In The News
August 20, 2025
Take Me Fishing!
We were excited to step outside our watershed and join Take Me Fishing Day in Middletown this past weekend! Nearly 250 people came together to try their hand at fishing, enjoy crafts and activities, and spend a summer... Keep reading »
August 18, 2025
Smithfield Eagle Scout Takes Action Against Fishing Line Pollution
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is excited to celebrate the work of Cameron Caisse, a junior at Smithfield High School and member of Troop 1 Greenville, who recently completed his Eagle Scout project with an important environmental... Keep reading »
August 15, 2025
A Fin-Tastic Night for the Woonasquatucket
Fish Fun(d) 2025: A Fin-Tastic Night for the Woonasquatucket On Thursday, August 14, more than 200 people joined us at the second annual Fish Fun(d) celebration at Farm Fresh Rhode Island. Thanks to ALL Y’ALL and your collective... Keep reading »
August 12, 2025
3 Raffle Baskets, 3 Chances to Win
3 Raffle Baskets, 3 Chances to Win: Fish Fun(d) 2025 Raffle Preview The countdown is on for the 2025 Fish Fun(d) — and this year’s raffle is BIG, BAD BASS, and packed with prizes you’ll actually want to... Keep reading »
August 1, 2025
Stop Motion and a Movie Night at Riverside Park
On Wednesday, July 30, families gathered at Riverside Park for a special Starry Nights Cinema two-part event. The afternoon began with a hands-on stop motion animation workshop, where kids from across the city created and directed their own... Keep reading »
July 31, 2025
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2025 FISH FUN(D)
The 2025 Fish Fun(d) Fundraiser is just two short weeks away! This year’s event is bigger, bolder, and fishier than ever, all for a great cause. Join us on Thursday, August 14 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at... Keep reading »
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 »