Hi, Green Friends,
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Lots of new events added this week, so please check them out. Help celebrate, on Monday at 11:30 AM, of the newly completed restoration of the Gooseneck Cove wetland.
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Then have your say about Newport's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and environmental aspects of Newport's proposed elementary school.
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And watch this space for information about International Day of Climate Action-Aquidneck Island at Easton's Beach (right in the middle of our signature photo, above) on October 24. Check us out at http://www.350.org/node/6260. Ours will be one of more than 1400 events in 111 countries (so far.) The theme statewide is sea level rise, a crucial topic for our island. The Newport Energy & Environment Commission is the lead sponsor, but we'd love to make this a true island-wide event. Plans are just starting, so hop on board and help plan this important event. We'll be kicking off our Energy Challenge that day--something positive we can all do to fight climate change.
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Kudos to Aquidneck Island Land Trust for protecting yet another strategic piece of the Bailey's Brook watershed--6.6 acres off Valley Road.
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Monday, September 14, 2009
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*NEW* Celebration of Gooseneck Cove salt marsh restoration project completion
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Time: 11:30 AM
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Location: Gooseneck Cove, Hazard Rd., Newport
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This project replaced culverts on Ocean Avenue and Hazard Road, and removed a defunct dam in the center of the wetland system. These barriers had altered the natural flow of tides into and out of the marsh, causing marsh plants to die off, and the surface of the marsh to erode. By removing these barriers, this restoration has improved water quality and growing conditions for native marsh plants and enhanced habitat of the marsh and tidal creeks for fish such as striped bass and bluefish, shellfish, waterfowl and shorebirds. It will also reduce flooding and make the marsh more resilient to storm damage.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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*NEW* Newport Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update workshop-Community Services
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Time: 6 to 8 PM
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Location: City Hall, Broadway, Newport
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Share your goals and priorities for promoting "the health and vigor of the city." Join a lively discussion about updating our Land Use Plan. The committee wants to hear your viewpoint. This is the first of three topical discussions, and addresses community services.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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*NEW* Environmental Issues-New Elementary School
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Time: 5:30 PM
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Location: Career & Tech Center, Old Fort Rd., Newport
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Laura Wernick the architect from HMFH will be available at the administration offices at the Career and tech center this Wednesday at 5:30 to discuss the environmental issues of our new school construction. If you have any questions please call at 847-2100 x 212
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
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International Coastal Cleanup
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Time: 9:00 to 11 AM
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Location: Easton's Beach, Newport
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This event is run by the Ocean Conservancy Group and hosted in RI by the Audubon Society and Clean Ocean Access. We're proud to lead the efforts at Easton’s Beach for the 4th straight year, as Clean Ocean Access marks the start of its 4th year!
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Park in the west-lot. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own gloves, we’ll provide the rest. This is a rain or shine event, unless we have a hurricane!
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Ocean Conservancy International Coastal Cleanup:
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Clean Ocean Access: http://members.cox.net/cleanoceanaccess/
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
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Friends of Tiverton Library Annual Meeting
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Time: 5:00 PM
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Location: Amicable Church, 3804 Main Rd., Tiverton
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Ken Filarski, master planner, architect, LEED AP, board member and chair of the Sustainable Cities Committee, RI Green Building Council, will address the impact of a green municipal buiilding - the library - on the town, as a model, as an economic piece in revitalizing an older neighborhood, and as a funding magnet.
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"Savory Samples" at 5, Elections and Annual Meeting at 5:50, "Spectacular Soups, Salads and Slices" at 6, "Sweets and a Speaker" at 7. http://www.tivertonlibrary.org/.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Apeiron Inst. 2nd Annual RI Sustainable Schools Summit
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Time: 8:00 AM to 4 PM
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Location: URI Providence Campus, 80 Washington St.
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Rhode Island Schools: Taking Strides to Sustainability. Attention Superintendents, Administrators, Teachers, Students, School Board Officials, Facilities Managers, Principals, Parents, and Community Members:
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Join the Apeiron Institute for this FREE program, as we take an in-depth look at some green initiatives in local schools and discuss ways to integrate environmental sustainability in school environments, school food systems, and curricula.
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Register for free at http://www.apeiron.org/.
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*NEW* Newport Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update workshop-Land Us
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Time: 6:00 to 8 PM
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Location: City Hall, Broadway, Newport
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Share your goals and priorities for promoting "the health and vigor of the city." Join a lively discussion about updating our Land Use Plan. The committee wants to hear your viewpoint. This second of three topical discussions addresses land use.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
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The Economical Historic Home: Energy Efficiency Basics for the Old House Owner
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Time: 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM
Location: Philip Walker House, 432 Massasoit Ave., E. Providence
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Do you love your historic home, but hate the high heating bills and wasted energy? Learn how to make your old house more energy efficient without losing its historic character. This hands-on workshop, a joint project with Preserve RI, Historic New England & Providence Revolving Fund, will discuss insulation, weatherizing doors, window repair, retrofitting for renewable energy, tax credits, and more. Reserve your space today! www.newportrestoration.org/calendar/details/12973-the_economical
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Space is limited—reserve early! $15 for members of Preserve RI and Historic N.E. $25 for non-members.
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Providence Sustainability Festival (Apeiron Institute)
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Time: 10:00 AM to 6 PM
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Location: Burnside Park, across from Kennedy Plaza, Providence
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The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living will hold its first Providence festival, http://apeiron.org/slf2009/index2.html, a free event that includes many of the features of the Coventry festival, providing numerous resources through its participating vendors, workshops and exhibits.
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Working with the City of Providence, the festival will also highlight “green job” opportunities. We are seeking significant community input and welcome businesses and organizations with a green presence in Providence to participate in the festival, either as exhibitors, presenters, or organizers. For more information, contact Apeiron at info@apeiron.org or call 401-228-7930.
