EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Researchers studying Tallgrass prairie restoration at Illinois’ Nachusa Preserve found that reintroducing Bison there ended up bringing back other native wildlife much faster than merely reseeding bunchgrasses. Credit: Ralph Earlandson, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Field of Dreams” ecology restoration theory? — Mary W., […]
Hello friend, GOVERNOR GINA RAIMONDO We’re continuing to see our COVID-19 case numbers trend in the right direction, with hospitalizations steadily declining and percent positive at its lowest point in over three months. Thank you to Rhode Islanders for continuing to step up, wear masks, get tested, and protect your household. With over 2.5 million […]
Happy Friday! We are so close to making it to the Top 4! Happy Friday! Thank you for the continued voting support and allowing me the chance to make the Top 8 ! The goal is to make the Top 4, so we are in the home stretch! Any continued help is so appreciated. This round ends this Sunday […]
YES ON QUESTION #6 Passage of Question 6 will authorize the state to issue bonds of $7 million to support arts facilities and historic preservation efforts across Rhode Island. This bond initiative is a sound, job-creating investment in Rhode Island’s vibrant arts and preservation community, and a proven win for all Rhode Islanders. Voters overwhelmingly approved a similar, $35 million […]
TERRANCE HAYES: POEMS NOT POETRY In celebration of Black History Month, we will showcase four diverse artists whose energy and dedication to their chosen art forms make them excellent and inspiring examples for us all. This week we look at writer Terrance Hayes. “First you’ll marvel at his skill, his near-perfect pitch, his disarming humor, […]
Virtual Lectures to Explore African-American Art of the 20th Century Linden Place Mansion hosts talks highlighting the lives and work of influential African-American artists. bearden-empress-of-the-blues-169-Bearden In celebration of Black History Month, Linden Place Mansion is hosting a series of talks, held virtually, highlighting African-American art and artists of the 20th Century. These timely talks will […]
Pawtucket to Provide Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center CBDG-COVID-19 Funding PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket will be providing Community Block Development Grant (CBDG) COVID-19 specific funding to the Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center (BVEFC) for the replacement of key resources the organization needs in order to function. After years of service to the community and providing […]
New Short Film about Commemorative Works by Living Art Company TEN31 featuring Ida B Wells Unalienable, a short film that reimagines a Robert E. Lee statue, to release on February 20, 2021 in honor of Black History Month The film shows how communities can reunite, reexamine and reimagine commemorative spaces to reflect the true story […]
