Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District
Serving Bristol & Newport Counties
Drone photo credit - Andrew Rys
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL PARTNERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PARTICIPANTS FOR HELPING US MAKE EARTH MONTH 2024 BETTER THAN EVER
Here are some of the highlights:
Picked up 609 lbs of trash at our three plogging events, which surpassed last year’s total by 250 lbs and brought our Keep Nature Wild lifetime impact to a grand total of 1146.46 pounds of trash picked up!
1,400 seedlings were planted in Newport & Bristol Counties.
Distributed 75 rain barrels, which will divert thousands of gallons of polluted stormwater from the watershed.
Who We Are
We work to promote and improve long-lasting and environmentally-friendly practices that protect natural resources such as soil, water, and air.
Earth Month
What a month! This year’s Earth Month was better than ever, with a great lineup of events all benefitting our environment - including our yearly seedling sale, plogging events, and rain barrel workshops! Thank you to all our Earth Month volunteers and supporters, we hope to see you again next year!
Rain Barrel Workshops
Get a rain barrel for a fraction of the retail cost and support ERICD's conservation efforts at the same time! We are offering one more chance to order and pick up a rain barrel on June 1. Click the link below to learn more and order your rain barrel.
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm
In partnership with Portsmouth Middle School - A student-driven community farm where kids learn about sustainable agriculture with hands-on problem-solving experiences.
Give a Little, Conserve a Lot
Consider supporting ERICD with a financial contribution or the gift of volunteer time.
Virtually Tour Movement Ground Farm to discover our NRCS partnership.
Through our partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), we provide local farmers with assistance to address natural resource concerns through an array of conservation practices.
News & Updates
Support us by wearing ERICD
Show your support throughout the community when you wear your shirt while out plogging (jogging+picking up trash) or pliking (biking+picking up trash).
