Ecology, Habitat

"The Blackstone River Coalition (BRC) is a partnership of numerous organizations, businesses, agencies, municipalities and individuals working to restore the Blackstone River and to improve the health of the Blackstone River Watershed."

From the website October 28, 2019

"Our mission is to preserve and protect the lands and waters of the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed for natural and human communities"

From the website January 3, 2022

Related to New Dawn Earth Center. This organization had provided activities for children and families, and it ceased operations around the end of 2015. However, in September 2019 there is a website for Mercy Ecology that lists a contact in Cumberland, RI, although most of the activity is in Vermont.

"Our mission is to inspire reverence for Earth and to live in harmony with all creation."

From the website September 12, 2019

"RI Families in Nature is a free group, open to families of all ages and abilities. We try to connect people with resources and events such as kid-friendly hikes and activities to help you get outside more with your family!"

-From the website, July 7, 2018

This website has a great map of places to hike in Rhode Island, tips for hiking with kids, as well as a Hiking Guide for families.

This is an education center for the National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Rhode Island.