Groundwork Rhode Island

09/02/2026

Part 2 is here! If you have any methods of removing these critters that you’d like to share, drop your recommendations in the comments!!

This video was made in partnership with PNPP💚

08/20/2026

Comment below what other questions you’d like to see answered from our youth! 🐝

Want to support more youth like Aj and Versia? Click the link in our bio to purchase a ticket to our fundraiser event or consider making a donation!

08/19/2026

Join Groundwork Rhode Island for our occasional annual fundraiser!🌻🍂🎊

Spend the evening with amazing food provided by Little Friend with music, fun activities, and more, while supporting us and the work we do!
Your donation will help us continue youth programming, environmental education, green infrastructure installation, plant trees, and so much more!

Visit the link in our bio to purchase your ticket or to donate. We hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

Hey everyone! We're hosting a party and you're invited. Join us on October 15th from 5-8pm at 14 Ring Street in Providence and help us raise funds to continue youth programming and education, installing green infrastructure at schools and parks, planting trees in frontline communities with low canopy coverage, and so much more!

You can expect a fun-filled night with music, family-friendly activities, and amazing food provided by Little Friend PVD!

Buy your tickets today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ring-street-garden-party-and-fundraiser-tickets-1997777628666?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://mailchi.mp/faae4b061580/youre-invited-october-15th-groundwork-ri-garden-party

Join Groundwork Rhode Island for our occasionally annual fundraising event! Expect a fun night with music, activities and amazing food!

08/10/2026

Join us for the unveiling of Watershed Walk, a new public art and signage installation in Roger Williams Park highlighting our local watershed and ecosystem. The Launch Party will take place on Thursday, August 27th from 5:30-7pm at the Dalrymple Boat House Lawn in Roger Williams Park. The event is free and open to the public. There will be music, food, activities, prizes, and a guided tour of the walk. We hope to see you there!

Register at the link in our bio!

07/16/2026

Have seen these critters around town? Are you wondering what the heck they are? Well, we’ve got you covered!

Enjoy this educational video made in partnership with PNPP!

Stay tuned for part 2 where we will recommend ways that you can safely and effectively deal with spotted lantern flies!

07/10/2026

The Ella Risk Schoolyard is getting a new nature-based play area! Why? Because many studies have demonstrated significant learning and health outcomes for students spending significant time in diverse outdoor natural surroundings. We are seeking feedback from students, teachers, school staff, parents, and neighbors about the best activities to install in the new play area.
Please join us on July 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Ella Risk Elementary, room 122, to tell us what you want to see.
Can’t make it? Fill out the survey (link in the GWRI bio) or email us at [email protected].

¡El patio de la escuela Ella Risk va a contar con una nueva zona de juegos basada en la naturaleza! ¿Por qué? Porque numerosos estudios han demostrado que los alumnos que pasan mucho tiempo en entornos naturales al aire libre obtienen mejores resultados académicos y de salud. Queremos conocer la opinión de los alumnos, profesores, personal del centro, padres y vecinos sobre las mejores actividades que se podrían incluir en la nueva zona de juegos. Te invitamos a que te unas a nosotros el 16 de julio de 2026 a las 5:30 pm en la escuela primaria Ella Risk,
aula 122, para contarnos qué te gustaría que hiciéramos.
¿No puedes asistir? Rellena esta encuesta (el enlace está en la biografía de GWRI) o envíanos un correo electrónico a [email protected].

06/12/2026

Happy Thursday! This week’s tree of the week is the Japanese Stewartia also known as Stewartia Pseudocamellia. The meaning behind its scientific name comes from the flowers resemblance to camellia flowers. Because they bloom in summer, in Japan this tree’s native name is Natsu Tsubaki, which translates to summer bloom. Not only is this tree native to Japan, but it’s also native to Korea and typically matures in urban landscapes due to its slower establishment period and how sensitive it is to sunlight. Intense sunlight will end up scorching and burning the delicate leaves. In early summer the tree starts to bloom with white flowers that feature yellow-orange stamen. In mid-autumn the dark green foliage turns into a beautiful crimson.This tree only becomes more beautiful with each passing season, especially during the winter due to its peeling bark. The outer bark peels away at random and reveals a vibrant underlayer of gray, orange, and reddish-brown bark.

Fun fact: this tree is located at the Central Falls diversity garden!! 🌼

06/04/2026

RSVP here! https://qrcodes.pro/AlX1kn

EXPLORE RESILIENCE ON THE SOUTH PROVIDENCE SHORELINE!
Open House & (Optional) Boat Trip!
Learn about a collaborative effort to envision climate resilience, habitat restoration, and public access opportunities along the port shoreline.

Join us on a boat tour (space limited) and for dinner and an open house to learn about the process over the past three years and contribute to the design!

Day & Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Place: Save The Bay Center, 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence, RI, 02905
Time:
4:30 pm-6:00 pm - boat tour departing from Save The Bay parking lot
6:00 pm-8:00 pm - open house, discussion and dinner

Thank you for being a part of this important event!

Secure your spot by filling out the registration form.

05/29/2026

Due to the weather forecast our Garden Planting event has been postponed. The new date will be June 6th from 10am to 1pm!

Use the link in our bio to register and stay updated on any other changes, hope to see you there! 🌸❤️‍🩹