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RI Local Food Fest ~ August 3, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/15/2010 - 12:48
Heads Up! This event sells out fast! 12 talented chefs paired with 12 local farms. The tastiest event of the summer is only three weeks away. Join us for a ramble through the flavors of Rhode...

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Rhode Island Compost Update ~ July 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/15/2010 - 09:48
Many Rhode Islanders are concerned about the significant amount of food scraps from restaurants, college dining halls and even homes that are sent to the Central Landfill. Not only does this wasteful...

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Energy Independence Day 2010 ~ July 11, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/08/2010 - 19:34
We had so much fun last year that we're doing it again! * Exhibits! vendors! food! games! family fun and children's activities! Prizes! Lots of fun ways to find out how to cut energy use and...

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South County Green Drinks & Sustainability Meetup ~ July 14, 2010

What Grows On in Rhode Island ~ News - Thu, 07/08/2010 - 19:33
Sustainability and green design are the topics for the July 14th installment of Green Drinks in South County. Unlike the Providence and Newport Green Drinks, South County Green Drinks often meets in...

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