Blackstone Parks Conservancy

Groundwork Rhode Island is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving urban communities in Rhode Island by enhancing the physical environment and providing economic opportunities for local residents through job training, employment, and social venture programs. Through their landscape design-build and maintenance service, GroundCorp, they employ graduates of their adult job training program to create and maintain green spaces in core urban communities. Additionally, their Green Team program connects high school-age youth with nature and provides environmental education and community service projects. They also operate Harvest Cycle Compost, a bike-powered compost service that collects and composts food scraps, reducing food waste and creating nutrient-rich soil for urban agriculture.Generated from the website

The Blackstone River Watershed Council - Friends of the Blackstone is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Blackstone River Watershed in Cumberland, RI. They offer memberships and volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in exploring and protecting this natural resource. The council actively engages in various projects, such as fish passage restoration and the cleanup of the Peterson Puritan Superfund Site. They also organize educational programs and events at the Blackstone River Watershed Council Environmental Center, providing a platform for environmental awareness and community engagement.Generated from the website