Programs

 01-06-20  What is Environmental Literacy? 

Guest: Rachel Holbert, President of RIEEA
The Campaign for Environmental Literacy defines environmental literacy (EL) as “a broad understanding of how people and societies relate to each other and to natural systems, and how they might do so sustainably.” This episode begins with a walk through a marsh and suggests strategies for expanding climate literacy inside the classroom, outdoors and across societal sectors.   

12-02-19  Building Local Food Systems Through Community

Guests: Leigh Vincola, Manager at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, and Susan Murray, Market Manager and Farmer at Coastal Foodshed

How do local food systems support sustainability and preserve the environment?  The majority of produce sold in New England super markets is shipped all the way from California, and that requires a lot of fossil fuel for transport. The region has established a bold plan to produce 50 percent of its food by the year 2060. We will begin with a story walk through the largest indoor farmers market.

11-04-19 Achieving the Vision of a Tobacco-Free Environment 

Guest: Bob Houghtaling, Director of the Eastern States Youth to Youth Conference   

How does tobacco use effect on our environment, our health, our society and our young people? While cigarette smoking has come down, vaping use has risen dramatically, with serious repercussions. We will begin with a story walk by the Harborside, collecting tobacco trash that provides clues that prompt further investigation.

10-07-19   Voyaging into an Ocean of Plastic 

Guest: Captain Breezy Grenier, Founder, Eco-Elders and Scientists are Super Heroes   

How is plastic litter effecting ocean waters and marine life? Plastic bottles and bags, drinking straws, cigarette butts and microplastics get carried down storm drains or down rivers and out into the ocean. We will begin with a story walk through Scalloptown Park and along the shore of Goddard Memorial State Park.

09-02-19   Following in the Flow to Clean Up Our Waters 

Guest: Bonnie Combs, Marketing Director, Blackstone Heritage Corridor   

Clean water is one of our most important resources. It sustains our lives, our health, our economy and our natural environment. How did our rivers and oceans become so polluted with trash, chemicals and bacteria, and what are we doing about it? We will begin with a story walk back in time to consider the use of rivers during the Industrial Era.

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