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Every day should be Earth Day, but since that's not the case, we'll embrace April 22 each year as a reminder to take better care of our planet. Below are our picks for celebrating the only home we have.

Earth Day Happenings

Ways to give back and pay homage to our home. 🌎

Aquidneck Island Earth Week
Explore a Daffodil Field
Earth Day Matcha at Nitro Bar

Aquidneck Island Earth Week

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A group of community partners are gearing up for the 6th Annual Aquidneck Island Earth Week, April 19th - 27th, 2025.

View more details about Aquidneck Island Earth Week here.

Explore a Daffodil Field

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Springtime is daffodil time on The Classic Coast.

Just as millions of hibernating daffodils prepare to make their debut along the city's cobblestone paths and sun-drenched shores, Newport and Bristol counties prepare to celebrate with two annual celebrations.

Please be kind, do not pick (or step on) the daffy’s, they are for all to enjoy!

🌼 Along Memorial Blvd., Newport
💛 Ballard Park, Newport
🌼 Blithewold Manor, Bristol
💛 Broadway at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Newport
🌼 Castle Hill Inn, Newport
💛 Cliff Walk, Various Spots, Newport
🌼 Coddington Hwy, West Main Rd., Middletown
💛 Dunlap-Wheeler Park, Middletown
🌼 Morton Park, Newport
💛 Miantonomi Park, Newport
🌼 Potter League for Animals,
💛 Redwood Library & Athenaeum, Newport
🌼 Great Friends Meeting House, Newport

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Earth Day Matcha at Nitro Bar

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Not that you need an excuse to visit The Nitro Bar, but here is one—try their viral Earth Day Matcha, made with Blue Peaflower Tea, Vanilla Syrup, your choice of milk, topped with matcha. Beautiful and delicious.

Jamestown Farmers Market

Aug 4-Sep 8

Jamestown Farmers Market

The Jamestown Farmers Market is held at the Jamestown Recreation Center and offers local produce…

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Wine & Cheese Sail

Aug 4-Sep 29

Wine & Cheese Sail

Wine & Cheese Sail Aboard Schooner Aurora Newport, RI | Every Monday, July 14 – September…

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Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk

Aug 5-Sep 23

Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk

Join herbalist and wild food forager, Maggie Hatzpanian for a two-hour guided walk in nature at the…

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Trees for the Home Landscape

Aug 5

Trees for the Home Landscape

Trees for the Home Landscape with Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Daley Tuesday | August 5 11:00 AM…

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Aquidneck Growers Market - Wednesday

Aug 6-Oct 29

Aquidneck Growers Market - Wednesday

Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) summer market is held on Wednesday mornings on Memorial Boulevard…

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Free Family Fun - Food Explorers at Aquidneck Summer Markets

Aug 6-Oct 29

Free Family Fun - Food Explorers at Aquidneck Summer Markets

Food Explorers has returned for its eighth season! Brittany Madruga, of Peaceful Petals, will host…

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Free Wednesday Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Aug 6-Dec 31

Free Wednesday Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and end the day with a walk in nature. Join us and explore…

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Hope & Main Makers Markets: Summer Series

Aug 6-Aug 27

Hope & Main Makers Markets: Summer Series

Developed by the operators of Hope & Main in Warren, the Schoolyard Market helps locally-based…

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Lobster Lunch Sail

Aug 6-Aug 27

Lobster Lunch Sail

Lobster Lunch Sail Aboard Schooner Aurora Newport, RI | Select Wednesdays in July & August |…

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Sakonnet Green Market

Aug 7-Aug 28

Sakonnet Green Market

The Tiverton Farmers Market is collaborating with The Sakonnet Vineyards to bring you a NEW market…

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Linden Place Garden & Grounds Tour

Aug 8

Linden Place Garden & Grounds Tour

A special docent-led tour focused on the statuary on the Linden Place grounds. Explore the grounds…

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Sunset Cove Music Series

Aug 8-Aug 31

Sunset Cove Music Series

Sunset Cove: Summer Music Schedule *Schedule is subject to change, watch social media for weekly…

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Tea and Scones

Aug 8-Aug 29

Tea and Scones

Tea and Scones May 16 – Aug 29 | Fridays Seating at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM On the Breakfast…

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A Dog's Day Out at Rough Point

Aug 9

A Dog's Day Out at Rough Point

It’s the dog days of summer! Join us and our community partner The Potter League for Animals for our…

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Aquidneck Growers Market - Saturday

Aug 9-Oct 25

Aquidneck Growers Market - Saturday

Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) summer market is held on Saturday mornings at the Newport County…

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Weekly Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm

Aug 9-Dec 27

Weekly Farmers Market at Mount Hope Farm

Our year-round farmers market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local…

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Free Wildflower Walk

Aug 10-Sep 7

Free Wildflower Walk

Embark on a seasonal Wildflower Walk through the diverse habitats of Norman Bird Sanctuary. Led by…

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