Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
@wrwcri.bsky.social
The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) sparks economic development through our work restoring the Woonasquatucket River and communities around it, and by enhancing, extending and bringing people to the Woonasquatucket River Greenway.
Tomorrow's the big day for the BIG CHILL ice cream social. Tues. 8/5, 6–8 PM at Gather Ice Cream. Try Where the Saltwater Ends (salted caramel+blueberry) and Fish & Chips (Swedish Fish+chocolate chips)-20% of sales support a cleaner, greener Woonasquatucket River! www.eventbrite.com/e/big-chill-...
Big Chill with WRWC & Gather Ice Cream & Café
A night of hands-on ice cream making, creative cocktails, and community fun—all to support a cleaner, greener Woonasquatucket.
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August 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Tomorrow's the big day for the BIG CHILL ice cream social. Tues. 8/5, 6–8 PM at Gather Ice Cream. Try Where the Saltwater Ends (salted caramel+blueberry) and Fish & Chips (Swedish Fish+chocolate chips)-20% of sales support a cleaner, greener Woonasquatucket River! www.eventbrite.com/e/big-chill-...
Last call, early birds! 🐟 Today (7/28) is the LAST day to snag discounted tickets to WRWC’s 2025 Fish Fun(d) Party!
Why buy now?
✅ Save $10
✅ Helps us plan
✅ Includes dinner, drinks, & a raffle ticket
✅ It’s the fishiest fun around
www.eventbrite.com/e/fish-fund-...
Why buy now?
✅ Save $10
✅ Helps us plan
✅ Includes dinner, drinks, & a raffle ticket
✅ It’s the fishiest fun around
www.eventbrite.com/e/fish-fund-...
FISH FUN(D) Fundraiser + Celebration
Come enjoy live music, raffles, refreshments, & a chance to meet others who share a passion for the Woonasquatucket River and its ecosystem.
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July 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Last call, early birds! 🐟 Today (7/28) is the LAST day to snag discounted tickets to WRWC’s 2025 Fish Fun(d) Party!
Why buy now?
✅ Save $10
✅ Helps us plan
✅ Includes dinner, drinks, & a raffle ticket
✅ It’s the fishiest fun around
www.eventbrite.com/e/fish-fund-...
Why buy now?
✅ Save $10
✅ Helps us plan
✅ Includes dinner, drinks, & a raffle ticket
✅ It’s the fishiest fun around
www.eventbrite.com/e/fish-fund-...
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Big thanks to the Cranston Herald and Matthew Lawrence for this terrific coverage of the @wrwcri.bsky.social and the upcoming Fish Fun(d) celebration on August 14 at Farm Fresh Rhode Island in Providence.
Come as you are or as your favorite river plant, animal cranstononline.com/stories/come...
Come as you are or as your favorite river plant, animal cranstononline.com/stories/come...
Come as you are or as your favorite river plant, animal - Cranston Herald
If you have an eel ensemble, a groundhog getup, or an osprey outfit sitting in the back of your closet waiting for the right occasion, you’re in luck. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed …
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July 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Big thanks to the Cranston Herald and Matthew Lawrence for this terrific coverage of the @wrwcri.bsky.social and the upcoming Fish Fun(d) celebration on August 14 at Farm Fresh Rhode Island in Providence.
Come as you are or as your favorite river plant, animal cranstononline.com/stories/come...
Come as you are or as your favorite river plant, animal cranstononline.com/stories/come...
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Join our free Greenway walk 7/8, 5:30 pm, Riverside Park in PVD! Layla Farahbakhsh, @wrwcri.bsky.social's rec guide/River Ranger, will join us for bird-watching. Bring binoculars (or use ours-we have many) to see the birds that live along the Woonasquatucket River.
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Walk the Greenway
Join us for easy family- and dog-friendly Tuesday evening walks on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway
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July 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Join our free Greenway walk 7/8, 5:30 pm, Riverside Park in PVD! Layla Farahbakhsh, @wrwcri.bsky.social's rec guide/River Ranger, will join us for bird-watching. Bring binoculars (or use ours-we have many) to see the birds that live along the Woonasquatucket River.
www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-the-g...
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Tuesday, June 24th's Walk the Greenway is happening, with heat precautions in place. Bring water, wear a hat, and even though we're going to stay in the shade, wear your sunscreen.
www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-the-g...
Or you can sign up on the spot.
Stay cool!
www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-the-g...
Or you can sign up on the spot.
Stay cool!
Walk the Greenway
Join us for easy family- and dog-friendly Tuesday evening walks on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway
www.eventbrite.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Tuesday, June 24th's Walk the Greenway is happening, with heat precautions in place. Bring water, wear a hat, and even though we're going to stay in the shade, wear your sunscreen.
www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-the-g...
Or you can sign up on the spot.
Stay cool!
www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-the-g...
Or you can sign up on the spot.
Stay cool!
Hey friends! The weather is looking pretty wet and we are going to cancel today's "Walk the Greenway!" Do not fret tho! Our special guest Renee Stoops (WRWC Greenway Operations Manger) will join us for next Tuesday walk instead! Stay dry and see you next week!
June 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hey friends! The weather is looking pretty wet and we are going to cancel today's "Walk the Greenway!" Do not fret tho! Our special guest Renee Stoops (WRWC Greenway Operations Manger) will join us for next Tuesday walk instead! Stay dry and see you next week!
New Podcast Alert! WRWC’s own Jenny Mercado & Rebekah Greenwald are featured on the latest episode of Knowledge Unbound. Hear how Nuevas Voces teamed up with climate researchers to co-create real-time tools for community resilience in the Watershed.
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Knowledge Unbound | Season 2 Episode 9 - Jenny Mercado and Rebekah Greenwald | Solving community problems with the community
This week we are joined by members of Nuevas Voces, here to talk about an incredible partnership between them and mathematics researchers to develop a real time climate change resource tool for the...
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June 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
New Podcast Alert! WRWC’s own Jenny Mercado & Rebekah Greenwald are featured on the latest episode of Knowledge Unbound. Hear how Nuevas Voces teamed up with climate researchers to co-create real-time tools for community resilience in the Watershed.
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Huge congrats to Central Providence Unidos & ONB on launching their updated Road Map! 💛 Big love to partners like @raceforward.org ONA & TuftXPVD. We’re proud to stand with you all for a more just, connected, vibrant future!
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Central Providence Unidos Road Map Launch - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
WRWC congratulates Central Providence Unidos on the launch of their updated Road Map and bold community-driven vision!
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May 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Huge congrats to Central Providence Unidos & ONB on launching their updated Road Map! 💛 Big love to partners like @raceforward.org ONA & TuftXPVD. We’re proud to stand with you all for a more just, connected, vibrant future!
wrwc.org/central-prov...
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Tuesday, May 20 is the start date for our Walk the Greenway series!
Tomorrow, and most Tuesdays throughout the summer, please join me for a Greenway walk! We'll meet at Riverside Park in PVD at 5:30 and stroll for an hour. Special guest tomorrow: @wrwcri.bsky.social exec director Alicia Lehrer. She's a birder! Bring your binoculars or just come along for the amble.
Walk The Greenway - May 20 - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Weekly family-friendly walks with WRWC’s Jill & her dog June! Explore nature, history & community along the Woonasquatucket Greenway.
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May 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tuesday, May 20 is the start date for our Walk the Greenway series!
Tuesday, May 20! Come walk with Jill, June, and Alicia.
You'll also get to meet June the Dog, who will be along for the walk tomorrow and each and every Tuesday. Full disclosure: as a Husky mix, June will be leading the walk. She loves to be at the front of the pack!
May 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Tuesday, May 20! Come walk with Jill, June, and Alicia.
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Our lovely friends in Olneyville's Joslin Community Garden and @wrwcri.bsky.social braved some chilly weather Saturday to celebrate the improvements to the garden. And there was even a little #flowerPeepingRI! Where did you peep some flowers this weekend?
May 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Our lovely friends in Olneyville's Joslin Community Garden and @wrwcri.bsky.social braved some chilly weather Saturday to celebrate the improvements to the garden. And there was even a little #flowerPeepingRI! Where did you peep some flowers this weekend?
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I rode my bike along the Woonasquatucket to get to a meeting at the United Way. The bike path is becoming more and more connected. So exciting!!! @wrwcri.bsky.social @unitedwayofri
May 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I rode my bike along the Woonasquatucket to get to a meeting at the United Way. The bike path is becoming more and more connected. So exciting!!! @wrwcri.bsky.social @unitedwayofri
WRWC’s #LitterFreeWoonasquatucket campaign brings artist-painted trash cans, student-led projects & new bin stickers to the neighborhoods near the river.
Trash on land = trash in water. Let’s stop it together.
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Trash on land = trash in water. Let’s stop it together.
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Trash Cans as Canvases: Art, Action & a Litter-Free Woonasquatucket - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Art, outreach & action: Join WRWC’s Litter-Free Woonasquatucket campaign to keep trash out of our river. Take the survey today!
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May 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
WRWC’s #LitterFreeWoonasquatucket campaign brings artist-painted trash cans, student-led projects & new bin stickers to the neighborhoods near the river.
Trash on land = trash in water. Let’s stop it together.
wrwc.org/trash-cans-a...
Trash on land = trash in water. Let’s stop it together.
wrwc.org/trash-cans-a...
Thanks to everyone who brought joy, plants, and sunshine to the Joslin Community Garden Party! 🌻🌞 We’re so grateful for our amazing partners and community. Check out the full story of how we’re growing together in Olneyville
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Celebrating Growth at the Joslin Community Garden - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Community celebrated spring at Joslin Garden with fun activities, partners, and garden tours in the heart of Olneyville.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Thanks to everyone who brought joy, plants, and sunshine to the Joslin Community Garden Party! 🌻🌞 We’re so grateful for our amazing partners and community. Check out the full story of how we’re growing together in Olneyville
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wrwc.org/celebrating-...
Huge thanks to Community MusicWorks, the Daily Orchestra Program, Erik Talley, & TapeArt for Nature Songs—a beautiful night of music, art, and river love. 💚 You raised nearly $1,000 for WRWC programs!
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Community MusicWorks Youth Concert Supports the WRWC - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Youth concert by Community MusicWorks raises $1,000 for WRWC after students explore music, art, and the Woonasquatucket River.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Huge thanks to Community MusicWorks, the Daily Orchestra Program, Erik Talley, & TapeArt for Nature Songs—a beautiful night of music, art, and river love. 💚 You raised nearly $1,000 for WRWC programs!
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Are you passionate about community leadership, environmental justice, and creating safe, empowering spaces? We’re Hiring! Become the Coordinator for the Olneyville Resilience Hub.
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We're Hiring: Resilience Hub Coordinator - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
WRWC is hiring a part-time Resilience Hub Coordinator to support Olneyville community programs and emergency response.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Are you passionate about community leadership, environmental justice, and creating safe, empowering spaces? We’re Hiring! Become the Coordinator for the Olneyville Resilience Hub.
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Meet @jilld.bsky.social , WRWC’s Director of Development & Comms! For 5 years, she’s shaped our voice & vision, pushing for bold change & river restoration. She loves begonias, sewing, Al the Cat & June the Dog. <3 #MeetTheTeam
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Meet the Team: Jill Davidson - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Meet Jill Davidson, WRWC’s Director of Development & Communications, and learn what inspires her work along the Woonasquatucket River.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Meet @jilld.bsky.social , WRWC’s Director of Development & Comms! For 5 years, she’s shaped our voice & vision, pushing for bold change & river restoration. She loves begonias, sewing, Al the Cat & June the Dog. <3 #MeetTheTeam
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Explore 1,200 acres of forest at Sprague Farm with WRWC naturalists this Fri, Apr 18 from 5:30–7:30 PM 🌲 Learn RI’s hidden history, ID plants & contribute to iNaturalist. Moderate 2-hr hike in Chepachet.
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Sprague Farm Naturalist Hike - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Join WRWC for a guided hike at Sprague Farm to explore local ecology, history, and spring wildlife on April 18
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April 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Explore 1,200 acres of forest at Sprague Farm with WRWC naturalists this Fri, Apr 18 from 5:30–7:30 PM 🌲 Learn RI’s hidden history, ID plants & contribute to iNaturalist. Moderate 2-hr hike in Chepachet.
wrwc.org/events/sprag...
wrwc.org/events/sprag...
401Gives starts tomorrow at 6 AM! Last year, 206 donors helped WRWC raise $20,666 to restore the river, expand the Greenway & support our community. Every gift, even $5, makes a difference. Let’s show up together.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
401Gives starts tomorrow at 6 AM! Last year, 206 donors helped WRWC raise $20,666 to restore the river, expand the Greenway & support our community. Every gift, even $5, makes a difference. Let’s show up together.
www.401gives.org/organization...
www.401gives.org/organization...
Get to know Amanda Peavey, WRWC’s Education Director! From raising monarch butterflies to advocating for native plants, Amanda is passionate about environmental education and protecting the Woonasquatucket River. Read her full interview here: wrwc.org/meet-the-tea...
Meet the Team: Amanda Peavey - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Meet Amanda Peavey, WRWCs Education Director! Learn about monarchs, native plants, and her favorite spot along the Woonasquatucket River
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March 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Get to know Amanda Peavey, WRWC’s Education Director! From raising monarch butterflies to advocating for native plants, Amanda is passionate about environmental education and protecting the Woonasquatucket River. Read her full interview here: wrwc.org/meet-the-tea...
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our River Rangers team! This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of preserving and restoring one of Rhode Island’s most cherished natural resources—the Woonasquatucket River and its Greenway.
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Become a Steward of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway! - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Hiring River Rangers: Become a Steward of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway! Are you passionate about the environment, love working outdoors, and want to make a real impact in your community? The Woo...
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March 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our River Rangers team! This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of preserving and restoring one of Rhode Island’s most cherished natural resources—the Woonasquatucket River and its Greenway.
wrwc.org/become-a-ste...
wrwc.org/become-a-ste...
We’re Hiring! WRWC is looking for a Lead Instructor for Red Shed Girls’ Camp! If you love biking, outdoor adventure, and empowering girls, this role is for you! One-week position, April 14-18, with an $800 stipend. 📅 Apply by March 31st, 2025!
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Join the Team: Lead Instructor for Red Shed Girls’ Camp! - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Join WRWC as a Lead Instructor for Red Shed Girls’ Camp! Empower girls through biking, nature, and leadership. Apply by March 31, 2025!
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March 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We’re Hiring! WRWC is looking for a Lead Instructor for Red Shed Girls’ Camp! If you love biking, outdoor adventure, and empowering girls, this role is for you! One-week position, April 14-18, with an $800 stipend. 📅 Apply by March 31st, 2025!
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wrwc.org/join-the-tea...
Join WRWC and @riaudubon.bsky.social on March 31st for a hands-on morning creating safe spaces for native birds along the Woonasquatucket Greenway. We’ll install birdhouses and learn about their impact on the ecosystem.
Meet at 610 Manton Ave at 9:30 AM
Meet at 610 Manton Ave at 9:30 AM
March 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Join WRWC and @riaudubon.bsky.social on March 31st for a hands-on morning creating safe spaces for native birds along the Woonasquatucket Greenway. We’ll install birdhouses and learn about their impact on the ecosystem.
Meet at 610 Manton Ave at 9:30 AM
Meet at 610 Manton Ave at 9:30 AM