In The News
May 13, 2025
Trash Cans as Canvases: Art, Action & a Litter-Free Woonasquatucket
Trash Cans as Canvases: Art, Action & a Litter-Free Woonasquatucket Talk trash with us. We’ve launched an initiative to keep the Woonasquatucket River clean — one beautifully painted trash can at a time. This spring and summer, the... Keep reading »
May 10, 2025
Celebrating Growth at the Joslin Community Garden
Celebrating Growth at the Joslin Community Garden Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Garden Party at the Joslin Community Garden! With more than 50 community members and an incredible lineup of partner organizations, we welcomed... Keep reading »
May 9, 2025
Community MusicWorks Youth Concert Supports the WRWC
Community MusicWorks Youth Concert Supports the WRWC On Friday, May 9th, the Daily Orchestra Program’s Upper and Lower Elementary Orchestras at Community MusicWorks (CMW) held a special concert called Nature Songs—and the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council was honored... Keep reading »
May 8, 2025
WRWC’s Community Programs Department Becomes Community Action
WRWC’s Community Programs Department Becomes Community Action The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is proud to announce a bold new chapter for one of our most dynamic departments. What was formerly known as the Community Programs Department will now... Keep reading »
May 6, 2025
We’re Hiring: Resilience Hub Coordinator
We’re Hiring! Become the Coordinator for the Olneyville Resilience Hub Are you passionate about community leadership, environmental justice, and creating safe, empowering spaces? The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is excited to announce an opening for a Resilience... Keep reading »
April 28, 2025
Free Bike Skills Workshops and Community Ride This May!
We are excited to offer a free two-day Bike Skills Workshop series this May—designed for both youth and adults! Whether you’re just learning to ride or looking to sharpen your skills, our Bike Education Team will help you... Keep reading »
April 25, 2025
Meet the Team: Jill Davidson
Jill S. Davidson, Director of Development and Communications she/her Our team is at the heart of everything we do at the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, and we’re excited to share their stories with you! In our “Meet the Team” series,... Keep reading »
April 23, 2025
Flooding with PEMA: A Community Workshop at the Olneyville Resilience Hub
Flooding with PEMA: A Community Workshop at the Olneyville Resilience Hub At our latest Speakers Series event, the Olneyville Resilience Hub welcomed the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) for a free flooding preparedness workshop. Eighteen neighbors joined us... Keep reading »
April 23, 2025
Met Sophomores Take Action Against Litter in the Woonasquatucket River
This week, sophomores from the Met School’s Environmental Leaders program wrapped up an inspiring semester-long project—by getting their hands dirty for the planet. As part of their journey with the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC), students were challenged... Keep reading »
April 21, 2025
Court Victory Orders Restoration of Vital Funds for WRWC Greenway Project
Judge Orders Federal Government to Release Environmental and Infrastructure Funding Providence, RI — The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is celebrating a major win for our communities, climate, local jobs and trees. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy has... Keep reading »
April 20, 2025
Sprague Farm Naturalist Hike
Sprague Farm Naturalist HikeFriday, April 18, 2025—On Friday evening, six curious hikers joined WRWC for our very special naturalist hike at Sprague Farm, part of our growing recreation programming. Led by the knowledgeable duo Phil and Layla, we... Keep reading »
April 18, 2025
2025 Earth Day Celebration in Johnston 🌍💚
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Woonasquatucket River Greenway in Johnston transformed into a buzzing, blooming celebration of environmental action and community spirit. With sunshine on our side and more than 150 committed volunteers showing up strong, our... Keep reading »