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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council

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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.

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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
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-...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
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-...
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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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Jill Davidson @jilld.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
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...
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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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Jill Davidson @jilld.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
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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Walk the Greenway
Join us for easy family- and dog-friendly Tuesday evening walks on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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!
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
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!
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
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. knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm/episodes/sea...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Tuesday, May 20 is the start date for our Walk the Greenway series!
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Tuesday, May 20! Come walk with Jill, June, and Alicia.
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Bloom Rhode Island @bloomrhodeisland.org · 12/05/2025
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?
Flowers at Joslin Community Garden.Chilly community members at Joslin Community Garden.India shows area to be planted this spring.
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Rebecca Kislak @rebeccakislak.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
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
smiling woman with glasses and bike helmet, with little waterfall behindpretty little waterfall Rebecca wearing black standing with her bicycle at the front of the United Way building with sign above.
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
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...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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 wrwc.org/celebrating-...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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! wrwc.org/community-mu...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Are you passionate about community leadership, environmental justice, and creating safe, empowering spaces? We’re Hiring! Become the Coordinator for the Olneyville Resilience Hub. wrwc.org/were-hiring-...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
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 wrwc.org/meet-the-tea...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
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...
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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! wrwc.org/join-the-tea...
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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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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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R.I. environmental nonprofits sue Trump administration over funding freeze
Urban tree plantings, lead pipe education for landlords and local composting are already suffering from the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze, a new lawsuit filed in federal court in Provi...
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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Rhode Island environmental nonprofits sue Trump administration over funding freeze • Rhode Island Current
A group of Rhode Island and national nonprofits say the Trump administration's freezing of federal funds has forced them to halt critical environmental projects and contemplate layoffs, according to a...
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
WRWC, with national & regional partners, has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal freeze on crucial infrastructure & climate funding. This freeze is halting job-creating, public health, and resilience projects nationwide wrwc.org/wrwc-joins-l... @democracyforward.org @ericonservation.bsky.social
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WRWC Joins Lawsuit to Restore Critical Community Investments - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
WRWC joins a federal lawsuit to restore frozen funding that supports jobs, public health, and climate resilience.
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Today, WRWC staff—and Delmer!—rallied at the RI State House to demand free, well-funded, and accessible science for all. No censorship. No political interference. Just science that protects communities & drives innovation!
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
@standupforscience.bsky.social! Friday, March 7, from 12–4 PM at the RI State House, support science that works for everyone! Science helps keep our communities safe, shapes smart policies, and drives innovation—but only if it stays free from censorship, well-funded, and accessible to all.
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Huge thanks to @pvdcitycouncil.bsky.social for their support & recognition of our work! Their $125K grant in the 2024-25 budget helps us restore habitats, manage stormwater & keep the river thriving. Grateful for their commitment to a greener, resilient PVD! council.providenceri.gov/2025/02/21/c...
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
23 hikers. 6 adventurous middle schoolers. 1 epic day at Neutaconkanut Park! 🌿🏔️ We hiked, logged wildlife, foraged wintergreen tea, & soaked in city views with cocoa in hand. Huge thanks to all who joined—see you on the next adventure!
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Red Shed Bike Camp is BACK! Got a kiddo (8-13) who: ✅ Wants to learn to ride? ✅ Loves biking? ✅ Needs an epic outdoor adventure? We ride, fix bikes & explore the Greenway! Scholarships available. Spots go FAST—sign up now! 👉 [Insert Link] #BikeCamp #RedShedCrew wrwc.org/2025-red-bik...
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2025 Red Shed Bike Camp: Registration is Open – Let’s Ride - Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Sign up for 2025 Red Shed Bike Camp! Biking, nature, and fun for kids 8-13. Scholarships available! Join us for an unforgettable summer!
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 Join the WRWC team and help care for the Woonasquatucket River Greenway! If you love the outdoors and want to make a real impact, apply today! 🌎✨ Check out the job listings: wrwc.org/join-the-tea...
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Join the Team at WRWC in 2025
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Miguel Angel Sanchez @msanchezpvd.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
tuve el placer de hablar con los estudiantes de @wrwcri.bsky.social’s Nuevas Voces programa sobre las responsabilidades y el trabajo de un consejal municipal. topics discussed ranged from rent stabilization legislation (which everyone in the room heavily supported) to the role of $$ in politics.
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Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council @wrwcri.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
We’re seeking volunteers to help shape and organize the garden for our Joslin Community Garden! Garden plots will be available in Spring 2025 for neighbors in #Olneyville, #Valley, #Manton, and #Mt.Pleasant. December 18 6–7:30 PM Olneyville Resilience Hub | 17 Hyat Street Food provided!
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