Note: Recurring events are listed at the top.
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| | Please paste the link below into your browser and you can add yourself to the REI Gearmail list. You'll never miss a local clinic or event again!
http://www.rei.com/email/miniforms/quick.html
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| | For four weekends in June, the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA) will sponsor a canoe/kayak trek from the source of the Wood River in Exeter to the outlet of the Pawcatuck River in Westerly. Participants are invited to join us on a guided tour of the most pristine river system in the region as we glide through wildlife management areas, past historic mill villages, and end in downtown Westerly, RI and Stonington, CT. We are looking for experienced paddlers to help out as river leaders.
Each leg of the journey is described below. Paddlers are asked to bring their own canoes/kayaks, lunch, and water. You may join us for one or all of the canoe trips. Participants who complete all four segments will receive a one year complimentary WPWA membership and a celebration luncheon on June 28.
Conact Denise Poyer at denisep@wpwa.org or 401-539-9017 for more information.
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| | Looking for presenters
Have you gone on an outdoor adventure and have pictures? Would you like to give a slide show or teach others about an activity? We are currently seeking folks with a passion for the outdoors and enjoy sharing the experience with others.
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| Beginning May 12 all through the Summer! |
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| | Show kids how rewarding it can be to spend time in the outdoors. That's what our Kids' Passport to Adventure program is all about. Designed for kids age 5-12, it's a fun way to connect them to the natural world and start them on a lifetime of outdoor recreation and stewardship.
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9:00am Block Island: a Natural Introduction. An adventure in Rodman?s Hollow that is fun and educational. Meet at the top of Black Rock Road, on Cooneymus Road.
Tuesday 9:00am
Marsh-mucking for kids. Crabs, fish and a lot more! Meet at Andy?s Way, off Corn Neck Road. (Parents must attend)
Wednesday
9:00am Unique Upland Scavenger Hunt. Kids locate all sorts of species special to Block Island.
Meet at the Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve. From Town take Corn Neck Road for three miles. Parking lot is on left through gap in stone wall. (Parents must attend)
Thursday
8:00am An Introduction to Block Island Birds. Meet at the first Sachem Pond pull off, close to the end of Corn Neck Road.
9:00am Sachem Pond and Cow Cove Scavenger Hunt. For kids and their parents. Meet at Settler?s Rock, at the end of Corn Neck Road. (Parents must attend)
Friday
9:00am Fitness, Flora and Fauna. A brisk 5 mile walk with brief educational stops at each of the four preserves visited. Meet at Fresh Pond Greenway marker on Lakeside Drive.
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| | Sunset Beach Walk at Goosewing
Tuesday, June 17th at 7:30 ? 9:00 p.m.
Discover the Plovers and the living beach during dusk hours and experience the awe of the sunset and moonrise. Register with The Nature Conservancy?s Naturalist, Polly Turner at (401)529-1786. Program is free.
Saturday Beach Walks at Goosewing
Saturday mornings from June 21st to August 9th at 8:30 a.m.
View the endangered Piping Plovers and learn about other creatures that inhabit our barrier beaches. Register with The Nature Conservancy?s Naturalist, Polly Turner, at (401)529-1786. Program is free. There is a parking fee.
Goosewing Family Day: A ?No Child Left Inside? Program
Saturday, June 28th from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Come with your whole family to connect to nature. Visit a number of ?Exploration Stations? along the beach and fill out a nature journal. Junior Naturalist prizes will be awarded. Program is free, but please note there is a fee for parking at South Shore Beach.
Volunteer Plover Stewards Wanted!
Ongoing throughout the summer.
If you like to walk on the beach and are interested in learning and sharing about the local wildlife, becoming a Plover Steward at Goosewing Beach Preserve may be just what you need for the summer. Call Polly Turner with The Nature Conservancy for more details (401)529-1786.
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| | The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Office of the Governor are pleased to announce the 2008 Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit to encourage Rhode Island families to enjoy the recreational resources and outdoor activities our state parks have to offer, and to get moving toward a healthier lifestyle.
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| | If you're interested in triathlons please join this free informative clinic! Get your questions answered, learn more about training, proper nutrition and more. Just in time for the Inaugural Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island which takes place on July 13, 2008.
The presenter, Fred Bartlett, is a longtime supporter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society?s Team In Training program, the world?s largest endurance sports training program, and has coached many first time triathletes across the finish line!
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| | Have you always wanted to learn to ride a mountain bike, but without all that testosterone? This is your chance; join our expert women mountain biking guides as they teach you the proper techniques. This is as an educational ride, not just a guided tour; we want to teach you how to get more out of your mountain biking experience. NO RIDER IS LEFT BEHIND! (Sorry guys, this one?s for the ladies ONLY!)
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| | The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is currently running its River Rangers summer program, which employs a small team of Providence youth to be stewards for the parks and public spaces along the Woonasquatucket River. Volunteers are needed to help the River Rangers do gardening, landscaping, carpentry, painting, in-water clean-ups, etc. Get involved in making your community a better place by helping the Woonasquatucket River Rangers!
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| | Free Family Fun Day July 5th, 9am-5pm. Thanks to the Citizens Bank Foundation the Environmental Education Center is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. Join us for crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. No need to register. REI Cranston will signing families up for Passport To Adventure program and giving Leave No Trace presentations to kids. Stop by our table!
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| | Love to take your dog everywhere? Looking to get some exercise and run off your dog's cooped up energy? Learn about the great places to go in Rhode Island, proper attire, travel, preparations and more. 7-8:30 pm
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| | Join us at the downtown finish line! 6 am- 4pm. The inaugural Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island will take place on July 13, 2008. The course will utilize a variety of Rhode Island's scenic areas, including Narragansett, the picturesque communities along State Road 102 and downtown Providence.
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| | Come join the Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers Team East, Topher Marlatt and Alexis Ollar, during their one-hour Awareness Workshop for a fun and educational experience! Also, If you are interested in becoming PEAK trained, you can stay for the second hour from 8-9 pm. PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) is a partnership program between Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and REI to educate children about the outdoors and responsible enjoyment of our public lands. The PEAK program is based on the seven principles of Leave No Trace and aims to teach minimum impact outdoor skills and ethics to children ages six to twelve.
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| | During this class, an experienced REI Outdoor School instructor will teach you the basics of kayak navigation. You?ll learn how to use tides to your advantage, navigate around other boat traffic, read nautical charts and plan your first trip.
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| | Join us for an on the water class designed to teach you the basics of paddling touring-style sea kayaks. We'll discuss gear selection, proper fit of gear and boat cockpit, and basic safety skills. Then we'll head out on the water to learn and practice paddle stroke techniques.
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| | For 31 years, the Save The Bay Swim has symbolized the Bay Community's commitment to protect the health and future of Narragansett Bay. Scores of dedicated swimmers splash their way across the Bay -- 1.7 miles from Newport to Jamestown -- to raise money for Save The Bay.
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| | Visit Goddard State Park, enjoy the beach and try out a kayak from REI. All demos are free. Talk to our paddling experts and discover the best boat for you. Bring the whole family for all day events at the park.
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| | Learn how to take better photographs with your 35mm or digital camera. REI Outdoor School Guide Matt Heid will illustrate the basic principles of exposure, light and composition. Find out about camera features and shooting techniques so that you can improve your success in the field. Please bring your camera to tonight's class.
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