Rhode Island Feeds

Providence Water will be conducting its third and final field tour of 2010 in the Tunk Hill area of the watershed forest property on the west side of the reservoir in Scituate. A central theme of the walk will be white-tailed deer and the their impacts on the landscape. Providence Water has partnered with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to establish a Cooperative Deer Management Area on this wooded peninsula covering about 1,000 acres and surrounded by water on three sides. Through a permitting system, deer will be hunted for the first time on Providence Water land starting this fall. We will visit some small deer exclosures and talk about how they can be used in monitoring deer impacts as part of a vegetation monitoring program being set up by Thomas Rawinski, a botanist with the U.S. Forest Service. We will also look at a variety of non-native invasive plants and talk about different approaches to managing them. Other stops will include white pine and oak stands where we will discuss how overabundant deer are impacting them.

Reservations are required to join the field tour and can be made by registering online at the Providence Water website (www.provwater.com) or by calling Forest Supervisor Christopher Riely at (401) 521-6300 x 7313. An email address or phone number for each participant group is required in case it is necessary to contact registrants with additional information regarding the event. Both adults and children are welcome, but no pets please. The length of the walk is approximately 2 miles over rolling terrain and participants should wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for being outdoors.

We will meet at 9:00 AM on the east side of Tunk Hill Road (Route 12) at a gated entrance to the Providence Water property between telephone poles numbered 153-84 and 154-84, 0.5 mile north of the intersection with Matteson Road and 1.3 miles south of the intersection with Old Plainfield Pike. Participants will need to sign a liability release. In case of heavy rain, the field tour will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified if the event is postponed with an email or phone call by 4 PM on Friday, September 10.

The public watershed lands near the Scituate Reservoir are closed to unauthorized access for security reasons.

Rt 12, Tunk Hill Rd, Scituate, RI
Saturday, Sep 11, 2010, 9am – 12pm

Providence Water will be conducting its third and final field tour of 2010 in the Tunk Hill area of the watershed forest property on the west side of the reservoir in Scituate. A central theme of the walk will be white-tailed deer and the their impacts on the landscape. Providence Water has partnered with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to establish a Cooperative Deer Management Area on this wooded peninsula covering about 1,000 acres and surrounded by water on three sides. Through a permitting system, deer will be hunted for the first time on Providence Water land starting this fall. We will visit some small deer exclosures and talk about how they can be used in monitoring deer impacts as part of a vegetation monitoring program being set up by Thomas Rawinski, a botanist with the U.S. Forest Service. We will also look at a variety of non-native invasive plants and talk about different approaches to managing them. Other stops will include white pine and oak stands where we will discuss how overabundant deer are impacting them.

Reservations are required to join the field tour and can be made by registering online at the Providence Water website (www.provwater.com) or by calling Forest Supervisor Christopher Riely at (401) 521-6300 x 7313. An email address or phone number for each participant group is required in case it is necessary to contact registrants with additional information regarding the event. Both adults and children are welcome, but no pets please. The length of the walk is approximately 2 miles over rolling terrain and participants should wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for being outdoors.

We will meet at 9:00 AM on the east side of Tunk Hill Road (Route 12) at a gated entrance to the Providence Water property between telephone poles numbered 153-84 and 154-84, 0.5 mile north of the intersection with Matteson Road and 1.3 miles south of the intersection with Old Plainfield Pike. Participants will need to sign a liability release. In case of heavy rain, the field tour will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified if the event is postponed with an email or phone call by 4 PM on Friday, September 10.

The public watershed lands near the Scituate Reservoir are closed to unauthorized access for security reasons.

More info: www.provwater.com…

Local foods, crafts and music every Saturday! Chef demonstrations and animal petting, weather permitting.

Market Manager: Steve Stycos (401) 461-2618

URI Cooperative Extension Green Share Coordinator, Marion Gold, has a 4-minute segment on home gardening tips about 9:10-9:15 on NBC TV Channel 10 on the Weekend Sunrise Show.

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www.turnto10.com…

From the streets of Providence, birds perched high on downtown architecture may look like ordinary pigeons, but a keen eye and powerful lens bring the rare peregrine falcons into view. For over ten years, the fastest animal on the planet has patrolled the downtown skyline, protecting their territory and successfully rearing over 30 chicks. But the falcons are not the only raptors in town! in colder months various red-tailed hawks can be spotted. Contrary to urban legend, these birds of prey are not brought in by the local government to rid the city of vermin -- they are completely wild and reclaiming their territory. Peter Green is a photographer and graphic designer living and working in downtown Providence (www.providenceraptors.com). He walks the city, documenting urban wildlife from nesting robins to busy muskrats. His favorite subjects of all are the regal, powerful raptors who seem out-of-place yet perfectly-at-home amongst the bricks and concrete. Peter's show will run from September 5th through October 12th . Free with admission.

E-Waste is accepted at the Central Landfill every day, Monday through Saturday, during our normal business hours, and at all Johnston collections listed above. No appointments are needed for e-waste drop-offs.

The Eco-Depot serves approximately 25 people every 15 minutes. Appointments are used to avoid everyone arriving at one time, thus reducing waiting times for all.

The Central Landfill is located at 65 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI, 02919. Please call 401-942-1430 ext. 241 to make an appointment for the Eco-Depot.

*Please note that not all Eco-Depot off-site collections will accept e-waste. Only if the schedule specifically notes “Computer”, will e-waste be collected at that event. There may be other local e-waste recycling options. Please contact your municipal Department of Public Works or Recycling Coordinator.

Enjoy live music concerts fron locally and ragionally known folk music artists. Visit website for weekly performances and tickets. Concerts at St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place.

Location: Pawtucket, RI

Beginning and seasoned gardeners will enjoy workshops on gardens and herbs. Call for workshop details. Hi-On-A-Hill, 836 Old Smithfield Road, North Smithfield, RI

Location: North smithfield, RI

Various artistic films, various locations in Pawtucket. Tickets $10.00

Location: Pawtucket, RI