Northern RI Conservation District
@nricd.bsky.social
Serving the natural resource concerns of Providence County since 1945! Follow us here, on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or our website, nricd.org
For links on programs in your area, visit linktr.ee/NRICD
For links on programs in your area, visit linktr.ee/NRICD
NEW from headquarters: USDA NRCS has announced a new application deadline of January 15th. As always, applications are accepted year round and ranked during application periods.
#usda #funding #agriculture #farmlife #conservation #rhodeisland #application #farmfunding #farmers #regenerativefarming
#usda #funding #agriculture #farmlife #conservation #rhodeisland #application #farmfunding #farmers #regenerativefarming
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
NEW from headquarters: USDA NRCS has announced a new application deadline of January 15th. As always, applications are accepted year round and ranked during application periods.
#usda #funding #agriculture #farmlife #conservation #rhodeisland #application #farmfunding #farmers #regenerativefarming
#usda #funding #agriculture #farmlife #conservation #rhodeisland #application #farmfunding #farmers #regenerativefarming
NRICD sends our heartfelt condolences to all victims, families impacted by the attack at Brown University over the weekend. We send our support to the Brown University community and to the larger Providence community.
Please view these #resources on giving or receiving help at linktr.ee/NRICD
Please view these #resources on giving or receiving help at linktr.ee/NRICD
December 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
NRICD sends our heartfelt condolences to all victims, families impacted by the attack at Brown University over the weekend. We send our support to the Brown University community and to the larger Providence community.
Please view these #resources on giving or receiving help at linktr.ee/NRICD
Please view these #resources on giving or receiving help at linktr.ee/NRICD
NEW EVENT! This workshop is entirely free!
Join our Urban Grower's Leadership Program for an afternoon workshop as we learn about Miyawaki forests + food preservation!
#forestry #urbanfarming #providence #rhodeisland #workshop #free #education #environment #miyawaki #foodpreservation #vegan
Join our Urban Grower's Leadership Program for an afternoon workshop as we learn about Miyawaki forests + food preservation!
#forestry #urbanfarming #providence #rhodeisland #workshop #free #education #environment #miyawaki #foodpreservation #vegan
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
NEW EVENT! This workshop is entirely free!
Join our Urban Grower's Leadership Program for an afternoon workshop as we learn about Miyawaki forests + food preservation!
#forestry #urbanfarming #providence #rhodeisland #workshop #free #education #environment #miyawaki #foodpreservation #vegan
Join our Urban Grower's Leadership Program for an afternoon workshop as we learn about Miyawaki forests + food preservation!
#forestry #urbanfarming #providence #rhodeisland #workshop #free #education #environment #miyawaki #foodpreservation #vegan
Join the RC&D Council for their presentation on insects and diseases affecting Rhode Island trees. This presentation is free with take home materials included, registration is not required!
#free #class #trees #rhodeisland #conservation #ecology #forestry #spottedlanternfly #invasivespecies
#free #class #trees #rhodeisland #conservation #ecology #forestry #spottedlanternfly #invasivespecies
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Join the RC&D Council for their presentation on insects and diseases affecting Rhode Island trees. This presentation is free with take home materials included, registration is not required!
#free #class #trees #rhodeisland #conservation #ecology #forestry #spottedlanternfly #invasivespecies
#free #class #trees #rhodeisland #conservation #ecology #forestry #spottedlanternfly #invasivespecies
This Thursday, join the Rhode Island Forest Conservator's Organization (RIFCO) for their annual buffet dinner! Email or call Marc to reserve your seat, or reach out to us directly for more information. See you there!
December 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This Thursday, join the Rhode Island Forest Conservator's Organization (RIFCO) for their annual buffet dinner! Email or call Marc to reserve your seat, or reach out to us directly for more information. See you there!
It's national GIS day! Remember our eco-cartographers next time you use your navigation system to drive home, or check trail maps to avoid walking into ponds. GIS technology, we would literally be lost without you!
#conservation #environment #nature #GIS #maps #nationalholiday
#conservation #environment #nature #GIS #maps #nationalholiday
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It's national GIS day! Remember our eco-cartographers next time you use your navigation system to drive home, or check trail maps to avoid walking into ponds. GIS technology, we would literally be lost without you!
#conservation #environment #nature #GIS #maps #nationalholiday
#conservation #environment #nature #GIS #maps #nationalholiday
Tomorrow night we have our board of directors election!
Can't make it in person? Watch online! Our meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube. Please note, voting is in person only.
Join the livestream here:
youtube.com/live/YmpIwqR...
See you tomorrow! #conservation #rhodeisland #providence #election
Can't make it in person? Watch online! Our meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube. Please note, voting is in person only.
Join the livestream here:
youtube.com/live/YmpIwqR...
See you tomorrow! #conservation #rhodeisland #providence #election
November 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Tomorrow night we have our board of directors election!
Can't make it in person? Watch online! Our meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube. Please note, voting is in person only.
Join the livestream here:
youtube.com/live/YmpIwqR...
See you tomorrow! #conservation #rhodeisland #providence #election
Can't make it in person? Watch online! Our meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube. Please note, voting is in person only.
Join the livestream here:
youtube.com/live/YmpIwqR...
See you tomorrow! #conservation #rhodeisland #providence #election
Our field technicians are back online and are working hard to catch up, we appreciate your patience!
USDA has not released any new information regarding funding cycles or programs, but we will keep you updated of any changes.
#usda #conservation #news
USDA has not released any new information regarding funding cycles or programs, but we will keep you updated of any changes.
#usda #conservation #news
November 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Our field technicians are back online and are working hard to catch up, we appreciate your patience!
USDA has not released any new information regarding funding cycles or programs, but we will keep you updated of any changes.
#usda #conservation #news
USDA has not released any new information regarding funding cycles or programs, but we will keep you updated of any changes.
#usda #conservation #news
Today! Join the RI Envirothon team to help make the 32nd annual Envirothon the best one yet! Join in person at the NRICD office, or online via the zoom link. See you then!
#envirothon #rhodeisland #education #environment
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#envirothon #rhodeisland #education #environment
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November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today! Join the RI Envirothon team to help make the 32nd annual Envirothon the best one yet! Join in person at the NRICD office, or online via the zoom link. See you then!
#envirothon #rhodeisland #education #environment
us02web.zoom.us/j/8390971757...
#envirothon #rhodeisland #education #environment
us02web.zoom.us/j/8390971757...
Join the RC&D Council for their second annual Coverts workshop! Meet with experts from @universityofri.bsky.social , RI DEM, USDA-NRCS on essential woodlot management topics. Conclude the day with a guided field trip to the Hillsdale Preserve, home of Rhode Island's only climate forestry study!
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Join the RC&D Council for their second annual Coverts workshop! Meet with experts from @universityofri.bsky.social , RI DEM, USDA-NRCS on essential woodlot management topics. Conclude the day with a guided field trip to the Hillsdale Preserve, home of Rhode Island's only climate forestry study!
Want to learn how to identify conifers? Want to learn what a conifer is? These questions and more will be answered in tonight's free workshop with the RC&D Council!
#education #free #treelovers #forestry #rhodeisland
#education #free #treelovers #forestry #rhodeisland
November 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Want to learn how to identify conifers? Want to learn what a conifer is? These questions and more will be answered in tonight's free workshop with the RC&D Council!
#education #free #treelovers #forestry #rhodeisland
#education #free #treelovers #forestry #rhodeisland
Happy Halloween! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Less than one week away from our first ever #pizza #fundraiser! Treat yourself to some delicious za next Tuesday night, and help make Rhode Island a greener place!
Thank you to our supporters, from newer and wiser. We could never do what we do without you!
#conservation #rhodeisland #nonprofit
Thank you to our supporters, from newer and wiser. We could never do what we do without you!
#conservation #rhodeisland #nonprofit
October 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Less than one week away from our first ever #pizza #fundraiser! Treat yourself to some delicious za next Tuesday night, and help make Rhode Island a greener place!
Thank you to our supporters, from newer and wiser. We could never do what we do without you!
#conservation #rhodeisland #nonprofit
Thank you to our supporters, from newer and wiser. We could never do what we do without you!
#conservation #rhodeisland #nonprofit
Our monthly board meeting is tonight at the Marian J Mohr public library. All are welcome. See you there!
October 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Our monthly board meeting is tonight at the Marian J Mohr public library. All are welcome. See you there!
With the seasons changing and the temperatures dropping, have you been thinking of our feathered friends? Learn how you can make your backyard a native bird sanctuary with retired state forester, Paul Dolan at tonight's free presentation! This event is free and open to all ages.
October 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
With the seasons changing and the temperatures dropping, have you been thinking of our feathered friends? Learn how you can make your backyard a native bird sanctuary with retired state forester, Paul Dolan at tonight's free presentation! This event is free and open to all ages.
We invite you to our board of directors election this November!
All residents of Providence County are encouraged to vote + run for the positions.
Voting is in person via anonymous paper ballot only. The library is ADA accessible with parking.
#election #conservation #rhodeisland #providence
All residents of Providence County are encouraged to vote + run for the positions.
Voting is in person via anonymous paper ballot only. The library is ADA accessible with parking.
#election #conservation #rhodeisland #providence
October 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
We invite you to our board of directors election this November!
All residents of Providence County are encouraged to vote + run for the positions.
Voting is in person via anonymous paper ballot only. The library is ADA accessible with parking.
#election #conservation #rhodeisland #providence
All residents of Providence County are encouraged to vote + run for the positions.
Voting is in person via anonymous paper ballot only. The library is ADA accessible with parking.
#election #conservation #rhodeisland #providence
Please note our board meeting dates have changed for the remainder of the year. Our board meetings are open to the public, and we even have free snacks!
Stay tuned later this week to learn more about our upcoming election in November, and how you can get involved!
Stay tuned later this week to learn more about our upcoming election in November, and how you can get involved!
October 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Please note our board meeting dates have changed for the remainder of the year. Our board meetings are open to the public, and we even have free snacks!
Stay tuned later this week to learn more about our upcoming election in November, and how you can get involved!
Stay tuned later this week to learn more about our upcoming election in November, and how you can get involved!
Want to help students in Rhode Island access environmental education? Have a passion for education access in our state? Join our meeting with the Rhode Island Envirothon team to help plan this year's competition! See you soon!
#RhodeIsland #conservation #education
#RhodeIsland #conservation #education
October 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Want to help students in Rhode Island access environmental education? Have a passion for education access in our state? Join our meeting with the Rhode Island Envirothon team to help plan this year's competition! See you soon!
#RhodeIsland #conservation #education
#RhodeIsland #conservation #education
Attention farmers! We are having a farm tour and hands on conservation workshop with our friends at the Southside Community Land Trust this upcoming Tuesday night!
This workshop is free and childcare is provided by Southside.
#conservation #farming #workshop #providence
This workshop is free and childcare is provided by Southside.
#conservation #farming #workshop #providence
September 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Attention farmers! We are having a farm tour and hands on conservation workshop with our friends at the Southside Community Land Trust this upcoming Tuesday night!
This workshop is free and childcare is provided by Southside.
#conservation #farming #workshop #providence
This workshop is free and childcare is provided by Southside.
#conservation #farming #workshop #providence
New month, new schedule! Come visit our table at these farmers markets this month, and be sure to get some fresh produce while you're there! See you soon!
#farmersmarket #outreach #Conservation #RhodeIsland
#farmersmarket #outreach #Conservation #RhodeIsland
September 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New month, new schedule! Come visit our table at these farmers markets this month, and be sure to get some fresh produce while you're there! See you soon!
#farmersmarket #outreach #Conservation #RhodeIsland
#farmersmarket #outreach #Conservation #RhodeIsland
Welcome to #ManureMondays where we will be highlighting manure science to increase the public's awareness of the environmental impacts of animal waste.
To start us off, watch our video on manure management, found here! tinyurl.com/3cwmz73f
#conservation #environment #manuremanagement #youtube #free
To start us off, watch our video on manure management, found here! tinyurl.com/3cwmz73f
#conservation #environment #manuremanagement #youtube #free
August 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Welcome to #ManureMondays where we will be highlighting manure science to increase the public's awareness of the environmental impacts of animal waste.
To start us off, watch our video on manure management, found here! tinyurl.com/3cwmz73f
#conservation #environment #manuremanagement #youtube #free
To start us off, watch our video on manure management, found here! tinyurl.com/3cwmz73f
#conservation #environment #manuremanagement #youtube #free
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Who’s making an impact on your community? @rieeaconnects.bsky.social wants to recognize individuals & orgs who show leadership, innovation, & dedication to helping others connect with the environment through outdoor learning & recreation. Nomination deadline is 8/5. www.rieea.org/programs/env...
July 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Who’s making an impact on your community? @rieeaconnects.bsky.social wants to recognize individuals & orgs who show leadership, innovation, & dedication to helping others connect with the environment through outdoor learning & recreation. Nomination deadline is 8/5. www.rieea.org/programs/env...
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Hello! We want to take a moment to introduce ourselves 👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽👋🏼👋🏻 We’re RIEEA — the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association. Since 1978, we’ve been connecting people & organizations to make environmental education more inclusive, accessible & impactful. 💚🌎 www.rieea.org
July 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hello! We want to take a moment to introduce ourselves 👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽👋🏼👋🏻 We’re RIEEA — the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association. Since 1978, we’ve been connecting people & organizations to make environmental education more inclusive, accessible & impactful. 💚🌎 www.rieea.org
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This week we are celebrating National Zookeeper Week! 🦒🦥🐍🐫 We encourage you to thank a zookeeper during your next visit. Whether with a kind word, a handwritten note, or simply by learning more about their work. 🫶🏻 To all the zookeepers out there: THANK YOU!
July 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This week we are celebrating National Zookeeper Week! 🦒🦥🐍🐫 We encourage you to thank a zookeeper during your next visit. Whether with a kind word, a handwritten note, or simply by learning more about their work. 🫶🏻 To all the zookeepers out there: THANK YOU!
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Reminder, submit your session proposal for Greater & Greener 2026 by Aug 1 at 8 pm ET! Speakers will receive the biggest discount to attend the conference. We will close the portal on Aug 1 at 8 pm ET or once we receive 300 proposals, whichever comes first. Submit now: www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/....
July 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Reminder, submit your session proposal for Greater & Greener 2026 by Aug 1 at 8 pm ET! Speakers will receive the biggest discount to attend the conference. We will close the portal on Aug 1 at 8 pm ET or once we receive 300 proposals, whichever comes first. Submit now: www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/....