In The News
July 25, 2025
Meet the Team: David Morales
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, we’ll highlight the passionate individuals who make... Keep reading »
July 25, 2025
Community Rides Celebrate Red Shed Bike Camp Graduates
This summer, we launched something new and beautiful: a weekly community bike ride to celebrate our Red Shed Bike Camp graduates, and it has been a total hit. Every Friday, a growing crew of family members, friends, neighbors,... Keep reading »
July 15, 2025
Walking the Greenway – En Español!
On a beautiful summer evening, 31 neighbors and one enthusiastic pup joined the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) for our very first all-Spanish walking tour of the Greenway! Led by the incredible María José, Co-Facilitator of our Nuevas... Keep reading »
July 14, 2025
Forage and Flourish: A Day at Merino Park
In July, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council hosted our first Forage & Flourish workshop, a joyful celebration of nature, creativity, and community connection. Held in the heart of Merino Park, this free event invited participants to explore the... Keep reading »
July 9, 2025
Event Recap: Yoga en Español en Donigian Park
Yoga en Español en Donigian Park On July 8, we hosted our very first Spanish-led yoga class in Donigian Park, and it was a beautiful success! A dozen neighbors joined us for an evening of movement, connection, and... Keep reading »
July 8, 2025
Join Our Team: We’re Hiring a Seasonal River Ranger!
Do you love working outdoors and want to help care for one of Rhode Island’s most vibrant urban green spaces? The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is hiring a Seasonal River Ranger to join our 2025 team... Keep reading »
June 27, 2025
A Beautiful Start to Summer Paddles
Community Paddles Kick-Off: A Beautiful Start to Summer Paddles Thank you to everyone who joined us on June 26 at Riverside Park for the 2025 Community Paddles Kick-Off. It was a joy to see so many community members... Keep reading »
June 25, 2025
Providence Journal – Where you can go on Rhode Island’s bike paths
We’re thrilled to see the Woonasquatucket River Greenway featured in the Providence Journal‘s recent roundup of Rhode Island’s most scenic bike paths! The article celebrates biking as a joyful, healthy way to explore the state, and we’re proud... Keep reading »
June 20, 2025
Meet the Team: Phil Mattes
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, we’ll highlight the passionate individuals who make... Keep reading »
June 20, 2025
Providence Journal Joins us for Electrofishing
Photos and Story by Kris Craig/The Providence Journal We’re grateful to the Providence Journal for joining us on the Woonasquatucket River in Smithfield to experience the science and surprise of fish counting firsthand. With WRWC educators, volunteers, and... Keep reading »
June 15, 2025
WRWC Awarded RIDOH Grant to Boost Fitness on the Greenway
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) received $4,950 from the R.I. Department of Health to support a new summer fitness series along the Woonasquatucket River and Greenway. This initiative is part of the Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project,... Keep reading »
June 12, 2025
Showing Off the Woonasquatucket at CNU 33
This June, the city of Providence hosted the Congress for the New Urbanism for the second time. The first was back in 2006. CNU 33 brought hundreds of planners, architects, designers, and community leaders to our city to... Keep reading »