Join us for Cork & Conserve. An evening of local wine, great food, live music, and community, all in support of conservation across Eastern Rhode Island. Celebrate the work protecting our soil, water, and future at Greenvale Vineyards. Tickets on sale now: www.easternriconservation.org/group-events

🌿 Say hello to Olivia Mattley, our newest Environmental Field Technician! A URI grad and Rhode Island native, Olivia brings a one-of-a-kind background, from studying Geological Oceanography to managing a livestock ranch in Maui and working alongside the NRCS on conservation projects.

We need volunteers! Register to plog here: runsignup.com/Race/Volunte...

Big news from our AgInnovation Farm program 🌱 We just received a $104,000 grant from Impact100 Newport County — and we're over the moon. This means a farm manager, stronger farm-to-school programs, and students growing food that actually ends up in their school cafeterias. 🥕🥬

RI loses farmland, forests & open space every year, and it doesn't come back. But if you own land in Bristol or Newport County, YOU have the power to change that. 📅 March 11, 2026 | 5:30–7 PM 📍 Town Council Chambers, 40 Commons St, Little Compton, RI FREE info session. Find out if you qualify.

Rain barrels are one of the simplest ways to make a real environmental impact at home — while saving water and money. Register for these workshops today! Bristol → www.eventbrite.com/e/1981527446... Barrington → www.eventbrite.com/e/1981529280... Middletown → www.eventbrite.com/e/1981530108...

Cardinal Flower is impossible to miss — vivid red blooms, late-summer color, and a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. This native perennial brings serious impact and supports pollinators when they need it most. Visit the ERICD Seedling Sale ericd-seedling-sale.myshopify.com

The 2026 ERICD Seedling Sale is a curated collection of native plants for RI, MA, and CT, chosen to support pollinators and strengthen local ecosystems. Plant for pollinators. Strengthen what’s local. Seedlings available now through April 23. ericd-seedling-sale.myshopify.com

Seedling Spotlight 🌿 Broad-Leaved Mountain Mint Pycnanthemum muticum The pollinator magnet. 78 insect species on one plant. Silvery summer blooms. Fresh minty scent. Blooms for 15+ weeks. Tough, drought-tolerant, New England native. Reserve yours today. ericd-seedling-sale.myshopify.com

For friends or relatives in Barrington, Bristol, or Newport. Skip the clutter. Give a gift that reduces household waste by up to 30% and actually makes life easier. Perfect for the eco-curious, gardeners, minimalists, and anyone who already recycles. blackearthcompost.com/newport

Soil isn’t scenery. It’s working infrastructure. Lose it and you lose stability—food security, clean water, carbon storage, habitat. Everything above ground depends on what’s happening beneath it.

Real climate action in Rhode Island is happening in classrooms and cafeterias. A new partnership is helping schools divert food scraps to Black Earth Compost—cutting methane and returning nutrients to local soil. Aquidneck Elementary joins 60+ schools already leading the way.

Ready to protect the coast you love? Newport’s FREE curbside compost program is open — and filling fast. What you get (100% free): Compost bin starter kit ($36 value) Weekly pickup for 2 years ($300 value) Cleaner bays, beaches & peace of mind 👉 Claim your spot: blackearthcompost.com/newport

ERICD is Open for Business! While the federal government shutdown affects our partners at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Eastern RI Conservation District remains fully operational and is here to help.

The best part of removing invasive species? Finding out who you've helped. This is why we do the unglamorous work of pulling invasive plants. Native plants = native pollinators. It's that simple.

Rhode Island farmers: You may be 1 of approximately 23,000 operators contacted by @USDA_NRCS for the 2025 Conservation Effects Assessment Project Survey. Findings will be used to assess the outcomes of conservation on cultivated cropland. Learn more: nrcs.usda.gov/ceap/croplands

ONLY TWO MORE RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPS LEFT! 🌧🛢 Our rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone! To purchase check out the linktree in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!

It's Stormwater Wednesdays! 🌧 Today we are looking at how rain barrels can help reduce stormwater runoff! Want to know more about the process? 🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP!

HAPPY EARTH DAY!🌎 At ERICD, we strive to celebrate earth day every day through our programs, events, and education. Here are some highlights from our year; from farm tours to farm stands, we have done it all!✨ Looking to get more involved this earth month? Check out our upcoming events!

GOING, GOING, GOING, GONE! Our rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!🌧 To purchase check out the linktree in our bio! Please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty to pick up, as we will be sanding and painting barrels!

🏃✨LAST CALL FOR NEWPORT PLOGGING!✨🏃 We are emailing out assignments tomorrow, so sign up by the end of today! Check out the link in our bio or head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to learn more and sign up. Make sure to use code ERICD!

Want to learn about stormwater mitigation? Look no further! 🌧🏡 ERICD's Stormwater Info Session is on April 28th, 6:30-7:30Ppm at the Quinta Gamelin Community Center. Email rbrancato.ericd@gmail.com to RSVP or check out the linktree in our bio!

Today is the last day to purchase your native seedlings! 🌱🌷🌳 Order online from our shopify store and pick up in person on Saturday, April 12th at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth, RI! Order here: ericd-seedling-sale.myshopify.com

Coming to you live from Memorial Blvd in Newport! ERICD is now the proud adopter of a roadway!🥳 We are so excited to help clean up Newport and have two plogging events scheduled this month. Sign-up today for our Newport Plogging, taking place on April 19th, and RSVP for Plog and Chug on April 24th!

IT'S SEEDLING SALE WEEK!🌷🌲🌱 You have until THIS THURSDAY, April 10th, to purchase your seedlings for pick up on Saturday, April 12th. This is the current stock list for all of our plants🌱 buy now before they're all gone! Head over to www.easternriconservation.org/earthmonth to purchase today! 🤩

Happy Earth Month from ERICD!🌎♻🌱 We have so many amazing events happening, it can be hard to keep track! Check out this event calendar showing all of the fun happening at ERICD.✨ To learn more, check out the linktree in our bio or head over to easternriconservation.org/earthmonth!

QUANTITY UPDATE! Are rain barrels are selling out fast, make sure you get yours before they're all gone!🌧