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SUMMARY:Nature Liberation – September 19
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nWorkshop led by Andraly Horn\, Sienna Viette\, and Rachel French at Open fArms Retreat in Cumberland. \nNestled within the living landscape of a working regenerative farm\, the Nature Liberation Workshop is an immersive experience designed for educators\, healers\, and seekers ready to deepen their relationship with the natural world. Over the course of this workshop\, participants will be invited to slow down and step into a different kind of classroom rooted in soil\, seasons\, and silence. Through guided meditation practices drawn from earth-based and contemplative traditions\, you’ll learn to use the farm itself as a teaching tool\, cultivating presence and awareness that can be brought back into both alternative and traditional learning spaces. Wander through working garden beds and forest edges as you discover the healing language of plants. Hands-on activities in herbal medicine introduce participants to the identification\, cultivation\, and preparation of medicinal herbs grounded in both traditional knowledge and regenerative land stewardship. \nFormal and nonformal educators as well as advocates and community members are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided and a stipend will be offered. $5 deposit requested to reserve spot. Maximum of 30 people can register. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n*2026 RIEEA Workshop Series based on the theme of this year’s Summit: Education Through Cultivation: Rooting Teaching\, Farming\, & Healing in Relationship to the Land\, will be co-facilitated by Rhode Island community members. They will share how they connect audiences of all ages with the living systems that sustain us. \n  \n\n\nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\n \nSienna Viette strives to create meaningful\, hands-on\, educational experiences that reconnect people with the land that sustains us. From seed to table she engages in sustainable practices that support food security\, ecological resilience\, and healthy communities. She emphasizes the importance of accessibility\, inclusion\, and equity in education\, ensuring that agricultural learning opportunities are meaningful and impactful for people of all abilities and backgrounds. Through this integration of farming\, environmental stewardship\, and overall quality of life\, Sienna challenges others to reimagine their roles as people living in harmony with the Earth\, and to take active steps toward building a healthier\, more sustainable future. Sienna has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with a concentration in Autism. She is also a certified yoga teacher and archery instructor. She is currently the Programs Coordinator on the farm. \n\n  \n \nAndraly Horn loves to spend as much time as possible observing and being still in the natural world. His love of nature is what informs him in his guided meditations and farming practices. Andraly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and he is an organic farmer. This connection to the land led him to become a Mindful Outdoor Guide through the Kripalu Center. He currently leads Nature Liberations and hosts retreats on the farm. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n \nRachel French has been farming at Open fArms Retreat long before it had a name. Over the last eight years she has joined as a co-collaborator and creative energy on the farm. Rachel is a licensed acupuncturist\, certified yoga instructor and registered nurse. All of Rachel’s training has led her to the understanding that health resides in locally grown food and an individual’s connection to the land and universe as a whole. Rachel believes as individuals reestablish direct connections to food systems and communities\, greater peace may be found in an otherwise chaotic life.
URL:https://www.rieea.org/event/nature-liberation/
LOCATION:Open fArms Retreat\, 12 Kern Blvd\, Cumberland\, Rhode Island\, 02862
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:September Virtual Lunch & Learn – September 17
DESCRIPTION:Join RIEEA on Thursday\, September 17\, at 12:00pm for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour. RIEEA’s Executive Director Jeanine Silversmith will be available to make new connections\, answer questions\, and delve into discussion on the state of environmental education in RI! \nPlease note our Virtual Lunch & Learns alternate between open/office hours and more traditional educational programming.  \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://www.rieea.org/event/2026vllseptember/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T193000
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SUMMARY:Summer Soirée – August 26
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, August 26\, from 5:30-7:30pm for a Summer Soirée! This free\, family-friendly evening event will take place at the Congress of the Birds Rehabilitation and Release Center in Chepachet.  \nAll are welcome! Bring your family\, friends\, and colleagues and enjoy some refreshments and a tour of the facility. \n***Parking is limited. We encourage you to carpool if possible. CLICK HERE to add or join a carpool.
URL:https://www.rieea.org/event/summer-soiree-2026/
LOCATION:Congress of the Birds\, 175 Evans Road\, Chepachet\, Rhode Island\, 02814
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000
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SUMMARY:August Virtual Lunch & Learn: Using Maps to Tell Stories – August 20
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, August 20\, at 12:00pm for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Using Maps to Tell Stories\, featuring guest speaker Shannon Donovan (they/them)\, Program Manager at The NEED Project. Stories help us connect\, inspire\, and create understanding. In this interactive session\, you’ll explore the power of geographic storytelling by creating a story map and a simple survey with ArcGIS Online. Shannon has decades of experience as a classroom teacher and professional development facilitator\, and they are on a quest to get these data and storytelling tools into your hands.  \nPlease note our Virtual Lunch & Learns alternate between open/office hours and more structured programming.  \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://www.rieea.org/event/2026vllaugust/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T170000
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SUMMARY:Centering the “Culture” in Agriculture – August 12
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nWorkshop led by Dawn and Cassius Spears at Ashawaug Farm\, Ashaway \nCome spend an evening at Ashawaug Farm and learn how Narragansett Tribal members\, Dawn and Cassius Spears\, utilize contemporary methods and traditional practices to balance cultural preservation with future generations’ importance. In this workshop\, participants will explore how the Farm integrates art and agriculture to expand knowledge of Narragansett foodways\, supports community health and cultural revitalization\, and promotes food sovereignty. \nAshawaug Farm is the only Indigenous owned and operated farm in Rhode Island. Its six acres of land are rooted in rich Narragansett silt loam soil\, and support organically cultivated crops and flowers growing alongside woodlands and wild-growing fruits and herbs in present-day Ashaway\, RI (Ashawaug is the Narragansett/Niantic translation of Ashaway). The land is protected by Dawn and Cassius who\, along with the help of their children\, grandchildren\, and extended community of supporters\, sell a variety of heirloom\, culturally relevant\, and indigenous crop varieties at their farmstand and at local farmers’ markets. They also offer agricultural and art internships\, workshops\, and seasonal programming. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n*2026 RIEEA Workshop Series\, based on the theme of this year’s Summit: Education Through Cultivation: Rooting Teaching\, Farming\, & Healing in Relationship to the Land\, will be co-facilitated by Rhode Island community members. They will share how they connect audiences of all ages with the living systems that sustain us. \n\n\nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\n\n \nDawn Spears (Narragansett/Choctaw) is a multimedia artist\, farmer\, cultural educator\, and advocate for Indigenous arts and food sovereignty. As the owner and operator of Ashawaug Farm\, her work is deeply rooted in the vibrant colors of the natural world\, Indigenous cultural symbolism\, and the connection between art\, land\, and community. In addition to her artistic practice\, Dawn supports Indigenous artists throughout the Northeast by facilitating art markets\, professional development opportunities\, and initiatives that increase the visibility and vitality of Indigenous arts and culture. \nDawn serves on the Hopkinton Conservation Commission\, the Farm Service Agency County Committee\, and the Board of Directors for The Avenue Concept. She is also actively involved in her Tribal community through service on the Economic Development Regulatory Commission and the Screening Committee. Together with her husband\, Cassius Spears\, Dawn co-founded the Narragansett Food Sovereignty Initiative. Their work supports the preservation\, education\, and continuation of Indigenous culture\, traditions\, and foodways. For more than thirty years\, Dawn has taught and demonstrated traditional and contemporary Indigenous arts while continuing to exhibit and sell her work through galleries\, markets\, and cultural events throughout the region. \n  \nCassius Champlin Spears Sr. (Narragansett/Niantic) has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing Narragansett culture throughout New England and beyond. A respected traditional knowledge keeper\, he remains actively engaged in the practices of ethnobotany\, traditional Eastern Woodlands home building\, and Indigenous lifeways. For decades\, Cassius has demonstrated these cultural traditions at powwows\, museums\, colleges and universities\, cultural institutions\, and film productions across North America\, helping to educate diverse audiences about the history\, resilience\, and living traditions of Indigenous peoples. \nDriven by a passion for healthy traditional lifeways and Indigenous food systems\, Cassius founded the Narragansett Food Sovereignty Initiative\, an effort dedicated to maintaining\, restoring\, and sharing Indigenous agricultural knowledge and practices. Together with his wife\, Dawn Spears\, he owns and operates Ashawaug Farm in Ashaway\, Rhode Island\, where farming\, cultural education\, and community engagement are woven together through traditional stewardship of the land. \nCassius also works with the USDA to facilitate collaborative Tribal-USDA initiatives that honor Tribal values\, priorities\, and traditional ecological knowledge. Widely recognized for his expertise\, he continues to live from the land while teaching these practices to future generations through hands-on mentorship and community education. His cultural knowledge has also contributed to film and television productions\, including Askiboyz and Crooked Arrows\, and he served as a cultural advisor for We Shall Remain: After the Mayflower\, helping to ensure authentic Indigenous representation. \nThroughout his career\, Cassius has held numerous leadership positions in conservation and natural resource stewardship. He has served as President of the Rhode Island Association of Conservation Districts (RIACD)\, Vice Chair of the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District\, and Regional Co-Chair of the Regional Tribal Conservation Advisory Committee (RTCAC) for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Native Land Conservancy\, continuing his lifelong commitment to protecting Indigenous lands\, culture\, and traditional knowledge for future generations.
URL:https://www.rieea.org/event/centering-the-culture-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:Ashawaug Farm\, 120 Main St\, Ashaway\, Rhode Island\, 02804
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
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SUMMARY:Tide to the Land – July 21
DESCRIPTION:Workshop led by Beth Alaimo at Ocean Hour Farm in Newport \nOcean Hour Farm is a living center for education\, research\, and demonstration of regenerative agriculture\, showcasing the vital connection between healthy land and a thriving ocean. During a guided tour of the active farm\, we will discover how regenerative practices can restore ecosystems while producing nourishing food and fiber. Along the way\, we will learn about Ocean Hour Farm’s educational programs and see firsthand how their integrated landscape works together to build healthy soil\, sequester carbon\, filter stormwater\, and support resilient communities. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \n  \n*2026 RIEEA Workshop Series\, based on the theme of this year’s Summit: Education Through Cultivation: Rooting Teaching\, Farming\, & Healing in Relationship to the Land\, will be co-facilitated by Rhode Island community members. They will share how they connect audiences of all ages with the living systems that sustain us. \n  \n\n\nABOUT THE FACILITATOR\n From a young age\, Beth Alaimo (she/her) was fascinated by different cultures and their relationship with the natural world. These passions resulted in a unique career path\, starting with earning a degree in Anthropology and Ecology from the University of Connecticut. Upon graduation\, Beth joined AmeriCorps and served as an Environmental Educator. After a few years of working in education\, she was ready to expand her worldview. She moved to Portland\, Oregon\, to pursue a Master’s Degree in International Development. During this time\, she lived abroad in Ecuador and Italy\, and traveled to seven countries. For her thesis\, Beth focused on her passion for farming\, drawing on experiences working at various organic vegetable farms. Following graduation\, Beth moved to Cusco\, Peru\, and worked as a Field Manager for international volunteers. Time abroad helped Beth reflect on her own culture and motivated her to apply a racial justice lens to her work in youth-focused nonprofits over the following years. Today\, Beth is the Program Director at Ocean Hour Farm! She is excited to learn and share as much as possible about whole systems farming with communities across the Ocean State.
URL:https://www.rieea.org/event/tide-to-the-land/
LOCATION:Ocean Hour Farm\, 152 Harrison Ave\, Newport\, Rhode Island\, 02840
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:July Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour – July 16
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 16\, at 12:00pm for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour. RIEEA’s Executive Director Jeanine Silversmith will be available to make new connections\, answer questions\, and delve into discussion on the state of environmental education in RI! \nRegister to receive Zoom link. All are welcome! \nPlease note our Virtual Lunch & Learns alternate between open/office hours and more traditional educational programming. Registration opens at the beginning of the month. \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://www.rieea.org/event/july-virtual-lunch-learn-office-hour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T210000
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SUMMARY:Annual Flatbread Pizza Night
DESCRIPTION:Come meet our board and staff\, network with other environmental educators\, and enjoy some delicious pizza (gluten-free and vegan options available). A portion of all dine-in AND takeout pizza orders will go to RIEEA\, so even if you can’t stay\, you can order a pizza to go and still support environmental education!
URL:https://www.rieea.org/event/flatbread-pizza-night-2026/
LOCATION:Flatbread Pizza\, 161 Cushing St\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T120000
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SUMMARY:June Virtual Lunch & Learn: OpenSciEd & Environmental Education
DESCRIPTION:GEMS-Net Director\, Dr. Caroline Stabile and Education Specialist\, Zack Orefice will be our guests to talk about the adoption of OpenSciEd. \nGEMS-Net is a program at URI that supports the implementation of OpenSciEd within partnering school districts across the state. The expertise and experience of RIEEA organizations will be an invaluable resource to help teachers enact the curriculum. Join us to learn how! \nRegister to receive Zoom link
URL:https://www.rieea.org/event/june-virtual-lunch-learn-openscied-environmental-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Lunch & Learn
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