I wanted to take a few minutes to write about a few things that have been on my mind lately (always); animal welfare, supporting local agriculture, and waste management.
I wanted to take a few minutes to write about a few things that have been on my mind lately (always); animal welfare, supporting local agriculture, and waste management.
For our wedding, Brett and I took a week long trip up to Maine during the summer solstice and visited several fantastic places. In honor of our first wedding anniversary, I figured I’d share some of our trip highlights in case anyone is planning to travel to Maine this summer (or anytime).
Each year I often wonder why I tolerate winter in Rhode Island. It’s cold, grey, wet, and all the birds seem to hide. But then one day, usually around this time in March, signs of spring just seem to present themselves everywhere I look.
As soon as you approach the trail head at Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge in Exeter, Rhode Island you are immediately greeted by the tallest pine trees and a feeling of serenity. With each twist and turn of the trail, you can’t help but feel excited for what lies ahead.
South County Rhode Island is home to some of the most gorgeous nature preserves in New England. Cuttyhunk Brook Preserve is no exception. Located in Exeter, Rhode Island and managed by The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island this 800 acre oak-pine forest will captivate you for hours.
Every spring vulnerable shorebirds such as the Piping Plover return to the coasts of Rhode Island to nest along our beaches. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Piping Plover is considered threatened and endangered.
We’ve got to talk trash. Each year, the amount of litter on our roadsides continues to increase. Unless it’s cleaned up, there’s a pretty decent chance that the debris is going to make it’s way into a nearby storm drain and ultimately, enter our waterways.
Did you know it’s estimated that 90% of all seabirds have swallowed plastic? This statistic overwhelms me to no end. It’s not entirely shocking either given the fact that 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans each year.
