Providential Gardener is an online reference resource that collects and organizes all sorts of information about Rhode Island’s natural environment. Teachers and students can find events and organizations on every environmental topic, get ideas for projects and field trips, and locate experts who can enrich class presentations. The What Grows On in RI! calendar lists activities for children of all ages as well as trainings and professional development related to the environment. The organization directory and category pages are good sources for exploring the wide range of educational programs and careers in environmental fields in Rhode Island.
At a glance:
- Resource Type: Consulting Resources, Education Materials & Resources
- Audiences: Adults, College/University Students, Environmental Professionals, Families, High School (Grades 9-12) Students, Homeschools, Nonformal Educators, Parents, Policy Makers/Elected Officials, Public and/or Private Schools, Teachers/Formal Educators, Youth Groups/Scouts
- Environmental Focus: Agriculture/Farming, Air, Animals/Wildlife, Career Choices, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Ecology, Energy, Environmental Health, Environmental Justice, Gardening/Compost, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Litter, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Skills/Recreation, Plants/Trees/Forests, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Soil, Storm Water, Sustainability, Water/Watersheds
- Academic Focus: Career & Technical Education, Science