@wrwcri.bsky.social - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council

04 Aug 2025 19:34 +0000

Tomorrow's the big day for the BIG CHILL ice cream social. Tues. 8/5, 6–8 PM at Gather Ice Cream. Try Where the Saltwater Ends (salted caramel+blueberry) and Fish & Chips (Swedish Fish+chocolate chips)-20% of sales support a cleaner, greener Woonasquatucket River! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-chill-with-wrwc-gather-ice-cream-cafe-tickets-1474691705589

28 Jul 2025 13:05 +0000

Last call, early birds! 🐟 Today (7/28) is the LAST day to snag discounted tickets to WRWC’s 2025 Fish Fun(d) Party! Why buy now? ✅ Save $10 ✅ Helps us plan ✅ Includes dinner, drinks, & a raffle ticket ✅ It’s the fishiest fun around https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fish-fund-fundraiser-celebration-tickets-1402820266179?aff=oddtdtcreator

24 Jun 2025 13:37 +0000

Tuesday, June 24th's Walk the Greenway is happening, with heat precautions in place. Bring water, wear a hat, and even though we're going to stay in the shade, wear your sunscreen. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-the-greenway-tickets-1344067795959?aff=oddtdtcreator Or you can sign up on the spot. Stay cool!

10 Jun 2025 16:10 +0000

Hey friends! The weather is looking pretty wet and we are going to cancel today's "Walk the Greenway!" Do not fret tho! Our special guest Renee Stoops (WRWC Greenway Operations Manger) will join us for next Tuesday walk instead! Stay dry and see you next week!

10 Jun 2025 13:51 +0000

New Podcast Alert! WRWC’s own Jenny Mercado & Rebekah Greenwald are featured on the latest episode of Knowledge Unbound. Hear how Nuevas Voces teamed up with climate researchers to co-create real-time tools for community resilience in the Watershed. https://knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm/episodes/season-2-episode-9-solving-community-problems-with-the-community

28 May 2025 15:00 +0000

Huge congrats to Central Providence Unidos & ONB on launching their updated Road Map! 💛 Big love to partners like @raceforward.org ONA & TuftXPVD. We’re proud to stand with you all for a more just, connected, vibrant future! https://wrwc.org/central-providence-unidos-road-map-launch/

19 May 2025 21:02 +0000

Tuesday, May 20 is the start date for our Walk the Greenway series! [contains quote post or other embedded content]

19 May 2025 21:00 +0000

Tuesday, May 20! Come walk with Jill, June, and Alicia. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

16 May 2025 19:36 +0000

WRWC’s #LitterFreeWoonasquatucket campaign brings artist-painted trash cans, student-led projects & new bin stickers to the neighborhoods near the river. Trash on land = trash in water. Let’s stop it together. https://wrwc.org/trash-cans-as-canvases-art-action-a-litter-free-woonasquatucket/

13 May 2025 17:56 +0000

Thanks to everyone who brought joy, plants, and sunshine to the Joslin Community Garden Party! 🌻🌞 We’re so grateful for our amazing partners and community. Check out the full story of how we’re growing together in Olneyville https://wrwc.org/celebrating-growth-at-the-joslin-community-garden/

13 May 2025 17:37 +0000

Huge thanks to Community MusicWorks, the Daily Orchestra Program, Erik Talley, & TapeArt for Nature Songs—a beautiful night of music, art, and river love. 💚 You raised nearly $1,000 for WRWC programs! https://wrwc.org/community-musicworks-youth-concert-supports-the-wrwc/

08 May 2025 15:21 +0000

Are you passionate about community leadership, environmental justice, and creating safe, empowering spaces? We’re Hiring! Become the Coordinator for the Olneyville Resilience Hub. https://wrwc.org/were-hiring-resilience-hub-coordinator/

08 May 2025 15:08 +0000

Meet @jilld.bsky.social , WRWC’s Director of Development & Comms! For 5 years, she’s shaped our voice & vision, pushing for bold change & river restoration. She loves begonias, sewing, Al the Cat & June the Dog. <3 #MeetTheTeam https://wrwc.org/meet-the-team-jill-davidson/

16 Apr 2025 16:28 +0000

Explore 1,200 acres of forest at Sprague Farm with WRWC naturalists this Fri, Apr 18 from 5:30–7:30 PM 🌲 Learn RI’s hidden history, ID plants & contribute to iNaturalist. Moderate 2-hr hike in Chepachet. https://wrwc.org/events/sprague-farm-naturalist-hike/

01 Apr 2025 00:23 +0000

401Gives starts tomorrow at 6 AM! Last year, 206 donors helped WRWC raise $20,666 to restore the river, expand the Greenway & support our community. Every gift, even $5, makes a difference. Let’s show up together. https://www.401gives.org/organizations/woonasquatucket-river-watershed-council

24 Mar 2025 17:07 +0000

Get to know Amanda Peavey, WRWC’s Education Director! From raising monarch butterflies to advocating for native plants, Amanda is passionate about environmental education and protecting the Woonasquatucket River. Read her full interview here: https://wrwc.org/meet-the-team-amanda-peavey/

20 Mar 2025 16:52 +0000

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our River Rangers team! This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of preserving and restoring one of Rhode Island’s most cherished natural resources—the Woonasquatucket River and its Greenway. https://wrwc.org/become-a-steward-of-the-woonasquatucket-river-greenway/

20 Mar 2025 16:15 +0000

We’re Hiring! WRWC is looking for a Lead Instructor for Red Shed Girls’ Camp! If you love biking, outdoor adventure, and empowering girls, this role is for you! One-week position, April 14-18, with an $800 stipend. 📅 Apply by March 31st, 2025! https://wrwc.org/join-the-team-lead-instructor-for-red-shed-girls-camp/

20 Mar 2025 13:48 +0000

https://pbn.com/r-i-environmental-nonprofits-sue-trump-administration-over-funding-freeze/

20 Mar 2025 13:39 +0000

https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/18/rhode-island-environmental-nonprofits-sue-trump-administration-over-funding-freeze/

19 Mar 2025 17:31 +0000

Join WRWC and @riaudubon.bsky.social on March 31st for a hands-on morning creating safe spaces for native birds along the Woonasquatucket Greenway. We’ll install birdhouses and learn about their impact on the ecosystem. Meet at 610 Manton Ave at 9:30 AM

14 Mar 2025 18:27 +0000

WRWC, with national & regional partners, has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal freeze on crucial infrastructure & climate funding. This freeze is halting job-creating, public health, and resilience projects nationwide https://wrwc.org/wrwc-joins-lawsuit-to-restore-critical-community-investments/ @democracyforward.org @ericonservation.bsky.social

07 Mar 2025 19:20 +0000

Today, WRWC staff—and Delmer!—rallied at the RI State House to demand free, well-funded, and accessible science for all. No censorship. No political interference. Just science that protects communities & drives innovation!

04 Mar 2025 17:19 +0000

@standupforscience.bsky.social! Friday, March 7, from 12–4 PM at the RI State House, support science that works for everyone! Science helps keep our communities safe, shapes smart policies, and drives innovation—but only if it stays free from censorship, well-funded, and accessible to all.

24 Feb 2025 16:28 +0000

Huge thanks to @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social for their support & recognition of our work! Their $125K grant in the 2024-25 budget helps us restore habitats, manage stormwater & keep the river thriving. Grateful for their commitment to a greener, resilient PVD! https://council.providenceri.gov/2025/02/21/council-funds-support-woonasquatucket-sustainability-efforts/

21 Feb 2025 15:38 +0000

23 hikers. 6 adventurous middle schoolers. 1 epic day at Neutaconkanut Park! 🌿🏔️ We hiked, logged wildlife, foraged wintergreen tea, & soaked in city views with cocoa in hand. Huge thanks to all who joined—see you on the next adventure!