Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District

06/05/2026

Our partner 💚 GreenPolly - Always there for us!

06/05/2026

Your grocery bag can do more than carry groceries.

Throughout June, when you purchase a $2.50 reusable Stop & Shop Community Bag at the Stop & Shop located at 605 Metacom Avenue in Bristol, $1 will be donated to ERICD.

It's a simple way to support local conservation efforts, environmental education, and healthier communities across eastern Rhode Island.

Thank you for helping us protect the natural resources that make our region such a special place to live, work, and play.

06/04/2026

Jog, pick, repeat. We're plogging the half marathon course!

𝑭𝙍𝑬𝙀 𝙃𝑨𝙏𝑺 𝑭𝙊𝑹 𝑹𝙀𝑮𝙄𝑺𝙏𝑬𝙍𝑬𝘿 𝙋𝑳𝙊𝑮𝙂𝑬𝙍𝑺

On June 27, 2026, from 7:00–10:30 AM, join the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District at Independence Park in Bristol, RI, for a one-of-a-kind morning — walk or jog a segment of the Rhode Races Independence Half Marathon course while collecting race debris.

✅ All supplies provided (gloves, bags, litter pickers)
📍 Independence Park, Bristol, RI
⏰ 7:00 AM

We still need volunteers to cover the full course, your help makes a real difference for Bristol's shoreline and community!

Sign up here:

https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/RI/Bristol/IndependenceRhodeRace?fbclid=IwY2xjawSOwhVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeeYYXO3IeBxPwe76wSUPG9DBN2K3lG3ZaqsUv44MVUjjUSoQHaH7BPtGqeRk_aem_gFCHp3jf-MUNPUFO4HDP0Q

Use Task Password: ERICD

06/03/2026

🌱 RI Growers — we want to hear from you!

Whether you're running a farm or tending a garden, your voice matters. Take a short survey to help us find solutions that support growers across Rhode Island.

👉 Visit nricd.org

Thank you for all you do to grow food in our communities! 🌻

06/03/2026

We are so proud of our superstar intern, Norah Winslow! 🌟

Norah has been an incredible asset to the ERICD team, contributing to multiple projects and programs with the same dedication and excellence she brings to everything she does. It comes as no surprise that she has been named #1 in Tiverton High School's Top 10 Class of 2026, a true reflection of her hard work, leadership, and passion for environmental stewardship. We can't wait to see all that she accomplishes at UMass Amherst and beyond. Congratulations, Norah, we are rooting for you! 🎉

Tiverton High School celebrates its Top 10 graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 and their impressive college plans.

06/02/2026

We're hiring a Farm Manager!

Do you love working outdoors, solving problems, growing food, caring for the land, and helping the next generation connect with agriculture?

AgInnovation Farm in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is looking for a hands-on, dependable Farm Manager to help oversee daily farm operations, support student learning, care for chickens, maintain equipment, and help grow a thriving educational farm.

This is more than a farm job. It's an opportunity to help cultivate curiosity, stewardship, and a deeper connection to local food and the environment.

If you're passionate about farming, gardening, conservation, landscaping, or land stewardship, we'd love to hear from you.

🌱 Full-Time (40 hours/week)
🌱 Portsmouth, RI
🌱 $30/hour

See the full job description and application details at:

https://www.easternriconservation.org/careers

Please share with anyone who might be a great fit for this exciting opportunity.

06/02/2026

It’s field trip season Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm!

06/01/2026

Jog, pick, repeat. We're plogging the half marathon course!

On June 27, 2026, from 7:00–10:30 AM, join the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District at Independence Park in Bristol, RI, for a one-of-a-kind morning — walk or jog a segment of the Rhode Races Independence Half Marathon course while collecting race debris.

✅ All supplies provided (gloves, bags, litter pickers)
📍 Independence Park, Bristol, RI
⏰ 7:00 AM

We still need 13+ volunteers to cover the full course, your help makes a real difference for Bristol's shoreline and community!

Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/RI/Bristol/IndependenceRhodeRace

Use Task Password: ERICD

05/30/2026

Most people see violets and think “weed.”
Butterflies see a nursery.

Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia) is a native wildflower that supports pollinators, thrives in shade, and fills spaces where turfgrass struggles.

Sometimes the best thing for biodiversity is leaving native plants alone. 🌱

05/29/2026

We have some incredible news to share!!!

Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm , a program of the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District, has been awarded a $104,000 grant by .

This award will fund a farm manager, strengthen farm-to-school programming, and bring us one step closer to something we've long worked toward: students growing food that lands on their school lunch trays.

AgInnovation has always been about more than farming. It's about hands-on learning, community resilience, and investing in the next generation of environmental stewards. This grant is a powerful affirmation of that mission.

We are deeply grateful to Impact100 Newport County for this transformational support, and we can't wait to show you what comes next.

Congratulations, Portsmouth AgInnovation!