Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District
Growing Food. Growing Minds. Growing Community.
Who We Are
We work to promote and improve long-lasting and environmentally-friendly practices that protect natural resources such as soil, water, and air.
Earth Month
We are gearing up for Earth Month 2025, with a great lineup of events all benefitting our environment - including our yearly seedling sale, plogging events, and rain barrel workshops! Our seedling sale shop and volunteer forms are up, check them out now!
Rain Barrel Workshops
Get a rain barrel for a fraction of the retail cost and support ERICD's conservation efforts at the same time! Sign up for our newsletter or check out our rain barrel program page to hear about upcoming rain barrel workshops!
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm
In partnership with Portsmouth Middle School - A student-driven community farm where kids learn about sustainable agriculture with hands-on problem-solving experiences.
Summer Camps
Summer Camps offer a fun safe and enriching environment. Where kids can explore new interests, build confidence and make lasting friendships.
After school Programs – Guadet Middle School
Gaudet Middle School participates in the Middletown Child opportunity Zone This is part of a community school initiative that offers students extra learning and enrichment opportunities beyond the regular school day
Afterschool Programs – Portsmouth Middle School
In partnership with Portsmouth Middle School - A student-driven community farm where kids learn about sustainable agriculture with hands-on problem-solving experiences.
Community Garden Plots
Community Garden Plots provide students, families, and community members with shared space to grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers. These plots support hands-on learning, promote healthy eating, and encourage environmental stewardship while strengthening connections between the school and the wider community.
Virtually Tour Movement Ground Farm to discover our NRCS partnership.
Through our partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), we provide local farmers with assistance to address natural resource concerns through an array of conservation practices.
News & Updates
Support us by wearing ERICD
Show your support throughout the community when you wear your shirt while out plogging (jogging+picking up trash) or pliking (biking+picking up trash).
