In The News
March 16, 2026
First Maple Sap Boil a Sweet Success
Woonasquatucket River Greenway: First Maple Sap Boil a Sweet Success On Saturday March 15, the Woonasquatucket River Greenway came alive with of our first-ever maple sap boil! Over the course of the day, community members, volunteers, and WRWC... Keep reading »
March 16, 2026
FrogWatch USA
FrogWatch USA Launches at WRWC with First Volunteer Training This spring marked an exciting milestone for the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council with the launch of a new FrogWatch USA chapter and its first volunteer training on March 15.... Keep reading »
February 27, 2026
Meet the Team: Gabby Amato
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 »
February 26, 2026
Maple, ON TAP
Maple, ON TAP On February 22, in the quiet before a major winter storm, 36 of us gathered in a small sugar bush along the Woonasquatucket to listen for something subtle: the first drops of sap hitting a... Keep reading »
February 25, 2026
All Kids Bike Launch
WRWC Expands Bike Education with All Kids Bike in Rhode Island We are excited to share a major step forward for bike education at the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. This winter, we are launching a new partnership with... Keep reading »
February 23, 2026
Now Seeking Artists: Greenway Map Project
Request for Proposals (RFP): Creative Greenway & Watershed Map Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP): Mapa Creativo del Greenway y la Cuenca We are looking for local artists to help us bring the Woonasquatucket River Greenway and watershed to life... Keep reading »
February 15, 2026
Spreading the Love at the Botanical Center
Spreading the Love at the Botanical Center On a chilly Valentine’s Day, our Nuevas Voces participants and their families found warmth—not just in each other’s company, but in the tropical splendor of The Botanical Center. Guided by Alex... Keep reading »
February 4, 2026
Board Leadership Transitions and Governance Updates
We’re Thrilled to Share Exciting Board Leadership Updates at WRWC We’re excited to share some big (and very joyful!) updates to the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council’s Board of Directors. These leadership transitions mark an important moment for WRWC... Keep reading »
January 30, 2026
Meet the Team: Nicole Wright
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 »
January 26, 2026
Johnston’s Greenway Wild Walks
Johnston’s Greenway Wild Walks Are Back for 2026! Ever wonder who else lives along the Woonasquatucket River—especially when humans aren’t around? In 2026, Johnston residents of all ages are invited to find out. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC),... Keep reading »
January 14, 2026
Winter Seed Sowing at Mt. Pleasant Library
On January 10, we gathered at the Mt. Pleasant Library for a Winter Seed Sowing Workshop that brought neighbors together to get their hands dirty and think ahead to spring. With 12 participants, including one young helper, the... Keep reading »
January 14, 2026
Our Very Own Seed Freezer from Native Plant Trust
Over the summer, we added a powerful new tool to our stewardship work along the Woonasquatucket River: a donated seed freezer from Native Plant Trust. It may not look flashy from the outside, but inside that freezer is... Keep reading »