In The News
July 27, 2026
Secrets of the Garden
Secrets of the Garden The Woonasquatucket River Greenway plants never stop working Native plants quietly protect our communities every day. During a recent walking tour with Rhode Island Sea Grant, visitors learned how carefully selected trees, shrubs, wetlands,... Keep reading »
July 23, 2026
Goldsmith Friends Group Featured in Johnston Sun Rise
We’re grateful to the Johnston Sun Rise for highlighting our work to build community around the Woonasquatucket River Greenway in Johnston! Our reimagined Johnston Goldsmith Friends Group is about more than volunteering. It’s a chance for neighbors to... Keep reading »
July 20, 2026
Thank You, PKF O’Connor Davies!
Thank You, PKF O’Connor Davies! A huge thank you to the 20 volunteers from PKF O’Connor Davies who joined WRWC on July 20 to paint railings along the newly completed Promenade/Kinsley section of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. Working... Keep reading »
July 18, 2026
Brookie at Family Fringe 2026
Brookie Makes a Splash at Family Fringe 2026 What a fantastic day celebrating with our friends and neighbors at this year’s Family Fringe + Sims Ave Block Party! Hosted by the Wilbury Theatre Group as part of the... Keep reading »
July 16, 2026
Riverside Park Is Dancing All Summer Long
Our free dance nights at Riverside Park are still going strong! After spending the first half of the summer learning salsa, we’re stoked to start bachata lessons. Brandon Contreras of Cultura Dance Arts introduced dancers to the basic... Keep reading »
July 14, 2026
We’re Hiring: Join Our Team as a Seasonal River Ranger
We’re Hiring: Join Our Team as a Seasonal River Ranger Do you enjoy working outdoors, caring for public spaces, and making a visible impact in your community? The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is looking for passionate individuals... Keep reading »
July 13, 2026
Free Chair Yoga at Centredale Manor
Free Chair Yoga at Centredale Manor Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council for six free Chair Yoga sessions at Centredale Manor, led by instructor Ni’cole Whalen. These welcoming, all-level classes are designed to help participants build strength, improve... Keep reading »
July 13, 2026
Riverside Park Friends Group is Growing a Meadow
Growing a Meadow, Growing Knowledge at Riverside Park Twenty amazing volunteers joined us this month for our Riverside Park Friends Group, spending the evening learning about the plants and wildlife that make the Woonasquatucket River Greenway such a... Keep reading »
July 11, 2026
Fungal Forest Care Day
Fungal Forest Care Day Brings Community Together to Grow a Healthier Forest Beneath every healthy forest is a hidden network of life, and during our July Fungal Forest Care Day, 46 community members came together to learn about... Keep reading »
July 10, 2026
A Lasting Legacy: Sharing the Impact of the Providence Equity Fund
For the past several years, the Providence Equity Fund has invested in organizations working every day to build stronger, more equitable communities across Providence. As the initiative comes to a close, we are incredibly grateful to have been... Keep reading »
July 10, 2026
Community-Created Tile Murals Bring Art, History, and Wildlife to Eagle Street Pocket Park
Community-Created Tile Murals Bring Art, History, and Wildlife to Eagle Street Pocket Park Something beautiful is taking shape for the Woonasquatucket River Greenway, one handmade tile at a time. Over the past several weeks, nearly 40 neighbors, artists,... Keep reading »
July 8, 2026
Providence Journal Highlights Foraging Along the Woonasquatucket with WRWC River Ranger
The Providence Journal highlighted a guided foraging walk along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway with WRWC River Ranger Andrew deLisle, showcasing the surprising diversity of edible plants found throughout the corridor, including juneberries, raspberries, blackberries, fox grapes, sumac, garlic... Keep reading »