Saturday, May 2, 2026

AUGUST – AUDUBON RHODE ISLAND

  Cool Off! Audubon Offers Nighttime Nature Walks in August   Barred Owl by Peter Green   August 2023 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island   (June 29, 2023) – Join a cool evening exploration when the sun goes down. Listen for harmonies of crickets, grasshoppers, and katydids, watch for nocturnal wildlife, or […]

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUNCHES CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM   @ the Pawtucket Library (13 Summer St.)   The Pawtucket Public Library is excited to announce this year’s summer reading program “Dive Into Reading.” Children of all ages can be Summer Readers. Children ages 6-12 can read on their own with family and friends. Collect prizes after […]

ATTLEBORO LAND TRUST NEEDS HELPERS AT CHARRON FARM

CHARRON FARM PRESERVE – JULY 8TH   Pink lady’s slipper (Cypripedium acaule)   The Attleboro Land Trust recently announced the acquisition of a new property on Morse Avenue in Attleboro.     It will be called the Charron Farm Preserve.  It is not ready to be opened to the public yet.     A preliminary […]

PAWTUCKET FIREWORKS POSTPONED

POSTPONED: McCoy’s Final Inning     Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, our “McCoy Final Inning” event will be postponed from July 3rd from 3-9:30 PM to Sunday, July 16th from 3-9:30 PM.   Based on this date change, some vendors, performers, and food trucks may change, and we will keep you posted as we get closer […]

MCSW 25TH ANNIVERSARY BASH

Our Hearts are Filled with Gratitude     Thank you so much for joining us!   We hope you enjoyed celebrating the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 25th Anniversary as much as we did.   This year’s speaking program featured an incredible fireside chat between current Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts Kim Driscoll, and former […]

EARTHTALK: BUG ZAPPERS

EarthTalk®   From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine   While electric bug zappers do kill some adult mosquitoes, at what cost to ecosystems? Credit: David Keyzer, FlickrCC.    Dear EarthTalk: Is it OK for the environment to use an electric bug zapper to keep the mosquitoes at bay in summer? — Beth […]

HOME APPRAISALS ARE NOT HOME INSPECTIONS

What to Know About Home Appraisals     Home appraisals often get confused with home inspections — and while both play an important role in the homebuying process, they aren’t very similar.   During an inspection (which is optional), the property’s systems and structure are evaluated. The inspector will highlight deficiencies, safety hazards or repairs […]