Earth Ministry at St. Mary's Bristol, RI

05/13/2026

We’ve been getting a lot of calls lately about wildlife showing up in yards, under sheds, and around homes, so we wanted to share a few helpful reminders and tips.
In Rhode Island, healthy wildlife cannot legally be relocated because they are present on your property. Most animals are simply passing through or looking for food, water, and shelter.

Here are a few ways to help prevent unwanted wildlife visits:
• Secure trash cans and pet food
• Close off access under decks and sheds
• Remove outdoor food sources when possible
• Keep bird feeders clean and away from the house
• Give wildlife space and never approach or feed them
Seeing wildlife is often a sign of a healthy environment, and learning to coexist safely benefits both people and animals. 🦊🦝🦌🌿
should you see an injured, sick or animal that is acting odd please feel free to reach out to East providence animal control for assistance 401-435-7675

04/22/2026

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Happy from Catholic Climate Covenant! In the spirit of we hold onto the question: “what need does the earth have of us?” So in this time of urgent need, let our gratitude for creation move us to bold and faithful action, amen!

03/31/2026

April 25, 11-3 ARBOR DAY AND BRISTOL COMMUNITY DAY
Blithewold, 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol
Bristol residents enjoy free admission with ID:
Please present your ID at the Welcome Center when you arrive

General Admission:
General admission - online or at Welcome Center when you arrive.

Fun for everyone! Including…Kids Nature Crafts, Tree Seedling Giveaway
Photo Booth, Kid’s Tree Climb with ISA
Professor Pricklethorn’s Tree Stories, Food Trucks
Self-Guided Tours of the Manor House
Composting workshops for kids and adults, Scavenger Hunt

Send a message to learn more

03/23/2026

Join Earth Hour by switching the lights off on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 - 9:30 pm in solidarity with people around the globe who care about the Earth. When you can, spend an hour doing something positive for the planet.

02/17/2026

02/03/2026

We are excited to share that Audubon Society of Rhode Island has been awarded a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation as part of its Program for Animal Welfare!

This program supports organizations across Rhode Island by funding projects that improve animal care and promote education about the humane treatment of animals.

The funding we receive will help provide food and essential supplies for the animals in our animal ambassador program. Many of our animal ambassadors are former pets or permanently injured animals that can’t return to their native habitats. At RI Audubon, they help us connect nearly 30,000 children and adults each year with the natural world through programs at our facilities and in schools, libraries, and senior centers.

We’re so grateful to the Rhode Island Foundation and the donors who make this work possible! Learn more about this grant and the other recipients here: https://bit.ly/4r7mrn6

📸: Photo by Richard Staples. Audubon Associate Director of Education April Alix presents a Red-tailed Hawk to children at the John H. Rollins Recreation Center.

01/26/2026

Ignatian Solidarity Network is gathering people of faith from across the country for a time of prayer, reflection, and faithful action in response to the events in Minnesota. Join us TOMORROW, Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on Zoom to connect in community, listen to voices on the ground, and discern how love calls us forward in public witness. Register to attend at bit.ly/catholicwitness

01/17/2026

Spring is right around the corner, which means amphibians and reptiles are getting ready to emerge from brumation! Soon, species like wood frogs and spotted salamanders will be on the search for vernal pools to lay their eggs.

And we need your help to monitor these vernal pools! As a volunteer with our Vernal Pool Monitoring program, you'll spend a couple of hours a week at a vernal pool collecting data on egg masses and recording what amphibian and reptile species you find.

What are vernal pools and why are they important? Vernal pools are a unique wetland habitat that come and go with the seasons. They usually fill up with winter snow and rain and dry out in the late summer-early fall. This change makes sure that fish are not present in these pools when egg masses are laid by amphibian species. Vernal pools and their inhabitants play an important role—many bird and mammal species also depend on these habitats to survive.

Interested in getting involved? Virtual trainings will be held on Wednesday February 4th and 11th. For more information, email [email protected]!

12/19/2025

Hold the foam: The Little Compton Garden Club is hosting a Styrofoam Recycling Day at St. Andrew’s Church at 182 Willow Ave. in Little Compton. ♻

Start saving blocks of hard, white Styrofoam (no labels or tape) used for protective packing, including computers, TVs, other electronics, and breakable items. We will also accept Styrofoam coolers and ice chests, rinsed Styrofoam coffee cups, to-go food containers, meat trays, egg cartons, and other Styrofoam products with the #6 recycling triangle.

Packing peanuts or spongy foam that doesn’t snap when you try to break it can not be accepted.

The Styrofoam will be delivered to Insulation Technology in Bridgewater, Mass., where it is recycled into insulation. https://ecori.org/event/styrofoam-recycling-day/