EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dark-eyed juncos have evolved bigger bills in response to the larger temperature extremes they are experiencing throughout their range across North America thanks to human-induced climate change. Credit: DaPuglet, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that some wildlife species are evolving much more rapidly in […]
Report: More Student Support Needed to End School-to-Prison Pipeline Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON — With the new school year in full swing, a new report from the Sentencing Project outlines key steps Massachusetts and other states could take to end what they call the school-to-prison pipeline. A number of districts in the Commonwealth […]
AWARDS GALA The Rhode Island GOP is proud to announce this year’s “Standing Ovations Awards Gala”. The aim of this celebration is to honor movers and shakers in the community, our business and government leaders, who promote the mission and ideals of the Rhode Island Grand Opportunities Party (GOP). This event sold out in 2019, so […]
Can you help with an Attleboro Land Trust event October 9? Greetings ALT Volunteers, As part of the Attleboro Library’s Big Read program, the Attleboro Land Trust will be hosting a Poetry Scavenger Hunt at the Deborah and Roger Richardson Preserve, 577B Wilmarth St., on Saturday, October 9. Volunteers are needed from 9 to 1:30. […]
Your home is a huge investment — an investment you’ll want to protect for the long haul. That means proper maintenance is key. Completing a few seasonal chores can help you extend the life span of your home while also cutting down on repair and renovation costs. Want to make sure you’re keeping your […]
Falling Leaves, Crisp Cool Air, and Nature Walks on Audubon Trails BELTED KING FISHER BY ED HUGHES November 2021 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (October 1, 2021) – Bundle up on a cool, quiet November evening to search for owls or take a guided nature walk and learn how wildlife prepares for […]
Sounds of Harmony Outdoor Gong Meditation October 16 3:00 – 4:30 PM Rain Date: August 22 Cost $20 Registration & Advance Ticket Purchase Encouraged but Cash and checks accepted at the gate. Visit FourCornersArts.org to purchase your ticket. Sounds of Harmony will be visiting Four Corners Arts Center on October 16 at 3:00 PM for an Outdoor Gong Meditation. Sounds of Harmony Gong […]
October Happenings @ the APL BY AMY RHILINGER A Message from Our Director The question of the moment is, “WHEN is the library going to open?” We want to know, too! As of Wednesday morning, September 29, we anticipate being open next week. We still have no sidewalk, or stairs, but we’re told […]
