The Northern Rhode Island Conservation District works in partnership with private land owners, farmers, municipalities, state and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental agencies. NRICD is not a regulatory or enforcement agency, but rather provides assistance to those who desire to work as a team to face issues -- watershed by watershed.
Join us to kick off the 2025 Land Trust Days at Border's Farm, where we will be giving a guided walk on the history of agriculture on Border's Farm, and exploring the historic, underground cow tunnel used for rotational grazing! Plenty of free parking on site!
Sunday, August 10, 2025
12:00-4:00pm
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Join us at the farmers markets shown at right to learn about upcoming events, funding opportunities, education programs and more. Don't forget to get some handmade, farm fresh goods while you're there, too!
Please contact Molly Allard, District Manager at mallard.nricd@gmail.com or call 401.934.0840 ext. 2 to set up an appointment.
Farm, Forest, and Open Space program applications are signed by appointment only. To arrange an appointment, please contact Molly Allard at mallard.nricd@gmail.com or 401.934.0840 ext. 2. These appointments take 15-30 minutes, can typically be scheduled within the week, and a $100 fee to NRICD is due at the time of the appointment.
For more information about Farm, Forest, and Open Space, please visit the RIDEM Division of Agriculture or speak with your local tax assessor.
FFOS Citizen Guide
Learn more about the Farm, Forest, and Open Spaces program from...
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management:
https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture-and-forest-environment/agriculture/farmland-preservation/farm
University of Rhode Island:
https://web.uri.edu/rhodeislandwoods/landowner-toolbox/programs-supporting-landowners/
Davis Park Community Garden
The next neighborhood volunteer day at Davis Park Community Garden will be Friday, August 8th, 10am-11:30am and Friday, August 29th, 10am-11:30am.
All are welcome!
Davis Community Garden is located at 700 Chalkstone Avenue in Providence, across the street from Nathanael Greene Middle school. There is a parking lot at the park, and the garden is located near the playground equipment. No RSVP is necessary!
Blackstone Parks Conservancy: Woods and Walking Trail Assistance
Blackstone Parks Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help us support the 40 acre Blackstone Park Woods on the Seekonk River and the Blackstone Boulevard Park, with its beloved walking path.
Volunteers are needed to help maintain trails and gardens and replace invasive plants with natives. Contact cdrake@blackstoneparksconservancy.org to get involved!
You can also find more information on the web at
https://www.blackstoneparksconservancy.org
Burrillville Land Trust: Trail Clearing, Clean Up
The Burrillville Land Trust is looking for professional help to clear fallen trees on their trails, as well as general public volunteers to assist in a future spring clean up of their parks.
Those interested, please contact burrillvillelandtrustfriends@gmail.com.
Are you a member of a land trust, community garden club, or other nonprofit group looking to recruit volunteers? Contact Outreach Specialist Jessamy at jlebeau.nricd@gmail.com - we want to help!
Please be advised, we do not have a meeting in August. See you in September!
Join us on the 4th Tuesday of every month for our board meetings! We offer snacks for in-person attendance, and a virtual option on zoom and Youtube Live for those who wish to join at home. See below for upcoming dates.
To join via zoom, click on this recurring link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83772016080
Meeting ID: 837 7201 6080
To join on Youtube, visit our channel, Northern RI Conservation District.
https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernRIConservationDistrict
Check out our feature episode on the newest Farm Answers podcast, where Molly Allard, District Manager, and Gen Keller, Urban Agriculture Program Manager, discuss our Urban Growers' Leadership Program!
Listen Here:
https://farmanswers.captivate.fm/episode/molly-allard-gennifer-keller-northern-rhode-island-conservation-district/
Our DM Molly is radio famous! Listen below to her interview on the Resiliency Radio Hour show, hosted by the Southern RI Conservation District (SRICD). Gina Fuller, SRICD District Manager, and Katie Keiffer, SRICD Board Member, host this weekly broadcast highlighting the latest in RI conservation news.
Listen to Molly's episode:
https://tinyurl.com/Molly-Allard
Learn more about Resiliency Radio Hour:
https://www.sricd.org/resiliency-radio-hour-17f616a
City Farm Produce Now Available Weekly at Armory Park farmer's market, now through October!
Thursdays | 3pm - 7pm
Dexter Park Training Grounds
at Hollywood & Parade Streets in Providence
NRICD Farm of the Year: Basil Farm!
We are pleased to announce this year's farm of the year, Basil Farm! Basil Farm is operated by Lia Lee and Xeng Yang who have over 40 years of farming experience in many different environments- from Laos to America, from city to countryside. Basil Farm markets its produce at the Neutaconkanut Park and Sankofa farmers markets in Providence, as well as fulfilling special orders for small local markets. They also participate collaboratively in the Snake Den Farm Committee. Congratulations, Basil Farm!
Thank you to all who came out to support us! We're hopeful to sell out again next year. Have any questions, comments, or concerns about this year's dinner? Reach out to Outreach Specialist Jessamy LeBeau at jlebeau.nricd@gmail.com.
Thank you to all who joined us on our fungi walk! We'll see you ghouls and goblins next year!
Gather Farm Tour — Monday, September 30, 2024
Thank you, Gather Farm, for having us! Check out our photos from this event below, and stay tuned for our next tour!
Are you a farm or land owner in Providence County and would like to host a tour of your property? Please email outreach specialist Jessamy, at jlebeau.nricd@gmail.com!
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