Eating with the Ecosystem, PO Box 295, Wakefield, RI (2026)

A nonprofit with a mission to promote a place-based approach to sustaining New England's wild seafood.

05/26/2026

Join us for Drinking with the Ecosystem at Newport Wine Cellar on Wednesday, June 17th from 5–7 PM for an evening celebrating local seafood, summer flavors, and thoughtfully paired wines.

Chef Kevin O’Donnell of Giusto will lead a scup crudo demonstration, showcasing a fresh, bright summer dish that’s simple enough to recreate at home. Guests will enjoy complimentary wine tastings paired with the crudo and other tasty bites throughout the evening.

10% of sales from the evening will support the non-profit Eating with the Ecosystem and its work advancing place-based seafood sustainability by connecting people more deeply to diverse local seafood, supporting fishing communities, and stewarding healthy ecosystems.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 Newport Wine Cellar, 5 Merton Rd, Newport, RI

05/19/2026

Cheers to a beautiful evening at for the Land and Sea Kelp Cocktail Party in support of , , and

A huge thank you to all the amazing chefs and restaurants who created some fantastic kelp dishes, drinks, and desserts!

And of course a huge thank you to the kelp farmers for growing and sharing the tasty kelp!

05/06/2026

Join us on Monday, May 18, for Land & Sea Greens Cocktail Party: A Celebration of Sugar Kelp Harvest Season! Set in the beautiful Manor House at Stone Acres Farm, this ticketed event will feature an evening of thoughtfully crafted kelp-inspired canapés and seasonal cocktails. Proceeds support and

Guests will enjoy creations from a talented lineup of local chefs, including David Standridge (Shipwright’s Daughter and Mystic Fish Camp ), Renee Touponce (Oyster Club and Port of Call ), Jess Spivey (Meryl & Masa ), and Ben Sherman (Owl & Dove ), alongside cocktails by mixologist Jade Ayala of Port of Call. The evening will also highlight contributions from high school culinary classrooms, showcasing the next generation of food leaders.

04/09/2026

THE UNITED TABLE: CATCH IT, COOK IT, EAT IT | APRIL 19 | 4PM - A lively panel all about the joys of recreational fishing in our local waters, presented by Eating with the Ecosystem. Whether you're curious about casting a line, digging for clams, or hauling in crabs, this fun and approachable conversation covers the many ways to catch your own seafood, from fish to mollusks to crustaceans. Attendees will get a tasting of truly Rhode Island clam chowder.
Panelists include Dr. Melva Treviño Peña, human geographer and Assistant Professor at URI; Nathan Andrews, Marine Biologist at RIDEM; and Captain John Lee, owner and operator of JL Charters in Narragansett.

04/03/2026

We’re feeling so grateful 🐟 🩵🦑
Thank you to everyone who supported Eating with the Ecosystem during 401 Gives.
Because of you, we raised $4,535 in just 36 hours to support work that connects people with local seafood and the communities and ecosystems behind it.
This work is only possible because of this community, and we’re so excited to keep building it together.
We can’t wait to share what’s ahead and hope to see many of you at events soon.
Thank you for being part of this. ❤️

03/30/2026

This is what you’re supporting when you support Eating with the Ecosystem 🐟

Over the past few months, many of you helped shape our next chapter through our strategic planning process. Now we’re ready to put that vision into action.
Your support helps power work across New England that connects seafood eaters, fishermen and harvesters, seafood businesses, chefs, students, and communities with the local seafood and ecosystems that sustain us.
From hands on trainings and community events, to strengthening connections across the seafood supply chain, to expanding access to local seafood across our communities, this work is all about building a more connected, resilient, place based seafood system.

401 Gives starts tomorrow, March 31 at 6 AM and runs through April 1 at 6 PM.
 You can support Eating with the Ecosystem here: https://www.401gives.org/organizations/eating-with-the-ecosystem

Giving early helps unlock matching prizes, so join us tomorrow and help multiply your impact.

Every donation makes a real difference for our small organization.

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PO Box 295
Wakefield, RI
02880

Website

http://www.eatingwiththeecosystem.org/

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