Upcoming Events
The RI ASLA Calendar
We are continuously building this calendar. What else do you want to see? Do you have things to share? Please send info our way! Email Amanda at rhodeislandasla@gmail.com
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GSLA New Hampshire Annual Fall Dinner
Join our friends in New Hampshire for their Annual Fall Dinner!
Register Here.
ecoRI Event: Compost Convos
Compost Convos
November 6 | 6 - 7:30pm | 513 Broadway Newport, RI 02840
In Person. Free.
Get answers to all your questions about composting, from backyard composting to what's happening in our schools. You'll hear from:
Stewart Martin, of Providence Gardenworks
Gregg Thuotte and Warren Heymouth, of the RI School Recycling Project
Eva Touhey, of WasteNaut Consulting
Stella Piasecki, of the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District
This event is sponsored by 11th Hour Racing.
Register Here.
URI Landscape Lecture Series
In Person. Free.
Fall 2025
Lectures begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Science (Room 105) on the Kingston Campus of URI. Lectures will be followed by an interactive Q & A session.
This series is co-sponsored by: the RI Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Forms, URI Dept. of Landscape Architecture, URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences, URI University Libraries, and the Faella, Gaetano and Pasqualina Memorial Endowment.
Lectures are free and the lecture hall is handicapped accessible. General questions may be directed to jabuxton@uri.edu.
URI Landscape Lecture Series
In Person. Free.
Fall 2025
Lectures begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Science (Room 105) on the Kingston Campus of URI. Lectures will be followed by an interactive Q & A session.
This series is co-sponsored by: the RI Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Forms, URI Dept. of Landscape Architecture, URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences, URI University Libraries, and the Faella, Gaetano and Pasqualina Memorial Endowment.
Lectures are free and the lecture hall is handicapped accessible. General questions may be directed to jabuxton@uri.edu.
URI Landscape Lecture Series
In Person. Free.
Fall 2025
Lectures begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Science (Room 105) on the Kingston Campus of URI. Lectures will be followed by an interactive Q & A session.
This series is co-sponsored by: the RI Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Forms, URI Dept. of Landscape Architecture, URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences, URI University Libraries, and the Faella, Gaetano and Pasqualina Memorial Endowment.
Lectures are free and the lecture hall is handicapped accessible. General questions may be directed to jabuxton@uri.edu.
NOFA RI On-Farm Workshop: Storage Carrots
NOFA RI On-Farm Workshop: Storage Carrots
October 26 | 10-11am | 842 Wapping Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
Amy and Andrew Smith of The Local Patch will host a morning discussion of everything storage carrots. They’ll explain the step-by-step process, from staling a seed bed, successional seeding in July, to irrigation, weeding, maintenance and a dig. After the carrots are out the of the ground, the farmers will demonstrate the wash and prep process using their new barrel washer. Light fare will be provided.
Register Here.
Charlestown Land Trust S’mores Social
Charlestown Land Trust S’mores Social
October 25 | 3:30 pm | Mill Pond Preserve
In Person. Free.
Join CLT in celebrating Land Trust Days with an evening of fall fun, including a guided trail walk and s’mores and conversation with fellow nature lovers. This event is free and open to all, but space is limited — please RSVP.
Register Here.
Call for Entries Deadline
The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (RIASLA) is committed to promoting excellence in the practice of landscape architecture and raising public awareness of its value and impact.
RIASLA’s Executive Committee invites landscape architects and affiliated professionals to submit projects that exemplify leadership, innovation, and excellence in the stewardship, planning, and design of our natural and cultural environments.
Deadline Extended!
Materials are accepted on a rolling basis until 11:59pm EST, Friday, October 24, 2025.
Winners will be recognized at the 2025 Holiday Party and Awards Banquet: Date and location TBD.
The Climate Future Film Festival
The Climate Future Film Festival
October 24 | 6:00 pm | New Bedford Whaling Museum
Head to the New Bedford Whaling Museum for an evening of cinematic exploration at The Climate Future Film Festival, an event founded by Jim Stahl that delves into the artistic and human responses to the climate crisis. The eclectic lineup features 10 short films from four continents, showcasing a variety of genres, including drama, documentary, comedy, and award-winning animation. These films capture the spectrum of emotional and intellectual responses to climate change—from optimism and resilience to grief and resolve.
Register Here.
Equity on the Table: A Conversation about Public Health, Food Access, and Climate Change
Equity on the Table: A Conversation about Public Health, Food Access, and Climate Change
October 23 | 5:00pm | University of Rhode Island
In person and online. Free.
Join the Metcalf Institute for a moderated panel discussion with three fellows from the SciComm Identities Project about climate change and its intersection with public health and food equity. This event is part of Metcalf’s Annual Public Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by URI’s College of Health Sciences and Harrington School of Communication and Media, this free event will take place in person at URI and will also be livestreamed.
Register here.
Stormwater Innovation Expo
Discover the latest trends in stormwater management technology and professional services at RI's only Stormwater Innovation Expo! This annual event, co-hosted by the Stormwater Innovation Center and Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition, brings together professionals in the fields of green infrastructure and stormwater management for a full-day event of learning, networking, and exploring vendors.
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Re:wild Your Campus
Massachusetts Pollinator Network
Mackenzie Feldman, Founder & Co-Director, Re:wild Your Campus
September 30 | 7:00 - 8:15pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Fee: Free
A MAPN Monthly Presentation
Join Grow Native Massachusetts for an inspiring talk from Mackenzie Feldman, founder and co-director of Re:wild Your Campus, an organization on a mission to make campus grounds more sustainable. This presentation will give you actionable ways to get involved, either as a student or community member, through the lens of pesticide reduction and increased biodiversity on campus grounds and community spaces for the sake of human and environmental health.
Register Here
Drink & Draw
RIASLA Presents: Drink and Draw
Join the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (RIASLA) for an on-site sketching event at the newly improved India Point Park. This event offers a unique opportunity to sketch the urban landscape and engage with fellow professionals in a casual, creative setting.
Date: Thursday, September 18 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Itinerary:
5:30 PM: Gather at the stairs of the India Point Park overpass.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Enjoy a sketching session around the park. BYO sketching materials.
6:30 PM onwards: Walk to the Narragansett Brewery to socialize and continue the conversation over drinks.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Bees in the Built Environment
A Continuing Education Program for Landscape Architects and Green Industry Peers. Hosted by CTASLA at Wickham Park and the Schwendy Apiary, this full day program will explore how bees and other pollinator species are impacted by work within the Built Environment.
See the Brochure for more information on the day's agenda, speakers, and sponsors!
Guided Walk at Beaver River Preserve
Join The Nature Conservancy and the Rhode Island Chapter of ASLA for a guided walk through Beaver River Preserve in Richmond, RI! Open to all landscape architecture practitioners, this walk offers a unique opportunity to explore how the landscape responds after an old dam failure and the exciting resurgence of native flora and fauna that follows.