LIGHTHOUSE HERALDS THE HOLIDAYS WITH A THOUSAND LIGHTS Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, located on an island off the coast of Riverside, is known for its bright red beacon that shines on Narragansett Bay. President of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, Alex Dias, decorates the historic Riverside landmark with 1,000 holiday lights But this holiday season, the […]
Whitehouse Slams Administration’s Refusal to Fully Fund SNAP Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statement after the Trump administration refused to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): “Despite having the funds to provide full SNAP benefits to families in Rhode Island, the Trump administration has instead chosen to do […]
Dear neighbor, Thank you to everyone who joined us at City Hall-O-Ween last night. It is always so wonderful to bring our friends and neighbors together, and the smiles on the children’s faces made the event all the more enjoyable. Last night also marked the kick-off of our citywide food drive to help support those […]
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 3:30-5:30 PM Senator Susan Sosnowski and Representative Michelle McGaw cohost “2025 Farm Visit for Legislators” with the RI Food Policy Council Exeter, RI. Senator Susan Sosnowski The Rhode Island Food Policy Council’s annual Farm Visit with Legislators – cohosted this year with Senator Susan Sosnowski and Representative Michelle McGaw – will […]
Event: What Is A Pocket Forest? Attleboro, MA. Attleboro is taking steps to reduce flood and stormwater damage and increase drought resilience by creating a “Pocket Forest” with deepening soils that absorb and hold water, many times that of a stand of a single tree species. Rob Moir, Executive Director of the Ocean River Institute, […]
THE BOREAL FOREST Home to 3.7 million people, 85 species of animals, 32,000 species of insects and 2 billion migratory birds, the boreal forest spans nearly the entire Northern Hemisphere, just below the Arctic Circle, and makes up one of the world’s last remaining stretches of true wilderness. Discover the biodiversity and global importance of […]
Blowing in the Wind: Climate Clues from Our Whaling Past with Dr. Caroline Ummenhofer and Dr. Timothy Walker November 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person | *Student Discounts now available $10 with valid student ID 6:30pm to […]
Outdoor Explorations Stroll scenic and peaceful trails, play with interactive exhibits on the plaza, and visit resident species — there’s plenty to see and do on the EcoTarium grounds in every season. Keep your eyes open as you explore meadow, pond and forest environments. You’ll see plenty of animals (and a dinosaur!) living on our […]
