Upcoming Events

Miantonomi Reforestation Project*

NTC needs volunteers for our largest planting effort of the year!

Save the Date: Friday, October 25th & Saturday, October 26th, 2024

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Miantonomi Park in Newport, the city's largest forest, is facing a significant threat from invasive understory species, which have taken over about 80% of the park's mature forest area. Invasive plants like English oak, Japanese knotweed, and bittersweet are dominating the landscape. The Newport Tree Conservancy (NTC), in collaboration with the Newport Public Services Department and volunteers, has been working over the past seven years to control these species through mowing and removal programs.

To further restore the forest, the NTC has secured funding for a reforestation project on a half-acre plot in the park's Southeast corner. With aging native trees and failing English oaks, the park's ecosystem is at a critical point. The NTC has already planted over 300 native trees, including Red Maple, Black cherry, and Red Oak between 2019 and 2023. These efforts aim to re-establish native tree populations and stabilize the ecosystem for future generations.

The Miantonomi Reforestation Project has seen increasing volunteer participation, with 87 volunteers contributing 174 service hours in 2022, and 104 volunteers providing 243 hours in 2023. The NTC continues to encourage community involvement in these ongoing restoration efforts.

Click below to register as a volunteer for the Miantonomi Reforestation Project!

Tree Talks at Heritage Tree Center

A series of educational discussions held on the second Thursday of each month.

October Discussion: Urban Trees

Date: October 10th, 2024

Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Registration:

• NTC members: Free admission
• Non-members: $1o

Enjoy a brief tour of our greenhouse and growing facility, accompanied by an interactive talk about Newport Tree Conservancy's passion for urban trees. We'll discuss the heightened benefits of city trees, our urban planting projects, and our efforts to keep city trees thriving in Newport. Meet the exciting variety of trees and shrubs we take care of and distribute throughout Newport. Gain an understanding of the grander scheme behind our small operation and how it benefits the future of Newport and its residents. Bring your water and your questions and let's explore the horticulture behind the Newport Tree Conservancy!

Sign up now for this event by clicking on the link below!

Volunteer Event: Amica Newport Marathon*

Newport Tree Conservancy is delighted to be supporting athletes in the Amica Newport Marathon and we are ecstatic to be receiving support from Newport Marathon/Gray Matter Marketing to support our local cause. For this event we are seeking volunteers to help us tend to the race registration and finish line support located at Easton's Beach.

Locations, dates, and times are listed below:

Friday, October 11th: Registration assistance - Four volunteers needed from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 12th: Registration assistance - Two volunteers needed from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM



Sunday, October 13th: Finish line support - Two volunteers needed from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Register now for this event by clicking on the link below!

October Free Tree Walk: Rovensky Park*

Date: October 17th, 2024

Time: 10:00 am -11:30 am

Registration: Free

NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig and Preservation Society of Newport County Head of Grounds Jeff Curtis will discuss the park’s tree history, plant selection for difficult conditions in the park, and view the many glorious specimens. And let’s not forget the fall color, which should be picking up at this stage of October. Please dress appropriately for walking around and through the park. 

Click below to sign up!

* These events require standing/walking for the duration of the activity.

Other things of note

Tree Corps*

Tree Corps will be meeting this Saturday, 10/5 and Saturday 10/12 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Miantonomi Park in Newport, RI.

Volunteering with the Newport Tree Conservancy is a great way to get outdoors, learn about the trees in our city-wide arboretum, and contribute directly to the health and vibrancy of our community!

Click below to register for Tree Corps

By joining the Newport Tree Conservancy as a member, you are supporting a wide range of initiatives that benefit our community and our shared tree canopy: