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Do you know about “Plastic Free July”? Plastic harms many aquatic animals and only 5-6% gets recycled in the U.S. Learn about wetland ecosystems, the park’s numerous stormwater innovations, and how to reduce your plastic use while making turtles from repurposed paper products. If you’re lucky, you may spot one of the park’s giant snapping turtles or see painted turtles sunning on a log at York or Hockey pond.Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 02906).
Registration is strongly recommended-https://forms.gle/P5fgSQKmwSSy7u7Z7
This event is part of our monthly “Nature on the Move” series with 15 Minute Field Trips, focusing on community action to protect wildlife, promote biodiversity, and combat climate change. Learn about local flora, fauna, and funga through art and science activities. Great for families or to use in the classroom. Check out the informative displays, make a craft, and get moving as we explore Blackstone Park.
The “Nature on the Move” series is led by our longtime collaborator Melissa Guillet, from 15 Minute Field Trips. Melissa has taught art for over 25 years and is an avid nature-lover involved in gardening, hiking, and collecting data as a citizen scientist.
Check the 15 Minute Field Trips Facebook page for weather updates.
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Blackstone Field, 1 River Dr, Providence, RI 02906, United States
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