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Every day should be Earth Day, but since that's not the case, we'll embrace April 22 each year as a reminder to take better care of our planet. Below are our picks for celebrating the only home we have.

Earth Day Happenings

Ways to give back and pay homage to our home. 🌎

Aquidneck Island Earth Week
Earth Day Matcha at Nitro Bar
Earth Day Fair in Jamestown

Aquidneck Island Earth Week

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A group of community partners are gearing up for the 5th Annual Aquidneck Island Earth Week, April 20th - 27th, 2024. View more details about Aquidneck Island Earth Week here.

BioBlitz Scavenger Hunt 🌎

Apr 26

BioBlitz Scavenger Hunt 🌎

Norman Bird Sanctuary
Recurring daily

Bring your BioBlitz scavenger hunt sheet (paper or screenshot) to the Norman Bird Sanctuary for FREE admission for you and your family the week of April 20-27.

Easton's Beach Clean-Up & TrashBlitz 🌎

Apr 27

Easton's Beach Clean-Up & TrashBlitz 🌎

Easton's Beach (First Beach)

WHAT: You are invited to participate in Save The Bay's Plastic Brand Survey! Collecting data on brands as a part of Break Free From Plastic's Global Brand Audit can help us hold corporations accountable for plastic pollution. We will collect shoreline litter and then practice…

Albro Woods Work Party 🌎

Apr 27

Albro Woods Work Party 🌎

Join volunteers from the Middletown Tree Commission and Middletown Open Space Committee in rehabilitating a section of Albro Woods. This pilot project will explore different approaches to managing the impacts of beech leaf disease. Lend a hand in removing invasive species and…

Earth Day Matcha at Nitro Bar

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Not that you need an excuse to visit The Nitro Bar, but here is one—try their viral Earth Day Matcha, made with Blue Peaflower Tea, Vanilla Syrup, your choice of milk, topped with matcha. Beautiful and delicious.

Earth Day Fair in Jamestown

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The Earth Day Fair, presented by the Jamestown Conservation Commission, will have hands-on activities for children and many giveaways, including a large honey crisp apple tree. See you there!

BioBlitz Scavenger Hunt 🌎

Apr 26-Apr 28

BioBlitz Scavenger Hunt 🌎

Bring your BioBlitz scavenger hunt sheet (paper or screenshot) to the Norman Bird Sanctuary for FREE…

Daffodil Days Lighthouse Cruise

Apr 26-Apr 28

Daffodil Days Lighthouse Cruise

Coastal Queen loves Daffodil Days in Newport and kicks off the cruise season in Newport with…

Earth Week Bingo! 🌎

Apr 26-Apr 28

Earth Week Bingo! 🌎

Frosty Freez’s popular Earth Week Bingo is back, encouraging kids to take environmental actions…

Waste for Wine, for Earth Week! 🌎

Apr 26-Apr 27

Waste for Wine, for Earth Week! 🌎

In honor of Aquidneck Island Earth Week we are offering (your choice of) a free wine OR beer tasting…

Albro Woods Work Party 🌎

Apr 27

Albro Woods Work Party 🌎

Join volunteers from the Middletown Tree Commission and Middletown Open Space Committee in…

Easton's Beach Clean-Up & TrashBlitz 🌎

Apr 27

Easton's Beach Clean-Up & TrashBlitz 🌎

WHAT: You are invited to participate in Save The Bay's Plastic Brand Survey! Collecting data on…

Blithewold Homeschool Days!

Apr 30-May 28

Blithewold Homeschool Days!

Join us on the last Tuesday of each month, from September through May, for fun (and educational)…

Spring Floral Arranging with Terry Converse

May 2

Spring Floral Arranging with Terry Converse

Have you wanted to arrange flowers but not known where to begin? This class is for you! Using a…

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