Roger Williams Park Conservancy Presents Sustainability Series

Providence, RI - The Roger Williams Park Conservancy and Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation are partnering to present a free series of informative, interactive presentations on different environmental topics, as part of the Conservancy’s commitment to conservation and stewardship. Events take place the fourth Monday of February, March and April from 5:30-6:30 PM at Roger Williams Park (1000 Elmwood Avenue in Providence), at the Park’s Dalrymple Boathouse.

Recycling Right… and Going Beyond the Bin!
Monday, February 24 | 5:30-6:30 PM
You recycle, right? But do you recycle right? If you’ve ever found yourself squinting to look for a recycling symbol on a product, arguing with your partner over a pizza box, or wondering what actually happens to your recycling when it leaves the curb in Rhode Island, get answers to these questions and more.

Food Waste Prevention
Monday, March 23 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Did you know that Americans waste up to 40% of our food and that, globally, food waste contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, and thus climate change? Learn simple tactics for reducing household food waste – including tips for food shopping, storage and preparation – with the added benefit of saving money by keeping edible food out of the landfill.

Home Composting for Everyone
Monday, April 27 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Curious about composting? Get the scoop on everything you need to know to start composting in your backyard: different ways to compost, what goes (and does not go!) in your compost bin, best practices for managing your bin, and tips for harvesting, applying, and supplementing your finished compost.

All events are free and open to the public. To register for the series, or for more information about free events presented by the Roger Williams Park Conservancy, visit www.RWPConservancy.org or contact Info@RWPConservancy.org.


The mission of the Roger Williams Park Conservancy is to sustain and enhance Roger Williams Park as a vibrant public space for all. The Conservancy works with the Providence Parks Department to steward Roger Williams Park, offer community programs, raise resources, increase awareness, and plan for the Park’s long-term sustainability. The Conservancy is an independent nonprofit organization created as part of the Rhode Island Foundation’s Campaign for Roger Williams Park.