In The News
January 6, 2026
Applications Are Open for Nuestros Bosques
Applications are now open for Nuestros Bosques (Our Forests), our new bilingual, community-driven urban forestry program right here in Providence. Nuestros Bosques is a 10-week paid learning and training opportunity for adults living in the 02908 and 02909... Keep reading »
January 1, 2026
Celebrating 25 Years of WRWC
This year, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is celebrating 25 years of restoring, protecting, and reimagining the Woonasquatucket River. We are just getting started. While WRWC officially incorporated in 2001, our collective story reaches back even further. The... Keep reading »
December 15, 2025
Saylesville 5th Graders Complete R2BS
Saylesville 5th Graders Complete R2BS This year, Saylesville Elementary’s 5th-grade students got their first taste of Rhode 2 Bicycle Safety (R2BS), and it was an incredible experience. Over three classes, 50 students participated—15 of them riding a bike... Keep reading »
December 13, 2025
Finding Our Way: Winter Orienteering
Finding Our Way: Winter Orienteering at Leo Bouchard On a cold December afternoon, 11 people gathered at the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center for a hands-on orienteering workshop that leaned into winter, darkness, and learning something new. Hosted by... Keep reading »
December 12, 2025
Providence Riverwalk Project
Providence Riverwalk Resilience Project: Community Meeting #3 On December 11, 2025, the Providence Riverwalk Resilience Project held its third community meeting, in English and Spanish, with in-person and hybrid participation. Many of our WRWC Nuevas Voces participants attended,... Keep reading »
December 12, 2025
A Little Library Lands in Donigian Park
A Little Library Lands in Donigian Park Good news, neighbors — Donigian Park has a new tiny library, thanks to a generous donation from RI Energy! It’s a simple idea that makes the park feel even more welcoming:... Keep reading »
December 11, 2025
Meet the Team: Mark Pereira
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 »
December 6, 2025
Growing Fish in the Classroom
Fish in the Classroom: 4th Graders Raise Brook Trout at William D’Abate Elementary December is a BIG and fishy month at William D’Abate Elementary—their 4th graders officially got their hands on nearly 50 brook trout eggs as part... Keep reading »
December 5, 2025
Winter Stewardship Practices
Winter Stewardship Practices for Plants, Greenways, and People By Renee Stoops, Greenway Operations Manager Winter is part of nature’s essential rhythm—a season of rest, quiet, and gathering strength for the explosive growth of spring. Deciduous trees drop their... Keep reading »
December 4, 2025
The future of the Woonasquatucket depends YOU!
Your Support Is Protecting Rhode Island’s Future This year, we worked harder than ever to make Rhode Island cleaner, greener, and more sustainable. As the year comes to an end, we need your help to keep that... Keep reading »
December 3, 2025
Understanding Local Government with Nuevas Voces
Understanding Local Government with Nuevas Voces Our recent Nuevas Voces session focused on how government works at the city and state levels and, more importantly, how community members can get involved and be heard. We were grateful to... Keep reading »
November 30, 2025
Turkey Trot Fun
Turkey Trot Fun at the Manton Outdoor Classroom On Friday, November 28, twelve nature lovers, including one adventurous family from Johnston, joined us for our second annual Turkey Trot at the Manton Outdoor Classroom on Goldsmith Street. The... Keep reading »