Earth and Arbor Month

Tree City USA named the Town of Barrington one of 15 “Tree Cities” in Rhode Island, a program that stresses the importance of maintaining and planting new public trees. 

2025 Events

The Town Council will issue a proclamation designating Friday, April 25th as “Arbor Day.” Let’s work together toward a more sustainable planet!

Wednesday, April 2nd – Hit the Accelerator: The Many Benefits of Electric Vehicles Webinar

Noon, Sponsored by Green Energy Consumer Alliance (GECA). Free.

Saturday, April 5th – Earth Month 2025 Rain Barrel Workshop

283 County Road, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Sponsored by Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD). Workshop is $55 and includes rain barrel materials and installation kit. Rain date is Sunday, April 6th.

Sunday, April 6th – Learning Series/Climate Future Film Festival

Barrington Public Library (Salem Family Auditorium, 2nd Floor), 1:00 to 3:00 PM This event is a collaboration with Barrington Public Library and the Barrington Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) . The event is free, but registration is required.

Monday, April 7th – Learning Series/Stormwater Management in a Coastal Town

Barrington Public Library (Salem Family Auditorium, 2nd Floor), 7:00 PM followed by a Q & A. This event is sponsored by the Barrington Land Conservation Trust (BLCT) . The event is free, but registration is required.

Thursday, April 17th – Electric Vehicle Charging Basics Webinar

Noon, Sponsored by Green Energy Consumer Alliance (GECA). Free.

Monday, April 21st – Earth Day Litter Cleanup Event

Volunteers are needed for the Community Litter-Free Rhode Island Cleanup event taking place on Monday, April 22nd at 5:00 PM. The first 25 volunteers will receive a T-shirt. Gloves, trash bags, and pickers will be provided, and Kona Ice will be giving out free servings. For more information, contact Kelly Marcu at kmarcu@barrington.ri.gov or call (401) 247-1900.

Tuesday, April 22nd – Earth Day

Tuesday, April 22nd - Earth Day Technology

Barrington Public Library (Residential Properties Room, 2nd Floor), 10:00  to 11:00 AM This tech class, organized by Kyle Sousa, is focused on library resources for Earth Day, a day dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation for the environment. Registration opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 8th.

Tuesday, April 22nd - Container Garden Tips, Tricks,  and Trade Secrets

Barrington Public Library (Salem Family Auditorium, 2nd Floor), 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Join the Barrington Garden Club for this informative lecture on container gardening by Deborah Trickett, owner of The Captured Garden. Registration required only for non-Garden Club members. Free and open to all.

Friday, April 25th – National Arbor Day

Friday, April 25th – Rhode Island’s 139th Arbor Day Celebration

The Arbor Day 2025 celebration, which will be held at the Providence Country Day (PCD) School, East Providence, RI, on April 25th, starting at 11:00 AM.

Monday, April 28th – Arbor Day Tree Dedication

Resilience Garden at Barrington Government Center, 10:00 AM. Sponsored by the Barrington Garden Club. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, May 3rd – Barrington Town Beach Cleanup

Barrington Beach, 9:00 - 11:00 AM Sponsored by the Girl Scouts, Barrington Farm School, and Bartlett Tree Experts.

Saturday, May 3rd – Memorial Tree Planting (rescheduled date)

Barrington Farm School, 10:00 AM Sponsored by the Girl Scouts (Troups #485 and #457), Barrington Farm School, and Bartlett Tree Experts.