Date & Time
Friday, January 24, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location
Neutaconkanut Park
899 Plainfield St, Providence, RI 02909
(Meet at the steps behind the baseball concession stand)
Event Overview
Kick off the new year with an invigorating community hike at Neutaconkanut Park! Explore the resilience of nature during winter and learn how plants and ecosystems adapt to the season. This family-friendly adventure includes:
- Guided Nature Walk: Gain insights into how native plants and seeds thrive in winter.
- Wintergreen Foraging: Learn to identify wintergreen plants and enjoy a sample of freshly brewed tea.
- iNaturalist Activity: Compete in teams to log the most species and enhance your appreciation of local biodiversity.
- Seed Giveaway: Take home native seeds to support pollinators and local ecosystems.
We’ll wrap up with warm wintergreen tea, cocoa, and a breathtaking city view from the summit of the hill.
Accessibility
The hike features a moderately steep incline with an option to follow a paved trail to the top. The summit is also accessible by car. For additional accessibility details, contact us.
What to Bring
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- A smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed (optional)
Celebrate the resilience of nature and turn over a new leaf with us!
Register
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Interested in joining our recreation team?
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is looking for a part time, year-round Recreation Guide and Coordinator to lead groups on hikes, paddle trips and various other recreational activities throughout the Woonasquatucket River Watershed. This public-facing role requires a candidate who can effectively communicate and embody WRWC’s mission, facilitating experiences that bring mutual benefit to both participants and the environment. Our Recreation Department furthers this mission by offering restorative, enjoyable, safe, and informative excursions that connect people to the watershed, fostering mental and physical well-being while building stronger relationships between communities and the natural spaces we share. The Recreation Guide and Coordinator will be responsible for the safety of participants on trips. The Recreation Guide also coordinates with other WRWC program areas, such as our Bicycle and Environmental Education programs, to offer outdoor learning and recreation experiences for youth and adults.
We enthusiastically encourage residents–especially Black, Latine and indigenous residents–of communities in the Woonasquatucket River watershed (Providence, North Providence, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield, and Glocester) to apply.
Position: Recreation Guide and Coordinator (PDF)
Cargo: Guía y Coordinador de Recreación (PDF)