We're back! Our office is safe to stop by and visit, and we're here for you! Please note, while the office is reachable tomorrow, our staff are working online or attending the rifoodcouncil retreat. Please stop by today for any immediate assistance.

Our office is closed today due to snow on the road preventing passage. We are on the RIDOT plow queue, and will let you know any updates!

It's Rhode Island Food Insecurity Awareness Day! We're releasing our latest Status Report on Hunger and gathering at the State House to show support for hunger action in the Ocean State. 🗓️ TODAY, Tues, Jan 27 ⏰ 3 PM 📍 RI State House, State House Library

We have made the decision to cancel tonight's meeting due to snowy roads. Drive safe if you have to today! We hope to see you in February, zoom link for virtual attendance found on our linktree, linktr.ee/NRICD , and nricd.org. #boardmeeting #conservation #providence #pvd #rhodeisland #community

New year, new board meetings! This year you can always join our board meetings virtually using this recurring link: us06web.zoom.us/j/86189797039 Our meetings are open to the public. See you on Tuesday!

NEW from headquarters: USDA NRCS has announced a new application deadline of January 15th. As always, applications are accepted year round and ranked during application periods. #usda #funding #agriculture #farmlife #conservation #rhodeisland #application #farmfunding #farmers #regenerativefarming

NRICD sends our heartfelt condolences to all victims, families impacted by the attack at Brown University over the weekend. We send our support to the Brown University community and to the larger Providence community. Please view these #resources on giving or receiving help at linktr.ee/NRICD

NEW EVENT! This workshop is entirely free! Join our Urban Grower's Leadership Program for an afternoon workshop as we learn about Miyawaki forests + food preservation! #forestry #urbanfarming #providence #rhodeisland #workshop #free #education #environment #miyawaki #foodpreservation #vegan

Join the RC&D Council for their presentation on insects and diseases affecting Rhode Island trees. This presentation is free with take home materials included, registration is not required! #free #class #trees #rhodeisland #conservation #ecology #forestry #spottedlanternfly #invasivespecies

This Thursday, join the Rhode Island Forest Conservator's Organization (RIFCO) for their annual buffet dinner! Email or call Marc to reserve your seat, or reach out to us directly for more information. See you there!

It's national GIS day! Remember our eco-cartographers next time you use your navigation system to drive home, or check trail maps to avoid walking into ponds. GIS technology, we would literally be lost without you! #conservation #environment #nature #GIS #maps #nationalholiday

Tomorrow night we have our board of directors election! Can't make it in person? Watch online! Our meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube. Please note, voting is in person only. Join the livestream here: youtube.com/live/YmpIwqR... See you tomorrow! #conservation #rhodeisland #providence #election

Our field technicians are back online and are working hard to catch up, we appreciate your patience! USDA has not released any new information regarding funding cycles or programs, but we will keep you updated of any changes. #usda #conservation #news

Today! Join the RI Envirothon team to help make the 32nd annual Envirothon the best one yet! Join in person at the NRICD office, or online via the zoom link. See you then! #envirothon #rhodeisland #education #environment us02web.zoom.us/j/8390971757...

Join the RC&D Council for their second annual Coverts workshop! Meet with experts from @universityofri.bsky.social , RI DEM, USDA-NRCS on essential woodlot management topics. Conclude the day with a guided field trip to the Hillsdale Preserve, home of Rhode Island's only climate forestry study!

Want to learn how to identify conifers? Want to learn what a conifer is? These questions and more will be answered in tonight's free workshop with the RC&D Council! #education #free #treelovers #forestry #rhodeisland

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Less than one week away from our first ever #pizza #fundraiser! Treat yourself to some delicious za next Tuesday night, and help make Rhode Island a greener place! Thank you to our supporters, from newer and wiser. We could never do what we do without you! #conservation #rhodeisland #nonprofit

Our monthly board meeting is tonight at the Marian J Mohr public library. All are welcome. See you there!

With the seasons changing and the temperatures dropping, have you been thinking of our feathered friends? Learn how you can make your backyard a native bird sanctuary with retired state forester, Paul Dolan at tonight's free presentation! This event is free and open to all ages.

We invite you to our board of directors election this November! All residents of Providence County are encouraged to vote + run for the positions. Voting is in person via anonymous paper ballot only. The library is ADA accessible with parking. #election #conservation #rhodeisland #providence

Please note our board meeting dates have changed for the remainder of the year. Our board meetings are open to the public, and we even have free snacks! Stay tuned later this week to learn more about our upcoming election in November, and how you can get involved!

Want to help students in Rhode Island access environmental education? Have a passion for education access in our state? Join our meeting with the Rhode Island Envirothon team to help plan this year's competition! See you soon! #RhodeIsland #conservation #education

Attention farmers! We are having a farm tour and hands on conservation workshop with our friends at the Southside Community Land Trust this upcoming Tuesday night! This workshop is free and childcare is provided by Southside. #conservation #farming #workshop #providence

New month, new schedule! Come visit our table at these farmers markets this month, and be sure to get some fresh produce while you're there! See you soon! #farmersmarket #outreach #Conservation #RhodeIsland

Welcome to #ManureMondays where we will be highlighting manure science to increase the public's awareness of the environmental impacts of animal waste. To start us off, watch our video on manure management, found here! tinyurl.com/3cwmz73f #conservation #environment #manuremanagement #youtube #free

Who’s making an impact on your community? @rieeaconnects.bsky.social wants to recognize individuals & orgs who show leadership, innovation, & dedication to helping others connect with the environment through outdoor learning & recreation. Nomination deadline is 8/5. www.rieea.org/programs/env...

Hello! We want to take a moment to introduce ourselves 👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽👋🏼👋🏻 We’re RIEEA — the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association. Since 1978, we’ve been connecting people & organizations to make environmental education more inclusive, accessible & impactful. 💚🌎 www.rieea.org

This week we are celebrating National Zookeeper Week! 🦒🦥🐍🐫 We encourage you to thank a zookeeper during your next visit. Whether with a kind word, a handwritten note, or simply by learning more about their work. 🫶🏻 To all the zookeepers out there: THANK YOU!

Reminder, submit your session proposal for Greater & Greener 2026 by Aug 1 at 8 pm ET! Speakers will receive the biggest discount to attend the conference. We will close the portal on Aug 1 at 8 pm ET or once we receive 300 proposals, whichever comes first. Submit now: www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/....

We've completed another moon cycle! This month's moon is named after the young bucks who gain their horns at this time of year. Deer are more likely to be seen at night, so while you're looking up for the moon, look around for this month's namesake!

Check out these photos from the new Rhode Island Growers' Committee! This committee aims to better serve the needs of farmers and gardeners in the ocean state by speaking directly with them. If you are interested in joining the committee, there is still time. Reach out to us if you are interested!

Happy Fourth of July! The Conservation District offices and NRCS office will be closed today and reopening on Monday, July 7th. Have a great weekend, everyone! #4thofjuly #nrcs #nricd #sricd #ericd #rhodeisland #conservationdistrict #conservation #happyfourth #officeclosed

Join us with our friends at @thundermisthc.bsky.social at the Woonsocket Farmer's Market Opening Day Celebration! See you there! #farmersmarket #farmer #woonsocket #free #rhodeisland #thundermist #conservation #urbanfarming #treecanopy #treeplanting #buylocal #farmfreshri

NEW #EVENT! Join us next month to discuss environmentally helpful #pest management and environmentally safe #pesticide options. This #workshop is #free and open to all ages! You can reserve your seat using the #linkinbio #pestmanagement #rhodeisland #compost #education @rieeaconnects.bsky.social

Our board meeting is tonight! Join us in person at the Marian J Mohr library in Johnston or via our youtube!

Happy Juneteenth from your NRICD and NRCS team! Offices are closed today in observance of the holiday. Enjoy the sunny day! #juneteenth #summer #officeclosed #nrcs #usda #nricd #rhodeisland

New Event! Join us and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to discuss the latest water quality findings on the Scituate Reservoir Watershed, and what you can do to help improve Rhode Island’s soil and water health! This event is free and all are invited to attend.

Attention growers! 🌱 Join us for a listening session next week about the NEW Rhode Island Growers' Committee! Not only will you be paid for your time, but this is also a networking&skill sharing opportunity! Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/3r3rv34k @ecorinews.bsky.social @rhodeislandcurrent.com

Happy Pollinator Week, everyone! To learn more about how you can BEE a better pollinator defender check out our linktree, found in our bio! @rieeaconnects.bsky.social @9librariespvd.bsky.social @wrwcri.bsky.social @savethebayri.bsky.social #pollinatorweek #pollinator #conservation #rhodeisland

We've got a winner! The Wheeler School has reclaimed their first place spot in this year's competition, and will be headed to Canada in less than one month! Congratulations, Wheeler team! @rieeaconnects.bsky.social #envirothon #volunteer #nonprofit #winner #competition #education #conservation

It's that time, folks! Full moon tonight! Be sure to look up to the skies for an extra special full moon- one we won't see the likes of again for another 18 years! So, be sure to look up and catch a particularly bright moon, snack on some strawberries to celebrate strawberry season while you do!

You're invited! Rhode Island Envirothon is hosting their annual review meeting with a community potluck. For the address + to see what's on the menu so far, email coordinator Paul, at [email protected] @rieeaconnects.bsky.social @ericonservation.bsky.social #envirothon #potluck #free #allinvited

Our friends at the Rhode Island #Forest Conservator's Organization are offering their #youth forestry #award again! Anyone ages 15-22 living #RhodeIsland may apply. #Applications are due this Sunday, & can be found at rifco. @rieeaconnects.bsky.social @thepvdeye.bsky.social @rwpzoo.bsky.social

New Event! Join us and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to discuss the latest water quality findings on the Scituate Reservoir Watershed, and what you can do to help improve Rhode Island’s soil and water health! This event is free and all are invited to attend.

Happy Monday, everyone! With clear skies continuing through Wednesday, all of Rhode Island should be able to see tonight's full moon! This month's moon is named after the flowers that bloom this time of year. Read more here! #fullmoon #conservation #lookup #flowermoon #mulberry #native #camasflower

Join us & our friends at the Health Equity Zone and RI DEM today in #Woonsocket to celebrate the reopening of the Museum of Work and Culture & announce RI’s newest urban #forestry program! From crafts, food trucks, tea time with @ecorinews.bsky.social &more this is a #party you don’t want to miss!

Join us to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Wicked Tulips Farm this Friday! We will have speakers from RI DEM and our board discussing the Wicked Tulips journey and where we go from here! Please note, this celebration will be held at the Johnston farm. See you there!

Happy Earth Day from NRICD! As a reminder, we also have our monthly board meeting tonight. Join us in person or online via Youtube! See you there! #earthday #environment #conservation #rhodeisland

Happy Monday! Our seedlings have arrived at the farm and are ready to be sorted for their new homes! We're selling out fast, but online ordering closes on 4/24. So grab your favorites while they're still here! Please reach out with any questions! #seedlingsale #fundraiser #conservation #earthmonth