Keeping You Up To Date with Charlestown News and Events
Regional Groundwater Resilience Assessment
When: Thursday, September 10 from 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown
Who: Hosted by the Charlestown Climate Resilience Commission (CCRC)
Join the CCRC for the kickoff of a Regional Groundwater Resilience Assessment. How much water can our aquifer sustainably provide, and will that water remain safe to drink, now and as conditions change?
Salt Ponds Through New Eyes
When: Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 am
Where: Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
Who: Led by Salt Ponds Coalition and local artist, Frances Topping
What: Learning to sketch the beautiful, natural environment of Ninigret Pond
Reservations are required – link to pre-register in post
International Observe the Moon Night
Where: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Ninigret Park
When: Saturday, September 19, from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: $5 Suggested Donation per person 5 years and older
Stop in for a fun night under the beautiful moonlit skies of Ninigret Park and become acquainted with our only natural satellite, the Moon!
These Local Candidates Will Protect Charlestown’s Environment, Economy, and Future
The local candidates profiled in this post are individuals with the skills and dedication to act in the best interests of all the citizens of our town. They will do the hard work to protect our environment, safeguard our rural character, and keep our tax rate as one of the lowest in Rhode Island.
National Wildlife Refuge – Kettle Pond Visitor Center In Need Of Volunteers
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Rhode Island Headquarters is at the Kettle Pond Visitor Center on Bend Road in Charlestown. This is the headquarters for all of the National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island. What is needed? Volunteers for front desk shifts at the Kettle Pond Visitor Center, and Environmental Education Support. Details in post along with “One Volunteer’s Experience” by John Topping.
Eco-Depot In Richmond
Why: Household hazardous waste must not be placed in regular garbage!
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Richmond – DPW, 51 Buttonwoods Rd.
Appointments are required for this event – link to register in post.
Ninigret Park Arts And Crafts Show Returns
When: Saturday, September 19 from 10 am to 4 pm (rain date September 26)
Where: Ninigret Park in Charlestown
This is the 3rd year for the Ninigret Arts and Crafts show and there will be artists, woodworkers, potters, jewelers, quilters, crochete and macrame crafters and much more. Local artisan and woodworker, Brian O’Connor of South County Paddles, will again have a booth with many of his fish dioramas.
Three Photo Contests To Capture Local Beauty And Wildlife
If the surreal nature of our contemporary times has encouraged you to set out alone with your camera this year, you may have captured some stunning photographs of our beautiful landscapes and wildlife. In this post are three ongoing photo contests where you can win either prizes or recognition for your beautiful photographs.
See Live Bird Migrations Through South County
In Charlestown, the fall bird migration begins in August and continues into November. Birds are tracked on radar and thousands of birds are passing through Washington County each night. In this post are links to tools that predict and monitor bird migration in real time through our area, and tips on how you can help the birds in their long migrations.
Rhythm & Roots Festival Returns
Where: Ninigret Park
When: September 4 to September 6
As it has for over a quarter of a century, Rhythm & Roots will return to Charlestown, this Labor Day Weekend. The festival showcases a wide array of musical styles on three stages such as Cajun, Zydeco, blues, country, bluegrass, Americana and many other genres.