February 28 | 2–3:30 PM — Curious About Coyotes?
Sharpen your detective skills learning to identify coyote tracks, scat, and features. Learn how to safely coexist with coyotes and deter rats, explore canid furs and skulls, and enjoy hands-on activities.
Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) and 15 Minute Field Trips for a year of family-friendly guided walks along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. Explore the science of nature, craft, and play, while discovering the plants, animals, and habitats right in your community.
Walks are monthly, led by Melissa of 15 Minute Field Trips, and take place Saturdays from 2–3:30 PM (with a few exceptions). Each walk features a hands-on activity, exploration, and a chance to observe wildlife up close.
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Event Location & Parking
Starting Point: Woonasquatucket River Greenway at 15 Goldsmith Street, Johnston, RI 02919 (The Manton Pond Site)
This area includes the Native Plant Garden, the Manton Outdoor Classroom, the Manton Fishway, and examples of stormwater management and streambank restoration. WRWC transformed this area into a vibrant educational and recreational hub while restoring the Woonasquatucket River.
Parking: Limited parking is available at the Manton Outdoor Classroom, including handicap spots. Overflow parking is available further down Goldsmith St.
Accessibility: The walks are open to all ages and move at an exploratory pace, usually covering about a mile. The Greenway is paved and wheelchair-accessible, though not plowed or salted in winter. No on-site restrooms or water; the nearest public restroom is at Cumberland Farms on Killingly Ave.
Language: Primarily conducted in English.
2026 Walk Schedule & Details
March 28 | 2–3:30 PM — Looking Under Logs
Discover what lives under logs and leaf litter and how decomposers keep soil healthy. Make a poseable salamander or axolotl and go on a decomposer hunt in the park.
April 25 | 2–3:30 PM — Awesome Opossums
Learn about North America’s only marsupial, the Virginia opossum, a tick-eating wonder! Explore trivia, touch opossum fur, examine a 3-D printed skull, and make a baby opossum craft to take home.
May 30 | 2–3:30 PM — Worms and the Compost Cafe
Create a “compost menu” for Blind Lemon Nightcrawler, play the giant Wormland game, make slime, and learn all about worms’ vital roles in soil.
June 27 | 2–3:30 PM — Brilliant Beavers
Discover how beavers help with drought, wildfires, and stormwater runoff. Test out our stormwater model, build a dam, make a beaver puppet, and enjoy a guided walk exploring park stormwater infrastructure.
July 25 | 2–3:30 PM — Totally Turtles
Learn about wetland ecosystems, plastic pollution, and park stormwater innovations. Make turtles from repurposed paper and meet special guest Ambassador Bobo, the Red-eared slider. Spot snapping or painted turtles along the walk.
August 29 | 2–3:30 PM — Secret of the Squirrels
Discover the survival strategies of six local squirrel species. Explore our pop-up museum, craft your own squirrel, and follow a guided walk.
September 26 | 2–3:30 PM — Insect Orchestra
Learn how insects make music and create your own instrument to take home. Enjoy a “listening walk” around the park to hear the insect orchestra in action.
October 24 | 2–3:30 PM — Fungus Among Us Fall Walk
Explore fungi as decomposers, tree communicators, and sources of food, medicine, and more. Participate in a guided walk, clay craft, and pop-up museum experience.
November 28 | 2–3:30 PM — Likable Lichens
Discover the fascinating world of lichens and what they reveal about air quality, science, and life on Earth. Some lichens even glow!
December 19 | 2–3:30 PM — Winter Wreaths
Celebrate winter by crafting natural wreaths while exploring the park’s winter flora and habitats.
Share Your Experience
We love seeing your discoveries! Upload photos from any Greenway Wild Walk. Email photos to contact@wrwc.org
About the Greenway Wild Walks
Greenway Wild Walks are offered by WRWC, a 501(c) nonprofit working to restore, protect, and sustain the Woonasquatucket River, its Greenway, and communities. Walks are in partnership with 15 Minute Field Trips, connecting people of all ages with nature through hands-on, accessible learning experiences.
Together, we aim to inspire curiosity, foster environmental stewardship, and encourage exploration of the natural world in your own community.